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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that Police CyberAlarm, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive | FutureScot A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo

Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive. STAC, which launches a £15m investment fund, brings Jim Rowan into the fold as it aims to promote Scottish deep tech worldwide
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Early years kids get taste of tech with new 'STEM Starts' centre in Moray | FutureScot Early years children are getting a taste of tech with the opening of a new 'STEM Starts' centre in Moray promoting maths and science

Early years kids get taste of tech with new ‘STEM Starts’ centre in Moray. The centre at Elgin Library is part of a government-backed £4.8m scheme promoting science, technology, maths and engineering subjects across the region
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that SICSA, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Conference Announcement | Health & Social Care Transformation 2026

Register today ➡️ bit.ly/3ZLWMV4

🗓: Thursday, 12th March 2026
📍: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Digital pain assessment tool gets thumbs up from social care professionals after Scottish dementia study | FutureScot A digital pain assessment has received positive feedback following a study into its use with dementia patients in Scottish care homes

Digital pain assessment tool gets thumbs up from social care professionals after Scottish dementia study. PainChek rated as effective and user-friendly digital solution that enhances pain assessment and management
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Virtual reality gaming helps get pupils moving at school in Moray | FutureScot Immersive virtual reality games are helping to encourage pupils at a school in Moray to be more physically active

Immersive virtual reality games are helping to encourage pupils at a school in Moray to be more physically active. Kids at Milne's High School in Fochabers trial use of VR goggles before moving on to a real-life sports session
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that Infinigate, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that 4Secure, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that Risk Ledger, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Lanarkshire chosen for AI Growth Zone status by UK Government - with pledge to create over 3,400 jobs | FutureScot Lanarkshire has been chosen for AI Growth Zone status by the UK Government with a pledge to create 3,400 high-skilled jobs for local people

Lanarkshire chosen for AI Growth Zone status by UK Government – with pledge to create over 3,400 jobs. Airdrie's DataVita to spearhead plans for the region with additional datacentre capacity, backed with innovation parks and new energy infrastructure
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Glasgow robotic surgery pioneers appoint MedTech leader as new CEO | FutureScot A Glasgow-based robotic assisted surgery pioneer has appointed an experienced MedTech industry leader as its new chief executive

Glasgow-based Nami Surgical strengthens leadership team with CEO appointment. MedTech executive Nikki Palfrey takes the helm as the company scales and aims for global growth
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New sensor gloves could herald breakthrough in 'handy' robots | FutureScot New sensor gloves developed by Edinburgh researchers could herald a breakthrough in how robots use their hands physically to perform tasks

New sensor gloves could herald breakthrough in ‘handy’ robots. Edinburgh researchers develop low-cost gloves that capture hand 'gesture' motion, which could lead to robots being trained to more closely mimic human task performance
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that the CyberScotland Partnership, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Anthropic to build and pilot a dedicated AI assistant tool for public services in UK Government trial | FutureScot Anthropic is to help build a pilot a dedicated AI assistant tool for public services in a UK Government trial - starting with job seekers

Anthropic to build and pilot a dedicated AI assistant tool for public services in UK Government trial. The San Francisco-headquartered large language model pioneer is to create a tool that will support people through 'crucial life moments, starting with job seekers'
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AI-powered instant analysis of dinosaur footprints could help palaeontologists unlock secrets of prehistoric world | FutureScot AI-powered instant analysis of dinosaur footprints could help palaeontologists unlock secrets of prehistoric world

AI-powered instant analysis of dinosaur footprints could help palaeontologists unlock secrets of prehistoric world. 'DinoTracker' app designed in partnership with Edinburgh University experts provides data-driven way to classify dinosaur footprints
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Ten local authorities in Scotland selected as 'test cases' for IoT energy monitoring solution to cut buildings emissions | FutureScot Ten local authorities in Scotland selected as 'test cases' for IoT energy monitoring solution to cut buildings emissions

Ten local authorities in Scotland selected as ‘test cases’ for IoT energy monitoring solution to cut buildings emissions. Councils poised to take advantage of AI-powered solution thanks to partnership between Digital Office and Perth & Kinross Council
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that Infoblox, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Leading housing charity calls for national strategy for independent living and for technology to be at its heart | FutureScot A leading Scottish housing charity has called for a national strategy for independent living and for technology to be at its heart.

