Security key facts

30%

Scotland is up to 30 percent cheaper to setup and run an ICT and electronic technology facility than other parts of the UK

(Source : IBM Benchmarking tool, 2008)

100

Over 100 companies work in the security sector in Scotland

Sensors of excellence

Strathclyde University, Edinburgh University, Glasgow University and Heriot-Watt University are all leading centres of excellence in sensor development

Security strengths

Scotland has particular strengths in intelligence, communications and data analysis

UK expenditure

UK expenditure on IT security products and services grew by an estimated 13.7 percent in 2008 to £3.12 billion. If companies' internal spending on IT security is included, the figure rises to £4.37 billion

(Source : Key Note, IT Security, 2009)

Wireless sensors

Scotland has ground-breaking projects taking place in universities in the area of sensor platforms and wireless sensor networks

Partnerships

There are active technology transfer programs between academia and industry