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New rocket test facility will support UK space sector’s stellar ambitions

By updatesPosted on 25th July 202525th July 2025Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

A Cold War-era armoured building close to the Mull of Kintyre is set to see action again as the base for a cutting-edge rocket test and teaching facility. The facility, called MachLab, has opened at a business park on the site

Dayshape chosen by RSM to transform resource management and fuel firm-wide future growth

By updatesPosted on 25th July 202525th July 2025Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Dayshape, a leading software company using AI technology to power professional services growth and planning, welcomes RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as a valued customer. The decision underscores RSM’s strategic focus on enhancing its resourcing capabilities to support planned expansion in revenue and

How Social Engineering Attacks Are Evolving in 2025

By updatesPosted on 25th July 202525th July 2025Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

Check out this ScotlandIS member Guest Blog from Cieran Smith, Infrastructure and Cyber Security Engineer at KubeNet. In light of several recent high-profile cyber attacks including incidents affecting Qantas, Glasgow City Council, and Marks and Spencer, all of which have

Scotland’s National Innovation Summit, celebrating Scottish innovation

By updatesPosted on 24th July 202525th July 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, ScotlandIS News, Climate Tech

Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place later this year, Business Minister Richard Lochhead has announced today. Taking place from Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September, it will celebrate Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation while showcasing the country’s

CivTech Round 11: Open for Applications

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

CivTech Round11 has launched its latest set of public sector Challenges—and we’re calling on innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and established businesses to step up and solve them. With £5.5 million of contract opportunities available, you can view the full list of

Scotland ‘set to be at forefront of UK’s technological revolution’ with AI investment

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Scotland could receive billions of pounds in tech investment after the launch of an AI Growth Zone, the UK Government says. Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said that this initiative would position Scotland at the “forefront of the UK’s technological revolution”.

Cybersecurity Trade Mission to South Africa

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

The British High Commission in Pretoria and the Department for Business & Trade present an opportunityfor representatives of UK cybersecurity companies to join a trade mission to South Africa in November. This is a valuable opportunity to forge connections through

What Makes a Good Cloud Hosting Strategy?

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in Member News

Anna Stewart sat down with FarrPoint’s cloud and enterprise IT specialists Richard Parkinson and Alan Pritchard to discuss what organisations should consider when developing their cloud hosting strategy, how to avoid common pitfalls, and why a tailored approach is key

Major Financial Institutions Unite to Drive Innovation in Operational Resilience

By updatesPosted on 22nd July 202522nd July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

A coalition of leading financial institutions including Sword Group, Natwest, Morgan Stanley, Dudley Building Society, The Tipton, Unity Trust Bank, M&G, Pinsent Masons, Tesco Bank, Aberdeen and KPMG have joined forces to launch a UK-wide innovation challenge focused on strengthening

Apply: Innovate UK Secure Innovation Security Reviews Scheme

By updatesPosted on 22nd July 202522nd July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Secure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations. Delivered by approved security reviewers, the service helps businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those