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Boost for computing lessons in Scottish schools

By HeatherPosted on 12th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, Skills

A programme to help teachers bring computer science to life in the classroom has already reached nearly 70 per cent of Scotland’s primary schools, according to new figures. Latest numbers show that teachers from 69 per cent of primary schools

St. Kentigerns Academy girls triumph in national data challenge

By HeatherPosted on 12th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Skills

A team of S2 girls from St. Kentigerns Academy (pictured) are celebrating winning a national data science competition, beating off competition from over 200 applicants in 65 teams from 23 local authorities across Scotland. They picked up their £1,500 prize

Atos Honoured by ServiceNow at Annual EMEA Partner Summit

By HeatherPosted on 11th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, today announces that it has been recognized by ServiceNow as its EMEA Service Provider Partner of the Year for 2018. The honour was presented at ServiceNow’s annual EMEA Partner Summit, which took place in Barcelona.

UK’s first two-week festival of data innovation kicks off today

By HeatherPosted on 11th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

The UK’s first ever two-week long festival of data innovation kicks off across Scotland today. DataFest, which is now in its third year, will focus on the economic and social benefits of data-driven innovation at over 60 events throughout the

Supporting International Women’s Day with Microsoft

By HeatherPosted on 8th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Incremental is partnering with Microsoft to launch a new programme which aims to drive more females into data science. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicted that 182,000 new UK jobs in big

Minister praises SwarmOnline for developing future talent

By HeatherPosted on 7th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News

SwarmOnline, the Glasgow based tech company, has been praised for training the next generation of software developers and helping to fill a skills gap in Scotland. Kate Forbes, Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy visited SwarmOnline’s Edinburgh office as

Craneware gathering momentum in growing market

By HeatherPosted on 5th March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News

Health care billing software company Craneware is confident of a strong second half following a solid start to the year which saw a 20% rise in underlying profits. Craneware is headquartered in Edinburgh, with offices in Atlanta and Pittsburgh employing over

Blockchain technology specialist eyes international markets

By HeatherPosted on 1st March 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News

Wallet.Services, Scotland’s leading blockchain specialist, is eyeing opportunities in international markets on the back of a series of client wins in 2018 and its latest funding round. The company was founded by Scottish technology stalwarts Stuart Fraser and Peter Ferry

Sky expands scholarship for outstanding women in STEM

By HeatherPosted on 28th February 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, Skills, Diversity and Inclusion

Following the extraordinary success of the first Women in Tech Scholars programme, Sky is expanding the scheme for its second cycle. This year, five outstanding women with passion in Science, Technology and Engineering and a drive to make a difference

Google scientist confirmed as final Data Summit speaker

By HeatherPosted on 27th February 20195th December 2019Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Cassie Kozyrkov, Chief Decision Scientist at Google, has been announced as the latest speaker at Data Summit, the two-day international conference that forms part of the data innovation festival, DataFest19, being held in Scotland this March. As Chief Decision Scientist