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DataFest, brought to you by The Data Lab, is returning for 2021 and kicks off on the 25th of March with a free virtual launch, including a keynote talk from a very special guest speaker. DataFest 2021 will feature events
A new government report shows that the UK’s growing cyber industry attracted record investment last year, despite the global pandemic. New report shows almost 50,000 people are now employed in UK cyber security Number of active cyber security firms in
Read the following case study from Storm ID on the work they undertook during the pandemic to help develop Scotland’s National Notification & Digital Tracing Service, to support test results delivery for people in Scotland who had been tested for
Aberdeen based IFB has unveiled a limited number of complimentary cyber security vulnerability checks – designed to help businesses clearly understand how to fix vulnerabilities in their digital infrastructure and systems. IFB’s Threat Intelligence offering is part of a suite
With 13,000 jobs in Scotland’s tech sector going unfilled each year, there continues to be a prevalent skills shortage in this industry. At ScotlandIS, we continue to strive for new ways to bridge that gap. In addition to our hugely
Record numbers of people have applied to study Computer Science degrees in 2021, new figures show today. There are currently 129,610 applications for computing courses at UK universities this year, an increase of 4% on 2020. Women account for 17.5%
Read this article below from InTech – the Swiss Tech Scene. Scotland has a thriving and innovative cyber security community which is flourishing year on year. What was once a niche area within the tech industry, is now integral to
Commsworld, the UK’s leading independent network provider, has reported one of the best quarters in its 27-year history. The Edinburgh-headquartered company secured contracts valued at more than £16.7m across multiple sectors, significantly beating its targets between October and December last
Edinburgh-based data analytics business Topolytics has won an award for innovation at the National Recycling Awards. Its waste map software used machine learning to make waste more visible and verifiable for councils and bodies to track. The company was praised
A unique group of leading figures from Scotland’s digital technology and education sectors have been brought together to form a new Skills Board, with the aim of bridging the country’s digital skills gap and providing strategic advice to the burgeoning
