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Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services
Digital Transformation

Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services

Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Loganair's festive ad features puffin family journey home
Customer service

Loganair's festive ad features puffin family journey home

Loganair's new Christmas advert follows a puffin family journeying across the UK, highlighting the joy of reuniting at home for the festive season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh
Hyperscale

Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh

Scotland plans to slash electricity costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh, boosting competitiveness and green energy use without raising consumer bills.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Waracle secures deal to advance digital services for pensions
Digital Transformation

Waracle secures deal to advance digital services for pensions

Waracle has secured a multi-million-pound deal with People's Partnership to enhance digital pension services for over seven million members until 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Scotland poised for data centre boom driven by renewables
Hyperscale

Scotland poised for data centre boom driven by renewables

Scotland's rich renewable energy, land, and skilled workforce are set to spark a data centre boom, boosting the economy if planning frameworks align.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience
Data Protection

Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience

Aspire Technology Solutions and CSS Assure have joined forces to enhance cyber resilience for UK organisations facing rising sophisticated cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT
Agricultural Technology

Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT

Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland's rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

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.

By Silka Patel • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Smart Cities

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn
Hyperscale

Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
Partner Programmes

ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub
Hyperscale

Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use
Customer Experience

UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach
Digital Transformation

CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach

CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations
Hyperscale

CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Unified Communications

UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

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