Addressing the ‘Rural Rift’ in Scotland’s Tech Sector
Welcome to the latest edition of the DIGIT Tech News Roundup.??
In this week’s newsletter, we will cover some of our top-trending tech news stories, features and op-eds from the week beginning 24th of October.?
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DIGIT’s top-trending stories?
What is the ‘rural rift’ in Scotland’s tech sector??
A new report from techUK has highlighted a concerning ‘rural rift’ affecting Scotland’s burgeoning tech sector.??
Despite significant growth in recent years, the Digital Capital Index study found that the tech sector is suffering from a rural-urban divide.??
Self-service beer firm, EBar, scores six-figure funding deal?
Aberdeen-based hospitality tech startup EBar has completed an ￡844k raise, taking the company’s total investment to over ￡2 million since its inception in 2016.??
The investment follows an impressive trading period for the firm, which has seen over ￡1 million in sales over the last six months.???
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Geospatial Firm Secures Major Investment?
Global Surface Intelligence (GSI) announced a major investment deal this week which saw Alter Technology TUV Nord Group (TUVN) secure a minority stake in the business.?
GSI said the investment will be used to accelerate growth and sales and expand its marketing capabilities. The firm also plans to bring on new staff across its UK and US-based offices.??
Edinburgh cyber firm praised for Ukraine tech support?
Scotland-based cybersecurity firm Trustify has been praised for supporting Ukraine since the Russian invasion earlier this year.?
Earlier this week, Trustify founder Alistair Murray has received an official letter from Oleksii Vyskub, Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation.?
In the letter, Vyskub expressed his gratitude and detailed how vital Trustify’s services have proven during the conflict.?
Appointedd eyes global expansion amid soaring demand?
Online scheduling startup Appointedd announced plans for global expansion this week, including the extension of its back-end software functionality to work in five different languages.?
The move follows increased global demand for the Edinburgh-based firm’s software, which is currently used in more than 167 countries.??
Opulus Financial strengthens senior team??
Opulus Financial has announced the appointment of a new chair as the firm looks to strengthen its senior team.??
Lorna Jack, who has served as CEO of the Law Society of Scotland for over a decade, joins the firm amidst an exciting period.??
The appointment represents an important milestone for Opulus as the business continues to build a highly-skilled team and expand its CFO Solutions offering.?
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Simple Online Healthcare makes c-suit hires?
Simple Online Healthcare has made two c-suite hires as the company targets further international growth.?
Rebecca Moore joins the firm from TravelNest, taking up the role of chief operating officer, while Panos Karyofyllis will join the Glasgow-based firm as chief growth officer.?
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Glasgow IoT project aims to improve resident health??
Residents in Glasgow are set to become the first to benefit from smart technology in their homes following the roll-out of a new IoT pilot scheme.?
Delivered alongside IoT solutions provider, North, 30 homes across the city will be fitted with state-of-the-art sensors that will monitor temperature and humidity levels.??
It is hoped the project will help to minimise issues including damp and mould, which can cause a host of health issues.?
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Net Zero Technology Centre launches new services business?
Aberdeen-based Net Zero Technology Centre has announced the launch of its new Net Zero Technology Services business.?
Unveiled this week, the new endeavour seeks to help organisations leverage technology to navigate and accelerate their journey to net zero.?
Aveni appoints new chairman after seven-figure investment?
Edinburgh-based fintech Aveni.ai has announced the appointment of investment heavyweight Colin Clark as Chairman of its newly formed Board.?
Clark’s appointment follows a recent funding injection of ￡2.75 million to grow the company’s market share in the financial services sector.?
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Dundee Uni researchers develop VR tech for fire training?
Researchers from the University of Dundee have developed a new virtual reality training to tool to help fire investigators.?
The VR headset will enable fire investigators to practice their post-incident investigation techniques in a safe environment.??
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Check out our latest long reads?
Why Must Firms Prioritise Reactive and Preventative Cybersecurity??
Cyber threats have increased rapidly in recent years, with the Covid pandemic accelerating threats for businesses globally.??
Achi Lewis, Area Vice President of EMEA for Absolute Software, discusses the importance of implementing preventative and reactive cybersecurity measures.
‘Immature’ biometrics tech could pose risk to public?
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning over the public risks of using emotional analysis and biometrics technologies.?
The warning follows an investigation into the responsible use of biometrics technologies, their use by businesses across a range of sectors, and the risk they might pose to vulnerable members of society.?
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Optimism permeates UK tech sector after Sunak appointment?
With the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister yesterday, Britain welcomed its second leader in a matter of weeks.?
DIGIT’S Ross Kelly looks at how Britain’s tech sector reacted to the appointment.??
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