ScotlandISData Archives

University of Edinburgh launches Bayes Data Science Unit to ensure industry access to data science expertise

By updatesPosted on 9th June 20219th June 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

The Bayes Data Science Unit (BDSU), which is part of the Data Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative, launched this year to improve engagement between the university and companies of all sizes across Edinburgh, the wider region and beyond. The new unit brings

Satellite Data Provides Invaluable Tool in Climate Change Fight

By updatesPosted on 2nd June 20212nd June 2021Posted in Climate Tech, Industry News, ScotlandISData

As the COP26 Conference draws near, the UK needs to leverage its scientific ability to use satellite data to help countries meet their climate change goals. A new paper has pointed to the role that Earth Observation (EO) satellite data

Scaling and accelerating AI – The assurance challenge

By updatesPosted on 20th May 202120th May 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Read this thought leadership on scaling adoption of AI from David Lawton, Technical Director at Informed Solutions, first published by Digital Leader. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing, and popular data-driven technologies being used across the globe. According

Informed Solutions announced as joint winner of GovTech Catalyst Challenge

By updatesPosted on 20th May 202120th May 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

NatureScot has today launched the next phase of a £1.25 million project using artificial intelligence to improve the management of Scotland’s protected areas. The project, funded through the UK-wide GovTech Catalyst Challenge, is exploring how new and emerging technology can improve

Earth Observation Tool Providing 20 Petabytes of Orbital Images to Students

By updatesPosted on 13th May 202113th May 2021Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

A trial version of an Earth observation tool is now available for institutions to allow students to work with satellite data from their homes. Earth Blox for Education is led by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with Earth Blox, and

DataVita acquires Fortis data centre with £45 million backing

By updatesPosted on 13th May 202113th May 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

DataVita, Scotland’s largest data centre and multi-cloud services provider, has acquired the Fortis data centre in Lanarkshire with £45m of support from parent company HFD Group. The company will now take full ownership of Scotland’s only purpose-built facility from a

University of Edinburgh programme to address national data skills shortage

By updatesPosted on 13th May 202113th May 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Skills

A range of new courses funded by the Scottish Funding Council, which provide non-traditional routes for individuals to access courses in data skills, have been created across a range of subject areas, supported by the Bayes Centre, the University of

Data that’s out of this world

By updatesPosted on 13th May 202113th May 2021Posted in ScotlandISData

Read the latest monthly blog from our Head of the Data Cluster, David, as he reflects on the capabilities of data within space tech. Watching NASA’s newest Mars Rover Perseverance carry out its planned tasks within the current mission has

Resilient Results for Scotland’s Digital Tech Sector as ScotlandIS launches 2021 Manifesto

By HeatherPosted on 4th May 20213rd May 2021Posted in Policy, ScotlandIS News, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandISData

Scotland’s tech sector has weathered a difficult year and remains optimistic about the year ahead, according to the latest annual survey launched today by ScotlandIS. The survey, the annual barometer for the tech sector, shows that Scotland’s tech sector remained

A Data-Driven Nation

By updatesPosted on 15th April 202115th April 2021Posted in ScotlandISData

In this month’s blog, our Head of Data David considers the growing applications of data and AI, particularly in healthcare. It is fascinating to observe the rapid rise in the generation, application and acceptance of data across the whole economy.