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Research and Industry Insights

Explore our collection of research-based content, industry studies, and evidence-backed insights on AI, technology, and business transformation. We bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, making complex findings accessible and actionable.

Our research content includes analysis of emerging trends, industry reports, case study findings, and expert perspectives on technology adoption and innovation. Learn from data-driven insights that inform strategic decision-making.

Whether you’re exploring new technologies, validating approaches, or staying informed about industry developments, our research resources provide the depth and rigour needed to make confident decisions. We focus on translating research findings into practical business value.

Understanding the techniques behind AI in manufacturing

Steph Locke
Archive , Learning , Blog
May 22, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

It’s no secret that the disruption of Industry 4.0 and the challenges presented by Covid-19 have been a push for manufacturers to evaluate digital transformation and consider going smart with AI in their factories. This article, adapted from the webinar shared below, is aimed at manufacturers who are interested in the techniques, data infrastructure and processes needed to support building internal data science & AI intellectual property.

The Historian and AI Webinar (AIFightsBack)

Steph Locke
Archive , Learning , Blog
May 15, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

AI for manufacturing has huge potential. As well as clear AI use cases like robotics and automation, the wealth of data being consolidated into industrial time series via historian appliances presents an opportunity for further AI applications. Using the data being consolidated, we can build early warning systems for critical issues, optimise maintenance programs, and improve processes.

Artificial Intelligence for Marketers

Ruth Kearney
Archive , Learning
May 8, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Yesterday, we delivered the AI for Marketers webinar as part of our AIFightsBack series. Here, you will find the resources (slides, recording, information, and links) from the talk. As a sector, marketing is ripe for AI adoption due to the volume of data insights available. It's transforming how companies market their products and services to other businesses, streamlining processes at all levels of the sales funnel. Broadly speaking, AI can help to improve the customer journey and improve your ROI on campaigns. But how exactly?

Announcement: AIFightsBack webinar series

Ruth Kearney
News
Apr 6, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

It's been a very tough few weeks, and the world as we know it has changed forever. Our families, our communities, businesses and the global economy are all feeling the pressure of the COVID-19 virus. As with many other startups, we feel the impact of these volatile times and we plough on as much as we can. We remain hopeful that many great innovations came out of times of crisis; that is why we have created the AIFightsBack webinar series.

Announcement: Ruth Kearney appointed Product & Commercial Director

Steph Locke
News
Apr 3, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

I'm delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Kearney as our Product & Commercial Director here at Nightingale HQ. Ruth brings a wealth of commercial and brand experience to the team and will be helping drive our commercial strategy and AI Learn product.

Rising Stars

Ruth Kearney
News
Mar 30, 2020
Updated Feb 19, 2026

Technation.io Company Nightingale HQ helps SMEs identify cases for artificial intelligence within their business and provides the tools and support required to help them to successfully adopt and deploy AI and specific AI projects.

Stem Awards Wales 2020

Ruth Kearney
News
Mar 30, 2020
Updated Feb 19, 2026

Stem Awards Wales 2020 Describe your business Nightingale HQ is a complete AI platform that helps businesses get AI-Ready by providing content, training, and ultimately, connections. We offer three products, AI Learn, AI Direct and AI Connect. Through AI learn, companies can get training to get their teams AI ready. Through AI direct, we can help businesses asses their potential and build an AI strategy. Finally AI connect helps connect organisations with the worlds best AI experts, taking the pain out of finding an AI specialist and providing one simple point of contact to manage all projects.

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
Mar 12, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

The top blockers to effective AI use in businesses aren't technical issues. They're people problems.

AI Winters and hype

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
Feb 26, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

This is not the first time AI has been all the rage in the business world. In particular, AI was big in the eighties with solutions called expert systems. Will AI be a passing fad now?

Sealing the gap in education poverty with AI & EdTech

Steph Organ
Archive
Feb 13, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Could education be the industry that has seen the least change over the years? While we’ve seen big changes in the accessibility of education, there is still a long way to go, and as pointed out by The World Bank, being in school is not the same as learning. Often pupils are unengaged, teachers are failing to hold everyone’s attention in class, and drop out rates and grades are proving that the one-size-fits-all approach to learning is outdated.