Making AI work where it matters
AI must deliver measurable value in daily operations. From manufacturing to retail, businesses are shifting from pilots to practical deployment, building trust and preparing for agentic AI.
Thought Leadership
Opening the door to truly intelligent content automation
Content automation expert John Bates sees hugely responsive content as being within our reach. But what needs to happen to get us over the line?
A perfect match: How AI and simulation can unlock design optimisation
AI and simulation are revolutionising design optimisation across industries. From chip design to aerospace and automotive, this synergy accelerates innovation, enhances accuracy, and drives efficiency.
Data lakes to data fabrics: What’s next in data management?
As data management evolves from lakes to fabrics, organisations must address integration challenges and privacy concerns while leveraging AI and automation for real-time insights and efficient data governance.
The future of work: Tech enterprises embrace borderless talent
Founded in pandemic lockdown, Workwize seized its chance to cater for the sudden emergence of borderless workforces. CEO Michiel Meyer discusses the forces at play.
The rise of AI and the future of lawtech
As AI adoption accelerates, emerging legislation focuses on protecting personal data, managing risks, and preventing bias, creating a complex legal landscape for global businesses.
The future of data management: graph databases
Neo4j Chief Scientist Jim Webber explains how graph databases are the future of data management in a world of vast, complex datasets and AI.
Avoiding the AI trap
Mike Ettling, CEO of Unit4 discusses the balance between AI innovation and potential overreach in ERP systems.
When gen AI and marketing collide: triumph or catastrophe?
John Sullivan, IBM iX EMEA Managing Partner explores how generative AI can revolutionise marketing while safeguarding brand trust and reputation.
Top Trends in AI for 2025
In 2025, AI will see the rise of generative AI commoditisation, agent-based systems, and a renewed focus on trustworthy, non-generative AI and workforce readiness.
The future is digital… get with the program!
To stay competitive, businesses must embrace digital transformation by evolving products, adopting future technologies, and fostering innovation for long-term sustainability and growth.
5G’s slow road: When will it really arrive, and who will cash in?
Art Maria explores why 5G’s potential remains unrealized, and suggests it may be tech giants – not mobile providers – who are likely to profit from future 5G advancements.
AI plans are being undermined by data infrastructure ‘blind spots’
European firms’ AI plans are at risk due to data infrastructure blind spots, with many prioritising recovery from cyberattacks over effective prevention and mitigation strategies.
Gartner: Revolutionising cybersecurity through deterrence
Cyber deterrence shifts cybersecurity from reactive to proactive, disrupting attackers’ motives by targeting their incentives. The PARC Framework addresses profit, anonymity, repercussions, and costs, reducing attack likelihood.
AI has huge promise but be sure to set expectation levels
AI’s rapid growth requires balanced innovation, managing expectations, and human oversight. Pragmatic automation, careful investment, and governance are key to avoiding overhype and disillusionment.
Why data governance is the foundation of effective data mesh
Effective data governance is the cornerstone of efficient data utilisation. Decentralising decision-making empowers businesses, promotes innovation, and alleviates IT burdens by enabling a self-service approach to data access and management.
Driving business transformation with strategic insights
The cloud makes real-time intelligence available to decision makers on demand, enabling resilient and sustainable growth even in uncertain times.
The potential opportunities and challenges of decentralised identity in mitigating AI threats
Decentralised digital identities (DCI) promise enhanced security and user control. However, widespread adoption faces challenges, including the need for better education and clearer benefits.
The proactive IT leader: Strategies for navigating economic downturns
Economic downturns challenge stability but offer IT leaders opportunities to innovate, align strategies with business goals, optimise costs, and drive future success.
Six steps to handle the NIS 2 compliance process
The NIS 2 directive enhances cybersecurity in critical industries, requiring proactive compliance and better risk management to mitigate cyber attack risks and improve security standards.
Gartner: Key generative AI trends disrupting technology markets
Generative AI is revolutionising industries, driving exponential growth in software, services, and semiconductor markets, with widespread adoption expected by 2027.
From innovation to impact: Bridging the UK’s productivity gap
To bridge the UK’s productivity gap, modernising systems, adapting work habits, and boosting digital skills across all organisational levels are crucial strategies.
Gartner: GenAI to boost effectiveness of D&A governance programs
Gartner highlights GenAI’s revolutionary impact on D&A governance, enhancing automated decision-making and improving non-technical user engagement in governance processes.
Gartner: How leaders can improve risk culture in data and analytics teams
Amidst a perfect storm of disruptions, only a small fraction of CDAOs prioritise risk management, revealing a strategic gap with board expectations.
Get real. AI has no ‘easy button’
Internationally renowned data scientist Anthony Scriffignano on the need to make AI investments with humility, pragmatic realism, and a readiness to persevere.
Tech To The Rescue
Green Flag is reconstructing its technology and operating model to offer an even better service to its customers.
Transformation in motion at Deutsche Telekom IT
Inside the ambitious transformation of Deutsche Telekom IT
Transforming IT operations with AIOps
AIOps can reduce IT chaos and boost ROI. Real-world examples and expert insight from Riverbed’s Charbel Khneisser on the NODE Podcast.
