Multicloud solution for the Scottish public sector
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, organisations across Scotland are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to navigate the complexities of cloud computing. With the rise of multicloud environments, companies are looking…
Six pillars for smooth AI adoption
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche research field to a powerful force transforming industries globally. A recent study by Sopra Steria Next, predicts that…
Edinburgh charts the path for a creative future
For a government funded programme that has come to an end, the future for the digital arts creatives it brought together looks bright. The curtain may have closed on Creative…
NatWest Group’s innovation team launches new Fintech Growth Programme
NatWest Group is set to launch its first Fintech Growth Programme, an exciting opportunity for fintech startups to use the resources, expertise and networks of an established high-street bank to…
After Vegas debut, Alexa unlocks telecare solution in Scotland
A digital innovation first trialled in 2016 at a luxury Las Vegas hotel is not the obvious forerunner for modern home-based telecare services for elderly and vulnerable people in Scotland….
NHS Forth Valley wins inaugural Scottish Public Sector AI Challenge at Digital Scotland
An NHS health board has won the first-ever Public Sector AI Challenge, run by Futurescot in partnership with Storm ID. NHS Forth Valley scooped a prize of £20,000 in consultancy…
Building a strong digital culture
“Describe the difference between public and private sector organisations.” Type that into a generative AI app and in less time than it takes to read this sentence, you’ve been presented with a list…
How tech can prompt medical insights
Digital voice recording and transcription technologies are advancing at a rapid rate. Services that can accurately record voice conversations – whether in person, phone or internet-enabled – have improved from…
Are Scotland’s criminals ready for AI?
In recent months, Police Scotland has signalled its willingness to start exploring the use of controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Software powered by artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with cameras deployed…
Connections count as network grows
Alan Lees has been on his travels, meeting and listening to customers across Scotland. Having signed the contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) last year, it’s an increasingly…