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Live facial recognition under ‘active consideration’ for football disorder, Police Scotland chief says
Police Scotland is ‘actively considering’ the use of live facial recognition technology, according to newly-published minutes of a meeting between the force’s leadership and the Scottish Government. Chief Constable Jo…
Scottish Government confirms £10m to establish two ‘defence skills’ colleges
The Scottish Government has confirmed £10 million of funding that will allow two new specialist defence colleges to be set up in Scotland, following an offer from the UK Government…
East Lothian Council lacks cyber strategy and AI policy, audit finds
East Lothian Council has no overarching cybersecurity strategy and has yet to put a formal AI governance policy in place, according to an internal audit review presented to councillors. The…
Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) rises but there are ‘privacy risks’, Edinburgh academics say
Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has risen following the introduction of the Online Safety Act, but Edinburgh academics have warned of the ‘privacy risks’ in using such platforms. A…
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities….
Why digital transformation needs service design capability
Across the public sector, we often hear about digital transformation. New systems are introduced, services become more digital and we’re encouraged to make better use of data. Organisations hope these…
Beyond organisational boundaries: time to build a more connected digital justice system for Scotland
Digital transformation has helped justice organisations modernise services, improve processes and make better use of information. Yet a justice journey rarely begins and ends within one organisation. A case may…
Scottish Parliament committees to gather evidence on ‘impacts’ of hyperscale datacentres
Two Scottish Parliament committees are to undertake fact-finding missions on the ‘impacts’ of hyperscale datacentres following recent public concern. The ‘climate action committee’ is calling for data and evidence on…
GovTech
Scottish Government confirms £10m to establish two ‘defence skills’ colleges
The Scottish Government has confirmed £10 million of funding that will allow two new specialist defence colleges to be set up in Scotland, following an offer from the UK Government...
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
Scottish Government confirms £10m to establish two ‘defence skills’ colleges
The Scottish Government has confirmed £10 million of funding that will allow two new specialist defence colleges to be set up in Scotland, following an offer from the UK Government...
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
LocalGov
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
More ‘consistent’ approach sought for local government digital strategy and delivery
Scottish local councils will come together in the coming months to consider a more ‘consistent’ approach to digital strategy and delivery. Joint delivery plans, shared initiatives or collective investment may...
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
More ‘consistent’ approach sought for local government digital strategy and delivery
Scottish local councils will come together in the coming months to consider a more ‘consistent’ approach to digital strategy and delivery. Joint delivery plans, shared initiatives or collective investment may...
Health & care
Health board announces expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in bid to treat more patients at home
One of Scotland’s health boards has announced a major expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in a bid to treat more patients at home. NHS Forth Valley is rolling out more...
What Awaab’s Law means for Scottish social housing
Social housing represents 23% of Scotland’s total housing, a much higher proportion than in the rest of the UK. Given how many Scottish residents rely on social housing, it is...
Health board announces expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in bid to treat more patients at home
One of Scotland’s health boards has announced a major expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in a bid to treat more patients at home. NHS Forth Valley is rolling out more...
What Awaab’s Law means for Scottish social housing
Social housing represents 23% of Scotland’s total housing, a much higher proportion than in the rest of the UK. Given how many Scottish residents rely on social housing, it is...
Cyber
East Lothian Council lacks cyber strategy and AI policy, audit finds
East Lothian Council has no overarching cybersecurity strategy and has yet to put a formal AI governance policy in place, according to an internal audit review presented to councillors. The...
Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) rises but there are ‘privacy risks’, Edinburgh academics say
Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has risen following the introduction of the Online Safety Act, but Edinburgh academics have warned of the ‘privacy risks’ in using such platforms. A...
East Lothian Council lacks cyber strategy and AI policy, audit finds
East Lothian Council has no overarching cybersecurity strategy and has yet to put a formal AI governance policy in place, according to an internal audit review presented to councillors. The...
Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) rises but there are ‘privacy risks’, Edinburgh academics say
Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has risen following the introduction of the Online Safety Act, but Edinburgh academics have warned of the ‘privacy risks’ in using such platforms. A...
Education & Skills
New digital and technology support programme to help entrepreneurs across Highlands and Islands
A new digital and technology support programme will help around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands. The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support startups...
Digital health and care schools programme nominated for prestigious business award
A digital health and care schools programme – which works to foster entrepreneurial and technology skills in young people across Scotland – has been nominated for a prestigious business award....
New digital and technology support programme to help entrepreneurs across Highlands and Islands
A new digital and technology support programme will help around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands. The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support startups...
Digital health and care schools programme nominated for prestigious business award
A digital health and care schools programme – which works to foster entrepreneurial and technology skills in young people across Scotland – has been nominated for a prestigious business award....
Justice & Policing
Live facial recognition under ‘active consideration’ for football disorder, Police Scotland chief says
Police Scotland is ‘actively considering’ the use of live facial recognition technology, according to newly-published minutes of a meeting between the force’s leadership and the Scottish Government. Chief Constable Jo...
Beyond organisational boundaries: time to build a more connected digital justice system for Scotland
Digital transformation has helped justice organisations modernise services, improve processes and make better use of information. Yet a justice journey rarely begins and ends within one organisation. A case may...
Edinburgh digital forensics firm announces new counter‑terrorism capabilities
An Edinburgh digital forensics firm has announced new counter-terrorism capabilities to help global law enforcement agencies deal with rising threats online. Cyacomb has launched a suite of tools which help...
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Edinburgh railway geospatial mapping tech firm aims to crack $78 billion US market
An Edinburgh-based tech firm that uses geospatial mapping to pinpoint railway defects is aiming to crack a $78 billion US track maintenance market. Machines With Vision uses an innovative camera...
Smarter Infrastructure for Justice: Empowering Digital Transformation with LapSafe®
How can frontline justice services become more responsive, more efficient, and more secure, without overloading stretched teams or budgets? That’s the core challenge facing justice organisations in 2025, and exactly...
Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider installs 54 charging points at ferry terminal in Sweden
A Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider has installed 54 charging points at a ferry terminal in Sweden. FOR EV, an Edinburgh-based company, has worked in partnership with Stena Line to...
Data & AI
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Business & Economy
Fintech
New research ‘lab’ aims to address growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life
A new research ‘lab’ in Edinburgh will aim to address the growing link between people’s financial situations and their health in later life. The Finance and Health Lab, based at...
First decentralised finance summit to take place in Edinburgh next month
Scotland’s financial technology sector takes another step forward this August with the country’s first dedicated decentralized finance summit. The event, at the John McIntyre conference centre, University of Edinburgh, on...
New research ‘lab’ aims to address growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life
A new research ‘lab’ in Edinburgh will aim to address the growing link between people’s financial situations and their health in later life. The Finance and Health Lab, based at...
First decentralised finance summit to take place in Edinburgh next month
Scotland’s financial technology sector takes another step forward this August with the country’s first dedicated decentralized finance summit. The event, at the John McIntyre conference centre, University of Edinburgh, on...