Fragmented Reality: Tony McCandless
In this episode, Thames Water’s CIO Tony McCandless discusses ‘robotics’, ‘DevOps’, ‘digital disruption’ and more.
Connecting the post-COVID enterprise
Fujitsu’s Brad Mallard reveals how COVID-19 has turned transformation initiatives upside down
Bringing sport into the digital age
HCL’s Anand Birje on the upside of working with major sporting brands
Thought Leadership
Digital identity at the core of the UK’s public services transformation
The UK’s digital transformation centres on secure digital identity solutions, enhancing public services by simplifying access, ensuring privacy, and promoting inclusivity for all citizens in essential areas including healthcare and education.
Opening the door to truly intelligent content automation
Content automation expert John Bates sees hugely responsive content as being within our reach. But what needs to happen to get us over the line?
A perfect match: How AI and simulation can unlock design optimisation
AI and simulation are revolutionising design optimisation across industries. From chip design to aerospace and automotive, this synergy accelerates innovation, enhances accuracy, and drives efficiency.
Data lakes to data fabrics: What’s next in data management?
As data management evolves from lakes to fabrics, organisations must address integration challenges and privacy concerns while leveraging AI and automation for real-time insights and efficient data governance.
The future of work: Tech enterprises embrace borderless talent
Founded in pandemic lockdown, Workwize seized its chance to cater for the sudden emergence of borderless workforces. CEO Michiel Meyer discusses the forces at play.
The rise of AI and the future of lawtech
As AI adoption accelerates, emerging legislation focuses on protecting personal data, managing risks, and preventing bias, creating a complex legal landscape for global businesses.
The future of data management: graph databases
Neo4j Chief Scientist Jim Webber explains how graph databases are the future of data management in a world of vast, complex datasets and AI.
Avoiding the AI trap
Mike Ettling, CEO of Unit4 discusses the balance between AI innovation and potential overreach in ERP systems.
When gen AI and marketing collide: triumph or catastrophe?
John Sullivan, IBM iX EMEA Managing Partner explores how generative AI can revolutionise marketing while safeguarding brand trust and reputation.
Top Trends in AI for 2025
In 2025, AI will see the rise of generative AI commoditisation, agent-based systems, and a renewed focus on trustworthy, non-generative AI and workforce readiness.
The future is digital… get with the program!
To stay competitive, businesses must embrace digital transformation by evolving products, adopting future technologies, and fostering innovation for long-term sustainability and growth.
5G’s slow road: When will it really arrive, and who will cash in?
Art Maria explores why 5G’s potential remains unrealized, and suggests it may be tech giants – not mobile providers – who are likely to profit from future 5G advancements.
AI plans are being undermined by data infrastructure ‘blind spots’
European firms’ AI plans are at risk due to data infrastructure blind spots, with many prioritising recovery from cyberattacks over effective prevention and mitigation strategies.
Gartner: Revolutionising cybersecurity through deterrence
Cyber deterrence shifts cybersecurity from reactive to proactive, disrupting attackers’ motives by targeting their incentives. The PARC Framework addresses profit, anonymity, repercussions, and costs, reducing attack likelihood.
AI has huge promise but be sure to set expectation levels
AI’s rapid growth requires balanced innovation, managing expectations, and human oversight. Pragmatic automation, careful investment, and governance are key to avoiding overhype and disillusionment.
Why data governance is the foundation of effective data mesh
Effective data governance is the cornerstone of efficient data utilisation. Decentralising decision-making empowers businesses, promotes innovation, and alleviates IT burdens by enabling a self-service approach to data access and management.
Driving business transformation with strategic insights
The cloud makes real-time intelligence available to decision makers on demand, enabling resilient and sustainable growth even in uncertain times.
The potential opportunities and challenges of decentralised identity in mitigating AI threats
Decentralised digital identities (DCI) promise enhanced security and user control. However, widespread adoption faces challenges, including the need for better education and clearer benefits.
The proactive IT leader: Strategies for navigating economic downturns
Economic downturns challenge stability but offer IT leaders opportunities to innovate, align strategies with business goals, optimise costs, and drive future success.
Six steps to handle the NIS 2 compliance process
The NIS 2 directive enhances cybersecurity in critical industries, requiring proactive compliance and better risk management to mitigate cyber attack risks and improve security standards.
Gartner: Key generative AI trends disrupting technology markets
Generative AI is revolutionising industries, driving exponential growth in software, services, and semiconductor markets, with widespread adoption expected by 2027.
From innovation to impact: Bridging the UK’s productivity gap
To bridge the UK’s productivity gap, modernising systems, adapting work habits, and boosting digital skills across all organisational levels are crucial strategies.
Gartner: GenAI to boost effectiveness of D&A governance programs
Gartner highlights GenAI’s revolutionary impact on D&A governance, enhancing automated decision-making and improving non-technical user engagement in governance processes.
Gartner: How leaders can improve risk culture in data and analytics teams
Amidst a perfect storm of disruptions, only a small fraction of CDAOs prioritise risk management, revealing a strategic gap with board expectations.