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What can data do for me?

Published: 15/02/2018

In the run up to the event we are sharing a series of stories and factsheets demystifying what you can do with data, and meeting some of the people using it to solve real life and business problems.

HIE is hosting the event at its digital demonstration centre in Inverness, #hellodigital and the programme is tackling data use across a number of fields, including skills, health, business, public services and creative industries.

Contributors to the week will include The Data Lab, the Scottish Government, the National Records of Scotland, NHS: Information Services Division, The Highland Council, Robert Gordon University, Glasgow Caledonian University, Albyn Housing, and the Centre for Engineering Education and Development (CeeD).

If you'd like to know more about why data is important check out the blogs and advice available on #hellodigital and through our @HIEdigital twitter account. So far we have published a jargon buster, as well as pieces from the DataLab, from data science students, and from some of the contributors to the health day. There will be more to follow on data and business.

You can book a place for the DataFest18 Fringe events the #hellodigital event page.

Firms encouraged to consider Pathfinder accelerator programme

Business accelerator programme opens for applications

Martin Johnson HIE director of strategy and regional economy

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.

Research shows more Highlands and Islands businesses using digital technology

A free programme that supports life science and technology businesses accelerate their growth has opened for new applications.

Pathfinder programme opens for applications

A virtual award ceremony was held last night (Tuesday 23) to celebrate the winners of ‘Think Rural, Think Digital!’ digital competition.

North Atlantic youth challenge winners announced

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.

North Atlantic youth hackathon launched

Shetland youngster showcases pioneering energy project

Shetland youngster showcases how pioneering energy project benefits his Islands’ economy, the community and his future

Broadband contract hands on to new multi million pound roll-out

Digital Highlands and Islands broadband roll-out

A Highland project that has developed technology to support in-flight cabin crews dealing with medical events has secured up to £161,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

Funding boost for in-flight medical first response technology

Nine businesses from the Highlands and Islands will start the latest edition of the Pathfinder Accelerator programme today (29 October), which aims to put them on the fast track to success.

Businesses to fast-track with accelerator programme