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Dave Livesey is the club executive for AND Digital’s Club Somerville in Edinburgh. Picture: Will Amlot.

Why tech isn’t just for tech firms - Dave Livesey of AND Digital

The Thames Path 2040, by artist Alex Fefegha, is one of a series of AI-generated images looking at the urban landscape in a future where heavy rainfall will lead to flooding on -- part of a project with the New Real Observatory, a creative platform combining raw satellite data and climate modelling with AI processing engines which is run in a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, Alan Turing Institute and Edinburgh’s festivals .
The Thames Path 2040, by artist Alex Fefegha, is one of a series of AI-generated images looking at the urban landscape in a future where heavy rainfall will lead to flooding on -- part of a project with the New Real Observatory, a creative platform combining raw satellite data and climate modelling with AI processing engines which is run in a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, Alan Turing Institute and Edinburgh’s festivals .

Is AI a danger to human life or are ‘thinking’ machines man’s best friend?

AI is the name for computer systems that can perform tasks that are typically associated with humans, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, predictions and language translation – they are designed to learn and improve over time through the use of algorithms and data analysis
AI is the name for computer systems that can perform tasks that are typically associated with humans, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, predictions and language translation – they are designed to learn and improve over time through the use of algorithms and data analysis

Is AI going to take over the world and can it save the planet?

'We are financially strong, with healthy cash reserves and a solid foundation of annual recurring revenue,' says boss Keith Neilson. Picture: contributed.
'We are financially strong, with healthy cash reserves and a solid foundation of annual recurring revenue,' says boss Keith Neilson. Picture: contributed.

Software firm Craneware confident of healthy outlook despite H1 profit retreat

MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.
MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.

Professional services firms 'making key decisions without knowing client needs'

DDI: Edinburgh can become one of the world’s leading data capitals, with extra jobs and prosperity
DDI: Edinburgh can become one of the world’s leading data capitals, with extra jobs and prosperity

Ad Feature Data driven future: hope for more Edinburgh jobs

PneumoWave says its remote patient-monitoring technology can assist early detection of potentially fatal conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, opioid-induced respiratory depression, and paediatric respiratory monitoring. Picture: contributed.
PneumoWave says its remote patient-monitoring technology can assist early detection of potentially fatal conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, opioid-induced respiratory depression, and paediatric respiratory monitoring. Picture: contributed.

SNIB hails role in seven-figure bankrolling of healthtech firm PneumoWave

The robots and children creating a bright future for everyone through the National Robotarium
The robots and children creating a bright future for everyone through the National Robotarium

Ad Feature Putting robots in the hands of children – the National Robotarium

Image: Adobe Stock
Image: Adobe Stock

Data capital: Turning 1-0-1-0-1-0 into 'ho-ho-ho'

Halfway through a ‘decade of delivery’, the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative is accelerating across Edinburgh
Halfway through a ‘decade of delivery’, the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative is accelerating across Edinburgh

Ad Feature What has data ever done for us? DDI shows us it’s rather a lot

The group said it has continued to deliver a solid performance in the first four months of the new financial year despite challenges in US healthcare. Picture: contributed.
The group said it has continued to deliver a solid performance in the first four months of the new financial year despite challenges in US healthcare. Picture: contributed.

Software firm Craneware appoints US healthcare market experts to senior roles

'It is a significant statement from TUV Nord to invest in a geospatial company of our size,' says GSI CEO Peter Young. Picture: contributed.
'It is a significant statement from TUV Nord to invest in a geospatial company of our size,' says GSI CEO Peter Young. Picture: contributed.

Geospatial firm GSI targets stratospheric growth after landing seven-figure sum

'To get such a vocal recognition from a senior politician of a country at war is a big moment,' says Trustify founder Alistair Murray. Picture: Phil Wilkinson.
'To get such a vocal recognition from a senior politician of a country at war is a big moment,' says Trustify founder Alistair Murray. Picture: Phil Wilkinson.

