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Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation Guidance

Navigate the complexities of digital transformation with our comprehensive resources covering Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), and digitalisation strategies. We help organisations understand and implement transformative technologies that drive efficiency and innovation.

Our digital transformation content explores how businesses can modernise their operations, adopt new technologies, and create digital-first cultures. From IoT sensor networks to connected factories and smart manufacturing systems, we cover the technologies reshaping industries.

Learn about successful transformation journeys, change management strategies, and how to overcome common challenges in digitalisation initiatives. Whether you’re beginning your digital transformation or accelerating existing efforts, our resources provide practical guidance for leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies to remain competitive.

Data Champions are critical to your success in digitally transforming

Manufacturers need Data Champions to help them succeed in today’s digital world. To learn more about how you can find your Data Champion for your team or company, read on!

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Using AI to make your warehouse operations smarter

Using AI to make your warehouse operations smarter

You can benefit from lower overheads by using AI to manage stock levels, whilst building a more scalable warehouse operation that is safer for employees, using AI.

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EU to recruit world-class AI researchers

EU to recruit world-class AI researchers

While Europe is a global leader in academic research of human-centric artificial intelligence we lag behind when it comes to putting research into practice.

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How can Digital Innovation Hubs support SMEs to adopt AI?

How can Digital Innovation Hubs support SMEs to adopt AI?

A workshop on “AI-standardisation landscape & the role of Digital Innovation Hubs (DHIs)” discussed the role hubs can play in supporting the uptake of AI among SMEs and how they can help technology frontrunners.

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Artificial Intelligence growth in the EU

Artificial Intelligence growth in the EU

This article is part of an ongoing series - link no longer works sharing insights into the development of AI policy in Europe. In November last year we were appointed to the European DIGITAL SME Alliance focus group on Artificial Intelligence (AI), and as an 'AI intensive' SME, we provide feedback on the adoption of AI technologies in relation with the impact of EU initiatives on the topic.

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Boost operational efficiency with chatbots

Boost operational efficiency with chatbots

Many businesses are facing a pressing need to tidy up their operations, cut costs, and increase productivity due to the global pandemic. One surprising tool that can help you streamline processes is a chatbot. Everyone knows how chatbots can enhance customer service, but there are many other areas where a chatbot can be applied. In this article we explore how chatbots can bring about operational efficiencies when used for internal processes such as supporting HR and company communications.

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Building operational resilience in times of crisis

Building operational resilience in times of crisis

Operational resilience has always been a key factor in business success, but not enough businesses consider their ability to take stress in turbulent times until it is too late. Covid-19 has been a huge wake-up call for many, presenting uncertainty and disruption.

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Highlights of 2020 - as read by you

Highlights of 2020 - as read by you

What better way to round off 2020 than with a review of our most popular content as read by you. We've selected just 6 of your most enjoyed articles this year in case you fancy diving in again. From AI and data fundamentals, to the use of AI in different sectors, and even a quick win AI project, here's what made the cut.

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Ethical AI monitoring in the post-COVID workplace

Ethical AI monitoring in the post-COVID workplace

With the excellent news of the first COVID-19 vaccines being administered in the UK, things could be back to normal by next winter. In the meantime, we must remain vigilant and take precautions such as monitoring temperatures, social distancing, and other health and safety measures, to keep the impact of the virus to a minimum. AI can help to enforce these safety precautions, however ethical conduct and compliance with data privacy regulations remain imperative.

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Creative Disruption - UK Digital Manufacturing Week 2020

Creative Disruption - UK Digital Manufacturing Week 2020

Major crises cause economic and social damage but they also inspire innovation. This was a major theme Digital Manufacturing Week, who themselves had to disrupt by holding the 6,000 plus attendee event completely online.

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