building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
Scots have been warned that the rise of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) is making scams harder to spot. Advice Direct Scotland said AI is now playing a “major part” in the ways scammers target people – with schemes becoming
For the last three years Sopra Steria has partnered with the Scottish Government Digital Transformation Service, supporting 20 different departments and executive agencies to introduce new and enhanced citizen-centred services. In response to a growing demand for its services and
The Ecosystem Fund is now open to proposals from ecosystem partners and intermediary organisations. They are welcoming proposals for funding to help deliver innovative and inclusive entrepreneurship support activities across Scotland and internationally. The fund is an evolution of the
DASA has launched a new Themed Competition: Reducing Cyber Risk Across Defence Funding provided by the Cyber Resilience Programme (CRP) in Defence Digital, a part of Strategic Command Up to £880k is available (excluding VAT) This competition is looking to
In November 2023, the Department for Business and Trade will be leading a trade delegation of some of the UK’s most exciting technology companies to Bengaluru (Bangalore) Tech Summit. Now in its 26th year, this trade show is one of Asia’s most prestigious, bringing together technology buyers,
DASA has launched a new Market Exploration: Facial Recognition (FR) technologies for policing and security applications This Market Exploration is being run on behalf of the Home Office and seeks technologies for the use of facial recognition Submissions must be
In a bid to increase female participation in entrepreneurship, Ana Stewart has launched the Pathways Forward programme, and is set to add a member’s charter and advisory board later this year. The launch follows the publication of the Scottish Government-commissioned Pathways:
Forrit has released a report for marketers in the financial services industry about their hesitations around content management systems. Half of organisations in the financial services industry have suffered a data breach through their content management system (CMS) in the
ScotlandIS CEO Karen Meechan recently featured in The Herald’s Special Technology report, discussing how some of the trade body’s initiatives are aimed at encouraging support and investment to Scottish tech and cyber companies – but more needs to be done.
The UK is making strides in health analysis by earmarking £13 million to fund groundbreaking healthcare AI technology. These initiatives use the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise diagnostics and medical procedures. Michelle Donelan, the Secretary of State for Science