Scots cyber security firm thanked by Ukraine for support in war against Russia

Image: Lisa Ferguson
Image: Lisa Ferguson

In full: The Scotsman's Data for Diversity conference report

Professor Roger Halliday. Image: Lisa Ferguson
Professor Roger Halliday. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Conference report: Good collaboration is key

Professor Sarah Stock and Roger Halliday. Image: Lisa Ferguson
Professor Sarah Stock and Roger Halliday. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Conference report: Help to deliver healthy results

Deborah Womak, partner at EY. Image: Lisa Ferguson
Deborah Womak, partner at EY. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Conference report: Figuring out fairer finance

Kevin Guyan, writer researcher and author of Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data Action. Image: Lisa Ferguson
Kevin Guyan, writer researcher and author of Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data Action. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Conference report: Heeding divergent figures

Francesca Lawson and Ali Fensom. Image: Lisa Ferguson
Francesca Lawson and Ali Fensom. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Conference report: Taking gender pay gap to task

Dr Nakeema Stefflbauer, Founder and CEO of FrauenLoop. Image: Lisa Ferguson
Dr Nakeema Stefflbauer, Founder and CEO of FrauenLoop. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Conference report: New data world must bring in the ‘outsiders’

Data Capital: Be secure in the knowledge
Data Capital: Be secure in the knowledge

Ad Feature Data Capital: Be secure in the knowledge

Manira Ahmad of Public Health Scotland
Manira Ahmad of Public Health Scotland

Ad Feature In full: The Scotsman's Data Capital September edition

Image: Adobe Stock
Image: Adobe Stock

Data Capital: Application of illumination for safer city streets

Ixone Sáenz Paraíso: “As technology moves on, language has to follow – sign language has to develop in that way too”
Ixone Sáenz Paraíso: “As technology moves on, language has to follow – sign language has to develop in that way too”

Ad Feature BSL glossary provides positive sign of inclusion

Stuart Wallace of EY: “It’s about how we manage planetary resources, and manage our obligations to each other as a society”
Stuart Wallace of EY: “It’s about how we manage planetary resources, and manage our obligations to each other as a society”

Ad Feature Data Capital: Making ESG as easy as ABC

Ad Feature Podcast: are recruitment algorithms up to the job?

Capita’s commitment to Scotland’s digital future
Capita’s commitment to Scotland’s digital future

Ad Feature Capita’s commitment to Scotland’s digital future

'We have seen solid revenues during H1 and some notable renewals,' says the digital chemistry data and software company. Picture: contributed.
'We have seen solid revenues during H1 and some notable renewals,' says the digital chemistry data and software company. Picture: contributed.

Chemistry-focused DeepMatter widens interim losses, but eyes better H2 result

Smplicare, an Edinburgh-based AI start-up, has landed £750,000 in funding to explore the use of commercially available wearable technologies to predict the risk of falls and other age-related health issues.
Smplicare, an Edinburgh-based AI start-up, has landed £750,000 in funding to explore the use of commercially available wearable technologies to predict the risk of falls and other age-related health issues.

Edinburgh tech start-up lands £750k to help reduce falls among elderly

'I’m looking forward to driving further growth and building a US operation,' says new hire Mike Strassberg. Picture: contributed.
'I’m looking forward to driving further growth and building a US operation,' says new hire Mike Strassberg. Picture: contributed.

Healthtech firm Talking Medicines boosts US foothold with first Stateside hire

'BGF’s investment will help us scale our business, allowing us to serve more customers,' says Optima boss Alan Crawley. Picture: contributed.
'BGF’s investment will help us scale our business, allowing us to serve more customers,' says Optima boss Alan Crawley. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh consultancy Optima Partners doubling staff after major BGF boost

'Boosting diversity in cyber security is incredibly important as different paths into the sector inevitably bring a greater range of fresh ideas,' says Censis. Picture: Shutterstock.
'Boosting diversity in cyber security is incredibly important as different paths into the sector inevitably bring a greater range of fresh ideas,' says Censis. Picture: Shutterstock.

Innovation centre and accountants connect to boost diversity in cyber security

Dr Sen Wang pictured in the field with a four-legged friend.
Dr Sen Wang pictured in the field with a four-legged friend.

Data Capital: What have the robots ever done for us?

Image: Skyfall ©2012 Danjaq, LLC, United Artists Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Image: Skyfall ©2012 Danjaq, LLC, United Artists Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

Data Capital: On a mission to save holidays

Robots can address real-life human problems
Robots can address real-life human problems

Ad Feature What have robots ever done for us?

