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Great summary by the Capacity Media - a techoraco brand and Ben Wodecki into all of the AI-infra related announcements made by the UK. "The extensive plan revolves around three key pillars: 1. ‘Laying the foundations for AI to flourish in the UK’ - includes building new AI supercomputers and massively speeding up planning approvals for data centres. 2. ‘Boosting adoption across public and private sectors’ - includes setting up a new digital centre of government that would focus on embedded AI into public sector settings, like the National Health Service (NHS). 3. ‘Keeping us ahead of the pack’ - includes creating a new unit dedicated to wooing AI firms to set up and scale in Britain, including guaranteeing companies access to data and energy." Read more about the pillars and find out about AI Growth Zones in the full article. One thing is for sure, barriers are being removed and it is boom time again for the architects of digital infra! #KeepingTheWorldConnected techoraco Datacloud - a techoraco brand

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At SurveyMonkey, we believe in the power of asking questions. After 25 years in business, we have seen over 84 billion questions answered on our platform and over 20 million answered daily. Using this data, we devised six guidelines to help you ask better questions - whether you’re drafting a survey, attending a work meeting, or using generative AI. I summarized these in my latest Fast Company Executive Board piece, linked in the comments.

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For my SME friends....Buymedia® tackles one of the biggest challenges for SMEs: achieving impactful advertising results on a limited budget. Using AI they have improved SME buying power.

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Join the last webinar in the Persona Series tomorrow - great opportunity to understand a bit more the priorities of the CMO and to ask a question. Catch up available for the previous webinars as part of the inspir’em community membership. #SalesExcellence #SalesLearning

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“I’ve seen agencies grow well and I’ve seen agencies grow badly”. NEW clip from our most recent podcast episode of Building a Winning Team: Insights on Growing Your Digital Agency. Give it a thumbs up if you like 👍🏻 Watch in full here: https://lnkd.in/epH5ewgH #AgencyInsights #DigitalAgency #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding  #BusinessPodcast #Agencies 

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Just completed an Ascender course on business case creation - this quote below from the course content is so profound and relevant: https://lnkd.in/eQ3FDas6

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Looking for a blog recommendation? If you haven’t visited the Daysium blog yet, now’s a great time to check it out. We’ve recently explored key topics like the UK’s split year treatment and non-dom changes to support your compliance journey. I particularly recommend reading our Senior Advisor, Paul Aplin OBE's latest post. He delves into the fascinating role of digital footprints in tax compliance—definitely worth a read. Here’s the link to Paul’s article: https://lnkd.in/e8Ns_8ZT I’d love to hear about your favourite blogs too, so feel free to share!

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Thrilled to be invited to speak at ClimbUK later this week as Predyktable continues on our growth journey working closely with our partners and investors as we scale up in 2024 and beyond ! #SeriousAboutScaling #climb24 #climbUK #predyktable #PredictiveAnalytics #AI #BusinessGrowth

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This is always a great read to stay up to date on the key trends in the UK key sectors. Pre-register today for key insights into emerging industry trends. #BusinessStrategy #IndustryTrends #2025Insights

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Retailer John Lewis is reinstating its "never knowingly undersold" price pledge, now extending to online sales for the first time and using AI to match prices with 25 top retailers. The revival of this policy aims to regain customer trust amidst a challenging period that led to job cuts and store closures. This move follows the High Street's struggles with the pandemic's impact and the shift towards online shopping, resulting in a net loss of 5,000 stores last year. Rival Marks & Spencer is also undergoing a significant restructuring, while Debenhams has transitioned to an online-only brand. This trend of collapsed retailers re-emerging as online platforms continues to evolve, with Asos recently announcing plans to sell a majority stake in Topshop.

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A passionate speech by Sir Kier Starmer today in London on the subject of Artificial Intelligence - but what does that mean for the KBB industry? Here's my two cents worth... (or two Bit Coins worth) https://lnkd.in/e4KYPfv5

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The world - literally - at your fingertips. Manage risk, meet regulatory expectations and future proof your compliance operations with Sigma360. Our latest innovations cut through the noise and deliver accurate, comprehensive and extremely fast insight to power financial crime, sanctions and other counterparty risk decisions at scale.

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If I've kept you waiting for a reply or a meeting these past few months, apologies: this is the project that was taking up most of my time! * Over the past years we have been working on expanding GO plc's footprint beyond traditional telco, always with the aim of driving a digital Malta where no one is left behind. We believe that Klikk Limited will help us bridge the gap between telco and consumer technology, empowering our customers with seamless connectivity and the latest electronics solutions. With Klikk Limited, we’re not just expanding—we’re looking to reshape how our customers connect, work, and play in the digital world. #DigitalTransformation #TechRetail #Innovation #Connectivity * I have to admit that the process was made much easier thanks to the professionalism of Kevin Rapinett, Chris Tonna and Gordon Zammit as well as to the support of MAMO TCV Advocates and PwC Malta in particular Ryan Sciberras Eric Mackay, CFA CPA, Katya Pirotta, Luke Grima Sean Lewis Melanie Rizzo Naudi and Luke Zammit

