Scotland must plan for the digital future. The nation needs a long-term technology strategy, and this public debate will mark the opening of the campaign to map out a blueprint that works.

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I was on Scotland Live discussing software theft with the Microsoft-sponsored Business Software Alliance. Turned out to be a more interesting and lively debate than expected, so I'll post the show online soon.

Scotland Live host Shereen Nanjiani chaired a lively discussion about compelling YouTube to monitor all uploaded content. Perhaps predictably, I found myself at odds with Mediawatch-UK director John Beyer.

I served as chairman on a panel of senior Scottish business people, hosted by Microsoft and the Sunday Herald, assembled to debate how to close the gap between education, training and employment.

Part of the consultative process for the Scottish government's recently published Skills For Scotland: A Lifelong Skills Strategy, it proved an extremely interesting event. You can read my summary of proceedings by clicking here.