Digital Xtra, the Scottish charity which inspires young people to become actively involved in tech, has awarded grants totalling nearly £120,000 to schools and community organisations across 17 local authorities as part of its tenth funding cycle. The 27 grant
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ScotlandIS Launches 2026 Manifesto for Government Amidst Appointment of New Board Members
ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technology sector, has today launched its manifesto for 2026. The manifesto is designed to help inform the strategic priorities of government, industry, and academia, providing insight drawn from collaboration
Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity in $1.8 Bn Deal to Boost SMB Cloud Security
Cybersecurity and compliance firm Proofpoint has completed its acquisition of Hornetsecurity Group, a cloud security provider known for its Microsoft 365 focused protection and compliance offerings. The move marks a significant step in Proofpoint’s plan to expand its human centric
Pulsant Insight: Why Carrier Neutral Data Centres Give UK Businesses Greater Network Control
The demands placed on digital infrastructure have changed. As businesses expand across regions, adopt cloud platforms, and face stricter compliance requirements, networks must evolve just as fast as the workloads they support. The rise of AI, distributed teams, and latency-sensitive
The 200-Day Turning Point: Why Shorter Certificate Lifecycles Signal a New Era of Digital Trust
ScotlandIS Member Spotlight: Cofficient
Scottish space sector secures £3.8m funding for technology research
Karen Meechan: Scotland’s tech entrepreneurs are proud of being Scottish
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
Pulsant Launches Perspectives: A New Report on the Shape of Data Confidence
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