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National acclaim for Aberdeen technology company

By HeatherPosted on 19th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, North East Scotland

An inspirational north-east businesswoman has been recognised with a national award for her role in an Aberdeen company’s continued success. Sheryl Newman, managing director of technology consultancy Appetite for Business, received the Business of the Year honour at the Corn

Edinburgh identified as third in UK for tech talent by leading consultancy

By HeatherPosted on 19th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, Skills

Edinburgh is third in the UK in terms of locally available tech talent, according to a survey by a leading business consultancy. Scotland’s capital comes after London and Manchester respectively for its pool of digital professionals, per Accenture’s UK Tech Talent

Cyber Security Scotland – North Highland College UHI Joint Venture announcement

By HeatherPosted on 19th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

Leading cyber security specialists Cyber Security Scotland and North Highland College UHI have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to create a Cyber Security Institute. Dr Nicholson, Founder and Executive Chair of Cyber Security Scotland explains: “The Cyber Security Institute has

Finding the Truth and Power in Data

By HeatherPosted on 18th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Data may be the new oil, but it needs an engine to become fuel. Many organizations find themselves lost at sea and buffeted by winds of uncertainty. They ride on an ocean of data but lack the capabilities to turn

Float wins top forecasting prize at Accounting Excellence Awards

By HeatherPosted on 17th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News

Float, the cash flow solution for Xero, QuickBooks Online and FreeAgent, took home the award for best forecasting, planning & analysis software at the Accounting Excellence Awards. The AE awards are arguably the most prestigious in the accounting industry, and

New strategic direction creates growth opportunities for Aberdeen technology firm

By HeatherPosted on 17th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber, North East Scotland

An Aberdeen-based cyber security specialist has targeted further UK market growth after announcing a renewed focus on protecting its customers’ critical data from external threats. The TechForce has been awarded a place on the highly competitive G-Cloud 11 framework, the Government’s

Scottish workers ready to embrace automation

By HeatherPosted on 16th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Skills

Scotland’s workers are optimistic about the opportunities technology will create in the future as over 90% believe it is changing their workplace and everyday lives for the better. Findings from over 1,100 respondents from Scotland in the Hays What Workers Want

Why IT worry about data ethics

By HeatherPosted on 13th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Data may be invisible, but its effect on your business when something goes wrong is all too tangible. As the team that feels most accountable managing data, IT can teach us a great deal about the power of information and

Welcome, Condatis: Sitekit launches new brand in digital identity

By HeatherPosted on 13th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Following record growth of their digital identity services, Sitekit Systems has launched Condatis, a new brand in identity and access management. The company’s new trading name coincides with a move to larger Edinburgh offices to accommodate its rapidly growing team.

Treat data like it’s a financial asset

By HeatherPosted on 11th September 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Data today is as valuable as money. While investors seek to protect their portfolio from currency fluctuations, IT leaders must aim for the highest possible data quality and security. Treating it like cash under a mattress is not an option.