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National Conversations: Putting Digital and AI at the heart of the Scottish election

By updatesPosted on 1st April 20261st April 2026Posted in Policy, Industry News

National Conversations have launched their campaign to put digital and AI issues at the heart of the May elections in Scotland with cross-party hustings events on technology matters, and a signed statement from political and industry leaders. Digital technology and

UK Gov Unveils Initiative to Bring Women into Tech Careers

By updatesPosted on 1st April 20261st April 2026Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, Industry News

A new programme aims to tackle underrepresentation of women in tech and the financial cost of women leaving the sector, estimated at £2 – £3.5 billion annually. The initiative is set to boost female representation in the tech sector and has been

Scotland launches five-year AI strategy

By updatesPosted on 26th March 202626th March 2026Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, ScotlandIS News

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

KPMG Tech Innovator in the UK 2026

By updatesPosted on 12th March 202612th March 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Since 2013, we have been celebrating the trailblazers, difference makers and tech entrepreneurs of tomorrow – bringing together the best of tech and innovation in the UK. If you are a fast-growing scaleup business from early stage to accelerated growth,

Nominate for Sunday Times Fast 50

By updatesPosted on 11th March 202611th March 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Scotland is renowned for ingenuity and innovation. Nominate your company for The Sunday Times Fast 50 – the definitive list of businesses across the country that are growing successfully at both scale and speed. Nominated companies must have (in order

GITEX Global 2026: Expressions of Interest

By updatesPosted on 11th March 202611th March 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Department for Business and Trade Scotland is currently exploring levels of interest from companies wanting to attend GITEX, which will be held in December, in Dubai. They’re looking at having a UK presence in partnership with TechUK and Tradefair, and

UK Announces New Investment and Reforms for Space Industry

By updatesPosted on 5th March 20265th March 2026Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

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

Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 | Meet the Finalists

By updatesPosted on 25th February 202625th February 2026Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The Scottish Cyber Awards has revealed its 2026 finalist shortlist! Hosted by DIGIT and the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, the awards is a stalwart event in the Scottish cyber calendar, showcasing the best of the country’s cyber talent. In a

UK Defence SME Trade Mission to India, May 2026

By updatesPosted on 18th February 202618th February 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The UK Ministry of Defence invites UK SMEs to join the UK Defence MSMEs Trade Mission to India from 10th to 16th May 2026. Following a successful series of bilateral engagements in 2025, culminating in the UK–India Defence Industrial Roadmap

IT budgets may be rising, but inflation is killing value, tech economist warns

By updatesPosted on 18th February 202618th February 2026Posted in Industry News

Howard Rubin’s core message to information technology leaders is blunt: The problem is not that enterprises spend too much on technology; it’s that they measure it wrong and manage it poorly. Rubin, founder of The Technology Economists and a leading expert on IT economics,