building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
A new cyber-crime guide for employee training has been unveiled by CyberScotland, free to download by any Scottish organisation and its staff. The online resource is a comprehensive explanation of the most common cyber-attacks and how to avoid falling victim to
Hays’ Quarterly Insights Survey reveals that 44% of employers in Scotland expect staff to be required in the office more regularly over the next 12 months However, 22% of organisations who allow staff to work in a hybrid way, have
Scotland’s national innovation centre for internet of things technologies has launched an initiative to support greater diversity among people working in cyber security and IoT resilience. CENSIS has partnered with audit, tax and advisory company Mazars to begin a pilot
Energy technology start-up IONATE has secured £3.3m after a round of seed funding. Founded in 2019 by chief executive Matthew Williams, it has been supported by Edinburgh Innovations (EI), the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service. The round, which included investment
Edinburgh and Glasgow have been rated among the most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK, according to new research. Scotland’s capital and the city by the Clyde are listed in the top 10 cities for use of AI tools such as
An Edinburgh-based start-up using artificial intelligence to help older people live independently for longer has landed £750,000 in funding. Smplicare, which was only founded last year, will use the funds from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and private investors for
Three pioneering organisations have strengthened Scotland’s position as a world leading carer for people with cancer, following the completion of the Cancer Innovation Challenge, a £1m project funded by the Scottish Funding Council. Launched in 2017, the Cancer Innovation Challenge
The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, in partnership with the Scottish Government, Dewar Cyber Consulting, and Abertay University, are bringing a new iteration of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge to Scotland. The Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge is a cyber policy and strategy competition where students compete in developing
ScotlandIS has achieved European recognition for a second time for its support of digital and tech clusters. The membership organisation, which is made up largely of Scottish SMEs, was re-awarded a Silver Cluster Management Excellence accreditation by the European Secretariat
Congratulations to Nick Price, CEO of SIS member company Bright Purple, who has been appointed the new Honorary Consul for Lithuania in Scotland. Following 11 years of providing business services, consulting, support and friendship across Lithuania, Nick’s role will be
