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Scottish Startup Creates Inclusive VR Tennis Simulator

By updatesPosted on 6th July 20226th July 2022Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

Founded by former tennis professional Collin Powers, Ellyra is a VR tennis simulator created to allow those previously excluded from tennis because of social, economic or disability reasons to enjoy training, playing, and competing in the game. Developed at Edinburgh University, tennis

Rural Scots See Coverage Boost as 4G Programme Hits Halfway Point

By updatesPosted on 6th July 20226th July 2022Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

A £28.75 million programme has ensured 4G mobile phone coverage has been expanded in dozens of rural areas in Scotland. Improved digital connectivity has been delivered by the Scottish 4G Infill (S4GI) programme to help people across the country gain

Head of ScotlandIS Cyber to officiate PlanB Consulting Office Opening

By updatesPosted on 24th June 202224th June 2022Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISCyber

Head of ScotlandIS Cyber, Ciara Mitchell, will be officiating the new office opening for PlanB Consulting in Glasgow next week. PlanB Consulting is a Business Continuity and Crisis Management consulting firm that has grown considerably over the last few years.

Applications are now open for the Scottish Cyber Awards 2022

By updatesPosted on 20th June 202220th June 2022Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISCyber

The Scottish Cyber Awards now needs no introduction. It’s the highlight of the annual cyber calendar with the whole community coming together for one night to celebrate the talent of Scotland. Now in its sixth year, the awards recognise and celebrate stand-out

Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme

By updatesPosted on 9th June 20229th June 2022Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The Global Incubator Programme is an acceleration programme for innovative SMEs to explore the potential of overseas markets. You need to explore the potential of overseas markets before you can grow. The Global Incubator Programme is an acceleration programme for cohorts of

Upskill in Cyber

By updatesPosted on 8th June 20228th June 2022Posted in Industry News, Opportunity, ScotlandISCyber, Skills

Upskill in Cyber is a fully funded training programme from HM Government with SANS aimed at encouraging new talent into the cyber security sector by providing the necessary experience and training to embark on a successful security career. Upskill in

Smart Hub Lanarkshire to Provide Automation Workshops

By updatesPosted on 8th June 20228th June 2022Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

Smart Hub Lanarkshire and Business Gateway have partnered to provide advice on the use of automation for the region’s manufacturing sector. Throughout June, the centre of excellence for manufacturing innovation and robotics will offer a programme of six free events, entitled “Manufacturing Month”. These

Scottish tech firm hopes to tackle problems of tourist overcrowding

By updatesPosted on 8th June 20228th June 2022Posted in Industry News, ScotlandISData

Edinburgh-based tech start-up, Whereverly, is hoping tourists over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend will give it the data it needs to help prevent future overcrowding at visitor hotspots. Whereverly is working with bosses at the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National

SmartSTEMs: Seeking role models in tech to inspire young people

By updatesPosted on 1st June 20221st June 2022Posted in Industry News, Skills

STEM education is more important than it has ever been. The team at SmartSTEMs are determined to continue to promote STEM, and have shifted their focus, in the meantime, to online content rather than in-person events. They have now reached

“Empowering Women to Lead…” Programs Convene in Edinburgh

By updatesPosted on 26th May 202226th May 2022Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, Industry News, ScotlandIS News, ScotlandISCyber, Skills

“Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” and “Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security”, the cross-sector initiatives which launched last year with the backing of ScotlandIS, The Scottish Government and Scottish Digital Academy, have gathered the participants of their latest cohorts in Edinburgh