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UK Government Call for Views – Code of Practice for Software Vendors

By updatesPosted on 21st May 202413th June 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The government is asking for industry views on a draft code of practice for software vendors to improve the resilience and security of software. As part of the £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy to protect and promote the UK online, the government

UK Government Call for Views – Cyber security of AI

By updatesPosted on 21st May 202421st May 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The UK government is asking for views on a two-part intervention, including a voluntary Code of Practice on AI cyber security which will form a new global standard. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our daily lives. As the technology continues

UK Government Call for Views – CyberFirst programme

By updatesPosted on 21st May 202421st May 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The government is asking for views on the future of the successful CyberFirst programme, including how the programme can be scaled to inspire future talent. The CyberFirst programme was established in 2015, as part of the National Cyber Security Strategy,

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Round 4: Call for Ideas

By updatesPosted on 14th May 202415th May 2024Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

This Call for Ideas forms part of a programme delivered with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) in partnership with Innovate UK. This alignment enhances the programme’s ability to contribute to Government’s net zero objectives, while allowing it

13 Scottish businesses receive King’s Awards for Enterprise

By updatesPosted on 9th May 20249th May 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses. This year, 13 businesses in Scotland have been recognised by The King as among the best in the country. Businesses like these are

Laws to protect consumers from cyber-attacks come into force across UK

By updatesPosted on 30th April 202430th April 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

Consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will come into force today, as all internet connected smart devices will be required by law to meet minimum-security standards. Manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals from

£7 million to back next wave of AI innovations

By updatesPosted on 30th April 202430th April 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, Opportunity

SMEs looking to adopt AI solutions to address a business challenge in high-growth industries could receive a share of £7 million as two new competitions launch. High-growth industries include: Supporting businesses This funding is from the UK Research and Innovation

Data Lab helps upskill 1,000 learners to plug Scotland’s digital skills gap

By updatesPosted on 23rd April 202423rd April 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Scotland’s innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence has hailed a milestone having upskilled 1,000 learners in data literacy. Led by The Data Lab, the data skills for work programme is part of the Data Driven Innovation skills gateway at the

Tay5G Challenge Fund 2 – up to £600,000

By updatesPosted on 18th April 202418th April 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, Opportunity

Up to £600,000 is available through the Tay5G Challenge Fund 2 to support up to six applicants who can demonstrate impactful projects for products, services or solutions which can use 5G. Tay5G seeks to fund projects that explore 5G deployment,

Future Finance initiative launches to drive innovation in Scottish financial sector

By updatesPosted on 18th April 202418th April 2024Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Firms in the financial services sector in Scotland have been invited to sign up for a new business and innovation support programme. Future Finance aims to enhance innovation and productivity in the sector and help organisations adapt to challenges, ranging from