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ARTICLE · 23 JANUARY 2017

Made In Scotland: Building A Scottish Technology Legacy

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When exploring the meaning of the word ‘legacy', a few descriptions appear which could go some way to define the appetite and potential for technology companies in Scotland.

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Garry Tetley
Garry Tetley
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When exploring the meaning of the word 'legacy', a few descriptions appear which could go some way to define the appetite and potential for technology companies in Scotland. The phrase 'to leave a footprint' and the word 'heritage' emerge, and many tech companies in this country are already on their way to making this kind of impact.

Last month, Deloitte launched its UK Technology Fast 50 list, and amongst the dynamic businesses included, Scottish technology firms continue to be recognised as the ones to watch. This year, IT solutions company Exsel Group ranked as the third fastest growing technology company in the UK, and Scottish tech unicorns Skyscanner and FanDuel continue to place – both recently announcing their merger and acquisition plans, the former worth some £1.4 billion to its shareholders. 

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