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UK signs first international treaty on artificial intelligence

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The UK has joined the EU and the United States in signing the first international treaty on artificial intelligence, which commits nations to protecting the public from potential dangers linked to the technology. It is the first legally binding international

West of Scotland launches its own ‘space cluster’ as sector prepares for international conference in Glasgow

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A new West of Scotland ‘space cluster’ has been launched a day ahead of an international conference for the industry in Glasgow. The region is a key hub in the Scottish space sector, operating at the forefront of a European

Women in Tech Aberdeen to Host Career Empowerment Event

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in Member News, Diversity and Inclusion

Women in Tech Aberdeen are excited to announce their upcoming event, “Navigating Your Career in Tech,” a career-focused session designed to empower women in the tech and digital sectors. Scheduled for Wednesday, 18th September 2024, at One Tech Hub the

Craneware reports 20% increase in profit before tax

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in Member News

Craneware has reported a 9% increase in revenue from $174m to $189.3m year-on-year. Its audited results for the year ended 30 June 2024 also showed adjusted earnings before tax rising 6% from $54.9m to $58.3m. The Edinburgh-headquartered business develops software

UK tops the New International Digital Connectivity Readiness Index

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in Member News

FarrPoint, an Edinburgh headquartered connectivity consultancy, unveiled its new report on digital connectivity readiness across the G7. The report, “International Digital Connectivity Readiness Index”, measures performance across both digital infrastructure — such as broadband, Gigabit, 4G, and 5G connectivity —

Opportunity: Payments and Cyber Security in Paris

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

Cyber and fintech startups have an opportunity to attend the latest “TechMeetings” event, organised by Choose Paris Region, the economic development agency for Paris. This event will take place on 26th November in the Paris region and will explore the

Scottish Government publishes strategy for Cyber Coordination Centre, with NHS NSS as a core partner

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The Scottish Government has published the strategic plan for 2024-2027 for the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre, outlining the vision for a “digitally resilient nation” and setting out an overview of operating principles, functional structure and service development plans. NHS National

ID Cyber Solutions secures your space from invaders globally and beyond

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

This blog from ID Cyber Solutions discusses their ongoing partnership with RSS, and their goal to ensure the ripening space sector in Scotland is cyber secure. We are honoured to continue our partnership with the Regional Security System (RSS), where

ScotlandIS Member Spotlight: McNally Recruitment

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Member News

In this ScotlandIS member spotlight, we highlight renewing Business member McNally Recruitment. Read the case study below to find out more about the company from Director/Owner Steve McNally and why he values his ScotlandIS membership. Who is McNally Recruitment, and

NZTC offers £500k grant funding for clean energy start-ups

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News, Opportunity, Climate Tech

Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) is offering £500,000 in grant funding for start-ups as part of the 2025 edition of its TechX Clean Energy Accelerator. Applications for the NZTC programme are now open to start-ups across the globe, with