ScotlandISData Archives - Page 33 of 52

Video game set to disrupt education

By updatesPosted on 2nd November 20212nd November 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Highland entrepreneur is revolutionising learning using gaming technology and artificial intelligence. Launched today, Planet Pollinate is destined to change the way we learn. The 3D video game uses cutting-edge technology to create classrooms of the future. Anne, a former software

How Digital Growth will increase demand for Data Skills

By updatesPosted on 29th October 202129th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, Skills

This month’s blog from Head of Data, David, looks at recent growth within the fintech and space sectors, and how this will create greater demand for skilled data professionals. The expansion and development of varied digital sectors within Scotland will

CGI signs five-year contract with City of Edinburgh Council for smart city plans

By updatesPosted on 27th October 202127th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

CGI has signed a five-year contract to support the City of Edinburgh Council’s plan to become a ‘smart city’. The agreement includes deployment of the SensorInsights360 solution, a real-time data platform that delivers the Internet of Things technology, asset data

O2 Tidal Turbine sending not only Power, but Data onshore

By updatesPosted on 27th October 202127th October 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Climate Tech

Intelligent Plant recently won a project to assist the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in deploying a data acquisition system for the Orbital Marine Power O2 Tidal Turbine. The system, which is linked to Intelligent Plant’s Industrial App Store allows

Ionburst receives multiple nominations in Computing Security Awards

By updatesPosted on 26th October 202126th October 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber

ScotlandIS member, Ionburst, has been nominated several times over in this year’s Computing Security Awards. The data security firm, along with its developer-focused platform Ionburst Cloud, has been nominated for five categories including: One to Watch Security Company, One to

Smart Data Could Help Scots Football ‘Build Back Better’ After Pandemic

By updatesPosted on 6th October 202115th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A study by the University of Edinburgh has found that smart analysis of football data could help Scottish clubs build a better game after the pandemic. Using a wealth of available digital information, clubs can gain a clearer understanding of who their

ScotSoft2021 – Glimpse into the Data Stream

By updatesPosted on 4th October 20214th October 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Industry News, ScotlandIS News

This year’s ScotSoft 2021 event will bring together a whole host of global speakers covering a huge range of topics, from the leadership variety of digital transformation or retaining talent, to the highly technical subjects of artificial intelligence or space

Time to thrive for data and the Scottish tech sector

By updatesPosted on 1st October 2021Posted in ScotlandISData

Recent figures show that the Scottish Tech sector is performing well and demonstrating significant growth. Across the country, Tech companies have raised £446 million this year which is a record for the sector. There has also been a dramatic increase

Bold new strategy to fuel UK’s world-class space sector

By updatesPosted on 29th September 202129th September 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

New plans to strengthen the UK as a world class space nation by firing up its multibillion-pound space industry have been set out in a National Space Strategy launched this week. From connecting people with their friends and family and monitoring climate

Heriot Watt’s New Telepresence Tech Shown for the First Time

By updatesPosted on 23rd September 202115th October 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

The National Robotarium is pioneering intelligent sensing and tele-presence robotic tech to allow health practitioners to remotely assess a person’s physical and cognitive health from anywhere in the world. Hosted by Heriot-Watt University, the Robotarium’s assisted living lab believes this will