Scotland has created a GovTech ecosystem integrating startups, accelerators, research institutes, and public sector leaders into a cohesive model.
Governments use AI tools like predictive analytics, digital assistants, real-time monitoring, and automation to enhance efficiency, service, and decision-making.
Across Scotland, local authorities and public bodies are beginning to embed artificial intelligence and automation into essential services.
In an era where trust in public institutions is fragile: citizens increasingly demand openness and accountability, the tools we use to run government matter.
It’s easy to get caught up in the potential of digital tools in government — the efficiencies they promise, the speed of delivery, the data they surface.
There is no path to Net Zero without government action. In Scotland, that is being shaped not only by policy and political will, but increasingly by technology.
From health boards to housing departments, teams on the frontline are starting to embrace artificial intelligence and automation in a way that isn’t about replacing jobs
As we start 2025, its obvious that there’s no shortage of ambition when it comes to Scotland’s public sector embracing innovation.
Scotland’s technology landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by increased investment, innovation, and a collaborative ecosystem.
Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical challenge for the public sector, with governments worldwide increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber threats.