Image: Adobe Stock
Image: Adobe Stock

Data Capital: Addressing universal inequalities

Data can be used to stop overcrowding at tourist hotspots
Data can be used to stop overcrowding at tourist hotspots

Ad Feature Data used to help tourism go smoothly

From left: Nicola Wee, chief marketing officer; Jamie Hunter, chief operating officer; Joseph Twigg, CEO; and Andy Johnston, chief revenue officer. Picture: contributed.
From left: Nicola Wee, chief marketing officer; Jamie Hunter, chief operating officer; Joseph Twigg, CEO; and Andy Johnston, chief revenue officer. Picture: contributed.

'Regtech' firm Aveni scaling AI-backed platform with seven-figure funding boost

Brian Hills, chief executive of The Data Lab. Picture: Phil Wilkinson
Brian Hills, chief executive of The Data Lab. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI backs £54 million manufacturing hub

IRT identifies how housing developers and associations can make their property portfolios more energy-efficient through thermal imaging data capture and analysis. Picture: contributed.
IRT identifies how housing developers and associations can make their property portfolios more energy-efficient through thermal imaging data capture and analysis. Picture: contributed.

Dundonian thermal imaging firm heating up growth ambitions with hi-tech support

Adam Brown is CEO of Bellrock Technology, which is eyeing major expansion of its customer base this year. Picture: contributed.
Adam Brown is CEO of Bellrock Technology, which is eyeing major expansion of its customer base this year. Picture: contributed.

Glasgow data firm Bellrock Technology outlines major expansion plans

Brian Hills takes up the role of CEO at The Data Lab immediately.
Brian Hills takes up the role of CEO at The Data Lab immediately.

CEO appointed at Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI

Image: Linda More/Adobe
Image: Linda More/Adobe

Data Capital: What excites the experts most about the potential for data in Scot...

Blue-sky thinking: Yellowcraigs beach in East Lothian.
Blue-sky thinking: Yellowcraigs beach in East Lothian.

Data Capital: Making an inclusive difference

Indoor activity at Roslin Primary
Indoor activity at Roslin Primary

Data Capital: The primary 6 class of dedicated data enthusiasts

Connect-R self-builds scaffolding for work in hazardous environments
Connect-R self-builds scaffolding for work in hazardous environments

Ad Feature Soft robotics meet the technological challenges of hard and dangerous engineerin...

The first schools-based data qualification has also been developed in collaboration with the SQA. Picture: Neil Hanna Photography
The first schools-based data qualification has also been developed in collaboration with the SQA. Picture: Neil Hanna Photography

Ad Feature DDI programme aims to tackle data skills shortage

Fruitmarket Gallery. Picture: Chris Scott
Fruitmarket Gallery. Picture: Chris Scott

Ad Feature Call for data specialists to solve a range of challenges set by leading cultural...

Brian Hills becomes interim CEO following the departure of Gillian Docherty OBE. Picture: Jane Barlow
Brian Hills becomes interim CEO following the departure of Gillian Docherty OBE. Picture: Jane Barlow

Management changes unveiled at Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI

Copyright (c) 2019 Robsonphoto/Shutterstock.
Copyright (c) 2019 Robsonphoto/Shutterstock.

New programme will provide a unique Internet of Things sensor data experience to...

The new venture draws on three years of research led by Oriol Canela-Xandri (pictured) at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, within the University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Genetics and Cancer, and Konrad Rawlik at the university’s Roslin Institute.
The new venture draws on three years of research led by Oriol Canela-Xandri (pictured) at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, within the University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Genetics and Cancer, and Konrad Rawlik at the university’s Roslin Institute.

University of Edinburgh tech spinout to revolutionise handling of genomic data

IFB chief executive Graeme Gordon.
IFB chief executive Graeme Gordon.

Aberdeen-based IFB boosts growth with £500k investment and Brightsolid tie-up

FNZ - led by founder and group CEO Adrian Durham - cheers the opportunity to expand its product and service offering. Picture: contributed.
FNZ - led by founder and group CEO Adrian Durham - cheers the opportunity to expand its product and service offering. Picture: contributed.

Scots fintech FNZ sells GBST, reacquiring capital markets arm imminently

Picture: Shutterstock
Picture: Shutterstock

How students are driving innovation in Scotland's fintech sector

Alison Meynert, principal investigator, Ed-DaSH.
Alison Meynert, principal investigator, Ed-DaSH.

