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Applications Close for “Empowering…” Programme as Head Resourcing Renews Commitment to Diversity in Digital Leadership

By updatesPosted on 17th August 202117th August 2021Posted in Member News, Skills, Diversity and Inclusion

The open call for applications from emerging and potential female leaders in digital transformation to join the Autumn cohort of the “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” initiative closed on Friday, following a 30% increase of applicants compared to its

New programme to spark wave of growth in UK’s thriving cyber sector

By updatesPosted on 16th August 202116th August 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

Innovative cyber startups, small businesses and scaleups will benefit from a new scheme to help them launch and grow their businesses while spreading wealth and opportunity across the UK. Cyber Runway will see entrepreneurs and businesses across the four nations

Online Learning Helps Those Supporting Children with Healthcare Needs

By updatesPosted on 16th August 202116th August 2021Posted in Member News

Two eLearning modules, produced by the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, are helping those whose job is to support children with exceptional healthcare needs. The Children with Exceptional Healthcare Needs (CEN) Network – part of the National Network

New release of data platform SICCAR promises complete control and transparency of shared data

By updatesPosted on 16th August 202116th August 2021Posted in Member News

SICCAR is releasing a major new release of its acclaimed data sharing platform. The new release, built with distributed ledger technology, enables organisations to maintain complete control over data that is shared internally and externally. Scheduled to be released later

NCSC For Startups Chooses First Five Cybersecurity Firms

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202115th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has chosen the first five cybersecurity companies to join its NCSC For Startups initiative. Launched along with innovation centre Plexal, the programme will see the five groups showcase their ideas to help address some of the

Female-led Scottish Startup Raises £1.2m to Combat Counterfeit Goods

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202115th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

Edinburgh-based tech startup SnapDragon Monitoring has raised £1.2m in its latest funding round as the firm looks to help brand owners tackle fake products online. The funding round, which saw investment secured from ACF Investors, Mercia and Scottish Enterprise, brings

ZENI: The travel tech start-up cleverly bringing people together

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Industry News

This year has seen Zeni burst onto the travel tech start up scene, where they are quickly carving out a niche for themselves after successfully capturing the UK summer holiday/city break, budget accommodation market with affordability and community being at the very

INNOVATIVE FINANCING TO END DIGITAL EXCLUSION

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Member News

In May 2021, Intelligens Consulting wrote about the need for a radical rethink to end digital exclusion with a focus on innovative commercial models that go beyond relying on market forces alone. This follow-on article – with input from Portland

CityFibre begins work on next stage of Glasgow’s full fibre rollout

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Member News

Plans to future-proof Glasgow’s digital infrastructure have moved a step closer as CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has started work to connect homes and businesses in the north west of the city to its full fibre network. Construction

Make a nomination for one of Holyrood’s awards

By updatesPosted on 12th August 202112th August 2021Posted in Member News, Opportunity

Holyrood has two upcoming awards that are free to enter, the Climate Change and Technology Award, and The Digital Public Services Award. Find out more details below and make a nomination now. Climate Change and Technology Award Nominations are now