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PDMS grows digital delivery team in Scotland

By updatesPosted on 24th August 202124th August 2021Posted in Member News

Digital consultancy and agile software development company PDMS is pleased to announce the appointment of four new recruits to their Glasgow based team. These appointments follow an expansion in PDMS’ operations in Scotland with the team growing by over fifty

World’s First Robotic Squash Coach Being Developed in Scotland

By updatesPosted on 19th August 202115th October 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Industry News

A social robot from the National Robotarium has become the world’s first squash coach to explore if performance improvements and motivation levels can be increased during a player’s solo practice. The project will involve research on court between a real player practising a variety

MSPs back Climate Tech report

By updatesPosted on 17th August 202117th August 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandIS News, Climate Tech

Recommendations from the latest Climate Tech report that ScotlandIS collaborated on with Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) have secured the backing of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. Willie Coffey MSP (SNP) (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) has lodged a motion in

Applications Close for “Empowering…” Programme as Head Resourcing Renews Commitment to Diversity in Digital Leadership

By updatesPosted on 17th August 202117th August 2021Posted in Member News, Skills, Diversity and Inclusion

The open call for applications from emerging and potential female leaders in digital transformation to join the Autumn cohort of the “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” initiative closed on Friday, following a 30% increase of applicants compared to its

Online Learning Helps Those Supporting Children with Healthcare Needs

By updatesPosted on 16th August 202116th August 2021Posted in Member News

Two eLearning modules, produced by the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, are helping those whose job is to support children with exceptional healthcare needs. The Children with Exceptional Healthcare Needs (CEN) Network – part of the National Network

New release of data platform SICCAR promises complete control and transparency of shared data

By updatesPosted on 16th August 202116th August 2021Posted in Member News

SICCAR is releasing a major new release of its acclaimed data sharing platform. The new release, built with distributed ledger technology, enables organisations to maintain complete control over data that is shared internally and externally. Scheduled to be released later

INNOVATIVE FINANCING TO END DIGITAL EXCLUSION

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Member News

In May 2021, Intelligens Consulting wrote about the need for a radical rethink to end digital exclusion with a focus on innovative commercial models that go beyond relying on market forces alone. This follow-on article – with input from Portland

CityFibre begins work on next stage of Glasgow’s full fibre rollout

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Member News

Plans to future-proof Glasgow’s digital infrastructure have moved a step closer as CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has started work to connect homes and businesses in the north west of the city to its full fibre network. Construction

Make a nomination for one of Holyrood’s awards

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Member News, Opportunity

Holyrood has two upcoming awards that are free to enter, the Climate Change and Technology Award, and The Digital Public Services Award. Find out more details below and make a nomination now. Climate Change and Technology Award Nominations are now

Simul8 celebrates Tech for Good nomination

By updatesPosted on 10th August 202110th August 2021Posted in Member News

Glasgow-based technology company, Simul8, has made the shortlist for the 2021 UK Business Tech Awards’ Tech for Good category following its work in offering pro-bono support to healthcare and other organisations during the pandemic. The awards celebrate the UK’s finest technology