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Female-Led Healthcare Businesses Secure First STAC Investments

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The initial funding totals more than £1m and applications for the next round are still open See the Story

Cybercrimes · Scotland

Fraud taskforce launched to combat cybercrime surge | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

A multi-agency initiative plans to ramp up action against cyber-crime, following a pilot programme led by the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland. The Financial Fraud Group plans to counter the cyber-crime surge by bringing together figures from UK law enforcement and the financial sector, including Police Scotland, City of London Police, Barclays, NatWest, Metro […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Fraud taskforce launched to c…See the Story

Wales, United Kingdom · Wales

Edinburgh GovTech specialist to 'strengthen democratic engagement in Wales' with new bilingual elections platform

Voters in Wales will be able to access information about elections thanks to a new bilingual democracy platform being designed by an Edinburgh GovTech specialist. Storm ID has been contracted to deliver Welsh Elections Information Platform for the Democracy & Boundary Commission Cymru. The digital consultancy, headquartered in Leith, will design, develop and deliver the Welsh Elections Information Platform, a new digital service that will suppo…Read Article

Transforming education in the justice system: how digital learning is unlocking second chances

In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, the value of education – particularly digital education – has never been more evident. Yet, for offenders in British prisons, access to meaningful education and skills development has often lagged behind. As the UK faces both a persistent skills shortage and high re-offending rates, offering online learning to offenders stands out as a powerful avenue for reform and rehabilitation. The Context: …Education · England Read Article

AI can help 'bridge gap' for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation

Legacy technology systems are a persistent challenge across government departments in Scotland. They slow down development, increase operational risk, and make it harder to deliver modern, responsive services. Yet tackling legacy isn’t easy – it’s often a bitter pill to swallow, especially when systems are deeply embedded and knowledge about them has faded over time. The longer legacy systems remain untouched, the more they act as a tax on prog…Artificial Intelligence · Scotland Read Article

AI included in list of digital skills needed to meet rising demand for local council services, according to Audit Scotland

Council workers need to be equipped with digital skills including AI to meet the rising demand for services, according to a new report from Audit Scotland. Scotland’s councils urgently need to make progress with workforce plans if they are to protect services and financial sustainability, the scrutiny body says in Delivering for the future: Responding to the workforce challenge. Staff are councils’ most important resource and are vital in delive…Artificial Intelligence · Edinburgh Read Article

Girls outperform boys at Nat 5 and Higher level for computing science - but gender gap in access to subject persists

Girls are performing better than boys in computing science at both Nat 5 and Higher levels – but the gender gap in access to the subject persists, according to the latest exam stats released this week. New data from the Scottish Qualifications Authority showed that 88.3 per cent of female entrants for computing science at Nat 5 this year achieved an A-C grade, a rise of 6.5 per cent on the previous year. Compared to male entrants, of whom 80.2 p…Scotland, United Kingdom · Scotland Read Article

Health secretary praises 'real integration' of technology and community-based support at Lanarkshire care facility

A senior Scottish government minister has praised the ‘real integration’ of technology and community-based support at a Lanarkshire care facility. Health secretary Neil visited the Blantyre LIFE hub this week where he met staff and service users who are benefiting from technology designed to help them remain safely at home and received an overview of the site’s pioneering digital work. The facility, which opened in 2023, combines a 20-bedded int…Blantyre, Scotland · Blantyre Read Article

New care tech platform set for rollout across Scottish housing provider homes

A new care tech platform that brings together emergency monitoring, health data insights and digital connectivity to ensure round-the-clock care is being rolled out by a Scottish housing provider. Hanover Scotland is to use Hannover Connect, powered by the CareNet EVO system in its 5,000 homes, in partnership with digital telecare specialists, Appello. The data-driven system allows for early interventions, flagging changes in patterns such as mo…Housing · Scotland Read Article

Scotland's only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15 million

Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime has helped recover £1.15 million in its first year of operation, according to new figures. The Cyber and Fraud Hub has provided vital assistance to more than 450 individuals, with reported cases totalling £18.2 million, the organisation has revealed. Working closely with Police Scotland, the hub, which is led by ex-senior police officer Alex Dowall, also cooperat…Cybercrimes · Scotland Read Article

Scottish Technology in World-First Robotic Heart Surgery

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Technology developed in Glasgow has been used to carry out the first-ever robot-assisted heart valve replacements in clinical patientsGlasgow · Glasgow See the Story

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Female-Led Healthcare Businesses Secure First STAC Investments

Fraud taskforce launched to combat cybercrime surge | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

Edinburgh GovTech specialist to 'strengthen democratic engagement in Wales' with new bilingual elections platform

Transforming education in the justice system: how digital learning is unlocking second chances

AI can help 'bridge gap' for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation

AI included in list of digital skills needed to meet rising demand for local council services, according to Audit Scotland

Girls outperform boys at Nat 5 and Higher level for computing science - but gender gap in access to subject persists

Health secretary praises 'real integration' of technology and community-based support at Lanarkshire care facility

New care tech platform set for rollout across Scottish housing provider homes

Scotland's only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15 million

Scottish Technology in World-First Robotic Heart Surgery

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Transforming education in the justice system: how digital learning is unlocking second chances

AI can help 'bridge gap' for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation

AI included in list of digital skills needed to meet rising demand for local council services, according to Audit Scotland

Girls outperform boys at Nat 5 and Higher level for computing science - but gender gap in access to subject persists

Health secretary praises 'real integration' of technology and community-based support at Lanarkshire care facility

New care tech platform set for rollout across Scottish housing provider homes

Scotland's only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15 million

Scottish Technology in World-First Robotic Heart Surgery