building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
Two things have amazed me over the last week. One is what an amazing industry and group of companies we have here in Scotland. The level of offers, support, collaboration and innovation has been incredible – you are an amazing bunch.The
More details have become available on how to access some of the business support schemes announced last week. Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBLIS) CBILS is a new scheme that can provide facilities of up to £5m for smaller businesses
As called for by many businesses and commentators, the Chancellor has announced additional support for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key measures relevant to digital technologies companies include: The UK Government is to pay 80% of wages for employees who
ScotlandIS have launched an online hub today (Friday, 20th March) to provide Scottish businesses with essential digital tools to support rapid transformation at this challenging time. The hub, created by Scotland’s digital technologies industry membership and cluster management organisation, ScotlandIS,
While most parents might work with kids in the house for a few hours from time to time, the prospect of attempting to work from home with the kids off school all day every day, is not one to be
From feedback the webinar on Tuesday 18th March was well received. As we mentioned at the time we will be doing more of these with details coming out later today showing our schedule for the next three weeks. Click on
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
With the current global COVID-19 pandemic everyone’s working lives are being impacted with more and more organisations moving their work force to home working, that in itself is a big change for many individuals who will take some time to
On Friday we’ll be launching an online hub for businesses across Scotland, detailing how the technology sector can help keep the wheels of business turning. We want to pull together all of the fantastic resources, products and services that our
