ScotlandIS at COP26
Check out the latest blog from our Head of Research and Policy, Marc, as he summarises our Climate Tech event at COP26 and the key takeaways from the day. On Monday 8th November, ScotlandIS held a Climate Tech showcase in
Diversity in Digital Leadership Initiative Reconvenes in Edinburgh
The latest cohort of the “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” initiative have reconvened in Edinburgh for the final two-day workshop of the Autumn Programme. The cross-industry “Empowering…” initiative, which launched earlier this year and is supported by industry body
Scottish blockchain platform SICCAR gets TechMarketView programme support to find partners in sustainability
Edinburgh-based data sharing platform SICCAR has joined the TechMarketView Innovation Partner Programme for Scaleups. TechMarketView, an influential boutique analyst & advisory firm in technology, will promote a series of one-to-one meetings for prospective partners to learn more about SICCAR’s application
iomart provides test environment for carbon reducing technology in partnership with Katrick Technologies
iomart, the cloud computing company, today announces the implementation of a prototype passive cooling system in its Glasgow data centre. Test results for the new cooling system indicate the potential for an up to 50 per cent reduction in electrical power consumption
COP26 Climate Tech Showcase
Join ScotlandIS, SCDI and Scottish Enterprise for COP26 on Monday 8th November at our Climate Tech Showcase event. Held in-person (invite only) and online (free to register), this event highlights the scale of innovation taking place across Scotland in order
Leith tech firm Amiqus looks to add 20 jobs after sealing latest partnership
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (Icas) has renewed its “strategic partnership” with Amiqus, as the Leith-headquartered tech firm sees a surge in uptake among regulated businesses. The compliance and “onboarding platform” said it has experienced a 62 per
ScotlandIS at DIGIT Expo 2021
The third annual DIGITExpo is taking place at the EICC in Edinburgh on Tuesday 23rd November, and ScotlandIS will be exhibiting at the physical event. DIGITExpo hosts Scotland’s an exhibition of technology and solution providers, spanning: Cyber Security, Networking, Infrastructure,
Local AI Start-up Wins Scottish Enterprise Grant to Test on Supercomputer
Edinburgh-based startup, Data Innovation.AI Ltd have secured a Scottish Enterprise SMART grant to test their pioneering bio-safety design tool with the EPCC. The WorkSafeAI tool enables buildings to be designed to prevent the spread of aerosolised infections such as the SARS-COV-2 virus and seasonal flu’s.
Video game set to disrupt education
Highland entrepreneur is revolutionising learning using gaming technology and artificial intelligence. Launched today, Planet Pollinate is destined to change the way we learn. The 3D video game uses cutting-edge technology to create classrooms of the future. Anne, a former software
PDMS appoints new Head of Public Sector Sales
PDMS is delighted to announce the appointment of James Stevenson as Head of Public Sector Sales. In this newly created role, James will be working with the senior leadership team to identify opportunities for PDMS to support Scottish public sector