Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has warned that artificial intelligence risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its benefits extend beyond big technology companies and wealthy economies. Speaking on Tuesday, Nadella said the long-term success of the rapidly developing technology would
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Johnston Carmichael partners with STAC to support Scotland’s next generation of tech founders
Johnston Carmichael has announced a new strategic partnership with the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC). Based in Glasgow, STAC is Scotland’s industry-led accelerator for product-focused tech start-ups, delivering an 18-month programme that combines mentorship, investment readiness and access to specialist
Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone, to be delivered by ScotlandIS member DataVita
Finalists for annual Digital Technology Awards announced by tech sector trade body
ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technology industry, have today announced the shortlist for their 16th annual Digital Technology Awards. The awards showcase the enormous talent within the tech sector, celebrating individuals and organisations across the entirety
ScotlandIS Member Spotlight: Arctic Wolf
Hopes to build UK’s first ‘games supercluster’ in Scotland – in bid to become £1 billion powerhouse
Spin-out boost as University of Edinburgh innovations arm provides £113m lift
The University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation arm has hailed strong annual figures including investing more than £50 million in spin-out ventures. In its latest impact review, Edinburgh Innovations revealed that £56m out of a total of £113m invested in university-associated companies
Scots Gov Launches Start Up Challenge For Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through a new Scottish Government programme. The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge will empower young people aged 18-30 from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses. Delivered
2i Appoints Former Aberdeen CTO David Scott as Strategic Adviser
AI Hosting: The Colocation vs. Cloud Dilemma for Your Next Project
Organisations running AI workloads, like banks training fraud detection models, hospitals testing diagnostic tools, or manufacturers using predictive analytics, all face the same problem: hosting them is costly and resource-intensive. They require dedicated GPUs running non-stop, vast amounts of data moving in