Start-ups developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for health, fashion and cyber security are among 12 companies selected for this year’s University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator. This includes ScotlandIS member, LastingAsset, a spin-out from Edinburgh Napier University which is pioneering a
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US AI Firm Invests £1.15BN in Scottish Data Centre
Graeme Gordon appointed as CEO of newly established Converged Solutions Group
Converged Solutions Group today announced its launch into the UK market, bringing together four trusted Scottish technology organisations under one unified brand, with technology industry pioneer, Graeme Gordon, appointed as the group’s CEO. The new group brings together Converged Communication
CASE STUDY: Zudu
Company Details Name: Zudu Date Founded: 2014 Sector: Technology – Software Development & Digital Transformation Key Products/Services: Bespoke software development, AI enablement, digital transformation, mobile & web app development, UX/UI design, digital strategy consulting. Website URL: www.zudu.co.uk Executive Summary Zudu is
CASE STUDY: Vidatec
Company Details Name: Vidatec Date Founded: 2010 Sector: Digital Tourism, travel & leisure, Employee Experience, Health and wellbeing, Sustainability and Net Zero, Financial Services Key Products/Services: Mobile App development, AI technology and consulting, Digital strategy and consulting, UI&UX design, Microsoft Teams
CASE STUDY: KubeNet
Company Details Name: KubeNet Date Founded: 2008 Sector: IT/Business Technology Key Products/Services: Managed IT, Voice, Connectivity, Cloud, Cyber, IoT, Consultancy Website URL: www.kubenet.net Executive Summary KubeNet is a Scottish-based MSP providing managed IT, Cyber security, infrastructure and digital transformation services
CASE STUDY: Ailsa
Company Details Name: Ailsa Date Founded: 2025 Sector: Digital/Data Key Products/Services: AI-powered grant discovery, matching, and application drafting platform. Website URL: www.ailsa.io Executive Summary Ailsa is a smart platform revolutionising how businesses, organisations, charities and universities access funding. By scanning
CASE STUDY: Acumen Cyber
Company Details Name: Acumen Cyber Date Founded: 2022 Sector: Cyber Security Key Products/Services: 24/7 Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Managed eXtended Detection & Response (MXDR), Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and Security Advisory Services. Website URL: www.acumencyber.com Executive Summary Acumen Cyber
CASE STUDY: Forrit
Company Details Name: Forrit Date Founded: 2014, Edinburgh Sector: Digital Key Products/Services: Enterprise-grade Content Management System (CMS) Website URL: www.forrit.com Executive Summary Forrit is a Scottish-founded, cloud-native CMS platform designed with enterprise-grade security, rapid scalability, and global governance at its
CASE STUDY: Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd
Company Details Name: Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd Date Founded: 1994 Sector: Life Sciences/Medical Imaging Key Products/Services: R&D services company, we make medical imaging technology which is integrated and sold through our Japanese parent company, Canon Medical Systems. Website URL: