23+ hour, 19+ min ago   (426+ words) Scottish Greens will use an opposition debate on Wednesday to force a vote on halting all hyperscale data centre applications, amid a huge wave of speculative proposals across the country. The party says its move is prompted by a ‘lack…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (500+ words) Aberdein Considine Wealth, trading as AC Wealth, has been acquired by Shackleton Advisers, which will significantly expand its presence in Scotland. The acquisition adds about £800 million in assets under management or advice to Shackleton, taking the total in Scotland to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (173+ words) Three recruitment sector veterans have joined forces to launch an executive search firm in Glasgow. Debbie Shields, previously a director at Aspen People, has set up Aviia as chief executive. Taylor Hopkinson founder Tom Hopkinson is an investor, and Craig…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (419+ words) In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, technology is no longer a conversation confined to the IT department. It is the central nervous system of modern business and the primary engine for strategic growth. The technology decisions made in the boardroom today are…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (374+ words) Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned of a severe downturn in global stock markets if the AI bubble bursts. Mr Bailey sent a two-page letter to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors as part of his role as…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) Low carbon houses being built in the south of Scotland will use panels manufactured in a pioneering process from recycled glass. VASO Manufacturing’s HQ in Dumfries and Galloway has been given the green light for an affordable housing project on…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (280+ words) A Scottish investment trust is again being targeted by a New York hedge fund demanding boardroom changes. Edinburgh-based Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust has received a requisition notice from Saba Capital Management which wants shareholders to back the appointment of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (743+ words) Most office upgrades look good on paper but don’t change much day to day. A business can spend thousands on new desks and monitors, and a month later the same complaints come back: it’s too loud, it’s too cold, the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (552+ words) As tensions mount in Scotland over the expansion of data centres, there could be lessons to be learned from the United States. Last week, the Scottish government ordered local authorities to notify ministers of any larger proposals as a first…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (374+ words) Organisations face intense pressure to elevate customer service as expectations shift and operational costs are scrutinised. Many leaders view cloud contact centre transformation as a way to stay competitive and agile. Navigating this transition requires careful planning, detailed evaluation, and…...