ScotlandISData Archives - Page 17 of 44

Cyber Adoption in the Space Sector

By updatesPosted on 1st February 20231st February 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

Cyber Development Lead, David, talks about the opportunities for Scotland in the space sector, as well as the potential for major cyber adoption within this industry. Having followed with interest over the past few years the development of the Cornwall

UK FinTech Mission to Switzerland

By updatesPosted on 26th January 202326th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

The UK FinTech Mission to Switzerland, organised by Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Department for International Trade (DIT), is an excellent opportunity for UK companies looking to expand their business in the Swiss market. This mission will offer 10 UK businesses

Scottish space specialists start year with major contract wins

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Edinburgh-headquartered AstroAgency, has secured three further deals with the UK Space Agency (UKSA). AstroAgency is currently supporting UKSA to promote the benefits of the Clearing the LEO Environment with Active Removal (CLEAR) mission, led by ClearSpace, to remove defunct satellites from

Gigged.AI raises £1.6 million seed funding

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Tech-driven talent search company Gigged.AI has secured a £1.6m seed round led by Par Equity alongside existing investor Techstart Ventures, Edinburgh-based strategic design firm Nile HQ, and a number of entrepreneurs. Glasgow-headquartered startup Gigged.AI deploys AI-matching algorithms to help businesses source and onboard on-demand tech

Companies gather for space data research challenge to support net zero goals

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, Climate Tech

Eleven companies involved in researching how space data can be applied to net zero challenges gathered to share their solutions at an engagement day. The companies, chosen to take part in a Scotland Can Do research and development (R&D) programme,

University of Edinburgh spin-out acquired by giant Bayer

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

A Scottish artificial intelligence spin-out has been acquired by global life sciences and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer. Blackford Analysis, a strategic imaging AI platform and solutions provider, has a presence in the UK and US. Spun out from the University of

Tech Trends 2023

By updatesPosted on 23rd January 202323rd January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News, Climate Tech

Last week saw our first in-person Tech Trends events in three years, and it’s safe to say everyone was delighted to be back. Three fantastic sessions across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen saw tech and innovation expert, the brilliant Richard Marshall,

Scotland can become ‘leading player’ in space sector, says top CEO

By updatesPosted on 18th January 202318th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The Scottish Government already has an ambition to become Europe’s leading space nation by 2030 with several projects and companies operating out of Scotland helping to work towards that goal. The National has spoken with Chris Larmour, the chief executive and co-founder

How 5G technology is helping transform Scottish businesses

By updatesPosted on 18th January 202318th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, SCEA

Mark Hanson, Vice Chair of The Scotland 5G Centre, writes in The Scotsman how 5G is opening up new opportunities for a range of Scottish businesses. On the same day I visited one of The Scotland 5G Centre’s five innovation

Scottish Government to Fund Tourism Data Initiative

By updatesPosted on 18th January 202318th January 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Smart travel app, Geotourist, and Dr Keith Dinnie of the University of Dundee, are undertaking a shared project to identify and assess Geotourist’s economic and social benefits to Scottish tourism – with a call to Scottish Destination Management Organisation and