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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

HGK Solutions: Oracle Java Licensing Changes

By JoannePosted on 13th September 202313th September 2023Posted in Member News

Check out this blog from HGK Solutions on the recent change to Oracle Java Licensing, and what you need to know. There always has been a widespread misconception that Java Licensing was Free. This has never been the case, Java

That’s a Wrap: CyberUK 2023

By JoannePosted on 26th April 202326th April 2023Posted in ScotlandISCyber

Check out the first blog from our new Head of ScotlandIS Cyber, Beverly Bowles, as she recounts her recent trip to CYBERUK 2023 in Belfast. Last week I travelled to Belfast with Head of Operations, Nicola Taylor, to attend CYBERUK

Scotland in prime position to benefit from Green Jobs revolution

By JoannePosted on 30th November 202130th November 2021Posted in Member News, Climate Tech

PwC has released its first Green Jobs Barometer, measuring how the transition to a net zero economy is influencing the nation’s workforce. The demand for ‘Green Jobs’ is higher in Scotland than in any other part of the UK, and the

Insights from eCom Scotland into making flexible working work

By JoannePosted on 20th July 202120th July 2021Posted in Member News

Take a look at the below interview with Linda Steedman, Chair of eCom Scotland, as she explains how employer support in wellbeing and upskilling will be essential in making flexible working successful. These days – thanks, in part at least,