| Date | Title | Description |
| 06.06.2025 | The AI Revolution: A New Era of Opportunity and Challenge | The world is changing. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is like a tidal wave, reshaping industries and redefining the workforce. According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, AI is not just a tool; it’s a game-changer. It’s spri... |
| 04.06.2025 | DIGIT Expo West 2025: The Tech Gathering of the Year | Tomorrow, the tech world converges in Glasgow. DIGIT Expo West opens its doors, welcoming over 1,500 attendees. This isn’t just another conference; it’s a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and inspiration. The SEC will buzz with energy as t... |
| 04.06.2025 | DIGIT Expo West | Just 1 Day To Go! | DIGIT Expo West is happening tomorrow! We’re so excited to welcome you all to largest tech conference at the Glasgow SEC on June 5, hosting 1,500+ attendees, 50+ speakers and 40+ exhibitors.
Best of all, there’s still a few spaces left – do... |
| 04.06.2025 | PwC: Firms Now Pay a 56% Premium for AI Talent | AI is ‘sprinkling stardust’ on UK employees and sectors that are best able to use the technology, suggests the results of PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer.
Workers in ‘exposed sectors’, those where AI can be readily used for some tasks, ... |
| 03.06.2025 | Bridging the Digital Divide: A Call to Action for Vulnerable Communities | The digital landscape is shifting. The UK is moving from analogue to digital landlines. This transition is not just a technical upgrade; it’s a lifeline for many. Telecare users, often the elderly and disabled, rely on these systems for saf... |
| 03.06.2025 | Vodafone and Three UK: A New Era in Mobile Connectivity | In a landmark move, Vodafone has completed its £15 billion merger with Three UK, creating a telecom giant that promises to reshape the mobile landscape in Britain. This merger, finalized on May 31, 2025, marks the culmination of nearly two ... |
| 03.06.2025 | Why Mid-Market Firms Are Reassessing Cloud Strategy | New independent research commissioned by Node4 reveals 97% of mid-market companies plan to migrate some workloads out of their public cloud environments over the next 12 months.
However, far from signalling the end of public cloud, the firm... |
| 03.06.2025 | AI Experts Urge AI Regulation to Consider Children | Nearly a quarter of children aged 8 to 12 have used generative AI, as experts urge for regulations to take the needs of children into account.
The research and call to action comes from the Alan Turing Institute, which set out to determine ... |
| 03.06.2025 | Strathclyde Launches New Plan to ‘Redefine’ Entrepreneurship | The University of Strathclyde has launched a new five-year strategic plan to help entrepreneurial students and staff make an impact far beyond its campus.
The Reaching Beyond strategy sets out to ‘redefine what it means to be an entrepreneu... |
| 03.06.2025 | DIGIT Expo West 2025 | Just 2 Days To Go! | There is now just two days to go until DIGIT Expo West!
Scotland’s largest tech conference returns to the Glasgow SEC on June 5, hosting 1,500+ attendees, 50+ speakers and 40+ exhibitors.
The largest annual enterprise technology conference ... |
| 02.06.2025 | The Cybersecurity Tightrope: Balancing Innovation and Risk in Smart Buildings and AI | In the world of technology, the line between innovation and risk is razor-thin. As smart buildings rise and AI agents proliferate, the stakes have never been higher. The smart building market is projected to hit $130 billion by 2030. Yet, w... |
| 02.06.2025 | Vodafone Completes Merger with Three UK | Vodafone and Three UK have completed their mega merger, amounting to £15 billion, creating a new telecoms force in the UK.
The merger was completed on 31 May, with the nearly two-year process resulting in the creation of the UK’s biggest mo... |
| 02.06.2025 | DIGIT Expo West 2025 | Just 3 Days To Go! | We’re on the final countdown for DIGIT Expo West.
Scotland’s largest tech conference returns to the Glasgow SEC on June 5, hosting 1,500+ attendees, 50+ speakers and 40+ exhibitors.
The largest annual enterprise technology conference series... |
| 02.06.2025 | Scottish Councils Strike £300M EV Deal for Northern Regions | Irish electric vehicle charging firm EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year, £300 million contract to provide EV charging infrastructure for the north of Scotland.
The deal, which covers the Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray Coun... |
| 02.06.2025 | 80% of UK Execs Use AI Mentors for Advice | UK leaders are overwhelmingly turning to AI for business mentorship and advice more often than their human peers, despite many having ‘moral objections’ to adopting the tech.
New research from the Adaptavist Group has found that 80% of busi... |
| 02.06.2025 | Telecare Users Urged to Contact Providers Ahead of Digital Switch | With the switch from analogue to digital landlines being rolled out across the country, the UK government has urged users of telecare alarms to contact their providers for assistance during the switchover.
