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Sustainable Ventures, in partnership with Barclays, is launching a new climate technology support programme, to address the sector-specific needs of Scotland’s start-ups and their founders. Powering the Future, based in Glasgow, aims to fill a key business support gap in the
In this latest blog from ScotlandIS member, Informed Solutions, Senior Technical Consultant Jack Burt explores the challenges many organisations face in maintaining and modernising applications as they age, and how the key to any modernisation effort is to keep business
The Abertay cyberQuarter has announced a new partnership with a tech startup dedicated to helping organisations across Scotland navigate the challenges posed by climate change while also safeguarding against cyber threats. Founded last year, Smart Net Zero is a team
Innovate UK, the nation’s innovation agency, has announced £30 million of extended funding to a pilot programme which it says is shaping the future of UK industrial strategy. The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme focuses on locally-led innovation that drives economic growth and
Acumen Cyber, an engineer-powered cyber security service provider, has opened its Security Operations Centre (SOC) at the £9m EastWorks development in Glasgow. The firm will track and block events every year to help protect companies from a potential 17 billion threat
Orkney Islands Council commissioned FarrPoint to carry out a mobile signal mapping exercise to gain a better understanding of the coverage available in parts of Orkney. Additionally, the council also wanted to find out if there was an economic impact on local
Unlocking Success: Aligning Technology with Business Strategy for SMEs For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), achieving success is about more than just having great products or services. It requires strategic thinking, adaptability, and a strong foundation to scale operations effectively.
Imagine a future where Scotland’s tech industry is shaped by individuals you helped inspire—whether they’re apprentices, university graduates, or skilled career-changers with unique perspectives. At Edinburgh College, our computing students aren’t just recent school leavers; they’re career-switchers, aspiring technologists, and
A game-changing aerospace technology firm has secured a £500,000 investment to accelerate its mission of revolutionising space launch guidance systems. Backed by Kelvin Capital, Gabriel and Scottish Enterprise, Edinburgh-based Aurora Avionics is now looking to use the fresh injection of
Renowned boutique venue-finding agency ExecSpace has announced the appointment of Lucy McNicoll as its new Managing Director. Lucy has officially taken the helm from April, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a fresh vision for the company. An
