Edinburgh stories

Edinburgh AI Accelerator 2025 opens to global tech scaleups
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The University of Edinburgh has opened applications for its AI Accelerator 2025, a six-month programme supporting global AI scaleups to boost growth and investment.

Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer
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Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.

UK parents warm to relaxed curfews with location apps
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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New research by Life360 reveals that 40% of UK parents might relax teenage curfews with location-sharing technology, enhancing trust and independence.

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

Curtis Walker appointed MD at Hybrid Anchor for growth
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Curtis Walker has been appointed Managing Director of Hybrid Anchor, marking a strategic move as the software developer aims for significant expansion in 2025.

UK AI course enrolments soar 453% in only five years
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.

Heriot-Watt adopts AI for analysing student feedback
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Heriot-Watt University has adopted AI tool Explorance MLY to enhance the analysis of feedback from its 27,000 students across multiple campuses.

UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Magnit's latest report reveals the UK's labour market is evolving due to AI and onshoring, with salary increases in key skills and significant job competition.

Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.

Databricks opens new European hub in central London
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Databricks has unveiled a new European hub in central London, enhancing its presence in the UK and supporting innovation in data and AI solutions.

Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Hybrid Anchor, based in Coatbridge, has acquired Edinburgh tech support firm Off Canvas, creating 40 jobs over three years amid its expansion strategy.

Pulsant to enhance user experience across UK data centres
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Pulsant launches a nationwide initiative to enhance client experience across its platformEDGE sites, following positive feedback from a Croydon data centre redesign.

David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.

Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.

CBSO selects iplicit for enhanced financial management
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has chosen iplicit's cloud accounting software to enhance its financial operations, streamlining processes for its busy team.

Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Mon, 27th May 2024
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Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.

Prolific aims to establish industry standards for human data use in AI
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Prolific introduces a first-of-its-kind Participant Wellbeing report, advocating for ethical human data use in AI and academic research, following controversies over AI tasker exploitation.