building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
The digital technology sector is forecast to grow twice as fast as the Scottish economy overall in the years to 2024, according to research published today by Skills Development Scotland and the Digital Technologies Skills Group. This growth is creating
ScotlandIS, the trade body for the digital technologies industry in Scotland, is pleased to announce that its chief executive, Polly Purvis, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Polly Purvis has been at the helm of
Projects that teach digital technologies skills to young people could be in line for a financial boost as the Digital Xtra Fund announces its first funding round since becoming a charity. A total of £50,000 will be available for projects that inspire young
We asked leading figures from the financial services and technology sectors what they think. Polly Purvis, chief executive, ScotlandIS Fintech provides a global opportunity but if Scotland is to grab a share of that we need to move quickly. Potential
We’ve analysed the General Election manifestos from the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties, to identify pledges and policy proposals that may affect Scotland’s digital technology companies. We merely present and summarise the content of the manifestos without judging them
By Svea Miesch, Research and Policy Manager Next week, the Brexit negotiations will open formally when the European Council, the body comprising all EU heads of state (EU27), will appoint the EU Commission as their negotiator and finalise the detailed
The awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate the growth and success of Scotland’s world-class digital technologies industry. Skyscanner CEO Gareth Williams was given a special honour on the night for Outstanding Personal Achievement. He was recognised for his exceptional leadership,
Scotland’s digital economy is on an upward curve, though its continued growth is also creating a problem: how to fill the increasing number of jobs in skills that until recently barely existed. Industries have been transformed through digitisation. Just last week it was
So here’s the good news. Despite continuing political uncertainty, generated first by the referendum on Scottish independence and, last year, by the Brexit vote, Scotland’s digital technology sector is in buoyant mood.
Business Fours has now launched. Scotland’s national business golf tournament teed off last month at Craigielaw Golf club and will return there on April 26th for the Technology & IT qualifier. Companies like Craneware, Pulsant, Brodies, HGF, CityFibre to name but