Users of telecare alarms, typicall... |
| 02.06.2025 | New EdTech Innovation Hub Launches for Scottish Higher Education | In partnership with the University of Stirling, Jisc has launched the Innovation Hub – a facility to support the advancement of digital technologies across Scotland’s post-16 education sector.
The innovation hub aims to provide a dedicated ... |
| 01.06.2025 | The AI Divide: Bridging the Gap Between Investment and Workforce Readiness | In the world of business, the race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is akin to a marathon. Many companies have invested heavily in the technology, but few are crossing the finish line. A recent report from Kyndryl reveals a troubl... |
| 01.06.2025 | Scotland's EV Revolution: EasyGo's Bold Leap and the UK's Energy Exodus | Scotland is on the brink of an electric vehicle (EV) revolution. The winds of change are blowing, and EasyGo, an Irish EV charging firm, is riding the wave. With a monumental £300 million contract, EasyGo is set to transform the EV landscap... |
| 30.05.2025 | Ransomware: The Evolving Threat That Keeps Businesses on Edge | Ransomware is like a relentless storm, battering businesses with increasing ferocity. In the past year, the tide of attacks has surged, leaving many organizations scrambling for shelter. A recent report from Delinea reveals that 69% of firm... |
| 30.05.2025 | AI May Consume Half of Data Centre Power by End of 2025 | As AI advances, a new study warns that its energy consumption could soon surpass even Bitcoin mining, raising urgent sustainability concerns.
According to research by Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s Inst... |
| 30.05.2025 | Are CISOs and Other Cyber Execs Undervalued? | With AI adoption and cloud-based infrastructure redefining operations, enterprise cybersecurity functions have shifted from a defensive necessity to a core accelerator for digital transformation and growth, but many CISOs still have difficu... |
| 30.05.2025 | iomart CEO Steps Down as Chair Takes Executive Role | Dimes joined the board as independent non-executive chair in August 2022 before taking on the CEO role in September 2023. Her departure comes as the company continues its strategic shift toward opportunities in the public and private cloud ... |
| 30.05.2025 | Scottish Business Confidence Surges in May | Business confidence in Scotland rose 12 points during May to 52%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.
While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down f... |
| 30.05.2025 | 80% of Firms Say Their AI Agents Have Taken Rogue Actions | AI agents are fast becoming the latest tech obsession, with companies racing to tap their potential for automation and growth, but as the hype reaches fever pitch, IT experts are urging caution, with many seeing them as a bigger threat than... |
| 29.05.2025 | Report: Leadership Divides Are Slowing AI Progress | Only a small number of businesses have so far been able to harness AI successfully for business growth, with most struggling to get their workforce ready to fully leverage the technology, according to a new study from Kyndryl.
The tech serv... |
| 29.05.2025 | Smart Data Challenge Prize Reveals Finalists Vying for £50K Funding | Ten breakthrough teams have been named finalists in the Smart Data Challenge Prize, bringing new technologies and platforms designed to fast-track net zero, help gig workers manage their money, and take on life-admin tasks.
Each of the fina... |
| 29.05.2025 | Edinburgh-based Scale-up Tomoro AI Launches Singapore HQ | AI consulting and engineering firm Tomoro, has announced the opening of its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
The new office will serve as Tomoro’s regional command centre for designing, building and scaling production grade AI soluti... |
| 29.05.2025 | DIGIT Expo West 2025 | Just 1 Week To Go! | There is now just one week to go until DIGIT Expo West!
Scotland’s largest tech conference returns to the Glasgow SEC on June 5, hosting 1,500+ attendees, 50+ speakers and 40+ exhibitors.
The largest annual enterprise technology conference ... |
| 29.05.2025 | How Much Did UK HealthTechs Raise Last Year? | The UK’s top health tech startups wrapped up 2024 with a combined valuation of £32 billion, with the fast-growing sector defined by strong investment, high-impact innovation, and a growing herd of unicorns.
Fresh research from Beauhurst and... |
| 29.05.2025 | Is Sustainability-first the New Success Strategy? | Businesses are under mounting pressure to deliver on sustainability, but rather than seeing it as a burden, many now view it as a core driver of long-term success, according to new research from EY.
