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Andrew Davidson

Andrew Davidson

IT Audit Senior Manager

27 November 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Audit & Assurance
Watch out for phishing emails - they might ruin your Christmas!

With online shopping on the rise, you need to be more aware than ever of those cyber grinches, out to steal Christmas. Andrew Davidson, IT Audit Senior Manager, gives his tell-tale phishing signs to look out for:

Colin Macdonald

Colin Macdonald

Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member

31 October 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
UK games sector primed for growth despite layoffs and economic challenges throughout 2023

It would be easy to believe that the outlook for the games sector is all doom and gloom based on recent headlines about record numbers of layoffs in the sector, however despite current economic conditions, the gaming sector is primed for growth. Colin Macdonald, Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member, explains further and questions the steps which could be taken to retain talent.

Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Partner, Head of Business Advisory and Technology & Life Sciences

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10 October 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Live pitching & tips for success

Scottish Edge is upon us once again, and EDGE22 is very much up and running. At this time of year, our support of EDGE begins with our pitch panel sessions. These are an opportunity for semi-finalists to practice their pitch, in front of an experienced and supportive panel. It’s a great opportunity for the semi-finalists, but also exciting for us to hear from Scotland’s emerging entrepreneurial talent. Here, Shaun Millican gives his top tips for when it comes to pitching.

Andrew McMillan

Andrew McMillan

Tax Partner & Head of Innovation Taxes

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28 September 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Innovation taxes
Why the increased UK Games Fund pot can drive growth across the industry

The UK games industry is an economic powerhouse, and one of the true pillars of the modern UK economy.

Calum Purdie

Calum Purdie

Technology and Life Sciences Ecosystem Manager

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20 September 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
Scottish Tech and the need to think globally

As the summer comes to an end, there has been a flurry of announcements, events and initiatives that have been taking place across the Scottish Tech community.

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