The University of Edinburgh has surpassed its innovation goal by £150m and five years ahead of schedule, marking a “huge milestone” for Scotland’s entrepreneurial sector. In 2018, as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, the institution committed to help
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2i appoints industry guru with eyes on major growth
2i Testing has hired renowned software and IT sector leader, David Cotterell, to oversee its ambitious growth strategy. The 300-strong firm, with offices in Edinburgh and London, says the impressive appointment is a key milestone for Rockpool Investments, which provided the capital
Abertay Uni Opens New Video Games Lab
New managing partner to build on Burness Paull’s success
Leading independent law firm Burness Paull has appointed Mark Ellis as its new managing partner, working alongside Peter Lawson who will continue as chair. Mark brings considerable management experience to the role having led Burness Paull’s market-leading corporate finance team for the last six
iomart Acquires Atech Support in £57M Deal
Glasgow-based cloud computing firm iomart has acquired Kookaburra Topco, the holding company of Atech Support, for £57 million. This acquisition, funded through existing cash and an expanded £125m revolving credit facility, is set to bolster iomart’s offerings as a Microsoft Solutions partner.
BCS Launch New Digital Skills Talent Pipeline Platform
Pulsant Commit to Edge Partner Ecosystem to Power Regional Digital Transformation
Pulsant, a leading UK provider of data centre and edge infrastructure, has launched a partner programme designed to create a partner ecosystem enabling regional businesses and channel partners to jointly capitalise on rising demand for colocation, Edge, and IaaS solutions. Pulsant’s
Tech for inclusion: Building technology that truly reflects us all
Arnold Clark boosts Cyber and Fraud Hub with two-year funding
Quorum Cyber Accelerates Growth with Strategic Acquisition of Difenda
Quorum Cyber – with offices in Edinburgh, UK, and Tampa, Florida, US – today announced the acquisition of Difenda, a Canadian-based, full-stack Microsoft Security Managed Services company. The announcement underscores Quorum Cyber’s global momentum and strengthens its position as a