Digital
UK signs first-ever global treaty on AI
Published 7 months ago
The UK has signed the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems is fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
STV posts £10.6m operating profit during first half
Published 7 months ago
STV Group has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2024, with total revenue up 20% to £90.4 million and adjusted operating profit up 33% to £10.6m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh tech firm acquired by Hybrid Anchor
Published 8 months ago
Web and software development specialist Hybrid Anchor has acquired Edinburgh-based tech support firm Off Canvas in a deal which is expected to create 40 jobs in the next three years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Quantuma administrators complete sale of Scots wellbeing streaming service Ashia
Published 8 months ago
Joint administrators Craig Morrison and Brian Milne, managing directors of business advisory firm Quantuma, have facilitated the sale of a streaming service developed by Glasgow-based Frog Systems, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SNIB invests £10m in Highland Broadband network to tackle digital inequality
Published 8 months ago
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has invested a further £10 million in Highland Broadband.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lloyds and Nationwide back Edinburgh fintech’s £11m funding round for AI innovation in finance
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni.ai has secured £11 million in Series A funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Clarity needed on UK government’s digital verification proposals
Published 9 months ago
The UK government’s plans for digital verification are unclear as they stand, according to a data protection expert at Thorntons LLP.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Instagram for the skies secures six-figure investment
Published 9 months ago
Harper Macleod has advised an Ayrshire entrepreneur on a six-figure investment in his astrophotography platform.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Scotland’s largest animation studio Axis falls into administration
Published 9 months ago
Scottish animation and visual effects firm Axis Studios has entered administration.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Reactec sees record growth in sales and international interest
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based risk prevention specialist Reactec has announced its busiest year on record – with a 40.9% increase in annual turnover to £5.58 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Recast raises $5 million to innovate digital content monetisation
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based fintech-for-media platform Recast has closed a $5 million (£3.9m) funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PR agency Muckle Media acquires Spey
Published 9 months ago
Scottish PR agency Muckle Media has acquired 100 per cent of Spey’s shares, making it a fully owned subsidiary.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Cybercrime soars by 120% in four years
Published 10 months ago
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland increased by four per cent between 2022-23 and 2023-24 new figures from the chief statistician show.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Six fintechs shortlisted for £45,000 later life planning prize
Published 10 months ago
Six fintech companies have been shortlisted in the final round of the Smart Data Foundry and FinTech Scotland UK Fintech Challenge, each receiving £5,000 with the chance to win a further £45,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh ai startup Wordsmith raises $5 million to automate legal tasks
Published 10 months ago
Edinburgh-based AI legal assistant platform Wordsmith has received $5 million (around £3.94m) in seed funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK signs first-ever global treaty on AI
Published 7 months ago
The UK has signed the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems is fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
STV posts £10.6m operating profit during first half
Published 7 months ago
STV Group has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2024, with total revenue up 20% to £90.4 million and adjusted operating profit up 33% to £10.6m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh tech firm acquired by Hybrid Anchor
Published 8 months ago
Web and software development specialist Hybrid Anchor has acquired Edinburgh-based tech support firm Off Canvas in a deal which is expected to create 40 jobs in the next three years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Quantuma administrators complete sale of Scots wellbeing streaming service Ashia
Published 8 months ago
Joint administrators Craig Morrison and Brian Milne, managing directors of business advisory firm Quantuma, have facilitated the sale of a streaming service developed by Glasgow-based Frog Systems, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SNIB invests £10m in Highland Broadband network to tackle digital inequality
Published 8 months ago
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has invested a further £10 million in Highland Broadband.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lloyds and Nationwide back Edinburgh fintech’s £11m funding round for AI innovation in finance
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni.ai has secured £11 million in Series A funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Clarity needed on UK government’s digital verification proposals
Published 9 months ago
The UK government’s plans for digital verification are unclear as they stand, according to a data protection expert at Thorntons LLP.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Instagram for the skies secures six-figure investment
Published 9 months ago
Harper Macleod has advised an Ayrshire entrepreneur on a six-figure investment in his astrophotography platform.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Scotland’s largest animation studio Axis falls into administration
Published 9 months ago
Scottish animation and visual effects firm Axis Studios has entered administration.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Reactec sees record growth in sales and international interest
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based risk prevention specialist Reactec has announced its busiest year on record – with a 40.9% increase in annual turnover to £5.58 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Recast raises $5 million to innovate digital content monetisation
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based fintech-for-media platform Recast has closed a $5 million (£3.9m) funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PR agency Muckle Media acquires Spey
Published 9 months ago
Scottish PR agency Muckle Media has acquired 100 per cent of Spey’s shares, making it a fully owned subsidiary.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Cybercrime soars by 120% in four years
Published 10 months ago
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland increased by four per cent between 2022-23 and 2023-24 new figures from the chief statistician show.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Six fintechs shortlisted for £45,000 later life planning prize
Published 10 months ago
Six fintech companies have been shortlisted in the final round of the Smart Data Foundry and FinTech Scotland UK Fintech Challenge, each receiving £5,000 with the chance to win a further £45,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh ai startup Wordsmith raises $5 million to automate legal tasks
Published 10 months ago
Edinburgh-based AI legal assistant platform Wordsmith has received $5 million (around £3.94m) in seed funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →