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UK PM Sir Keir Starmer unveils ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan to revolutionise public services Key highlights: -£14bn investment commitment from tech firms, creating 13,250 new jobs -Establishment of AI Growth Zones across the UK -Implementation of AI solutions for public sector efficiency, including road maintenance and healthcare -Plans for a new national supercomputer to boost computing capabilities "We're going to make AI work for everyone in our country," says PM Starmer, positioning the UK to become an AI superpower alongside the US and China. Exciting times ahead for UK tech! Is it far enough, or are we too far behind the US and China? What are your thoughts on this transformative initiative? #AI #UKTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #TechInvestment #FutureOfWork

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Join CIPFA and ICAEW for an insightful webinar exploring how Power BI is transforming data use in the public sector. Taking place on 19 November, from 12.00-13.00, this webinar is perfect for public sector professionals tasked with deriving insights from financial and performance data. Attendees will learn: - Tools and approaches to unlocking optimum benefits from a technology widely adopted by other public sector organisations - Real-life examples and how Power BI can support public sector decision making - Challenges to adoption and strategies 🔗 Book now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/R7nt50TIGNM #PublicSector #PowerBI #DataAnalytics

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Join CIPFA and ICAEW for an insightful webinar exploring how Power BI is transforming data use in the public sector. Taking place on 19 November, from 12.00-13.00, this webinar is perfect for public sector professionals tasked with deriving insights from financial and performance data. Attendees will learn: - Tools and approaches to unlocking optimum benefits from a technology widely adopted by other public sector organisations - Real-life examples and how Power BI can support public sector decision making - Challenges to adoption and strategies 🔗 Book now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/s6va50TIGRE #PublicSector #PowerBI #DataAnalytics

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If you're in a role where your decisions shape the future of #manufacturing, #construction and #infrastructure, #energy and utilities, #transportation and logistics, #healthcare, #aerospace, #automotive, #SmartCities, #telecoms, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to implement #DigitalTwin strategies that drive efficiency, innovation, and productivity.

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"WhereScape delivered in three weeks what would have taken several months with traditional methods." - David Rutherford, Head of Application and Data Architecture, Smith & Williamson Experience the speed and efficiency of data automation with WhereScape. Read more testimonials here! https://buff.ly/3TPda4M #CustomerSuccess #DataAutomation #WhereScape #Efficiency #DataWarehousing

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📊 Transforming Data into Decisions at Totally – A Big Data Success Story 🚀 💬 At the recent Big Data London Conference, Richard (Data Architect) and Amy (Visualisation Architect) showcased how Totally’s BI team has rebuilt trust in data across our business. 💡 By simplifying complex datasets, introducing business-led rules, and leveraging Tableau, they’ve empowered teams to access actionable insights—turning raw data into decisions that drive performance improvements. ✅ One standout example? Analysing 111 service performance alongside rota fill, leading to measurable operational enhancements. 💡 Richard’s takeaway: "Innovation is less about technology and more about collaboration—asking how tech can make our jobs easier and interactions richer." 🚀 Interested in joining our BI team? We’re recruiting for a Visualisation Architect – https://shorturl.at/PPxao 🚀 You can view all our vacancies on, https://lnkd.in/eiKSSVww #DataDriven #BusinessIntelligence #BigDataLDN #Innovation #Teamwork

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Unlocking efficiency through AI and open data in the UK civil service Data specialists from the private and public sector explore how AI and open data can transform the UK civil service by driving efficiencies and enhancing decision-making. https://lnkd.in/eXFd6dKY #data #thinkdata #opendata Sian Thomas MBE Department for Business and Trade Varun Khandelwal Snowflake Harneet Singh Amazon Web Services (AWS) Jeni Tennison Connected by Data #ai #artificialintelligence #genai #government

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To understand the current state of digital maturity within UK public sector organisations and how the supply can meet the change in demand, we teamed up with #Forrester to commission independent research. We surveyed over 140 technology and transformation leaders in UK public services to examine the status, challenges and aims for digital transformation. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eUru28qQ

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Data with Power BI 📊 Are you looking to transform how you manage and analyse data? Our latest article explores the game-changing capabilities of Power BI—from seamless real-time data integration and AI-powered insights to designing custom dashboards that empower smarter, faster decision-making. Ready to elevate your data skills and drive meaningful results? 🎥 Watch our Power BI Webinar on the LBSPartners YouTube channel to learn more and don't forget to subscribe to for more insights and success stories: https://lnkd.in/e9vZ5UsU #PowerBI #DataAnalytics #BusinessIntelligence #CustomDashboards #SmarterDecisions #LBSPartners

