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Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF)

By updatesPosted on 29th January 202029th January 2020Posted in MaaS Scotland, Industry News, Opportunity

Supporting innovation in SMEs to unlock opportunities of the climate change emergency Academic institutions, public bodies and third-sector organisations in Scotland can receive competitive grant funding to support initiatives that will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland to

UK Government wants Edinburgh to have a global role – Douglas Ross

By updatesPosted on 29th January 202029th January 2020Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

With projects like the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the National Robotarium, Scotland’s capital has a bright future at the cutting edge of technology, writes Douglas Ross MP. This year will mark two years of progress on the £1.3 billion Edinburgh

Tackling climate crisis through artificial intelligence

By updatesPosted on 27th January 202027th January 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Companies are benefiting from £170,000 of Scottish Government funding to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help tackle the global climate emergency. Six applicants have been chosen to develop AI-enabled technology through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund, managed by Scottish

New plans to install the 5G network of Dundee Waterfront and downtown to be considered by advisers

By updatesPosted on 27th January 202027th January 2020Posted in Industry News

A 5G-compatible public wifi network for the waterfront and downtown Dundee could come closer next week after a series of delays. The members of the City of Dundee City Council’s development committee will be asked on Monday to approve a

Improving digital technologies and skills

By updatesPosted on 27th January 202027th January 2020Posted in Skills, ScotlandIS News

Interest-free loans for digital development. Businesses can now apply for interest-free loans of between £5,000 to £100,000 to help invest in digital technologies and skills. Digital Economy Minister Kate Forbes officially opened the second phase of the Digital Development Loan

Scotland tops UK for digital proficiency in schools

By updatesPosted on 24th January 202024th January 2020Posted in Skills, Industry News

Lenovo has commissioned a report from CEBR, Technology in UK Schools, detailing insights into the use of technology in UK schools in 2020, examining the types of technology that have been adopted, how this has been applied, and the ways in

Geovation Scotland Accelerator Programme

By updatesPosted on 23rd January 2020Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, Opportunity

Another round of new funding and support is now available through the Geovation Scotland Accelerator Programme. This is offers successful applicants up to £15,000 each and access to data, mentoring and resources provides by Registers of Scotland and Ordnance Survey.

Digital demand drives profits higher at Scottish IT recruiter

By updatesPosted on 23rd January 202023rd January 2020Posted in Member News

The business, which has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast, saw gross profits increase by 46 per cent to £2.8 million in the year to 31 March. Be-IT recorded a 18 per cent rise in revenues to £12.7m thanks to

ICO design code prioritises children’s privacy online

By updatesPosted on 23rd January 202023rd January 2020Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Standards that would force tech companies to prioritise children’s privacy online have been published by the UK’s data regulator. The final Age Appropriate Design Code has been published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which hopes will come into effect by the

Uplift in sales sees Craneware return to growth

By updatesPosted on 23rd January 202023rd January 2020Posted in Member News

Healthcare billing company Craneware has reported a return to revenue growth after a strong increase in sales. The Edinburgh-based firm which is focused on the US health sector, said sales have benefitted from an increased number of contracts being secured,