The professional service firm’s latest re... |
| 28.05.2025 | BT and Three UK: A Tale of Transformation and Triumph in Telecoms | In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, two giants are making waves. BT is recalibrating its focus, while Three UK is pushing the boundaries of technology. Both companies are navigating a landscape filled with challenges and opportun... |
| 28.05.2025 | Soft Robots and Supercomputers: The Future of Innovation in the UK | In the heart of Edinburgh, a revolution is brewing. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have crafted a soft robot that walks straight out of the printer. This isn’t just a feat of engineering; it’s a glimpse into the future. Imagine ... |
| 28.05.2025 | Over £1 Billion Lost to Fraud in the UK Last Year | UK Finance has released its latest annual fraud report, detailing the amount its members reported as stolen through payment fraud in 2024.
There were 3.13 million confirmed cases of unauthorised fraud reported in 2024 (up 14% compared to 20... |
| 28.05.2025 | Scots Gov Unveils £20m Boost for EV Loan Schemes | The Scottish Government is set to provide more than £20 million to encourage households and business owners to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), forming part of the nation’s efforts to meet strict net-zero targets.
The funding package, set ... |
| 28.05.2025 | Google Faces UK Lawsuit Over Search Ad Market Dominance | Google is facing a fresh UK lawsuit claiming £25 billon in damages over alleged abuse of its market dominance in online search advertising.
The lawsuit follows other legal challenges the tech giant faced when it comes to online search adver... |
| 28.05.2025 | Data Breaches, Phishing Attempts, and Scams Surge in Q1 2025 | The first quarter of 2025 saw major surges in data breaches, phishing attempts, and browser scams, as well as the rise of financial fraud and crypto scams, new reports from Gen found.
Gen, the owner behind Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion... |
| 28.05.2025 | Report: Security Gaps Are Leaving Firms Wide Open to Ransomware | It will be no surprise to those following the news that ransomware attacks have continued to surge over the past year, despite fewer victims paying, with a growing number of adversaries tapping a vast cyber underground, trading in the lates... |
| 28.05.2025 | CFOs and CIOs Clash as SAP Migration Deadline Looms | CFOs and CIOs are fighting over finances and key resource allocation amid tariffs and the looming SAP S/4HANA migration deadline fast-approaching in 2027, analysis reveals from Basware.
With over 22,000 companies worldwide impacted by the u... |
| 28.05.2025 | CISOs Rely on AI To Reduce Costs and Enhance Cyber Resilience | Cybersecurity leaders are turning to AI and automation to reduce costs as a top priority, new research from Wipo shows.
The technology services consulting company released its State of Cybersecurity Report 2025, which surveyed over 100 glob... |
| 28.05.2025 | EY: Tariff Fears Forcing a Strategic Reset for UK CEOs | UK CEOs are changing course with their investment plans as geopolitical, macroeconomic and trade uncertainties continue to play havoc with global markets, according to fresh research from EY.
The professional service firm’s latest CEO Outlo... |
| 27.05.2025 | VCs Bet Big on AI in 2025, Leaving Other Tech Sectors in the Dust | AI startups look set for another record-breaking year, having already raised $32.9 billion (£24.3bn) so far in 2025, and doubling their share of global VC investments.
Fresh analysis from Stocklytics has revealed that AI startups accounted ... |
| 27.05.2025 | BGF Pledges £200M for Scottish Scale-ups | BGF has pledged £200 million to Scottish businesses as part of a £3 billion UK-wide commitment to support high-potential companies over the next five years.
The investment firm said this new capital will be deployed across sectors to accele... |
| 27.05.2025 | UK AI Collab with EU To Open Access to Supercomputers | Healthcare treatments, clean energy technologies and advanced breakthroughs that could transform lives across the UK are within reach, as the UK Government backs plans for a new AI collaboration with Europe.
Public research organisations ca... |
| 27.05.2025 | UK Energy Sector Sounds Alarm As Net Zero Talent Moves Abroad | The UK is losing the skills and supply chain it needs to meet its net zero ambitions as a growing share of energy sector jobs, investment and innovation moves abroad, a new report has warned.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s 41... |
| 27.05.2025 | Adidas Discloses Cyber-Attack, Customer Data Compromised | Adidas has confirmed that it has been targeted by a cyber-attack, with some customer data stolen as part of the incident.
The sportswear giant said that “an unauthorised external party obtained certain consumer data through a third-party cu... |
| 27.05.2025 | Aberdeen-based ZOEX Secures £531K to Scale Wave Energy Tech | Aberdeen-based ZOEX, the UK’s only female-founded wave energy company, has secured £531,000 in new funding to advance its clean energy technology toward commercial deployment.
The funding round includes investment from Scottish angel syndic... |
| 27.05.2025 | Is Private Capital Still Backing Scotland’s High-Potential Firms? | Despite the uncertainty and volatility of the financial year to March 2025, Scotland’s angel investors maintained their support for Scotland’s emerging high-potential SMEs, according to the latest annual data from Angel Capital Scotland.
