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Glasgow Uni Team Gains Funds for EU Geo-AI Project Contribution

By updatesPosted on 21st September 202221st September 2022Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a team who have received new funding from the European Research Council. The team’s project is one of 55 new initiatives funded by the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe. Professor Ana

Principles of Sharing Personal Data

By updatesPosted on 2nd September 20222nd September 2022Posted in ScotlandISData

In this month’s blog, Head of Data David discusses some of the guidelines and challenges that accompany the sharing of personal data, and how these are being addressed. Having recently attended the Unlocking Value of Public Sector Personal Data: Guiding

DataVita Plans £8m Expansion to Fortis Data Centre

By updatesPosted on 30th August 202230th August 2022Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

DataVita has announced plans to expand the capacity of its flagship Fortis data centre in Lanarkshire. The multi-cloud services provider has invested £8 million to add an extra 400 racks to the data centre, taking Fortis up to 1,500 sq. m.

5 reasons to attend ScotSoft 2022

By updatesPosted on 29th August 202229th August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

The digital technologies event of the year is fast approaching and 29th September will be here before you know it. If you’ve haven’t booked your tickets to the conference and awards dinner, here are five reasons to make sure you

Edinburgh rocket firm schedule first ever lift off to take place on Scottish soil

By updatesPosted on 22nd August 202222nd August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The first ever rocket to take off from Scottish soil has been confirmed for lift-off next year. Skyrora have confirmed that their vertical rocket will blast off from home for the first time ever after the Edinburgh-based firm ran a second engine

Edinburgh and Glasgow rated among most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK

By updatesPosted on 19th August 202219th August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Edinburgh and Glasgow have been rated among the most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK, according to new research. Scotland’s capital and the city by the Clyde are listed in the top 10 cities for use of AI tools such as

Edinburgh tech start-up lands £750k to help reduce falls among elderly

By updatesPosted on 19th August 202219th August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

An Edinburgh-based start-up using artificial intelligence to help older people live independently for longer has landed £750,000 in funding. Smplicare, which was only founded last year, will use the funds from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and private investors for

SCOTTISH TECH ORGANISATION CONTINUES ON ROAD TO EXCELLENCE

By updatesPosted on 11th August 202211th August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS has achieved European recognition for a second time for its support of digital and tech clusters. The membership organisation, which is made up largely of Scottish SMEs, was re-awarded a Silver Cluster Management Excellence accreditation by the European Secretariat

Call for Submissions – Technology Showcase to Northrop Grumman Space Systems

By updatesPosted on 11th August 202211th August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, Opportunity

DIT Space sector team are leading a Technology Showcase to Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS) (Washington, DC), October 27-28, 2022. This is an open call to industry to submit technologies, capabilities, or services for consideration by NGSS in line with

Scottish IoT Project to Tackle Road Maintenance Backlog of £1.7bn

By updatesPosted on 4th August 20224th August 2022Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A consortium of research partners in Scotland are developing an internet of things (IoT) sensor network that provides real-time monitoring of rural road conditions. DigiFlec, a start-up based in Dunfermline, is working with CENSIS – Scotland’s innovation centre for sensors, imaging systems,