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A new research partnership between the University of Glasgow and Lloyds Banking Group is setting out to explore the potential of AI to support software and data engineering. Over the next four years, the partners will explore how large language
The University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator has re-opened for applications. Applications are open until 11th May and the programme starts in September. Why take part? This is a great opportunity for you and your business to get bespoke support from a world-class University and leading business development programme. Benefits include: Who can apply? Established AI
Scottish government has launched a five-year artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, encompassing a series of measures with the aim of positioning Scotland as a leader in the AI revolution. This includes improving national infrastructure, improving public AI literacy and helping local businesses wanting to
ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technologies industry, has announced the winners of its 2026 Digital Tech Awards at a ceremony in Glasgow last night. Now in its 16th year, the awards celebrate the talent, innovation
Experts using robots to help autistic children, support independent living, transform healthcare and improve people’s everyday lives will attend a major international conference with free public event. Robots that help autistic children to develop communication skills and tech to support
In this latest blog from ScotlandIS member, Pulsant, Chief Marketing Officer Mark Lewis offers his insights into why organisations are increasingly reconsidering public cloud over storing data closer to home. More UK organisations are treating cloud location as a governance
A major UK study examining how local councils are beginning to use AI has revealed widespread gaps and even progress across the country, according to new research led by Heriot‑Watt University and GoLLM. The eighteen‑month study analysed two hundred and eight councils across
AI is moving quickly across every sector. For ScotlandIS members, the challenge is not whether AI matters, but how to adopt it responsibly and strategically. The AI Readiness Platform (AiR), developed by Jump Digital, provides a structured decision-support framework designed
The UK has announced a major package of investment and reform into the UK’s space industry in an aim to make the industry competitive and agile. The funding and reforms will be more focused on four areas that drive economic
DataVita is to host Charger, a powerful new high performance computing system funded by UK Research and Innovation and delivered by a UCL led consortium, following a £19.5 million, five year award to expand the UK’s national research computing capability.