Fi... |
| 26.05.2025 | Glasgow 5G Speeds Double After Three UK Tech Trial | Network operator Three UK claims to have doubled mobile speeds in Glasgow city centre following the first stage of a new tech trial.
In what Three called a ‘landmark’ first deployment of Open RAN infrastructure in a dense urban environment,... |
| 23.05.2025 | TSB and FinTech Scotland Reveal Innovation Labs Winners | Three UK fintech innovators have been named winners of the 2024 TSB Innovation Labs programme, a partnership between TSB and FinTech Scotland aiming to shape the future of financial services through the responsible use of data and technolog... |
| 22.05.2025 | Bridging the Gap: The Future of IT and HR Collaboration | In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are like ships navigating through stormy seas. The winds of change are fierce, and many organizations are struggling to keep their crew engaged and productive. Recent research from Nexthin... |
| 22.05.2025 | DIGIT Expo West 2025 | Just 2 Weeks To Go! | DIGIT Expo West returns to the Glasgow SEC on June 5, hosting 1,500+ attendees, 50+ speakers and 40+ exhibitors.
The largest annual enterprise technology conference series in Scotland, DIGIT Expo West is a must-attend for senior technologis... |
| 22.05.2025 | Hackers Unleash ‘Company Killing’ DDoS Attack | Hackers recently unleashed a ‘company killing’ DDoS attack, in what security researchers warned could be a test run for a colossal new Internet of Things (IoT) botnet capable of ‘crippling digital assaults’.
Targeting the website of cyberse... |
| 21.05.2025 | AI Boom Fuelling Record UK Traveltech Investment | The UK’s traveltech sector has reached record investment levels, with Edinburgh emerging as one of the country’s key innovation hubs thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, according to analysis from Dealroom.
A new TravelTech Report... |
| 20.05.2025 | Report: 64% of Public Sector Orgs Trialling or Scaling AI | With governments seeking to boost efficiency, improve public services, and address complex societal challenges, public sector organisations have high expectations for AI.
According to a new report from Capgemini Research Institute, titled D... |
| 20.05.2025 | Women More Affected by GenAI Than Male Workers, UN Report Finds | Women workers are more likely to be impacted by generative AI than male workers, a UN report tracking the rate of automation across different industries found.
In high-income countries, jobs at the highest risk of automation make 9.6% of fe... |
| 20.05.2025 | AI Is the Leading Security Concern for Businesses | Nearly 70% of organisations view the rapid pace of AI development – particularly in generative AI – as the leading security concern related to its adoption, followed by lack of integrity (64%) and trustworthiness (57%).
This is according to... |
| 20.05.2025 | Report: Half of Firms Hit by Months-Long Cyber-attack Disruption | Severe cyber-attacks are crippling business operations, with nearly half of organisations reporting productivity losses lasting three months or more in 2024, according to the latest figures from Artic Wolf.
The cyber firm’s State of Cyberse... |
| 20.05.2025 | Is Merging IT & HR the Answer to Flailing Productivity? | Digital employee experience management firm Nexthink, has released research showing that as businesses grapple with falling employee productivity and staff overwhelmed by the growing complexity of the digital workplace, IT leaders believe m... |
| 19.05.2025 | Scots Fintech Aveni Launches GenAI for Financial Services | Edinburgh-based fintech firm Aveni has announced the release of a new domain-specific large language model (LLM), purpose-built for the UK financial services sector.
Developed over six months by the specialist team at Aveni Labs, FinLLM has... |
| 17.05.2025 | The Digital Frontier: Navigating the Legal Labyrinth of Cryptocurrency and Cybersecurity | In the fast-paced world of digital assets, the stakes are high. The story of James Howells, a Welsh IT worker, is a stark reminder of the chaos that can ensue when technology outpaces the law. Howells accidentally discarded a hard drive con... |
| 16.05.2025 | The Tug of War: Big Tech, AI Spending, and the Future of Innovation | In the world of technology, a battle rages. On one side, we have Big Tech, with its colossal influence and deep pockets. On the other, small businesses and startups, striving for a foothold in a market dominated by giants. The stakes are hi... |
| 16.05.2025 | A New Dawn for Stornoway: The Technology and Innovation Centre | In the heart of Stornoway, a new chapter begins. The Technology and Innovation Centre at UHI North, West and Hebrides has officially opened its doors, fueled by a £2.3 million investment. This isn’t just a building; it’s a beacon of hope fo... |
| 16.05.2025 | Hackers Breach Coinbase Ahead of Landmark S&P 500 Entry | Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has disclosed a cyber-attack that could cost the company up to $400 million.
