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Data Strategy

Data Strategy and Governance

Discover essential resources for building and implementing effective data strategies in your organisation. From data governance frameworks to fostering data literacy, we provide comprehensive guidance on creating a data-driven culture.

Our data strategy content covers critical topics including data governance, data security and privacy, DataOps practices, data platform architecture, and building robust data warehouses. Learn how to establish proper data collection and storage practices, ensure data quality, and implement security measures that protect sensitive information.

Whether you’re developing your first data strategy or maturing existing data capabilities, our resources help you navigate challenges around data culture, literacy, and science. We focus on practical approaches that balance innovation with responsible data management, helping organisations unlock the full value of their data assets through business intelligence, analytics, and effective visualisation.

Summer roundup

Summer roundup

After a busy summer we’re taking some time to reflect on everything that’s gone on. From award nominations to webinars and events we’ve compiled a brief list of some of the things we’ve been involved in this summer.

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EIT Manufacturing - all you need to know

EIT Manufacturing - all you need to know

EIT Manufacturing is a consortium of over 60 leaders in the manufacturing industry from business, education, and research. We’ve just joined the organisation as one of their Scaleups so I’ve put together a quick explanation of who they are and what they do.

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Cardiff-based AI startup is the first UK startup to join the largest European manufacturing ecosystem

Cardiff-based AI startup is the first UK startup to join the largest European manufacturing ecosystem

Cardiff, August 23, 2021: Cardiff-based AI startup Nightingale HQ has become the first UK startup to join EIT Manufacturing, the largest European consortium of manufacturers.

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What does NatWest's Future Fit report say about digital transformation for manufacturers

What does NatWest's Future Fit report say about digital transformation for manufacturers

The latest Future Fit report focuses on “trailblazers” and what makes them different to other organisations. It covers the importance of innovation and of current developments in the industry such as digital transformation.

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Can AI get you sued? How AI impacts IP

AI and intellectual property is a minefield. The UK Intellectual Property Office recently completed a public consultation to inform their policy and here I bring you thoughts and highlights.

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What Data Integration Maturity Level Are You? - No-Code Serverless or Code-First

What Data Integration Maturity Level Are You? - No-Code Serverless or Code-First

Data integration capabilities are a key part of your ability to make data-driven decisions. Depending on where your business it at, using no-code tools or code-first tools will be right for you.

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Software-as-a-Service to help you digitise

Software-as-a-Service to help you digitise

Software as a Service or SaaS, as it’s more commonly known, makes digital easy. Find out how it can help to streamline your processes and run a more efficient business.

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How 10 manufacturers are digitally transforming with Microsoft

How 10 manufacturers are digitally transforming with Microsoft

Here at Nightingale HQ, we’re proud to be Microsoft partners. We use their tech to power our data and AI services. To showcase the impact Microsoft services can have, we’ve collected some of our favourite Microsoft manufacturing success stories.

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Manufacturers - you need DataOps

Manufacturers - you need DataOps

DataOps also helps you build a more agile digital supply chain by enabling analytic teams to automate their processes, which in turn reduces cycle time on data analytics. Getting this data infrastructure right is critical for helping Operational Technology (OT) get the most out of real-time data to optimise processes. DataOps is part of your ability to move quickly in the digital space. It should be part of your overall approach to your developer velocity and can help staff to discover the data they need to drive insightful improvements in your organisation.

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Europe's '2030 Digital Compass' and manufacturing

Europe's '2030 Digital Compass' and manufacturing

The 2030 Digital Compass aims to digitally transform Europe by the end of the decade. It aims to strengthen digital infrastructure and facilitate digital transformation of businesses and the public sector. At its core will be a framework that allows businesses and services to go digital in keeping with European values.

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