Heather, Author at ScotlandIS

Resilient Results for Scotland’s Digital Tech Sector as ScotlandIS launches 2021 Manifesto

By HeatherPosted on 4th May 20213rd May 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Policy, ScotlandIS News

Scotland’s tech sector has weathered a difficult year and remains optimistic about the year ahead, according to the latest annual survey launched today by ScotlandIS. The survey, the annual barometer for the tech sector, shows that Scotland’s tech sector remained

Only 5 weeks left to apply for the ISCF Digital Security by Design £6M Competition

By HeatherPosted on 22nd April 202122nd April 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Opportunity

ISCF Digital Security by Design (DSbD) Business Led Demonstrators Phase 1 Expression of Interest (EOI) With the deadline to apply for the ISCF Digital Security by Design – business led demonstrators phase 1 EOI competition fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start preparing your

ECSO Cyber Investor Days – closing soon

By HeatherPosted on 22nd April 202122nd April 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Opportunity

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), together with the National Cybersecurity Centre of Portugal (CNCS), ScaleUp Porto, Bright Pixel, Maxive and S21sec, have the pleasure of inviting you to the 9th edition of the Cyber Investor Days, scheduled on 15-16 June 2021 in Porto, Portugal. The most

Brexit Update: Key points for the digital sector

By HeatherPosted on 14th January 202127th January 2021Posted in Brexit, Policy, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS were pleased that the UK and EU were able to agree a new trade and cooperation agreement on December 30th, 2020. Since 2016, ScotlandIS have worked closely with the UK Government to ensure that the digital and tech sector

ScotlandIS appoints Karen Meechan as Interim CEO

By HeatherPosted on 13th January 202113th January 2021Posted in ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for the digital technologies industry in Scotland, has appointed Karen Meechan as its new Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis. Meechan, the current Chief Operating Officer for ScotlandIS, has agreed to take

New geospatial partnership propels Scotland’s tech sector

By HeatherPosted on 16th December 202016th December 2020Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandIS News

Scotland’s innovation and data sectors will have access to world-leading geospatial information thanks to a novel partnership announced today between ScotlandIS and The Association for Geographic Information (AGI), which represent the interests of the UK’s geospatial industry. The strategic alliance

Burness Paull named as FinTech leader in Scotland

By HeatherPosted on 15th December 202015th December 2020Posted in Member News

Top tier independent law firm Burness Paull has been awarded a band one ranking in the first ever Fintech guide for Scotland issued by the Chambers and Partners legal directory. From its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices, Burness Paull advises

Rackspace security vulnerability leaves customers open to cyberattack: SMTP Multipass

By HeatherPosted on 5th November 20205th November 2020Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

The UK-based (Edinburgh) cyber security specialist, 7 Elements, has discovered a security vulnerability at the global cloud computing provider Rackspace. As part of incident response activities carried out on behalf of a client, 7 Elements is aware of this vulnerability

ScotlandIS CEO Jane Morrison-Ross recognised for outstanding contribution to Scotland’s digital sector

By HeatherPosted on 15th October 202015th October 2020Posted in ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS chief executive Jane Morrison-Ross has been announced as the 2020 Digital Leaders (DL) Local Champion for the UK, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Scottish digital sector. Jane was awarded The DL Local Champion for Scotland award,

So, what happened at CmdR ScotSoft2020?

By HeatherPosted on 7th October 20208th October 2020Posted in ScotlandIS News

What an amazing turnout for our first ever virtual ScotSoft event! With over 1200 delegates registered, and nearly 40 world-class speakers throughout the day we covered an extensive range of themes from AI to data ethics, brand awareness to investment,