The collapse of Pure LiFi is a blow to Scotland’s tech sector, but there had been warnings about the technology, writes TERRY MURDEN Breakthrough ‘li-fi’ technology, using light rather than radio waves to transmit data, appeared to have established itself alongside other Scottish innovations such as the telephone and television. Developed at Edinburgh University, it […]
Working Life
Interview: Andrew Noble, PXN Group
Andrew Noble: opportunities need more capital The venture capitalist tells TERRY MURDEN that the north’s early stage companies face a funding battle with the Golden Triangle As a former Olympian, Andrew Noble knows what it takes to hit the heights of success. But he’s concerned that Team spin-off in the north of Britain is not […]
The hidden risks of working abroad
Remote working creates legal, regulatory and other challenges for employees and employers, writes MARIANNE MCJANNETT Flexible and remote working have become a permanent feature of Scotland’s employment landscape. From professional services firms in Glasgow and Edinburgh to energy businesses in Aberdeen, employers increasingly recognise that flexible working helps attract and retain talent, improves employee wellbeing […]
Desperately seeking clarity on data centres
Should Scotland follow the English route on handling data centre consents, asks ALEX ORR The Scottish Government’s latest planning direction on data centres means planning authorities must notify Ministers of data centre applications of more than 50MW within seven days of validation. While recognising the strategic importance of data centres, the ruling should provide greater […]
High streets failing to keep up appearances
Dereliction in Musselburgh High Street (pic: DB Media Services) Tidying up shops and streets is as important as cutting the cost of doing business, argues TERRY MURDEN At one end of Musselburgh High Street the Kaffeine cafe was crammed with customers enjoying brunch and taking advantage of the Sunday morning sunshine, though they may not […]