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Glasgow University has announced the launch of a dedicated quantum technology centre to develop new projects and become a future ‘centre of excellence’. The Centre for Quantum Technology aims to build on its “expertise and experience” as currently one of the largest
New plans to strengthen the UK as a world class space nation by firing up its multibillion-pound space industry have been set out in a National Space Strategy launched this week. From connecting people with their friends and family and monitoring climate
Industry leaders have backed plans to create the first Scottish Cyber Security Innovation Hub, to help drive further growth and innovation in Scotland’s thriving cyber security sector. ScotlandIS Cyber is leading the initiative, which is set to benefit the economy through the creation of new jobs and place
Commsworld, the UK’s largest independent network provider, is delighted to announce a new digital partnership with Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP). Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld will work with STP to support its key Digital Towns initiative so organisations in STP’s Scotland Improvement Districts
This blog from ScotlandIS Chair, Alison McLaughlin, details her thoughts on Scotland’s progress to the Cloud and why public and private sector collaboration is key. I was invited to chair the Holyrood Connect Cloud Services in the Public Sector conference
“Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security”, the new initiative designed to tackle gender diversity in cyber security, has been meeting in person for the first time in Edinburgh this week. The programme is a collaboration between leadership coaching consultants Empowering-You
The National Robotarium is pioneering intelligent sensing and tele-presence robotic tech to allow health practitioners to remotely assess a person’s physical and cognitive health from anywhere in the world. Hosted by Heriot-Watt University, the Robotarium’s assisted living lab believes this will
The “Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security” initiative officially launches its Autumn cohort this week, with the first members of the programme, designed to tackle gender diversity in cyber security, meeting in person for the first time in Edinburgh. The
Scotland has seen huge startup investment this year, raising a record £53.3 million, according to new research. Data compiled by Dealroom, Tech Nation and the UK’s Digital Economy Council have revealed almost £36m were raised for alternative protein company Enough and a seed
A new collaboration is seeking to change how Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) fill up through a new hydrogen fuel project. Midlands-based SME Hy-Met Limited will work with Logan Energy, and the WMG department at the University of Warwick to deliver the Hydrogen Prototype Equipment for