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Cost optimisation has surged to the 3rd highest priority for CIOs in just two years. However, the latest ADAPT research reveals a gap: CIOs prioritise cost optimisation, but they lack visibility into IT spending and mature data foundations. But there's room for improvement. By enhancing visibility into IT spending, investing in data foundations, and prioritising strategic investments, businesses can unlock greater cost intelligence and drive long-term value. ADAPT's Tech Trends report offers a roadmap to confront the complexities of cost optimisation. Shane H. #ADAPTResearch #CostVisibility #CostIntelligence #DataDriven #ITSpending 

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Are you prepared for the UK Procurement Act coming into action this autumn? Our comprehensive factsheet is here to help. We’re here to help with practical insights and actionable steps to ensure your organisation remains compliant and well-prepared. Prioritise your readiness today and stay ahead of the curve.

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Could companies sharing data solve the world's biggest problems? Ali Nicholl discusses the 'moral imperative for businesses to share data'. Read the full article here ➡️https://lnkd.in/edTZEsN5 TechRadar #data #securesharing #digitalecosystem #collaboration #innovation

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How much does poor data quality cost your organisation? Triad Managing Consultant Dave Horton looks at the evidence to examine a perennial problem. https://lnkd.in/e3qQh5VJ #datamanagement #strategy #IT

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Salesforce joined Government Transformation Week in November to connect with UK public sector leaders and innovators. We discussed the importance of trust in personalising public services and how AI is driving transformation. Read the article to discover why AI is crucial for public sector modernisation, how to build trust in AI, and tips for getting started.

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Gemma is excited to share our latest innovation – the 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸! Our Framework is designed to help your business score and assess the current data function. We can pinpoint your best-practice areas, as well as the spots where you can tighten up your data game 😉 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 📶  We break down data maturity into three key points. Here are some questions you might want to ask yourself when evaluating your businesses' data function 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Infrastructure & architecture, people, tooling • Do you find yourself building reports on top of a web of spreadsheets, which need to be manually updated?🤦‍♀️ • Do you have a data team? A data consultant? What are their combined years of experience?🦉 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Leadership buy-in, data champions, investment in data literacy • Does your business invest in data literacy across the team (e.g.: trainings, or licenses to BI tools)?📚 • What's the level of leadership buy-in in using data for decision-making?🤝 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: North Star metrics, root cause analysis, integration with operational systems • Is your data integrated back to operational systems CRM, Ad Platforms and ERP (a.k.a. reverse ETL)? 🌀 • Do you have a well-established North Star metric that guide the company toward customer satisfaction? ⭐ These questions and many many more allow us to categorize your organization into one of four maturity levels: 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝘃𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻. We provide a clear interpretation of your results, and also highlight the most important opportunities for improvement Curious, yet? Send us an email at 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮@𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 and we’ll send you a link to our data maturity questionnaire. Whether your business is Data Aware, Data Driven, or anything in between, Gemma Analytics can help drive your data strategy forward 🚀 #DataDriven #Analytics #BusinessIntelligence #DataBerlin #BigData #DataEngineering #ETL #DataMaturity #Analytics_in_Action

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⭐ New customer case study! ⭐ We worked with Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield to overhaul their data management process. We replaced clunky, manually managed spreadsheets with streamlined data sharing and user-friendly presentation tools, all with the support of our responsive Sisra Analytics team. 📊 Read more about how we modernised data management at the school, and reduced staff workload: https://lnkd.in/e38_Srpb #SisraAnalytics #EdTech #PupilAssessment

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Join Kainos and Microsoft's UK CDO for Azure Data & AI Matt Quinn for breakfast and engaging peer discussions with fellow data leaders. This event will explore how data readiness can significantly impact AI enablement in your organisation. If you're a data leader in financial services who would like to attend this intimate, interactive session, register today and join us at the event. Register here: https://okt.to/qU1Sp4 #DataQuality #datareadiness

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Elevate Your Data Mastery with Our Award-Winning Training Programme 🌟 Our Full Stack accreditation journey concludes with a powerful focus on Data Visualisation & Analytics. In this final level, you'll dive deep into Power BI, learning to analyse data and effectively share your insights with others. These skills are not just valuable—they're rare, even among seasoned modellers. Ready to stand out? When you join us, you'll build expertise in transforming data into clear, actionable insights. 📊 fullstackmodeller.com #DataAnalytics #PowerBI #DataVisualisation #FullStackModeller #TrainingProgramme

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