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Scottish AI firm opens Singapore base as region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage
A Scottish-founded AI firm is opening a Singapore base as the region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage across a range of market sectors. Tomoro AI…
Focus on innovation for new partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow
A new strategic partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow will seek to land the real-world benefits of research and innovation in healthcare. The health board and the…
‘Special interest group’ launched to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage
A ‘special interest group’ has been set up to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage – in a global market worth £150 billion. The group, chaired…
Governance arrangements for Scotland’s health service need to be strengthened, says auditor general
Governance for Scotland’s health system needs to be strengthened amid concerns the current arrangements do not provide sufficient scrutiny or oversight, according to the auditor general. Stephen Boyle said changes…
Fife council prioritises ‘secure and resilient cloud-based connectivity’ for schools as part of new £7.2 million deal
Fife council has prioritised ‘secure and resilient cloud-based connectivity’ for schools as part of new £7.2 million network services deal. The local authority has extended its 16-year partnership with MLL…
New guide to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following consultation with Scottish schools
A new guide is set to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following an extensive consultation with Scottish primary schools and teachers. The learning tool, ‘Why Children’s Rights…
’World’s first’ soft robots developed by scientists at the University of Edinburgh
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed the ‘world’s first’ soft robots which can be 3D-printed and walk straight off the production line – powered by compressed air. The…
NHS Education for Scotland awards £27.8 million ‘digital front door’ contract to BJSS
A £27.8 million three-year contract for a ‘digital front door’ for patients in Scotland to access their online health and social care records has been awarded to BJSS. NHS Education…
GovTech
Scottish Government set to add half a million users on national digital identity platform by the end of the year
The Scottish Government is on track to add half a million users to its national digital identity system by the end of the year, according to new data. Around 9,000…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Scottish Government set to add half a million users on national digital identity platform by the end of the year
The Scottish Government is on track to add half a million users to its national digital identity system by the end of the year, according to new data. Around 9,000…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
LocalGov
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Argyll & Bute Council needs to build on ‘culture of innovation’
Argyll & Bute Council should build on a ‘culture of innovation’ to continue to improve the way it delivers local public services, according to national auditors. The Scottish local authority,…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Argyll & Bute Council needs to build on ‘culture of innovation’
Argyll & Bute Council should build on a ‘culture of innovation’ to continue to improve the way it delivers local public services, according to national auditors. The Scottish local authority,…
Health & care
Focus on innovation for new partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow
A new strategic partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow will seek to land the real-world benefits of research and innovation in healthcare. The health board and the…
Governance arrangements for Scotland’s health service need to be strengthened, says auditor general
Governance for Scotland’s health system needs to be strengthened amid concerns the current arrangements do not provide sufficient scrutiny or oversight, according to the auditor general. Stephen Boyle said changes…
Focus on innovation for new partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow
A new strategic partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow will seek to land the real-world benefits of research and innovation in healthcare. The health board and the…
Governance arrangements for Scotland’s health service need to be strengthened, says auditor general
Governance for Scotland’s health system needs to be strengthened amid concerns the current arrangements do not provide sufficient scrutiny or oversight, according to the auditor general. Stephen Boyle said changes…
Cyber
Ransomware gang dumps 3.3 million files on dark web following West Lothian schools hack
Hackers have dumped 3.3 million files on the dark web following the recent ransomware attack on West Lothian council’s schools network. A cyber gang going by the name of ‘Interlock’…
Cyber and Fraud Hub unveils new chief executive ahead of its first anniversary
Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cybercrime and fraud has announced the appointment of its first chief executive. Alex Dowall, a former detective superintendent with Police Scotland, will…
Ransomware gang dumps 3.3 million files on dark web following West Lothian schools hack
Hackers have dumped 3.3 million files on the dark web following the recent ransomware attack on West Lothian council’s schools network. A cyber gang going by the name of ‘Interlock’…
Cyber and Fraud Hub unveils new chief executive ahead of its first anniversary
Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cybercrime and fraud has announced the appointment of its first chief executive. Alex Dowall, a former detective superintendent with Police Scotland, will…
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Education & Skills
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
Justice & Policing
Survey results show public split over use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland
A new survey has shown that the public are almost split down the middle when it comes to the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology by police in Scotland….
Digital forensics company secures £2.25 million investment from Scottish National Investment Bank
A Scottish digital forensics company has appointed a new chair and secured investment of £2.25 million as it bids to scale its platform and reach into new international markets. Cyacomb,…
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Achieve ‘smart’ asset management with these three steps
Managing public infrastructure assets is one of the most complex yet crucial responsibilities that local government decision-makers have to make. Roads, drainage systems, street lighting, public buildings and numerous other…
New building at heart of Glasgow University campus redevelopment to represent ‘future of interdisciplinary science’
A new £300 million building at the heart of Glasgow University’s campus redevelopment will represent the ‘future of interdisciplinary science’, according to its designers. The flagship Keystone Building, which will…
Scientists investigating use of charcoal-like substance as ‘carbon-eating’ building material
Scientists in Edinburgh are investigating the use of a charcoal-like substance as a ‘carbon-eating’ building material. Biochar is produced by heating organic biomass from food, paper, agricultural and forestry waste…
Data & AI
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Business & Economy
Fintech
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
Rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm on track for record revenues in 2025
A rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm that specialises in software for the financial and legal sectors is on track for record revenues in 2025. Edinburgh-headquartered Legado aims to hit £3 million…
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
Rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm on track for record revenues in 2025
A rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm that specialises in software for the financial and legal sectors is on track for record revenues in 2025. Edinburgh-headquartered Legado aims to hit £3 million…
