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Preparing for Brexit – Attracting and Retaining Graduate Talent

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Member Only

Yesterday ScotlandIS were delighted to welcome Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Immigration, Kevin Foster MP to address our members on the latest developments to the new UK Points Based System. The Minister spoke about the importance of the tech

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Award winning Intelligens Consulting’sresearch informs UK and Scottish policy makers on the future of WiFi and 5G

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Member News, Uncategorised

A research study undertaken by Intelligens Consulting on behalf of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has been used to inform lawmakers in the House of Commons on 5G policy. Separate research undertaken by Intelligens Consulting on behalf of the Scottish

£4 million data project to accelerate COVID-19 research

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

A new multi-million pound research project will help scientists across the UK to access the data they need more easily to help develop potential therapies and treatment for COVID-19. Experts from the universities of Nottingham, Dundee and Edinburgh, along with

Edinburgh adopting IoT technology to further its plans for smart places

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

The city council is aiming to use Precisely’s Confirm asset management system in deploying internet of things technology, writes Andrew Waterworth, Confirm UK director at Precisely The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to increase its use of internet of

Glasgow City Council publishes review of five-year digital strategy

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

Glasgow City Council has published a review of its five-year digital strategy, which outlines a number of key milestones that have already been achieved – as well as a ‘ten-point plan’ to both overcome the challenges of the coronavirus and ensure the remainder

Scottish Government announces £35m investment in digital planning

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

The Scottish Government has announced a £35 million five-year programme which will make it easier for planners to work together and for members of the public to get involved in creating and shaping their places. The new data and technology system, to

Cracking the code in Scottish classrooms is as easy as ABC

By updatesPosted on 25th November 202025th November 2020Posted in Industry News, Skills

Computer literacy organisation Digital Xtra Fund’s latest performance results show it is on the way to ensuring those who learn coding early will become the trailblazers of tomorrow. By Andrew Collier THE world is now digital: technology drives modern developed societies and

AutoRek announces appointment of Chief Financial Officer

By updatesPosted on 25th November 202025th November 2020Posted in Member News

Scottish fintech and regtech company, AutoRek, a leading software provider to global financial services firms announces the appointment of Kenny Bain as Chief Financial Officer. He joins the senior management team at AutoRek and will play a key role in

Fisheries Innovation Scotland Call for expressions of interest

By updatesPosted on 25th November 202025th November 2020Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from applicants to address specific research requirements outlined below. The EoI period will close on Monday 14th December 2020. A request for a full proposal will be sent to shortlisted partners by the end of

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee – the impact of COVID-19 on the Digital Tech Sector

By updatesPosted on 25th November 202025th November 2020Posted in Member Only

Yesterday, ScotlandIS CEO Jane Morrison-Ross was invited to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee, to aid in their ongoing inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, workers, and the Scottish economy. Jane was asked to provide

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