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New geospatial partnership propels Scotland’s tech sector

By HeatherPosted on 16th December 202016th December 2020Posted in ScotlandIS News, ScotlandISData

Scotland’s innovation and data sectors will have access to world-leading geospatial information thanks to a novel partnership announced today between ScotlandIS and The Association for Geographic Information (AGI), which represent the interests of the UK’s geospatial industry. The strategic alliance

Brightsolid launches Cloud Control Framework to build cloud confidence

By updatesPosted on 9th December 20209th December 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Brightsolid, the hybrid cloud managed service provider, has launched a new cloud compliance framework to help businesses strengthen their data security measures as the growth of cloud computing and digital transformation continues to accelerate. The Cloud Control Framework, part of

CMA advises government on new regulatory regime for tech giants

By updatesPosted on 8th December 20208th December 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

The CMA has issued advice to government on the design and implementation of the UK’s new pro-competition regime for digital markets. New regime will proactively shape the behaviour of the most powerful tech firms It will ensure consumers and businesses

December Data Download

By updatesPosted on 8th December 20208th December 2020Posted in ScotlandIS News, ScotlandISData

Christmas is fast approaching so it’s inevitable that we start reflecting on the past year. Given how monumentally rubbish 2020 has been, it’s good to still be able to find some positives. The crisis has certainly demonstrated the importance of

Scottish tech firm to develop coronavirus bio-safety risk management tool for buildings

By updatesPosted on 3rd December 20203rd December 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

A Scottish start-up has been awarded an additional Innovate UK grant to continue its pioneering development of an AI-driven bio-safety assessment tool for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Data Innovation.AI, based in Edinburgh, is investing further in the development of its WorkSafeAI solution

Scots Researchers Secure Funding for Breakthrough AI Research

By updatesPosted on 2nd December 20202nd December 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

The Turing AI Acceleration Fellowships will give 15 of Britain’s top AI innovators the resources to drive their groundbreaking research. Researchers from Scottish universities are part of a group sharing a £20 million funding pot to develop artificial intelligence (AI)

Edinburgh University Spin-out to Bolster Renewable Energy Uptake

By updatesPosted on 2nd December 20202nd December 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

Enian will develop an automated system aimed at improving the uptake of renewable energy sources. Edinburgh University spin-out, Enian, has secured a £500,000 Innovate UK grant to develop a new cost-predicting algorithm that could boost the uptake of renewable energy sources across

£4 million data project to accelerate COVID-19 research

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

A new multi-million pound research project will help scientists across the UK to access the data they need more easily to help develop potential therapies and treatment for COVID-19. Experts from the universities of Nottingham, Dundee and Edinburgh, along with

Edinburgh adopting IoT technology to further its plans for smart places

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

The city council is aiming to use Precisely’s Confirm asset management system in deploying internet of things technology, writes Andrew Waterworth, Confirm UK director at Precisely The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to increase its use of internet of

Glasgow City Council publishes review of five-year digital strategy

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202026th November 2020Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

Glasgow City Council has published a review of its five-year digital strategy, which outlines a number of key milestones that have already been achieved – as well as a ‘ten-point plan’ to both overcome the challenges of the coronavirus and ensure the remainder