Digit (Scotland)

DIGIT is the top technology media and events organization in Scotland, focused on delivering news, insights, and opinions for IT and digital users. We have formed collaborations with various sectors, including industry, academia, government, membership organizations, regulatory agencies, and innovation hubs. This diverse network allows us to present news and events that encompass a wide range of viewpoints, ensuring we address the key topics that matter most to our audience.

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Will supply chain digital adoption efforts fail to deliver value?

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.58am The data ultimately indicates that L&D initiatives must be integrated into the technology investment process to ensure that full value is realised. According to a new prediction from Gartner, by 2028, 60% of supply chain digital adoption efforts will fail to deliver promised value due to sufficient investment in associated learning and development (L&D).
Major Tech Firms Meet For Roundtable on Modernising UK’s Justice System

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.48am “The UK has a world-leading and growing tech sector, and I know our tech firms have a huge role to play in delivering our Plan for Change to make streets safer,” said lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood. Around 30 companies including Microsoft and Google are meeting for a roundtable event with members of the UK Government today to explore how new technology can help modernise the justice system.
GCSE exam results to be delivered via digital app in new pilot

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.37am The digital transformation of exam results and records is part of a wider government drive to overhaul how the public sector uses technology. More than 95,000 young people in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands will receive their GCSE results via a digital app this summer, ahead of the app’s future national roll out.
Harrods targeted in third cyber-attack on a major UK retailer

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Tom Quinn

Harrods is the latest name in a string of hacks on UK retailers, with M&S and the Co-op still grappling with security breaches.
Cyber-attacks a "wake-up call" to retail sector

1 week ago | digit.fyi

Recent cyber-attacks and attempted hacks at some of the UK's biggest retailers have sparked a government response as growing fears mount.
UK’s Deliveroo to be bought by US’ DoorDash for £2.9 billion

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.57am “We are now at the beginning of a transformative new chapter. DoorDash and Deliveroo are like-minded organisations with a shared strategic vision and aligned values,” said Deliveroo co-founder, Will Shu. UK online food delivery company Deliveroo has agreed to be acquired by America’s biggest food delivery app, DoorDash.
New NHS tech rollout aims to expedite cancer diagnosis

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.55am The announcement of Cancer 360 comes amid the UK’s Labour government saying that it’s inherited a broken NHS. The UK Government is rolling out new technology across NHS England trusts with the aim of helping millions of cancer patients receive faster diagnosis, cut treatment delays, and boost survival rates.
Scots aquaculture tech firm nets £10 million in fresh funding

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 10.02am The newly-secured capital will enable the development of cutting-edge, data-driven tools that provide actionable insights to improve both fish welfare and operational performance for farmers across the globe. Scottish aquaculture tech company Ace Aquatec has announced the successful closing of its latest investment round, where £10 million was secured.
Scientists Reprogramme Robot Vacuum, Put Forward Over 100 New Uses

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.57am With the right extensions and attachments, the researchers suggest that the robots could immediately undertake some of the proposed new tasks, such as reminding users to take their medication and schedule medical appointments. Scientists from the University of Bath have reprogrammed a robot vacuum to prove its latent potential, and proposed over 100 new ways the device can alternatively be used within the home.
79% support personal data being processed to investigate crime

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 10.04am The survey’s findings also demonstrate that, generally-speaking, the public aren’t aware of what powers intelligence agencies have to collect data about them. According to new research from The Alan Turing Institute’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS), 79% of UK adults support national security agencies collecting and processing personal data to investigate terrorism and serious crime.