Is there anything more frustrating than untapped potential? Well, it’s a problem the Scottish tech sector is facing when it comes to preparing the next generation of talent. While we’re rich in opportunity, without the right tools, that potential will remain unfulfilled.

There’s no denying Scottish tech is, in a lot of ways, thriving. With the rapid growth of the cyber, managed service provider, fintech and space sectors, the country is quickly earning a seat at the global table. But beyond the surface lies a problem that, if left unaddressed, could be the very undoing of our industry. We’re running out of the right skills.

For years, the education system in Scotland has failed to equip young people with the right digital skills. Greater collaboration between government, education and........

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