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Two key challenges for the retail industry and the repair space are cost and scale, here's how we solve them at RE-STYLE. Susannah Streeter, Head of Money and Markets at Hargreaves Lansdown's perspective on Marks and Spencer's repair service launch was that "running a repair service of this scale won’t come cheap, even though it is partnering with SOJO, and there is some risk that it could unravel particularly if demand exceeds expectations." RE-STYLE does it differently. In two less than two minutes, retail customers can order a repair with RE-STYLE's network of expert tailors. Our decentralised network enables retailers to be connected with suppliers that match their price point, keeping costs low and allowing demand to be met at a nationwide scale. RE-STYLE’s white-labelled software can be fully customised in keeping with a brand style and tone of voice (disclaimer that the demo below has been sped up slightly to adjust for my slow typing 😂 ), allowing brands to offer repairs and alterations services their way. #simplifiedsupplychain #SaaS #sustainablefashion #retail

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Keir Starmer announced today that he would make the UK an 'AI superpower' but stressed the importance of doing this with a clear commitment to ethics, fairness, and accountability. Quin AI is dedicated to building technology that’s ethical by design. Our behavioural gen-AI not only enhances digital experiences that drive conversions and profitability but also prioritises the protection and respect of consumers. We offer a privacy-first approach, using real-time, first-party data. Unlike traditional tools, Quin AI avoids collecting sensitive personal information like names, addresses, or locations. Instead, it only focuses on how users interact with websites and apps in-the-moment. This ensures customer privacy while delivering unbiased, actionable insights in real time. Speak to our team to find out how you can benefit as part of your AI strategy #EthicalAI #Cookieless #BehavioralAI

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Edinburgh-based Computer Application Services Ltd (CAS) has secured an additional £500,000 equity investment to boost growth.   The company is increasingly referred to by its product name, Workpro, a software system for managing customer complaints and HR casework. Organic growth is providing a 20% uplift this year but, with the market quickly opening up to the benefits of using this software, it’s time to pick up the pace.  Managing workload is just part of the solution - Workpro ensures compliance with procedures which, if not observed, too easily lead to pain and penalties.  Insightful reports let users see where they are “attracting trouble” so that prevention of future issues becomes part of the package.   Maintaining a digital presence – being easily found when people come searching is an obvious must for the marketing team, a never ending task in a busy online world. The new investment will fuel more proactive activities to reach out to target audiences, some of whom don’t yet realise how readily the task of juggling cases and causes can be streamlined and supported by UK developed software. Workpro has all the right data security credentials to pass muster with government and corporate governance.       CAS employees own around half of the company through a combination of direct shareholdings, the Employee Benefit Trust and a monthly share-save scheme. External investors hold the other half – Capital for Colleagues who specifically support employee-ownership, and, more recently, two additional private investors.    CAS CEO Ken Naismith comments, “While CAS and Workpro are obviously good horses for investors to back, we do not take for granted what terrific support has been made available to us when so many businesses are worried about the future. Consumer complaints and employee relations issues are only going to rise as organisations meet 2025’s challenges. Workpro makes light work of heavy caseload and provides essential insights into issues arising from customers and colleagues.”

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'5 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬' On Sunday, three of us fly to the US for customer meetings that we believe are going to be defining. Despite Cambrionix being based in the UK, most of our business is in the US. Customers range all the way up from smaller businesses to $trillion Big Tech. We’ve nurtured these relationships over years - they are precious. Next week is an inflection point. I am travelling to discover the answer to these two questions: 1) 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲? I've learnt that Big Tech isn't all the same, it's obvious when interacting with two customers: 'Trillion $ Company A' - In this business, the engineering and the financial decision-making responsibility converge. - The individual that spends the money is personally connected to the operational result. - We communicate often. - It’s collaborative and both businesses work together as one team. Trillion $ Company B - In this business our fans in engineering have to pass decisions up, and up the chain, into an approval vacuum. For months. - Somebody somewhere is sitting on a decision. - Their people are crazy frustrated. As are we. It’s the antithesis of the dynamic business their C-Suite would like to believe they lead. The engineers we work with are as great and collaborative as in Company A, but B's machine is grinding us both down. We'll find out next week if the opportunity with Company B is going to fly, or will be stymied by bureaucracy? 2) 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 '𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧'? I've been driving Cambrionix on a partnership-led strategy where we co-create disruptive plans with partner companies that others won't be able to replicate. 1+1=3. I’m meeting a couple of the CEOs for the first time. Will they go ‘all-in’ with us? Will they 100% commit the energy and resources, top-down? We’re likely at slightly different stages of our own leadership journey. S/he might just not think I’m ‘the guy’ they want to bet on. And vice versa. We may click, we might not. But we’ll have to call it as we see it. It would be criminal to demand the teams spend 2025 and beyond busting their asses to deliver breakthrough innovation, if either of us fail to lead with total conviction.  As I settle down into my return airplane seat 7 days from now, Cambrionix may have taken off into the stratosphere, or we may have hit some delays at passport control.  Regardless, we will have crystal clarity, and that’s precious. Makes for exciting times, I’ll keep you posted! Cross those fingers for us 🤞

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