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Apollo3D urges pubs to use virtual tours for World Cup
Data Analytics

Apollo3D urges pubs to use virtual tours for World Cup

Rising costs are pushing pubs to sharpen online booking pitches, with virtual tours seen as a way to win World Cup match-day trade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage around UK
Connectivity

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage around UK

Satellite links are helping 70 veterans stay safe and in touch as a 13-week sailing challenge circles the UK to raise GBP £300,000.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms
Data Protection

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms

Argyll Data Development launches UK sovereign AI inference cloud with SambaNova, targeting regulated firms seeking local control over data and systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary
Hyperscale

DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary

Applicants can win a permanent AI role without a CV as the data centre operator seeks self-taught talent for its Scotland team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Keen AI & SP Energy launch grid tool for developers
Customer Experience

Keen AI & SP Energy launch grid tool for developers

Developers could cut weeks of waiting for early grid advice as rising connection demand strains Britain’s transmission network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services

The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Data Protection

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds

Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Gaming

Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign

Researchers found young Scots want simpler digital banking, stronger scam protection and advice that fits milestones such as jobs and rent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss
Data Privacy

Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss

Many women facing miscarriage still receive scant follow-up, and a new app mode aims to fill that gap with free guidance and support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training
Digital Transformation

Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training

The two-year scheme will give 40 women in Scotland data and AI leadership training as firms struggle with a persistent tech gender gap.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Jimmy Wales to headline DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh
Space

Jimmy Wales to headline DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh conference will put AI trust and governance centre stage as speakers from OpenAI, OpenUK and academia address business risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan
EduTech

SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan

Glasgow’s AI jobs and training pipeline is set to grow as SAS commits more than GBP £20 million to its research centre and UK skills drive.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

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Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m
Robotics

Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m

The robotics firm is targeting faster automation for factories as it opens its US headquarters and rolls out a manufacturing AI model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push
Gaming

Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push

The enlarged group will target AI contracts in regulated industries, as the deal lifts annual revenue above EUR €500 million and adds 550 staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link
Unified Communications

Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link

The all-in-one system could help operators cut install costs and bring stronger 5G broadband indoors without engineer visits or drilling.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Coach Logic wins Australia & Ireland contracts for SAM
Digital Entertainment

Coach Logic wins Australia & Ireland contracts for SAM

New contracts in Australia and Ireland give the Edinburgh sports tech group a foothold in coach analytics as bodies seek cheaper, consistent review.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
Data Protection

ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms

AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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