Council launches survey to help shape new website
Stirling Council has launched a survey to help inform the development of its new website to provide a better service to local residents. The local authority is working with digital…
New interactive website to boost tourism in Perth and Kinross
A new interactive website has been launched to help boost tourism across Perth and Kinross. Run by Perth & Kinross Council, Perth and Kinross Visitor Advice provides a portal where…
Affordable homes in Scotland to be digitally-enabled
Affordable homes delivered by councils across Scotland are to be digitally-enabled with “ready-to-go” internet connections. The ambition, which is set out in the Scottish Government’s Housing to 2040 strategy, comes…
Online resource to help local businesses grant ‘wishes’
An online resource has been launched to help local businesses grant “wishes” to third sector organisations. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), a not-for-profit service which supports the development of the…
Reaching out to the ‘cobots’ – new centre will explore human-robot connection
A “state-of-the-art” new centre will help Scottish businesses explore the potential of ‘cobots’ – the next generation of robots trained to work cooperatively and more closely with humans. Smart Hub…
Alexa, when do I put my bins out? Council creates handy ‘skill’ for residents
A local authority is thought to be among the first in Scotland to create a ‘skill’ on Amazon’s Alexa that reminds residents when to put their bins out. Argyll and…
Midlothian Council approves new people and growth focused digital strategy
Midlothian council has approved a new three-year digital strategy based on ’empowering people and enabling growth’. The ICT plan will set out to refresh customer services, ensure greater focus on…
Free mental health services for all in Scottish Borders as NHS waiting times soar
Two online mental health and wellbeing services have been launched by Scottish Borders Council to ensure young people in the region receive and have access to timely support. The council has…
Pupils help launch online mental health services for all across Aberdeenshire
Two online mental health support services have gone live in Aberdeenshire this week, available for free to everyone aged 10 and over. The launch of the mental health platforms has…
Council’s bold vision for ‘digital by design’ as online demand soars by 691% since Covid
A council has published a bold vision for ‘digital by design’ as online interactions with customers soared by 691% during lockdown. Scottish Borders council is consulting with its population after…
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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…