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Why Scotland urgently needs a robotics cluster

By updatesPosted on 2nd September 20252nd September 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Stewart Miller, CEO of the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, speaks to Scotland’s capabilities in the robotics sector in a contributed piece in The Scotsman. Scotland faces a perfect storm of economic challenges. With nearly three-quarters of businesses expecting weak

KubeNet Appoints Richard Logan as Non-Executive Chair to Support Strategic Growth Plans

By updatesPosted on 28th August 202528th August 2025Posted in Member News

KubeNet, a leading Glasgow based ISP and provider of managed IT & infrastructure services, cloud, Internet, voice, cybersecurity and IoT solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Logan as Non-Executive Chair. A highly experienced business leader and Chartered

Scottish EDGE: EDGE26

By updatesPosted on 28th August 202528th August 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

Scottish EDGE has launched its latest competition, with up to £150k in business funding available. Scottish EDGE is Scotland’s biggest business funding competition, offering grants and loans from £10,000 to £150,000 to help grow your startup, social enterprise or charity.

ScotlandIS Member Spotlight: Xplore

By updatesPosted on 27th August 202527th August 2025Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Case Study

In this Member Spotlight we hear from new Startup member, Xplore, on their unique real-time risk intelligence platform that can detect risks like smuggling, disinformation or insider threats for governments, law enforcement and enterprises. Who is Xplore and what do

Exploring Ethical Partnerships Between the Youth Work Sector and the Tech Sector: Fellowship Opportunity

By updatesPosted on 20th August 202520th August 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Could you or someone you know, help us create guidance to support the youth work sector to build positive, ethical, values-led relationships with digital technology companies? Purpose of the Fellowship This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to support the youth

Copilot: Everyday AI Inside Microsoft 365

By updatesPosted on 20th August 202526th August 2025Posted in Member News

AI is everywhere, but what can it actually do to make work easier? In this episode of The IT Bridge Podcast, David Lawrence and Doug Davey discuss how organisations are using Copilot in practice. They explain why it’s more than

Technology Economists Launch Groundbreaking Course to Certify Strategic IT Investment Leaders

By updatesPosted on 20th August 202520th August 2025Posted in Skills, ScotlandIS News, Opportunity

The Technology Economists have launched a first-of-its-kind certification course designed to equip professionals with the skills to lead strategic IT investment across organisations globally, with an introductory offer for ScotlandIS members. Developed in partnership with Scottish edtech firm Jump Digital—a

ScotlandIS Member Spotlight: Tech Pair

By updatesPosted on 19th August 202519th August 2025Posted in Member News, Case Study

In this Member Spotlight we hear from new Startup member, Tech Pair, on their unique positioning as a boutique, video-first recruitment agency, and the challenges that increased competition and outdated hiring processes are posing for companies when trying to secure

Women Advancing Venture and Entrepreneurship Competition (WAVE) 2025

By updatesPosted on 14th August 202514th August 2025Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, Industry News, Opportunity

Are you a leading UK-based technology founder, looking to raise awareness of your start-up across the world? HM Treasury has estimated that the UK could benefit from up to £250bn in new economic value if women in the UK started

ScotlandIS Member Spotlight: Hornetsecurity

By updatesPosted on 14th August 202514th August 2025Posted in Member News, Case Study

In this Member Spotlight we hear from new member, Hornetsecurity, on their work as a European champion for global cloud security and their goal to expand their footprint in Scotland via ScotlandIS. Who is Hornetsecurity and what do you do?