AS I SEE IT: Scotland should not worry about the sale of its technology stars, says TERRY MURDEN The sale last week of a young company that emerged from Scotland’s thriving tech sector has prompted another bout of hand-wringing from those who feel homegrown businesses are too eager to take the money and run. It’s […]
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When distilling means the only way is up
Ian Stirling: ‘we wanted something new’ Interview: Ian Stirling, whisky entrepreneur There will be nothing quite like it, and it will certainly turn a few heads – upwards, as it happens – when a 40-metre high vertical whisky distillery finally opens next year. It’s never been done in Britain before but the two young entrepreneurs […]
Ignore the customer experience at your peril
TECH TALK: Put your customer at the heart of your digital transformation strategy, says KERI McCOOL Digital transformation requires more than simply integrating new digital technologies. True digital transformation translates to overhauling processes, re-architecting operations and reimagining products and services. But are companies truly considering the customer in their digital strategies? Customer experience (CX) has […]
COP26: showcase and showdown
AS I SEE IT: Tackling climate change is not the only challenge facing the organisers of the summit, says TERRY MURDEN The daily diet of news on the forthcoming COP26 conference has become a torrent of announcements and statements, not least from businesses keen to enhance their reputation by proclaiming their green credentials, or offering […]
St James Quarter puts on the style
Edinburgh Style opens on the 14th October Influencers are headlining the Edinburgh fashion festival, writes JULENA DRUMI Edinburgh’s new St James Quarter is preparing to dress to impress as part of its commitment to being more than a retail destination. The first ‘Edinburgh Style’ event will showcase a line-up of fashion and beauty workshops hosted […]