Tech on the Thin Blue Line
Body-worn video camera tech moves a step closer to policing frontline in Scotland
Exclusive: The use of body-worn video (BWV) on the frontline of policing in Scotland moved a step closer this week after a report on the technology was published by a key research institute.?Academics at the University of Stirling, on behalf of the Scottish Institute of Policing Research, made 11 recommendations ahead of the future ‘widespread’ deployment of the camera systems in Scotland. MORE >
Scottish Games Week to create ‘global platform’ for vibrant gaming industry
A new ‘Scottish Games Week’ will provide a global platform for the country’s booming computer gaming sector, according to organisers.?Developers, publishers and educators will come together for a series of events in October, designed to create a ‘more connected and collaborative’ industry and raise its profile abroad. MORE >
IoT system to help forestry sector manage the problem of pine weevils
An internet of things (IoT) solution is being developed to help the forestry sector better manage the problem of an invasive species of beetle degrading pine trees. New sensing technology is to be deployed to tackle the threat of pine weevils infesting commercial tree stocks destined for the softwood timber market. MORE >
Involving learners in the discussion about improving computing science is key, says professor
I’ve spent the last week putting the finishing touches to a report about young people’s views about computing education in Scotland. This was more uplifting than many of the discussions I’ve been involved in about computing education over the years, primarily because of the energy and passion of my co-writers – the Computer Science Young People’s Advisory Group (CSYPAG) members and students at the University of Edinburgh, writes professor Judy Robertson. MORE >
Three startups to get access to private 5G network to road test health technologies
Three startups are to get access to a private 5G network to road test their technologies after winning a digital health and social care innovation challenge.?Care Reality, DDM Health and Safehouse Technology will use next generation connectivity to help improve access for users, support care at home and share information securely. MORE >
Annual survey to take temperature of Scottish tech sector’s startup community
The annual survey taking the temperature of the Scottish tech sector’s vibrant startup community has been launched for 2022.?The EIE Scottish Startup, conducted by the University of Edinburgh’s Bayes Centre, will ask startup and scale-up founders and CEOs about investor engagement, growth strategy, economic outlook, Scottish ecosystem support, hiring plans, returning to the office, and new ways of working post-pandemic. MORE >
TECH BRIEFING
Openreach met with Net Zero minister?
Telecoms giant Openreach met with Net Zero minister Michael Matheson during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, a new lobbying register document shows. The company hosted Mr Matheson at their Livingston learning and development training centre where they discussed 'what?would be needed to allow our roll-out of fibre broadband to go further and faster'. The enablers that were mentioned included mandating full fibre in new builds, access to flats and wayleaves. MORE >
CONTRACTS
University of Strathclyde to?create dynamic purchasing system for DHI
University of Strathclyde is looking to create a ￡15m Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Digital Co-Managed Care capabilities for the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHi) and collaborative partners. DHi is a collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and The Glasgow School of Art and is part of the Scottish Funding Council's Innovation Centre Programme. The procurement will be to provide Digital Co-Managed Care software platforms and products to enable developmental procurements for the Moray Growth Deal (MGD) and other requirements, as necessary to enable the delivery DHi's current and future projects and potentially other collaborative participants, who will also be able to use the DPS. MORE >
Social Security Scotland awards disaster recovery IT assurance review
Social Security Scotland is seeking an independent assurance review of its current Disaster Recovery approach and plans with regards to its IT estate. The agency has awarded a a ￡99,000 contract to Manchester-based NCC Group Security Services Limited to carry out the work. MORE >