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Calling all programmers, developers, engineers and tech community members

By updatesPosted on 6th May 20206th May 2020Posted in Member News

We’re very much still all go at Cathcart Associates, operating at near full capacity, and as part of that we’ve launched a tech survey to better understand you and how we can support you! We’ll be collating the data and

Flexibility in action – developing digital skills in Scotland

By updatesPosted on 6th May 20206th May 2020Posted in Member News, Skills

Jacob Mercer is a great example of someone who is taking full advantage of innovative online work-based learning. He lives in Aberdeen, his employer is based in Shetland in the Northern Isles of Scotland, but he works largely from home,

R&D tax credits could provide welcome boost for firms affected by Coronavirus

By updatesPosted on 6th May 20206th May 2020Posted in Member News

Leyton’s clients – 85% of which are SMEs – claimed an average of £78,000 in R&D tax credits last year despite the Coronavirus having a stifling impact on the country’s economy. Many businesses are unaware that they are eligible for

The Private Sector – Hidden Heroes in Healthcare Transformation

By updatesPosted on 6th May 20205th May 2020Posted in Member News, COVID19

Widening access to services. Improving patient outcomes. Maximising productivity and efficiency for staff. These are just some of the ways the private sector can help transform our public services – especially the NHS. Facing demographic change, budgetary restraints and the

Converged Joins Palo Alto Networks NextWave Partner Programme

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

Scottish IT company, Converged Communication Solutions, has further strengthened the cybersecurity services it delivers to clients by joining the NextWave Partner Programme of global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks.For Aberdeen-headquartered Converged, which provides Internet connectivity, telephony, IT support and cybersecurity

Relationship app from former FanDuel exec has eyes for global growth after cash boost

By updatesPosted on 4th May 20204th May 2020Posted in Industry News

Relish, which has a key presence in Edinburgh, is the brainchild of serial tech entrepreneur Lesley Eccles, and is “on a mission to improve all human relationships”. It says it teaches active mindfulness, relationship skills, and “helps you learn new

Platform service for ‘stretched’ Scottish councils

By updatesPosted on 4th May 20204th May 2020Posted in Member News

Zero Waste Scotland has launched a digital platform to link local authorities with private operators who have capacity to help out during the coronavirus pandemic. Describing local authority services in Scotland as “stretched”, the platform follows in the wake of

Download the Scottish Technology Industry Survey

By HeatherPosted on 30th April 20209th July 2020Posted in Member Only

BUSINESSES ARE BRACED FOR THE IMPACT OF COVID19 BUT STILL SEE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN 2020 Scotland’s digital technology sector continued to grow in 2019 with an increase in sales and profit margins, according to the latest annual industry survey

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£100m funds to help business

By HeatherPosted on 30th April 202030th April 2020Posted in Member News, COVID19

Applications open for lifeline support schemes A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and newly self-employed people opens for applications later today. The three separate funds will be administered by local authorities

Businesses still see opportunities for growth during pandemic

By HeatherPosted on 30th April 202030th April 2020Posted in ScotlandIS News

Scotland’s digital technology sector continued to grow in 2019 with an increase in sales and profit margins, according to the latest annual industry survey conducted by ScotlandIS. Despite Covid-19, many firms have identified opportunities for growth over the next nine