Scotland stories - Page 3

CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.

As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.

ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

CloudFirst Europe has partnered with Scottish data centre provider Brightsolid to enhance cloud services and expand its UK presence.

Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.

Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.

New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.

Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

Scotland's top prosecution service, COPFS, enhances IT support and management systems with vital aid from Freshworks Inc.'s Freshservice platform, greatly improving customer satisfaction and resolution times.

Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.

The Open XR Optics Forum demonstrated advanced network management capabilities, showcasing the versatility of intelligent coherent transceivers across a variety of hosts and routers.

LogRhythm has sponsored the 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards, supporting UK cybersecurity and fostering industry innovation.

Scotland shows AI leadership in healthcare at the Institute of Analytics event, underlining the need for digital skill development.

Zengenti partners with National LGPS Frameworks to enhance service offerings for local government, leveraging its CMS Contensis.

Nutanix cloud clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure enable Forestry and Land Scotland to accelerate the delivery of long-term cloud-first policy.