Why It's Time To Build Cyber Resilience in Edinburgh's Thriving Business Community

Why It’s Time To Build Cyber Resilience in Edinburgh’s Thriving Business Community

Edinburgh’s businesses are a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation. From the historic streets of the Old Town to the bustling business parks of the city’s outskirts, businesses in Edinburgh are thriving and embracing digital transformation. However, this digital progress brings risk: the ever-present and growing threat of cyberattacks. Why…

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Dentons advises UK Foreign Office on its investment in Green Guarantee Company

Green Guarantee Company aims to mobilise $1 billion in climate financing to tackle global climate crisis Leading global law firm Dentons is advising the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on its anchor investment in The Green Guarantee Company (GGC), the world’s first climate-focused guarantee company. GCC is set…

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Shepherd and Wedderburn: Proud sponsor of All-Energy for a decade

Shepherd and Wedderburn proudly announces its tenth consecutive year as Headline Sponsor for All-Energy, the largest annual renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference in the United Kingdom. Shepherd and Wedderburn also returns as sponsor of both the Offshore Wind and Sustainable Cities conference streams. All-Energy 2024, taking place alongside Dcarbonise,…

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Fingerprinting gin could help improve flavours and detect fakes

Chemists at Heriot-Watt have trialled a new technique that takes a chemical fingerprint of gin in just seconds. Dr Ruaraidh McIntosh, Dr Dave Ellis and PhD student Kacper Krakowiak from Heriot-Watt worked with Professor Dušan Uhrín from the University of Edinburgh on the project. The team says their technique could…

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Full-service legal firm Gilson Gray has strengthened its marketing and business development team with two new hires. Kelly Jones and Rachael Etheridge have been appointed as marketing manager and business development manager, respectively. Kelly joins the firm from communications agency The Lane, where she worked across a range of corporate sectors, including legal and professional services, as a senior account manager. In her new role, Kelly will help drive the firm’s marketing strategy to unlock new opportunities and maintain its position as a market leader. Rachael brings a wealth of experience to the business, having spent over ten years in business development and marketing positions at various legal firms. In the newly created role, Rachael will focus on building Gilson Gray’s regional offering by overseeing the delivery of its strategic growth plans. The announcement follows the promotion of Vanessa Kennedy to director of marketing and business development in September 2023. Kelly said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Gilson Gray. The firm already has an excellent reputation, and I am eager to build on this by continuing to raise awareness of the brand across the UK through a range of campaigns that will further elevate its position.” Rachael said: “I’m looking forward to being part of the next chapter of Gilson Gray’s growth. As the Firm approaches its tenth anniversary, it is an ideal time to capitalise upon and develop further the strong identity and market position of the Group.” Vanessa Kennedy, Director of Marketing and Business Development, added: “Kelly and Rachael are valuable additions to the team. We have ambitious growth plans, and their experience will enable us to seize new opportunities and propel the firm forward with fully aligned strategic marketing and business development goals. We have a very exciting year ahead.”

Full-service legal firm Gilson Gray has strengthened its marketing and business development team with two new hires. Kelly Jones and Rachael Etheridge have been appointed as marketing manager and business development manager, respectively. Kelly joins the firm from communications agency The Lane, where she worked across a range of corporate…

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Free digital support helpline provided by People Know How

The Connecting Scotland Helpline provides digital support to anyone in Scotland. It is free to call and is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Anyone can call this freephone number and receive support and advice on topics including: Using devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop computers Connecting…

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BCC Welcomes Labour Tax Roadmap Plans

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “It is a very tough time for businesses at the moment and they urgently need stability and long-term certainty.    “We welcome today’s announcement from the Shadow Chancellor that she will publish a tax roadmap for business, if…

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Rate Hold Gives Business Some Stability

Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “Today’s decision to hold the interest rate at 5.25%, the same level since August last year, will give some respite for businesses. However, the current level is…

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The Role of Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Businesses

We examine the integration of emerging technologies in the manufacturing industry, looking at both the advantages and drawbacks. From heightened efficiency and innovation to potential challenges and risk. Will the manufacturing sectorexperience a digital revolution with the introduction of advanced technologies like, AI, data analytics and machine learning? Are manufacturers…

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Survey reveals UK local authority connectivity priorities for 2024

Gigabit broadband rollout remains the top priority for local authority digital leaders, but 5G continues to divide opinion and there’s not enough focus on net zero. These are just some of the key findings from the second annual survey of digital leaders at councils across England, Scotland and Wales, carried…

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