Next generation cloud technology is transforming communications in policing
Policing is under pressure: demand is at unprecedented levels, crime is rising, public confidence is diminishing and resources are stretched. To top it all, a new wave of leaders in…
Pointing the finger – towards a future for biometrics in Scottish policing
Not all suspects tell the truth, and identifying individuals suspected of crimes prior to arrest relies on being able to cross-check information they give about themselves. Advances in technology now…
Mentoring puts young people on positive paths ahead
Mentoring is more than supporting young people as they approach the adult world. As Capita partners with MCR Pathways, we find out how employees – and the company – can benefit from taking part…
A taste for tech. After harnessing AI, Citizens Advice Scotland is embarking on its next digital programme
Fresh from deploying an artificial intelligence solution to improve national call-handling capabilities, Citizens Advice Scotland is about to embark on its next round of digital augmentation. The national network of…
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…
From ration books to artificial intelligence – charting the course of Citizens Advice Scotland’s digital revolution
Since it was established in the Second World War, the Scottish Citizens Advice network has been a lifeline for people looking for help and support at times of great personal…
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…
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…