Technology news from the The Herald

Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Applications for Glasgow investment zone projects oversubscribed
THE chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has revealed that an “open call” for submissions of business proposals for the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone is oversubscribed with a “very healthy list” of projects now to be considered before the successful applications are announced in the summer.

An artist's impression of the proposed new SEC expansion

Fewer barriers to business will attract and retain talent in Scotland

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Imou Rex 3D Indoor Smart Security Camera

Tested and rated: Imou Rex 3D Indoor Smart Security Camera

The SNP's Stewart McDonald learned about a Chinese hack on himself last month and has sat down with The Herald on Sunday for an in-depth discussion about China’s growing online menace

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ China threatens Scotland and the SNP are not taking the risks seriously

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Communities in remote areas face risks from changes to the telephone network

Exclusive Rural communities 'at risk' from telephone network switch

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Revenues up but Iomart warns of lower renewals

Revenues up but Iomart warns of lower renewals

Professor Peter Higgs at the Science Museum, London

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Peter Higgs dies aged 94

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AGENDA Listen to Bill Gates: robotics is the future

John Morfield has over 60 years of experience and supplies the filters that purify the air and offer protection from harmful gases

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James McIlroy (left), chief executive of Enterobiotix, with Simon Comer, director of innovation at the Scottish National Investment Bank

Gut health company closes largest-ever funding round

Mark Sterritt (left), Adam Christie, Paul Callaghan, David Milroy

Dental technology to prevent tooth decay gets £5m in funding support

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Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm is an offshore wind test and demonstration facility, hosting 11 powerful and innovative wind turbines mounted on novel 'suction bucket' jacket foundations

COMMERCIAL FOCUS Innovative partnership is energising Scotland's supply chains

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Our electrical power systems are immensely complex

Letters: Rush to renewables means huge expense just to protect the grid system

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SPECIAL REPORT Could a 'digital twin' forecast your health - and stop you getting sick?

Professor Andy Lawrence

AGENDA The sky really matters – but we are in danger of losing it

This idea that the universe might be conscious is starting to gain a foothold in academia

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ Mind-blowing theory on God’s existence could spark new 21st-century religion

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Trust Forta Gaming Headset

Tested and rated: Trust Forta Gaming Headset

Artificial intelligence.

Exclusive Scottish Government to announce new mandatory rule for public sector AI usage

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Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards winners

Sponsored Trailblazing railway safety collaboration takes centre stage

The concept of citizen developers is revolutionising how Scottish businesses and organisations approach software development

Sponsored Scottish businesses can thrive by empowering their own 'citizen developers'

As TechForce Cyber enters its seventh year, CEO Jai Aenugu remains eager to empower Scottish businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the digital landscape

Sponsored Businesses must prioritise prevention to lock out online threats

While AI is advancing at a breakneck speed, open finance tools have been more of a slow burn

TECHNOLOGY IN SCOTLAND Pinsent Masons blazes a trail as finance goes digital

The health board said data had been lost

Patient data obtained by hackers after Scots NHS board suffers cyber attack

Jennifer MacKenzie is co-founder of The TELF Org

Highlands firm ‘teaching teachers’ plans to double size of business in three years

Smart speakers and information retrieval: what does the future hold?

AGENDA How can we make sure you can trust your smart speaker?

Artificial intelligence software compared to 'a colleague looking over our shoulder' detected 11 breast cancer cases missed by human radiologists - increasing the overall diagnosis rate by 12%

ANALYSIS The 'extraordinary' Scots AI trial finding the cancers missed by human radiologists

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Scottish technology sector in rude health with most optimistic for 2024

Scottish technology sector in rude health with most optimistic for 2024

Rishi Sunak has launched an appeal for the public to invest in science and technology

Carlos Alba: Rishi Sunak's science and technology plan is doomed to failure

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Malin Group is based at the South Rotunda

Paul Sheerin: Investment in latest techniques, and our precious remaining 12, crucial

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Scottish giant launches £1 billion move

Major IT issues knocks out McDonald's systems resulting in store closures

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Currys has been the subject of takeover interest

Waterstones owner pulls out of race for electricals giant Currys

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Concerns about the effects of digital media on brain function, social interaction, and politics are increasing

Carlos Alba: A dystopian future, where machines rule, could be closer than we think

Propress Mini Handheld Clothes Steamer

Full steam ahead: This handheld delivers professional results with ease

Jacqui McLaughlin, CEO of Reactec, which operates in a range of sectors, including construction, local authority, rail and manufacturing and any number of employers from small SMEs to large corporates

BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 'For a young female engineer in a man’s world it was truly inspirational'

Elgin-based Hunted Cow has grown to become a global player in the games industry

Business HQ Monthly Hunted Cow proves it's outstanding in its field

Professor Gillian Murray

Agenda: Why our universities must grab the opportunities of the space sector

Gordon McArthur

'It drives me nuts but we have never had a customer in Scotland'

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The Geovation Scotland team and founders from the accelerator programme’s fifth cohort

Sponsored Expertise is guiding Scotland's innovative start-ups to the land of opportunity

Rémi Gratacap and Stefanie Lobnig

Exclusive Edinburgh start-up aims to grow shrimps to feed fish

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Scots firm confident ahead of bitter US presidential election

The company's logistics fleet predominantly operates articulated vehicles and boasts 360 units with 1250 trailers

Sponsored Malcolm Group's remarkable workforce is fuelled by drive and ambition

Agenda: How progress in eye care can have a wide range of benefits

Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards in February

Lennie Pennie: It shouldn’t take Taylor Swift to make us change the law on AI

CBD vape juice functions as effectively as other CBD products, if not more so.

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In this article, we're discussing the best fat burners on the market to see how they work, what they contain, and if they really can make a difference in your weight loss journey

Sponsored 12 of the Best Fat Burners of 2024: Pros, Cons, Efficacy, Safety & Pricing

In this article, we will review the best weight loss supplements UK customers can access

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Muzaffer Duysal, of Hello Space, pictured showcasing a PocketQube satellite

Glasgow satellite firm to launch from Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket

Failure to comply with the Regulations can lead to regulatory enforcement, including financial penalties ranging between £1 million to £17 million

Sponsored Energy industry must avoid new dangers of AI attacks

Our in-depth article reviews 11 of the best testosterone boosters, providing a detailed analysis of their pros and cons and what makes each option unique.

Sponsored 11 of the Best Testosterone Boosters for Men in 2024

A vigil outside an Edinburgh abortion clinic

Letters: Abortion protesters are driven solely by compassion

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Bill Ireland, Logan Energy

Singapore investor backs Scottish green energy pioneer

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Torridon hills from Maol Chean Dearg - an area that could be 'despoiled' by phone masts

Millions spent on wilderness phone masts 'could be used for buses and care homes'

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