The global market for better government technology is expanding, but it is not developing evenly. The World Bank’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index offers a useful picture of both progress and unmet need across 198 economies. It also provides a practical starting point for Scottish companies considering international growth in 2026. The index tracks four broad […]
This September, Scotland will mark a significant milestone in its innovation journey. From Monday 22nd to Friday 26th, the country will host its first-ever National Innovation Week, a coordinated nationwide celebration of Scotland’s past, present and future as a global leader in technology, invention and transformative industry. Announced by Business Minister Richard Lochhead, the week […]
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.
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.