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Craneware in Microsoft tie-up to boost healthcare

By updatesPosted on 3rd July 20243rd July 2024Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Craneware, the Edinburgh-based software company providing solutions to the US healthcare market, is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance its offering to customers though AI-led initiatives and data analytics. The two companies, which already work together, say the application of innovative

University of Edinburgh and Abrdn develop AI investment tool

By updatesPosted on 3rd July 20243rd July 2024Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

The University of Edinburgh and Abrdn are to release an artificial intelligence (AI) investment tool to support its investment research process. The £7.5m strategic partnership between the two was announced in 2022, when the Centre for Investing Innovation was formed

ScotSoft Reveals Keynote Speakers Ahead of 2024 Event

By updatesPosted on 2nd July 20242nd July 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

The Scottish tech event returns to the EICC on Thursday 26th September to showcase the best of tech, as well as the Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards. Scottish tech conference ScotSoft has announced its first batch of speakers, including two

ScotlandIS CEO: What the next government can do to maximise Scotland’s tech sector

By updatesPosted on 2nd July 20242nd July 2024Posted in ScotlandIS News

Sector body boss, Karen Meechan, calls for more SME support, solutions to skills gaps and stronger investment relationships. Earlier this year, I celebrated my 20th year working with ScotlandIS. Nobody needs to tell me that two decades is a long

Burness Paull continues to grow during shortened financial year

By updatesPosted on 2nd July 20242nd July 2024Posted in Member News

Burness Paull has reported strong results for its financial year ended 31 March, a shortened eight-month reporting period following the firm’s decision to change its year-end to align with market norms following HMRC’s basis period reforms. Turnover for the eight

UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement

By updatesPosted on 2nd July 20242nd July 2024Posted in Industry News

The UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) entered into force on 1 July 2024 following the UK and Ukraine’s completion of their respective domestic ratification processes. The agreement modernises the UK-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement in relation to digital trade, deepening our

FarrPoint’s new report shows the impact of EE mobile connectivity on Britain’s rural communities

By updatesPosted on 26th June 202426th June 2024Posted in Member News

A new independent study carried out by connectivity consultancy FarrPoint has analysed the socio-economic impact of four 4G mobile sites on the rural communities they serve across the UK. You can download the report here The report finds: Download the

Cybersecurity Industry Call for Innovation – Singapore

By updatesPosted on 25th June 202425th June 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

CyberCall 2024 is an industry open innovation call managed by Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and TIG Collaboration Centre. This year’s edition aims to uplift the development of Singapore’s cybersecurity ecosystem, and offers 6 challenge statements: Safeguarding AI systems and

Accenture Hits $2 Billion in Generative AI Sales, Expands Global AI Workforce

By updatesPosted on 24th June 202424th June 2024Posted in Member News

Accenture announced over $900 million in new bookings for generative AI, reaching a total of $2 billion fiscal year-to-date during its Q3 FY24 earnings report. “We have achieved two significant milestones this quarter — with $2 billion in generative AI sales year-to-date

ScotlandIS Renews Backing for Award Winning Diversity in Digital Leadership Initiative

By updatesPosted on 21st June 202421st June 2024Posted in ScotlandIS News, Opportunity

ScotlandIS are proud to again be official supporters of the long-running “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” initiative, with applications open for its next cohort. Organised by the leadership development specialists at Empowering You and supported by ScotlandIS, the Scottish