SnapDragon names Craneware co-founder as chairman
Online brand protection company SnapDragon has named a co-founder of one of Scotland’s unicorns as its chairman. Gordon Craig, who co-founded Craneware with Keith Neilson in 1999, brings extensive international experience, having…
What would Steve Jobs have said?
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs famously said of iTunes being made available to Windows users: “It’s like giving a glass of ice water to somebody in hell.” While Bill Gates, Microsoft’s…
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, dies aged 65
Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Allen’s company, Vulcan Inc., confirmed the news on its website and his sister,…
Data Lab’s Gillian Docherty recognised with honorary award from Robert Gordon University
The Data Lab’s chief executive, Gillian Docherty, will have her achievements recognised with an honorary award of Doctor of Technology (DTech) from Robert Gordon University (RGU) today. The university has…
Edinburgh Uni study shows darker emoji skin tones promote diversity
A study of Twitter posts, conducted by researchers at Edinburgh University, shows that a diverse range of emoji skin tones is used positively and rarely abused. Fears that a range…
Google employees organise ‘to fight cyber bullying at work’
Around 100 Google employees in the US, concerned about cyber bullying inside the company according to a report by Reuters, have organised into a group proposing new policies for conduct…
Appointedd founder Leah Hutcheon wins UK small business entrepreneur of the year
Leah Hutcheon, chief executive and founder of Appointedd, has won UK Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year at the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards National Awards, which took place at…
Former Standard Life executive Stephen Ingledew to head FinTech Scotland
The chief executive of a new body set up to boost growth in the financial technology sector has been named. Stephen Ingledew will head FinTech Scotland, an organisation established by…
Criton Apps appoints new head of marketing
Criton Apps has stepped up its expansion plans with the appointment of the former marketing manager of Festivals Edinburgh to spearhead its international sales drive. Having secured a £5m investment…
Alison Sellar, CEO of activpayroll, honoured with an OBE
Alison Sellar, CEO of activpayroll, the global payroll and tax compliance specialist headquartered in Aberdeen has been honoured with an OBE for her services to business in Scotland and abroad….
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘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…