building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
It’s no surprise that Karen Meechan is a fan of Scottish technology firms. It’s basically in her job description. In her role as the chief executive of ScotlandIS, the membership organisation for Scotland’s digital technology industry, Meechan has been representing the sector for
Research reveals changing digital infrastructure priorities as UK businesses reject public cloud. The growing impact of AI is set to make compliance the key driver behind cloud repatriation projects, according to research by digital infrastructure leader Pulsant. It reveals digital infrastructure
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has opened applications for its TechX accelerator, offering up to £50,000 each to 10 early-stage companies working to achieve net zero, attract investment and create jobs. The programme opens in a period of accelerating
Quorum Cyber today announced it is a Data Security & Compliance Trailblazer award finalist and a Security Service Partner of the Year award finalist in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards. The company was honored among a global field of industry
Scotland’s tech trade body has delivered a mixed response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, saying new investment pledges offer “some grounds for optimism” but warning that tax decisions and economic uncertainty are continuing to weigh on growth. Karen Meechan, chief
Artificial Intelligence is transforming medical technology. Devices that once recorded and relayed information are now interpreting it — identifying patterns, predicting outcomes, and even recommending actions in real time. This new wave of embedded AI is revolutionising patient care. Imagine
ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technologies sector, is calling for responses to its 18th annual industry survey. The survey will contribute to the organisation’s 2026 report which acts as a temperature gauge for Scotland’s technology
As we’ve now completed our financial year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our first full year as proud members of the 1% for the Planet movement, a global network of businesses committed to donating 1% of annual sales to vetted
In this Member Spotlight we hear from new Startup member, MantaRAI, on joining ScotlandIS to achieve their ambition of driving forward responsible AI in Scotland. Who is MantaRAI and what do you do? Founded in 2025, MantaRAI is a startup
This interview with ScotlandIS CEO, Karen Meechan, in Holyrood highlights what she wants to see come out of the UK Autumn budget on behalf of Scotland’s technology sector. The chancellor’s budget is an important moment in the calendar of any
