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Cyber firm Context Information Security acquired by Accenture

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

Context Information Security, a New York-based cyber defence consultancy with offices in Edinburgh, has been acquired by Accenture. Founded in 1998, Context is one of the most recognisable information security service providers in the UK and in global financial services.

Abertay University’s top change-maker named following public vote

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

The public has declared the launch of the world’s first Ethical Hacking degree as Abertay University’s top change maker. More than 600 people voted in the Abertay’s Firsts poll, launched as part of an innovative project delving in to the

Inverness is the focal point for company leading global research into antibiotic resistance

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A company which specialises in antibiotic resistance detection is carrying out global research from Inverness as it seeks to minimise the incorrect treatment of urinary tract infections. ODx, based at the £4.5million Solasta House facility at Inverness Campus, is striving

Silicon Valley entrepreneur will be key DataFest speaker

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

A leading Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor has highlighted the “tremendous potential” of Dundee to be hub for technological advancement. Chris Neumann, chief executive and founder of Commonwealth Ventures, is set to deliver a presentation on how Dundee can become

Abertay University ranked best in Europe for videogames courses for sixth consecutive year

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Member News

Abertay University has been ranked best in Europe for videogames degree programmes for the sixth consecutive year. The prestigious annual Princeton Review reveals the Dundee institution is the top university in Europe for undergraduate games education and in the global

5G Create Funding Competition Workshop

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Member News, Industry News, Opportunity

The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched an open £30 million competition aiming to explore and develop new use cases and sustainable business models for 5G applications and services. The competition, called 5G Create, is open

The TechForce has national awards success in its sights

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

A north-east cyber security specialist has been shortlisted in a national awards ceremony in recognition of its commitment to protecting other businesses from external threats and supporting the next generation of industry professionals. The TechForce is a finalist for the Micro

Merkle opens Aberdeen office in response to a growing demand for data and analytics expertise

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Merkle (www.merkleinc.com), a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, has opened a dedicated office in Aberdeen to support the city’s economic growth. The agency opening builds on last year’s investment in a new northern UK hub, based in Edinburgh, and

CityFibre reveals more cities in Scotland to benefit from full fibre as rollout accelerates

By HeatherPosted on 6th March 20206th March 2020Posted in Member News

CityFibre, the UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform, has revealed Glasgow and Dundee are set to become the latest Gigabit Cities to benefit from a full fibre network as part of its up to £4bn Gigabit City Investment Programme, targeting

Finance Minister meets Cyber Apprentices At Start Of SAW 2020

By updatesPosted on 5th March 20205th March 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes today (Monday 2 March 2020) visited Capgemini in Inverness to help launch Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020. Ms Forbes visited the tech company to meet the newest group of eight cyber security Graduate Apprentices who started with