The breach occurred after hackers bribed overseas customer support agents to steal sensitive custome... |
| 16.05.2025 | Big Tech Profits Are Stifling UK Growth, Warns IPPR | The UK Government should look to strengthen, not weaken, the powers of the Competition and Markets Authority to boost innovation and grow the economy, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).
The think... |
| 16.05.2025 | AI Spend Keeps Growing, Despite Under-Pressure IT Budgets | Global economic uncertainty has emerged as the biggest pressure point on IT budgets across North America and Europe, with companies weighing financial caution against growth, according to research from Bain & Company.
The international ... |
| 15.05.2025 | Powering Communities: Scotland's Clean Energy Revolution | Scotland is on the brink of a clean energy revolution. A new funding initiative, the Great British Energy Scheme, is set to inject £4 million into local projects. This funding is not just a number; it’s a lifeline for communities eager to h... |
| 15.05.2025 | The AI Exodus: A Crisis in Leadership and Innovation | The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting. A storm brews on the horizon. A recent report reveals that 63% of AI leaders in the UK plan to leave their roles by 2025. This exodus threatens the very foundation of enterprise AI ... |
| 15.05.2025 | The AI Exodus: A Crisis Looms for Leadership in Technology | The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is at a crossroads. A recent survey reveals a staggering 63% of AI leaders in the UK plan to leave their roles by 2025. This is not just a statistic; it’s a warning bell. The AI landscape is shiftin... |
| 15.05.2025 | AI and Innovation: The Future of Governance and Economic Growth in the UK | In a world where time is money, the UK government is embracing technology to streamline processes and boost economic growth. The recent deployment of the AI consultation tool, Consult, by the Scottish Government marks a significant step in ... |
| 15.05.2025 | Scotland's Leap into AI and Clean Energy: A New Era of Innovation | Scotland is at a crossroads. The winds of change are blowing, and they carry the promise of innovation. Two recent initiatives highlight this transformation: the introduction of an AI consultation tool and a significant boost for clean ener... |
| 15.05.2025 | The AI Revolution: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Scotland | Scotland stands at the crossroads of an AI revolution. The recent introduction of the AI consultation tool, Consult, by the Scottish Government marks a significant leap forward. This tool, part of the broader Humphrey suite, aims to streaml... |
| 15.05.2025 | £2.3M Technology and Innovation Centre Opens in Stornoway | A new Technology and Innovation Centre has been officially opened at UHI North, West and Hebrides’ Stornoway campus following a £2.3 million investment.
As well as increasing the college’s capacity for on-campus learners, the new Centre wil... |
| 15.05.2025 | DIGIT Expo West 2025 | Just 3 Weeks To Go! | DIGIT Expo West returns for its sophomore run at Glasgow’s SEC on June 5, hosting 1,500+ attendees, 50+ speakers and 40+ exhibitors.
The largest annual enterprise technology conference series in Scotland, DIGIT Expo West is a must-attend fo... |
| 15.05.2025 | What’s Challenging Public Sector AI CX Solutions? | The UK public sector is facing a barrage of demands to increase use of AI, improve remote working options, and toughen security while dealing with challenging budgets and desires for improved stakeholder and citizen experiences.
That’s the ... |
| 14.05.2025 | DASA-funded Firms Generate Nearly £1BN Boost for UK Economy | Companies funded by the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) have generated nearly £1 billion in economic value in the last few years, a new report has found.
Conducted by Beauhurst, the independent research highlig... |
| 14.05.2025 | £4M Boost for Scottish Clean Energy Projects | Communities in Scotland can now apply for new funding from a £4 million Great British Energy Scheme.
The funding targets local clean energy projects – from community-led onshore wind, to solar on rooftops and hydropower in rivers – with the... |
| 14.05.2025 | AI Consultation Tool Used for First Time By Scot Gov | A new AI tool, called ‘Consult’, was used on a live consultation by the Scottish Government for the first time.
Consult is part of the suite of AI tools created by the UK government under the umbrella name ‘Humphrey’ designed to speed up th... |
| 14.05.2025 | 63% of AI Leaders Plan to Exit Roles in 2025, New Report Warns | Nearly two-thirds of AI and data leaders in the UK are planning to leave their roles within the next year, threatening the continuity and capability of enterprise AI efforts.
This stark finding comes from the newly released AI and Data Lead... |
| 14.05.2024 | Specialist Tech Comms Consultancy Launched in Edinburgh | A new specialist content and communications consultancy has launched to support Scotland’s thriving technology ecosystem.
brass neck has been created by Kirsten Paul to support Scottish technology startups, scaleups and enterprises to enhan... |
