New global smart cities playbook developed by researchers in Edinburgh
A new smart cities playbook has been developed by researchers in Edinburgh – to help cities around the world to digitally transform. Academics at Edinburgh Napier University worked on the…
Scotland trails home nations except Wales on new digital connectivity readiness index
Scotland trails home UK nations except Wales on a new digital connectivity readiness index created by industry experts Farrpoint. It comes third on a new benchmarking framework for public sector…
Openreach hits one million milestone for ultrafast broadband connections
Broadband giant Openreach has connected one million homes and businesses in Scotland to its ultrafast fibre network. The telecoms firm announced the milestone today as it revealed the 20 locations…
Highlands and Islands businesses encouraged to take advantage of ‘pop-up’ 5G service
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to take advantage of a ‘pop-up’ 5G service. Firms in the region have been urged to explore how advanced connectivity can…
Island community taken to new connectivity heights thanks to whirlwind mast installation
A remote Scottish island community has been connected to 4G services after a helicopter swept in to install a mobile phone mast. Residents of Islay will be taken to new…
Home builders could be required install gigabit capable broadband infrastructure
Home builders in Scotland could be required by law to install gigabit capable broadband infrastructure according to new proposals to amend building regulations. Developers would have to ensure that new…
Telecoms careers showcased at Orkney International Science Festival
Telecoms careers – including satellite and infrastructure design engineers – were showcased this week at the Orkney International Science Festival. Kids got an insight into the world of internet connectivity…
Almost 7,000 homes in Stirling connected to full fibre broadband
Almost 7,000 homes and businesses in Stirling have been connected to a new full fibre broadband network offering gigabit-fast internet speeds. Premises will be able to access top speeds of…
Scottish connectivity firm launches maritime and energy division
A Scottish connectivity and network specialist has launched a maritime and energy division with a new office in England. Bathgate-based Clarus Networks is opening up in Norwich, due to its…
Paul Coffey appointed chief technology officer at Scottish connectivity firm
Connectivity expert Paul Coffey has joined the ranks of a growing Scottish network company. The former chief executive of The Scotland 5G Centre has been named chief technology officer at…
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