Organisational and data silos are now the enemy of progress. Leaders need to break down barriers between data scientists, engineers, their SMT and the C-Suite to foster collaboration and encourage innovation. AI development isn’t a solitary pursuit. Data scientists possess the technical expertise to build models, but they need engineers to translate those models into real-world applications. Breaking down communication barriers between these groups will foster a collaborative environment. This cross-functional style of teamwork will ensure that AI solutions are not only technically sound, but also strategically aligned and meet the needs of your organisation.
A talk by Zena Wood Director of DDRC, University of Exeter
A talk by David Lawton Chief Innovation Officer, Informed Solutions
A talk by Jonny Williams Chief Digital Adviser for UK Public Sector, Red Hat
October 2026
AI has the potential to transform public services, but adding intelligent tools to fragmented technology estates will only take government so far. Andy Price, Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Modus, argues that the next phase of public sector transformation must focus on creating the shared […]
October 2026
For many organisations, modernisation still carries an unspoken assumption: that meaningful progress requires replacing what came before. Legacy systems are often viewed as barriers to innovation, creating a perception that transformation can only begin once existing platforms, applications and infrastructure have been removed. The reality […]
September 2026
Why do government projects stall in the pilot stage? Often it happens because departments rush to adopt AI and ignore the foundations. This article shows how to assess your organisation’s AI maturity and the steps you should take to ensure your AI project can scale. […]
September 2026
A digital-first organisation places technology at the heart of how it operates, delivers services and engages with customers, employees or citizens. It doesn’t simply support the business, it is the business. Every interaction depends on technology working exactly as it should. When systems fail, trust suffers. But when they perform well, the technology should be seamless, almost invisible. That’s particularly true at Nest. As […]
September 2026
Much of the current AI conversation remains focused on copilots, productivity tools and content generation. But the more significant shift may be what agentic AI exposes about organisations themselves. For UK sectors, the opportunity is substantial. Agentic AI has the potential to move organisations beyond […]
September 2026
Cloud Challenge Book 2026 is a significant moment for public sector transformation. Published by the the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the book sets out five national-scale cloud and digital infrastructure challenges and invites industry to help shape the UK’s future digital foundations. It’s […]
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