building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital sector, is pleased to launch a new in-person monthly community for technology startup founders. Proudly supported by the Abertay cyberQuarter, the ‘Founders Hub’ will consist of a co-working community
ScotlandIS is pleased to be engaging with Third Sector Lab, with an initial focus on supporting its Digital Trustees programme and helping connect more of Scotland’s technology community with charities and third sector organisations. Digital is now fundamental to how organisations operate, from
This year’s leading Scottish tech conference will bring together technical excellence and leadership vision to create a truly inspiring event for industry professionals at all levels. From students to Junior Developers to Project Managers to CTOs, there will be something
ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s tech sector, has revealed the shortlist for the Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards, taking place on 24th September. Now in their 37th year, the awards aims to recognise
ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technologies industry, has appointed Andrew Weir as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July. He succeeds Karen Meechan, who stepped down in May this year. As CEO, Andrew
As technology and AI continue to reshape business performance, innovation, and economic growth, an important question is emerging: Are today’s measures truly capturing technology value? The Technology Economists, in collaboration with ScotlandIS, is inviting business and technology leaders to participate in The
In this contributed piece in DIGIT, Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS, argues that Scotland has the talent, investment momentum, and strategic ambition to become a global AI leader, but long-term success will depend on political stability around the infrastructure underpinning its
In this blog from COO Nicola Taylor, read more about the success of ScotlandIS members at the 2026 Scottish Cyber Awards held in March. It was great to see so many familiar names recognised at this year’s Scottish Cyber Awards,
Scotland’s technology sector is entering 2026 with a cautiously positive outlook, as companies balance steady growth opportunities with ongoing economic and regulatory pressures, the latest Scottish Technology Industry Survey 2026 from ScotlandIS reveals. The survey shows that the majority (71%)
ScotlandIS is delighted to announce that David Massey has joined the executive board, representing both managed service providers and rural businesses in Scotland. Founder and managing director of WePurpose Technology (formerly The Apprentice Store), David is an accomplished IT professional
