Big data, huge opportunities
You don’t need to spend long chatting to Jarmo Eskelinen to pick up on his excitement at his new role as the man in charge of helping drive data driven innovation into the hearts...
Bring your own identity
From a consumer point of view, digital identity remains fragmented, exacerbating the issue of username and password overload. Consumers are dealing with too many digital identities, which leads them to conduct numerous account/password resets....
Tech employer engagement in schools is crucial to girls embracing a career in technology
Ronnie Corse, Head of Technology at Sky; Vice Chair - Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) West Lothian Regional Group
Many school pupils weighing up their career path options will not necessarily be aware of the variety...
Engineering a success story in Dunbartonshire
An innovative company is flying flags on a number of fronts for Dunbartonshire including diversity, skills development, international trade and sustainability.
Glenhead Engineering is already tearing up the rule book with a female Operations Manager,...
Go ahead for new bridge to transform Clyde Waterfront
A major project to transform the Clyde waterfront, connect communities and bring thousands of jobs and investment to the regional economy has taken a significant step forward.
In November, Scottish Government ministers approved the Clyde...
Strathclyde Business School wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to Scottish HR’ award
The Business School at the University of Strathclyde was awarded ‘the Outstanding Contribution to Scottish HR award’ in November 2018, at the HR Network Awards. The award recognised Strathclyde Business School’s longstanding and sustained...
Scotland and Ireland’s Gaeltacht Areas to benefit from reciprocal Trade Offices
Businesses to benefit from a new alliance created between Scotland and Ireland’s Gaeltacht Areas as part of a recent Business Trade Visit.
Led by West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Scottish Chambers of Commerce...
Circular Glasgow shortlisted for major award
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce initiative Circular Glasgow ended a promising and productive year by being named a finalist at the Circulars. The prestigious awards, now in their fifth year, are a product of the...
BA extends Heathrow- Inverness services
Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce
A good news story for the Highlands has highlighted the need to step up campaigning to maintain and improve vital transport links.
The announcement last month that British Airways...
Recruitment on the rise as oil & gas optimism continues to grow
Workforce recruitment is on the rise among oil and gas contractors in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) as business confidence reaches its highest level since 2013, according to an industry report released today (November...