Edinburgh Uni programme to equip health researchers with data skills

Ad Feature What do employers have to prove to attract the best data talent?

Picture: submitted
Picture: submitted

Ad Feature Datatown IoT project to be rolled out to schools

Shaun Milne at Discovery Point. Picture: submitted
Shaun Milne at Discovery Point. Picture: submitted

Ad Feature COP26 travel blog: Dundee’s pivot to renewable energy economy

'The importance of digital connectivity to Scotland’s future couldn’t be clearer,' says Virgin Media O2 (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.
'The importance of digital connectivity to Scotland’s future couldn’t be clearer,' says Virgin Media O2 (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Upgrading Scotland's connectivity 'could boost economy by £5.3 billion'

Picture: Shutterstock
Picture: Shutterstock

In full: the top 50 high growth renewable companies in Scotland

Over the next three years, University researchers will work with peers at VB Hyperledger to develop new algorithms for use on the blockchain. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.
Over the next three years, University researchers will work with peers at VB Hyperledger to develop new algorithms for use on the blockchain. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

University of Glasgow and Chinese tech firm team up to debut blockchain research...

Amanda Pickford of ThermaFY . Picture: submitted
Amanda Pickford of ThermaFY . Picture: submitted

Ad Feature Podcast: A Greener Future Needs A Plan

Allison Schrager
Allison Schrager

Doing Data Better conference: Be wise when using data to predict the future

Iain Stewart. Picture: John Devlin
Iain Stewart. Picture: John Devlin

Doing Data Better conference: UK Government backs innovation for recovery

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Copyright (c) 2020 TierneyMJ/Shutterstock

Doing Data Better conference: Who do we trust with our information?

Copyright (c) 2013 Mega Pixel/Shutterstock
Copyright (c) 2013 Mega Pixel/Shutterstock

Doing Data Better conference: Collaboration now could help us beat future pandem...

White and blue firewall activated on server room data center 3D rendering
White and blue firewall activated on server room data center 3D rendering

Doing Data Better conference: New data service launched for researchers

(c) 2019 Robsonphoto/Shutterstock
(c) 2019 Robsonphoto/Shutterstock

Doing Data Better conference: Quality over quantity is the mantra for success

Jamie Bartlett. Picture: Creative Commons
Jamie Bartlett. Picture: Creative Commons

Doing Data Better: Pandemic became game changer for online safety

Picture: Shutterstock
Picture: Shutterstock

Ad Feature How the traditional finance function is evolving for the post-Covid world

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Picture: Shutterstock

Ad Feature Live data project: air quality changes in Edinburgh after lockdown

Jason Leitch: Picture: PA
Jason Leitch: Picture: PA

Data Capital podcast: Jason Leitch on using public health data for the wider goo...

This year's data conference - a joint venture between The Scotsman and DDI - brings together experts from a range of fields.
This year's data conference - a joint venture between The Scotsman and DDI - brings together experts from a range of fields.

Doing Data Better Conference 2021 to explore how data can tackle the biggest mod...

The Scotsman's annual Data Conference will take place this Thursday
The Scotsman's annual Data Conference will take place this Thursday

University of Edinburgh study reveals off-field data to help the Scottish footba...

Mike Townend
Mike Townend

The Algorithm People strengthens board with appointment of Mike Townend as Senio...

Scottish digital skills academy CodeClan experienced record demand for its programming, data and bespoke courses in 2020, when it marked its fifth anniversary and has produced more than 1,400 graduates since opening its doors in 2015. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
Scottish digital skills academy CodeClan experienced record demand for its programming, data and bespoke courses in 2020, when it marked its fifth anniversary and has produced more than 1,400 graduates since opening its doors in 2015. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Digital skills academy CodeClan unveils high-profile signing

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Minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been linked to a 13% drop in deaths from alcohol consumption, according to a study. Jane Barlow/PA Wire.
Minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been linked to a 13% drop in deaths from alcohol consumption, according to a study. Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

MUP led to 150 fewer alcohol deaths a year, researchers claim

The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.
The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.

Millionaire pulls out of buying island castle - and blames government minister

SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP rejects call to allow members to change their vote in leadership race