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The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has opened its new world-class, flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, aiming to be a major stimulus for the
SP Energy Networks has been awarded £10 million to create a digital twin of the electricity network to test future demand. The funds, which have been provided by Prosperity Partnership Fund by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will create a
The latest Ofcom’s Connected Nations Spring update has been released, providing a detailed view of broadband and mobile coverage across the UK. This includes a special focus on the increase in mass market gigabit-capable services (1,000Mbps), an area with a
EcoOnline, a leading EHS and ESG software provider, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ScotlandIS member, Edinburgh-based Ecometrica, a global ESG and sustainability software leader. This strategic acquisition increases EcoOnline’s presence in the environmental, social and governance
Following the results of our Scottish Technology Industry Survey 2023, ScotlandIS CEO Karen Meechan discusses in The Scotsman the current position of our sector and why we need to find new ways to close the skills gap. Tech companies are
It’s time for the latest blog from Celerity, on why you should streamline your security systems for a more robust security posture. Cyber Security is an incredibly complex task, and it is critical that modern businesses are on top of
Glasgow and the north east of Scotland will be supported by up to £80m of investment each in a new scheme to drive economic growth. The investment zones, a key part of the UK government’s levelling up strategy, are the
Spire Global, the space services company with offices in Glasgow, has signed an agreement with OroraTech, a specialist in space-based thermal intelligence, to build, launch and operate an eight-satellite constellation. The constellation is described as the first dedicated to tracking
The 5th Geovation Scotland Accelerator Programme is officially under way. This year, there are six inspiring start-ups, including ScotlandIS member Unbaggaged, ready to take their next steps with the support of Registers of Scotland and Ordnance Survey. Geovation Scotland’s main
Up to £10m in government contracts are up for grabs through the latest CivTech programme – the Scottish Government’s ‘tech for good’ innovation accelerator. CivTech 8 Demo Day takes place in Edinburgh today where tech firms will showcase their solutions to
