building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
This week saw the latest meeting of the Scottish Cluster Ecosystem Alliance (SCEA), set up by ScotlandIS last year to bring together representatives from across the tech sector such as fintech, space, mobility, cyber, data and many more. Collectively, SCEA
David Kelly, Director for Scotland at the Community Transport Authority (CTA) has submitted a response to the MaaS Code of Practice Consultation. Technology is changing transport. From Google Maps and contactless payments to mobile ticketing and ride hailing apps, the
Strong investment in traveltech companies and a thriving startup scene reveal traveltech is key to meeting the challenges facing the travel sector, according to a new report. The Traveltech Report 2021, a collaboration between Tech Nation and Traveltech for Scotland, shows
Today was the inaugural meeting of the Scottish Cluster Ecosystem Alliance (SCEA), set up by ScotlandIS to bring together representatives from across the tech sector such as fintech, space, mobility, cyber, data and many more. The aim of the SCEA
Electric buses built by Arrival, the UK-based manufacturer, will be tested on British roads for the first time later this year in a trial with the Scottish transport company First Group. The tests will begin in the autumn of this
BT has forged a partnership with Silicon Valley innovation platform Plug and Play to work with scale-up companies behind the latest green technologies. The Green Tech Innovation Platform is one of two initiatives launched by BT to help drive the
A project which aims to transform Perth from fair city into one of Europe’s most sustainable will play a part in creating the new post-Covid economy, it has been claimed. Tayside is believed to have been among the biggest casualties
West Dunbartonshire has introduce what is seen as innovative safety technology allowing its refuse collection vehicles to be brought to a controlled stop in an emergency situation. The authority, which has a population of 89,000 and is based north west
Two pilot projects approved for funding to test digital transport solutions In the 2018/19 Programme for Government Scottish Government committed a £2 million three year investment fund, to support the testing of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) concept in
Supporting innovation in SMEs to unlock opportunities of the climate change emergency Academic institutions, public bodies and third-sector organisations in Scotland can receive competitive grant funding to support initiatives that will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland to
