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Digital initiative connects Glasgow schools with industry mentors

By updatesPosted on 20th May 202120th May 2021Posted in Member News, Skills, ScotlandIS News

Pupils in every secondary school in Glasgow have been provided a direct connection with digital technology practitioners and companies, as part of a new initiative to meet the rapidly growing and changing skills requirements of the digital industry. The ‘Digital

Shining a Light on Scotland’s ‘Tech for Good’ Stars

By updatesPosted on 19th May 202119th May 2021Posted in ScotlandIS News

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Digital Technology Awards. This year the Awards will be celebrating the companies and individuals that have been doing good; whether it’s contributing to the community, creating technology that helps serve society, or

Climate Tech and the Scottish Tech landscape

By updatesPosted on 19th May 202119th May 2021Posted in Policy, ScotlandIS News, Climate Tech

Check out the latest blog from Research and Policy Manager, Marc, as he covers the hub of activities that ScotlandIS has been involved in throughout 2021 so far. The last few months have been an incredibly busy period for the

Edge Testing appoints Ian Bryson to expand regional test hubs and teams

By updatesPosted on 18th May 202118th May 2021Posted in Member News

Newly appointed UK Technology Centre Manager will drive business for hubs in Scotland, Manchester and Birmingham. One of the UK’s fastest-growing and largest independent software testing companies, Edge Testing part of Eurofins Digital Testing, has appointed Ian Bryson as Digital

ULab Equipment Ltd spins out from the University of Strathclyde

By updatesPosted on 18th May 202118th May 2021Posted in Member News

ULab Equipment Ltd, a company providing software for the management of laboratory equipment, has been spun out from the University of Strathclyde. The ULab platform provides lab managers with all the tools they need to run their labs more safely,

Deloitte’s Public Sector Lead to Share Leadership Journey with Digital Transformation Programme

By updatesPosted on 18th May 202119th May 2021Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

The latest gathering of the “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” Programme takes place this week, at a session run by Deloitte’s Angela Mitchell. The new initiative, launched in April by Empowering-You and supported by ScotlandIS, The Scottish Government and

Applying VR-Delivered Learning to the Energy Decommissioning Sector

By updatesPosted on 17th May 202117th May 2021Posted in Member News

The value of using virtual reality in learning how to decommission energy installations – notably in the oil and gas industry – efficiently, effectively and above all, safely, is being further emphasised in a presentation on 20th May to delegates at

Online Safety Bill Promises Tough Action on Web Security

By updatesPosted on 17th May 202117th May 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

Westminster says its “landmark” bill will keep children safe, stop racial hate and protect democracy online, but questions still remain. The UK Government has released more information on its Online Safety Bill, which it hopes will protect the public surfing the

CityFibre gets to work on future-proofing Preston’s digital foundations with £30m Full Fibre investment

By updatesPosted on 17th May 202117th May 2021Posted in Member News

Work to bring full fibre connectivity within reach of almost every home and business in Preston has begun. CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has broken ground on a new infrastructure roll out that will future-proof the city’s digital

Burness Paull set to lead on energy transition with recruitment of internationally regarded expert

By updatesPosted on 17th May 202117th May 2021Posted in Member News, Climate Tech

One of the UK’s leading energy lawyers, Bob Ruddiman, has joined Burness Paull. Ruddiman will lead and grow the firm’s Energy team, combining its well-established Renewables practice and highly-regarded Oil & Gas practice. The new-look Energy team will advise a