It all adds up at the Bayes Centre
In three-and-a-half years since its opening – and notwithstanding a global pandemic – the Bayes Centre has proved to be a remarkable success and catalyst of economic growth. Named for…
At the heart of the matter
Reflecting on his early days in medicine, at times with a wry smile, Charles Young talks of clipboards, trolleys stacked with patient files and the snail’s pace at which the…
Talking the same language
Servelec, which was last year acquired by Access UK Ltd, believes in building common solutions to solve healthcare IT problems – which means it has made the rather less common…
Caught in the dark web
The first sign of the unfolding nightmare came by way of a text to his mobile phone. “I can’t get into the system,” the colleague’s message read. “Seems a bit…
‘How you deliver on the strategy is what really counts’
Scotland’s innovation minister has committed to a quarterly review of a new government digital strategy in order to ensure the vision translates into actions delivered on the ground. Ivan McKee,…
Keeping a clear head is vital for prosperity in the long term
With financial markets in turmoil amid the Coronavirus pandemic, most of Malcolm Rust’s waking hours are spent reassuring clients. Whether this is in relation to the effect of tumbling financial…
Service Design – and why everyone’s talking about it
“We have had a lot of interest, the emails are near constant,” says Dr Dhruv Sharma, who takes time out of his busy schedule to speak to me. “We are…
Artificial intelligence – and why we’re a very long way from building Skynet
Professor Shannon Vallor has been hunting for sun lamps online. A born and bred Californian, she is preparing to depart the warm climes of America’s ‘golden state’ – for a…
People thought early 20th century Kodak cameras would invade privacy. Technology evolves, and so must we
Ahead of FutureScot’s Digital Justice and Policing 2019 event in Edinburgh on the 29th October, Davie Gow, Deputy CTO for Leidos Civil UK, caught up with Leidos Vice President and…
Interview: Dr Hatice Ohzisar, founder of HaticeXInterior
“2B or not 2B?” That is the question that Dr Hatice Ohzisar, founder of Edinburgh-based interior design and architectural services firm, HaticeXInterior, asks herself on a regular basis. When AutoCAD,…
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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…