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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Majority of companies already past AI agent experimentation phase

2 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 10.11am “The data shows just how quickly AI agents are moving out of pilots and into production – and that momentum will only accelerate,” noted KPMG’s Steve Chase. According to new insights from KPMG’s latest AI Quarterly Pulse Survey, the majority of organisations are already past the AI agent experimentation phase—33% of which have deployed at least some agents, up three-fold after two consecutive quarters at 11%.
New UK deal to eliminate mobile blackspots on busy rail routes

3 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.57am Mobile network operators will also invest in new 4G/5G infrastructure at 12 of the biggest Network Rail stations across the country, including Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. A new UK deal to eliminate mobile signal blackspots on Britain’s busiest rail routes has been signed.
By 2027, over 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled

4 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.53am “To get real value from agentic AI, organisations must focus on enterprise productivity, rather than just individual task augmentation,” said Gartner’s Anushree Verma. According to Gartner, the technological research and consulting company, over 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027 due to escalating costs, unclear business value, or inadequate risk controls.
Scotland’s first total-body scanner now operational

5 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 12.49pm “This scanner will help save lives by enabling earlier disease detection. It will also provide for a better patient experience and give our experts new insights into drug development,” said Scottish secretary, Ian Murray. Scotland’s first total-body scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Simple Online Healthcare Launches in Denmark After Tripling Revenue

5 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 11.17am “Denmark represents our third international market, and we are planning further expansion over the next twelve months,” said the firm’s CEO. Simple Online Healthcare, the Glasgow-headquartered scaleup, has launched in Denmark after tripling its revenue. Simple Online is one of the UK’s fastest-growing healthcare groups, offering scalable, regulated digital clinics across the UK, Germany, and Australia.
Equity investment in small Scots firms has bounced back

5 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.55am “It is highly encouraging to see Scotland bouncing back and going against the trends seen elsewhere,” said the British Business Bank’s Susan Nightingale. New research from the British Business Bank has uncovered that smaller firms in Scotland saw increased levels of equity investment in 2024, while the wider UK saw a collective decline and London became less dominant.
UK to coax global tech talent with new taskforce and £54m fund

6 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.59am “We want to work with you, to support you, and to give you a home where you can make your ideas a reality we all benefit from,” said the UK science and technology secretary. A new taskforce and fund of £54 million has been announced by the UK Government, aiming to bring world-class technology and science talent here and covering relocation and research costs over five years.
Could “OpenBind” Make the UK a Leader in AI-driven Drug Discovery?

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.53am The consortium will be led by notable scientific minds including Professor Charlotte Deane at the University of Oxford, and David Baker, Chemistry Nobel Prize winner and head of the Institute for Protein Design at Washington University.
UK creating new digital platform for public sector tech buying

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.45am The UK Government says that the marketplace is a “first-of-its-kind.” A new digital marketplace is being built by the UK Government to transform how the country’s public sector buys technology, helping save over £1 billion in annual savings, clinch back time, and provide public servants with the power to rate suppliers.
Expanding Oz online ticketing firm picks Edinburgh for UK HQ

3 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.43am “The boldness and innovation of Humanitix, combined with their ethical approach, is how you really go about disrupting an industry and we’re excited to see that happening from their Edinburgh HQ,” said Scottish Enterprise’s Reuben Aitken.