Data is the fuel for AI. Like any engine, left untended it will sputter and stall. So it is vital that Leaders invest in data governance, security, and scalable architecture. Just like a powerful engine needs clean fuel, AI relies on high-quality data. Data governance ensures data collection, storage, and usage are ethical and efficient. A scalable architecture will allow your AI systems to handle increasing data volumes and user demands. In this topic, we help leaders understand this vital element of AI because, without these crucial elements, your AI efforts will struggle to perform at their best.
A talk by María de las Nieves Hernandez Solano Business Development Manager for Data Sovereignty, AWS
A talk by Faris Haddad, AABG Data & Insights lead, Amazon Web Services
A talk by Deepak Shukla AI and Data Lead for UK Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
October 2026
Most organisations adopting AI at scale are making decisions faster than the evidence can support them. That is not a criticism. Leaders cannot wait for a settled literature before they act, and researchers cannot produce one on demand. However, it does mean that a great […]
September 2026
Earth Observation is moving into a more practical phase. Over the past decade, the UK’s Earth Observation (EO) sector has improved access to satellite data, developed new analytical capabilities and demonstrated how space-derived information can support climate adaptation, biodiversity, land management, infrastructure resilience and public […]
September 2026
Enterprise AI stalls when leaders assume intelligence sits in the product, service, or infrastructure. Instead,think about it as the interaction between user, organisation, and system. With that focus, you’ll see more measurable success from AI adoption. Ask most senior leaders what they mean when they […]
August 2026
When we talk about data strategy, it can often feel abstract, something reserved for data specialists or technical teams, but in reality, your organisation’s data strategy affects everyone. From ensuring people are paid correctly, to producing data-driven insights which inform the organisation’s direction, data underpins […]
July 2026
I’ve spent a lot of time in rooms where the conversation about technology starts with the future and skips over the present entirely. AI strategies. Cloud roadmaps. Digital transformation programmes with ambitious timelines and compelling business cases. The energy in those conversations is real, and […]
July 2026
There is a lot of excitement in local government about AI, automation and predictive insight. Understandably so. Councils are under pressure to meet rising demand with shrinking budgets, and better use of innovative technology is one of the few levers available. But in my view, […]
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