Cairngorms partners with IoT provider to monitor Covid tourism flows
The UK’s largest national park has partnered with leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, North, to access data which will help it manage a Covid-related surge in visitors. The Cairngorms…
Digital infrastructure partnership will ‘breathe new life’ into Scotland’s towns
The UK’s largest independent network provider has partnered with Scotland’s ‘national towns’ collective’ to highlight the “transformative” benefits of connectivity to local economic regeneration. Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld will work with Scotland’s…
CityFibre reaches major milestone in Dundee’s full fibre rollout
Thousands of premises across Dundee will soon be able to access full fibre connectivity as digital infrastructure giant CityFibre makes progress with its build across the city. The Tayside city…
Student web surfers help plant trees after Scottish university switches to green browser
A Scottish university is among 20 internationally which has moved to a green-focused web browser. The University of Glasgow has switched to Ecosia as part of a student-led campaign to…
Prestwick Airport’s ‘spaceport’ ambitions set for lift off
Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire has moved a step closer to realising its ‘spaceport’ ambitions after signing a memorandum of understanding with a commercial launch partner. The airport, with its partner…
Boris Johnson hails CityFibre for ‘turbocharging’ UK full-fibre rollout with £1bn capital raise
Digital infrastructure giant CityFibre has secured over £1bn in capital investment to deploy full fibre across the UK and rollout to a third of internet consumers by 2025. The capital…
Losing signal underground could soon be history with Glasgow 5G subway trials
Subway passengers in Glasgow may soon be able to get a signal on their smartphones underground – thanks to trials of pioneering fifth generation mobile connectivity. Subterranean connectivity moved a…
Rural communities to get full fibre broadband boost
The rollout of superfast broadband to tens of thousands of rural and island homes and businesses in Scotland is underway after a multimillion pound government funding boost. A Scottish Government…
Next stage of full fibre rollout gets underway in Glasgow
Plans to future-proof Glasgow are in motion as a leading telecoms provider has started work to connect homes and businesses in the north west of the city to its full…
Infralink: a helping hand for telecoms
Following the verdict in a recent case that decided a telecoms lease renewal should be based on the terms of the Electronic Communications Code, Sarah Eynon from infrastructure experts the…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…