ScotlandIS News Archives - Page 5 of 52

ScotlandIS welcomes cybersecurity veteran David Stubley to its Board

By updatesPosted on 30th October 202330th October 2023Posted in ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS is delighted to announce that cybersecurity expert, David Stubley, has joined the executive board, representing the cyber industry in Scotland. Formerly CEO of 7 Elements, David has been part of the ScotlandIS membership and cyber cluster for many years.

ScotlandIS CEO included in ‘inspiring’ shortlist for Scotland Women in Technology awards

By updatesPosted on 18th October 202318th October 2023Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

‘Inspiring’ women tech leaders, engineers and rising stars will lead the charge at this year’s annual Scotland Women in Technology Awards next month. Twenty-five individuals and 13 organisations spanning 10 categories have been named as finalists in a glittering ceremony

A Scottish Showcase at the International Cyber Expo 2023

By updatesPosted on 10th October 202310th October 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

In this blog from Head of Cyber, Beverly Bowles, she rounds up the couple of days spent at ICE London, at which we supported six innovative Scottish cyber businesses in attending, exhibiting and pitching. At the International Cyber Expo London

DUNDEE UNIVERSITY STUDENT FROM ISLE OF EIGG WINS TOP INDUSTRY AWARD

By updatesPosted on 29th September 202329th September 2023Posted in ScotlandIS News

34th annual Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards champion Scotland’s most innovative and creative tech students Dundee University Student from Isle of Eigg earns top award for developing a solution that offers greater accuracy in mapping the moon’s surface

SCOTLANDIS UNVEILS IT MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS CLUSTER AND BEST PRACTICE CHARTER TO ELEVATE SCOTLAND’S IT SUPPORT INDUSTRY

By updatesPosted on 28th September 202310th October 2023Posted in ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital sector, has announced the launch of the IT Managed Service Provider (ITMSP) Cluster and Best Practice Charter. These initiatives represent a significant step forward in strengthening Scotland’s ITMSP industry

SCOTLAND’S TECH BODY WORKS TO MITIGATE ITS SECTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

By updatesPosted on 21st September 202321st September 2023Posted in ScotlandIS News, Climate Tech

Scotland’s tech industry is taking proactive steps to address its environmental impact, recognising the urgency of the matter. With the global ICT industry accounting for a substantial 10% of the world’s electricity consumption, and this demand expected to double by

Tech experts asked to partner with schools to help shape education

By updatesPosted on 12th September 202312th September 2023Posted in Skills, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

Digital technology experts are being sought to help inform teaching in Scottish secondary schools as the country’s tech industry experiences remarkable growth. The Digital Critical Friends initiative has been set up by Scotland’s tech trade body, ScotlandIS, to address the

Scotland is a potential hub for cybersecurity but investment is vital

By updatesPosted on 4th September 20234th September 2023Posted in ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS CEO Karen Meechan recently featured in The Herald’s Special Technology report, discussing how some of the trade body’s initiatives are aimed at encouraging support and investment to Scottish tech and cyber companies – but more needs to be done.

CYBER SECURITY PRODIGY TO KEYNOTE SCOTSOFT 2023

By updatesPosted on 25th August 202325th August 2023Posted in ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

David Colombo, age 21, made international headlines last year by remotely hacking into over 25 Tesla automobiles Colombo will deliver a keynote speech at the tech sector’s leading CPD-qualified ScotSoft event and pay a visit to students at Edinburgh Napier

Cybersecurity: A Holistic Approach

By updatesPosted on 23rd August 202323rd August 2023Posted in ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

Digital transformation, in many ways, is a wonderful thing. Even more prevalent since the pandemic, we have new and more efficient ways of working, communicating, purchasing, accessing healthcare, banking, and so much more – making an incredible difference in people’s