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Quorum Cyber Accelerates Growth with Strategic Acquisition of Difenda

By updatesPosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

Quorum Cyber – with offices in Edinburgh, UK, and Tampa, Florida, US – today announced the acquisition of Difenda, a Canadian-based, full-stack Microsoft Security Managed Services company. The announcement underscores Quorum Cyber’s global momentum and strengthens its position as a

SWiT boosts meetup network by aligning with Edinburgh coders

By updatesPosted on 12th September 202417th September 2024Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, Industry News

Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) has announced that it has agreed a strategic alignment with the meetup network, Women Who Code Edinburgh (WWCode), which will see it become part of SWiT. Launched in Edinburgh in 2017, WWCode Edinburgh was founded

UK gov launches £2.1m fund to fill skills gap in space sector

By updatesPosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in Industry News

The UK Space Agency has announced a £2.1 million investment to fund five projects to fill the space industry’s skills gap. The investment will go towards training programmes, courses and other learning interventions to boost AI, software, and data skills.

PACE Anti-Piracy: Apple opening the NFC & SE on iPhones isn’t as revolutionary as we think

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Member News, Case Study

Check out this blog from ScotlandIS member, PACE, discussing Apple’s changes to access for third parties to Near Field Communications for mobile payments. On the 14th of August, Apple announced that it was opening up Near Field Communications (NFC) and

UK-Ukraine digital trade set to grow

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) enters into force today, allowing businesses on both sides to benefit from quicker and cheaper trade. UK and Ukrainian businesses set to benefit as UK-Ukraine digital trade deal enters into force today Agreement paves

Scottish tech leader celebrates 20 years of innovation

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Member News

Eureka Solutions is now one of the UK’s leading providers of business software solutions, delivering bespoke implementations of accounting/ERP systems from industry giants Oracle NetSuite, Sage and iplicit, as well as being developers in their own right with their integration

Scottish Hospital Commits £2.2m for Advanced Robotic Technology

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News

Ross Hall Hospital, part of the Circle Health Group and Scotland’s largest private hospital, has invested over £2 million in upgrading its technology with the introduction of a Da Vinci surgical system. This advanced setup features multiple mechanical arms controlled by

Boost your career with UWS Skills Scholarships

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Member News, Skills

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Centre for Continuing Professional Development is offering fully funded CPD modules to support the professional development needs of Scotland’s workforce.   With Skills Scholarships courses starting in September, UWS aims to bridge the skills

WELLBEING CONTENT STREAMING SERVICE ASHIA ACQUIRED BY RAIYS

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202417th September 2024Posted in Member News

The streaming service developed by a Scottish technology company to provide individuals and businesses with 24/7 wellbeing support has been acquired by a Cheshire company as part of its ambitious growth strategy. Ashia – the name means life and hope

Cyber Trade Mission to Australia 2024

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News

ADS and UK Department for Business & Trade Defence are proud to be hosting a multi-city Cyber Trade Mission to Australia in Q4 this year, with the support of the British High Commission Canberra, AUSTrade and various other UK and