Scotland’s Improvement Service migrates services to Brightsolid’s next gen cloud
Brightsolid has been awarded the contract to migrate services operated and managed by the Improvement Service, the support organisation for local government in Scotland, onto the next generation of the…
Edinburgh deploys smart streetlights as part of energy efficiency programme
Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across Edinburgh as part of the city’s energy efficiency programme. As well as reduced running and maintenance costs, wireless connectivity…
Aberdeen City Council bids to become a 5G trailblazer in £200m project
Aberdeen City Council is bidding to play a leading role in the UK-wide roll-out of 5G connectivity. An application to the UK Government’s 5G Urban Connected Communities project will be…
Partnership approach to new data protection laws saves Scottish councils more than £1m
Scottish local authorities have avoided costs of more than £1million in preparation for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), as a result of collaborative working within the Local Government…
Scottish local government appoints chief information security officer
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has been appointed to the Scottish Digital Office for Local Government to support local authorities in Scotland against the increasing risk of sophisticated cyber-attacks….
Scottish local authorities set for GDPR, says digital office
Local authorities across Scotland are benefiting from preparations for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), said the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government. New measures enforceable from 25 May,…
Stirling Council announces launch of digital local information sharing platform
Stirling Council has launched a digital local information sharing platform designed to help its citizens “lead long, safe, happy and healthy lives”. Developed in partnership with Glasgow-based Frog Systems, it…
Renfrewshire tackles fuel poverty with IoT technology
An internet of things (IoT) initiative underway in Renfrewshire is helping to tackle fuel poverty in social housing and could save local authorities millions of pounds on property management and…
Scottish pilot project gives access to more than 120 libraries and 1.6 million books
A pilot for a single library card has been launched in the north east. Five local authorities are taking part in the scheme, which will be rolled out to the whole…
Glasgow agrees new IT deal with CGI to transform digital services
Glasgow has agreed a new IT contract that it says will transform digital services across the city. The council confirmed it will enter a seven-year deal with IT and business…
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‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
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…