Aberdeen City Council and Microsoft launch Chatbots
Aberdeen City Council have worked with Microsoft Services to launch a chatbot that will respond to queries from employees, and questions from citizens helping to cut down on the number…
The City of Edinburgh Council launches online platform for walkers and cyclists
Residents can now share suggestions on walking and cycling routes around the city. The Commonplace mapping tool, has been designed for the Edinburgh public to input into the best routes…
Local authority investment in shopping centres on track to hit £1bn by end of 2020
New research from retail property organisation Revo and Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) shows local authorities have invested over £770 million in shopping centres since 2016, accounting for almost one in five transactions….
Huawei set to open debut office in Scotland, according to property industry sources
Huawei will occupy office space at 2 Semple Street, Edinburgh Huawei is set to open its debut office in Scotland according to property industry insiders. The Chinese telecoms giant will…
Local authorities should embrace ‘wider range’ of technologies, survey shows
Local authorities in Scotland should embrace a ‘wider range of technologies’ including Internet of Things (IoT) and ‘smart’ services, according to a survey. Eight in 10 (83%) Scottish citizens believe…
New digital blueprint calls for greater collaboration across Scottish local government
A radical new blueprint has been released setting out a vision for an increasingly collaborative approach to digital services across Scottish local government. The new Digital Office 2.0 Business plan,…
Cloud specialists help local authority overcome Windows migration issues after two ‘business critical’ systems fail to upgrade
A Scottish local authority called on cloud computing specialists after two of its business critical systems foundered during an upgrade. Fife Council worked with London-based Cloudhouse after a system for…
Local authority launches digital tool to help public ‘engage’ with budget process
A Scottish local authority has launched an online tool to help residents better understand how it allocates £350m in annual spending. Stirling Council’s ‘Budget Simulator’ even allows local citizens to…
Stirling Council adds 10 mobile CCTV units in boost to public safety efforts
Stirling Council has boosted its public safety efforts through the deployment of new ‘state-of-the-art’ mobile CCTV cameras. The local authority has purchased 10 new mobile units to complement the 55…
Edinburgh City Council launches 3D virtual tour of Mortonhall Crematorium to ‘demystify’ the cremation process
Edinburgh City Council has launched a virtual 3D tour of a crematorium to ‘demystify’ the cremation process. Grieving relatives will be able to look around Grade A-listed Mortonhall Crematorium, which…
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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…