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New Chair For Data Lab

The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data, has appointed a new chairperson to help deliver on its mission to help Scotland generate significant economic and social value from cutting-edge analytics and data science.

Mark Hunter, Chief Data Officer and Director of Labs at Sainsbury’s Bank, who has been on the Data Lab board since 2017, will take over from Neil Logan, Chief Executive of I…

Scotland Cements its Place on The Global Data Stage

DataFest18 took place at a time when data was top of the news agenda. What the festival achieved was putting the potential positive power of data to the fore. A prominent theme throughout the week was the ethical use of data and development of transparency in how algorithms process citizen’s data.

At a time when every aspect of our lives is data-driven, data can be used for amazing things.…

Gillian Docherty: DataFest18 to Showcase Scotland's Place on the Global Data Stage

Every aspect of our lives today is data-driven. Being technically savvy is the new norm. From downloading music, to tracking our exercise and ordering the weekly shop, through to crime prevention and medical diagnosis.

Data provides a wealth of opportunities and can be a strategic asset in trade, competition and innovation. Whether using historic or real-time data that’s generated through supply…