Research shows more Highlands and Islands businesses using digital technology
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are using digital technology in ever greater numbers, according to a new study published by the region’s development agency.
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Cyber Sense on Tour is an award-winning education workshop which will visit businesses, schools and communities throughout the Highlands and Islands. Fun, interactive games will allow participants to get under the skin of hackers and learn the tricks of the trade.
Raising awareness of key cyber security concepts, innovative technology will take participants on a journey as they take the role of employee, cyber security professional and hacker.
Concepts such as ‘phishing and being ‘pwned’ will be explained and audiences will be taught to spot scams, dissect spurious emails and prevent hackers taking over their online lives.
Want the Cyber Sense Tour to visit your business or town? Get in touch here and we’ll make it happen. Look out for tour locations when they’re announced in January on our website at www.hellodigital.scot, on social media and in local press.
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are using digital technology in ever greater numbers, according to a new study published by the region’s development agency.
A virtual award ceremony was held last night (Tuesday 23) to celebrate the winners of ‘Think Rural, Think Digital!’ digital competition.
Young people aged 18-35 in Scotland are invited to take part in a free 48 hour virtual ‘hackathon’, alongside peers from other parts of the North Atlantic region.
Broadband contract hands on to new multi million pound roll-out
QR codes providing easy access to latest information on local attractions.
Remaining customers on the Connected Communities wireless network are being reminded to move to another broadband service this month if they want to stay online.
Taster sessions take place on 2 and 30 November
Businesses in the Highlands and Islands looking to develop their use of digital technology and innovation are set to benefit from a new £465,000 support programme.
Two of the UK’s most westerly island communities are now the best connected too - as new full fibre broadband networks go live in the Outer Hebrides/Na h-Eileanan an Iar.