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Multi-million pound space tech boost announced for Scotland

By updatesPosted on 10th January 202410th January 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A multi-million boost awarded to two companies based north of the border will help to “ensure Scotland remains at the forefront of space technology”, UK Government minister for Scotland John Lamont has said. HyImpulse UK, a launch company working with

INCREASE IN USE OF AI IN SCOTLAND IN LAST SIX MONTHS, BUT MANY PROFESSIONALS FEEL UNSUPPORTED TO UTILISE NEW TECH

By updatesPosted on 9th January 20249th January 2024Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Almost a third (32%) of organisations in Scotland are currently using AI tools, compared to 26% six months ago One in five workers (19%) now using an AI tool as part of their role Well over half (59%) of employers expect to

The Data Lab Marks a Decade in Scotland with £200m in Extra Revenue

By updatesPosted on 13th December 202313th December 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Ahead of marking ten years since its inception, The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, has published an impact report outlining the benefits it has brought to both the Scottish economy and job creation. The report, available on the centre’s

ScotlandIS seeks industry input to annual state of the nation report

By updatesPosted on 7th December 20237th December 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Skills, Policy, Industry News, ScotlandIS News

Responses to 2024 Technology Industry Survey sought from Scottish tech sector before 25 January Feedback from the survey will be used to produce annual benchmarking report for the Scottish tech sector which is due to be published in March 2024

£47 million investment to supercharge space infrastructure across the UK

By updatesPosted on 29th November 202329th November 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) has awarded more than £47 million for 12 projects (including one in Dundee) which will be doubled by match funding from the sector, representing over £98 million of new private/public investment in space research

Exception unveils AI Implementation Toolkit at enterprise level

By updatesPosted on 29th November 202329th November 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Leading Digital Transformation specialist, Exception, has introduced an AI Tool Kit, designed to help CIOs to demystify the intricacies of AI implementation at enterprise level. The newly-released resource, complemented by an in-depth White Paper, is a comprehensive guide offering invaluable

Effini’s COO, Sam Rhynas, Recognised as the Scotland Women in Tech (SWiT) Inspirational Woman of the Year 2023

By updatesPosted on 28th November 202328th November 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, Diversity and Inclusion

Effini, a leading data and AI solutions company based in the Bayes Centre, Edinburgh, is proud to announce that their Chief Operating Officer, Sam Rhynas, has been honoured with the prestigious Scotland Women in Tech (SWiT) Inspirational Woman of the

SaxaVord Spaceport Shoots for Orbital Launch in Late 2025

By updatesPosted on 16th November 202316th November 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

SaxaVord Spaceport is planning to host a programme of orbital rocket launches by HyImpulse Technologies from late 2025. The announcement comes after the German rocket launch provider has carried out an extensive series of engine tests in Shetland over the past three years.

Search is underway for the jewels in the crown of Scotland’s tech sector

By updatesPosted on 16th November 202316th November 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

The stars of the technology landscape in Scotland are being sought for the 2024 ScotlandIS Digital Technology Awards. ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s tech sector, have today launched applications for their annual Awards ceremony, which

Spire Launches New Satellite Mission Operations Platform

By updatesPosted on 15th November 202315th November 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Spire Global, a space-based data, analytics, and services company with European headquarters in Glasgow, has launched a web-based application designed to streamline satellite constellation operations. The development of this platform received a co-funding award of €1.5 million (£1.3m) from the European Space