building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
At ScotlandIS, we are starting the 4th week of homeworking and it begins to feel like the new normal. Part of this are also our regular updates for you on COVID-19 news that are of relevance to Scotland’s digital technologies
We would like to provide you with a summary of government guidance and support measures that were announced last week and are of relevance to the digital technologies sector. Where possible, we include details on how to access support and
Callum Sinclair, Head of Tech & Commercial, Burness Paull The coronavirus has occupied the attention of press all over the world. As the circumstances change rapidly, imposing additional burden across industries, it’s clear that technology businesses and related contracts are
Scottish Government – A call to arms. We must mobilise now to find, equip, train and support everyone in the country who lacks access to digital services. The Problem Digital connectivity will quickly become a lifeline for our most vulnerable
The public health guidance has remained the same as announced on Monday evening. However, schools in Scotland will close by the end of the week and more details will be released tomorrow. We just published a blog from my colleague
On Monday afternoon, the UK Government changed its guidance for the general public and businesses in order to slow the spread of the corona virus in the UK. These are the key points to be aware of: People who are
First of all, I’d like to thank all of you who participated in the Scottish Technology Industry Survey 2020. Motivating people to take time out of their busy days to fill in questionnaires can be a real struggle but this
Usually, I am starting every year by launching the Scottish Technology Industry Survey, our key measure for the health and performance of our sector. However, we decided to give ourselves a head-start for the 2020 edition and launch already mid-December.
Svea Miesch, Research and Policy Manager, ScotlandIS As Research and Policy Manager at ScotlandIS, my job is to stay updated on the size, health and development of Scotland’s digital technologies sector and identify and research new business opportunities and potential
Yesterday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new bills and initiatives her government is planning until September 2020. The main focus of this Programme for Government is on tackling the climate emergency, but it also includes a number of announcements