Leading housing charity calls for national strategy for independent living and for technology to be at its heart. Bield Housing says it's vital digital support and solutions are at forefront of developing homes for older people
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📣 Cyber Security 2026 📣

We’re delighted to announce that Acumen Cyber, will be joining us at Cyber Security 2026! ⬇️

🗓 Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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1 Month To Go | Cyber Security 2026

Register today ➡️ hubs.la/Q03-7Tjy0

🗓: Tuesday, 24th February 2026
📍: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Reflections on FutureScot’s Digital Scotland conference | FutureScot Becca Fairless of the Scottish Government reflects on some of the public sector technology discussions that took place at Digital Scotland

Reflections on FutureScot’s Digital Scotland conference. Annual conference in November was an opportunity to focus on public sector 'partnership working' to deliver national digital plans, says Scottish Government's Becca Fairless
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Scottish geospatial expertise to play role in UK Space Agency funded agricultural trials | FutureScot Scottish geospatial expertise is to play a role in a UK Space Agency trial bringing satellite data insights to improve farming techniques

Scottish geospatial expertise to play role in UK Space Agency funded agricultural trials. New GeoCrop programme aims to use satellite data to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment
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Twelve start-ups secure £35,000 to 'fast track' tech solutions to help improve people's lives and public services | FutureScot Twelve start-ups secure £35,000 to 'fast track' tech solutions to help improve people's lives and public services

Twelve start-ups secure £35,000 to ‘fast track’ tech solutions to help improve people’s lives and public services. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes hails latest CivTech round, which is bringing tech to public sector and societal challenges
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Government programme to connect 12,500 homes and businesses in Dumfries & Galloway to gigabit-capable broadband | FutureScot A government-funded programme is to bring gigabit-capable broadband to 12,500 homes and businesses in Dumfries & Galloway

Government programme to connect 12,500 homes and businesses in Dumfries & Galloway to 'gigabit-capable' broadband. Project Gigabit scheme to go ahead after £18 million investment, funded by the UK Government and co-managed by the Scottish Government
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User email account compromise sparks internet outage for schools and nurseries in Inverclyde | FutureScot An apparent phishing attack which compromised a user email account has sparked an internet outage for schools and nurseries in Inverclyde

User email account compromise sparks internet outage for schools and nurseries in Inverclyde. The education network for the local council was taken offline on Monday to allow cyber response teams to investigate a fraudulent email
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Scottish satellite connectivity firm has US and Brazil expansion in its sights | FutureScot A Scottish satellite connectivity firm that brings Starlink and OneWeb to 'mission critical' sectors is scaling operations in US and Brazil

Scottish satellite connectivity firm has US and Brazil expansion in its sights. Clarus Networks hires Chris Shields to drive international expansion and bring platforms like Starlink and OneWeb to 'mission critical' sectors
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First Minister's Start Up Challenge to help underrepresented or disadvantaged young people become entrepreneurs | FutureScot First Minister's Start Up Challenge to help underrepresented or disadvantaged young people become entrepreneurs

First Minister’s Start Up Challenge to help underrepresented or disadvantaged young people become entrepreneurs. John Swinney attends launch event at Regis Banqueting to boost business creation for 18-30s
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Edinburgh's CodeClan launches applied agentic AI programme in 'UK first' | FutureScot CodeClan has launched an agentic AI programme for senior engineers in what is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK

Edinburgh’s CodeClan launches applied agentic AI programme in ‘UK first’. Digital skills provider's 12-week hybrid course to help senior engineers build, deploy and optimise enterprise-scale agentic AI systems
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Police Scotland undertake proof of concept AI trial - focused on 'corporate efficiencies' | FutureScot Police Scotland have been undertaking a proof of concept AI trial focused on 'corporate efficiencies' such as HR

Exclusive: Police Scotland undertake proof of concept AI trial – focused on ‘corporate efficiencies'. The force has been investigating the use of Microsoft Copilot since October, in a drive to improve the retrieval of information in areas such as HR
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