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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.

Mastering AI in manufacturing: the three levels of competency

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
Jan 31, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Manufacturers have been facing continual pressure to improve their technology base, reduce costs, and improve quality since the Industrial Revolution. Manufacturers are used to change but not every manufacturer can or will embrace it at the same rate. Also, no manufacturer jumps straight to being an expert at the new thing they're needing to adopt. The same goes for Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an emerging change in manufacturing.

Industry IoT, smart factories and AI in manufacturing

Steph Organ
Archive , Blog
Jan 29, 2020
Updated Mar 9, 2026

The world of manufacturing is on the brink of another revolution due to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. Aside from clear use cases like robotics and automation, big data applications are coming into play, thanks to industrial time series data collected by data historians. Thriving on all this data, AI systems can be built to send early warnings, optimise processes, predict maintenance and enforce quality control. By collecting the right data, manufacturers can get really creative with their AI solutions, and it can set them apart from the competition.

A partnership of Machine Learning and AI with healthcare professionals

Steph Organ
Archive
Jan 27, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Healthcare has always been a data-rich area, but with new technologies for processing and structuring, and new ways of collecting data, such as using sensors, like many other industries, the available data is growing exponentially. Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes it possible to analyse all this data in real-time by combing Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), in order to gain valuable insights.

Ruth Kearney
News
Jan 23, 2020
Updated Feb 19, 2026

FBS Small Business Awards 2020 Tell us briefly about you and your business Nightingale HQ is a platform for businesses to adopt AI. As the supply of data in all industries increases exponentially, we help businesses get AI-ready so that they can fully harness and utilise the data available to them to solve business problems. Nightingale HQ can help get your business the training and connections they need to start practising data science.

Expert Perspectives: Enhancing business with data and AI

Steph Organ
Archive
Jan 21, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

This week we spoke to Dr. Leila Etaati, co-founder, data scientist, consultant and mentor at RADACAD, about what she thought was the key to success with AI for businesses, and how her business was implementing these beliefs. The RADACAD team work with other companies to deliver expert training and consulting around all things data, with a passion for helping businesses improve by listening to their data.

Announcing our Research Panel

Steph Locke
Archive
Dec 17, 2019
Updated Mar 6, 2026

We want to help more than one million businesses adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in the next five years. To do that we need your help. We're working on the world's biggest dataset on AI adoption via what we collect on our site, but qualitative data from knowledgeable people can be extremely valuable. As such we're launching our research panel to engage with people around the world.

Why do you need business intelligence?

Ruth Kearney
Archive
Nov 25, 2019
Updated Mar 4, 2026

How quickly could you answer the question, "How's your business doing?" if it was asked right now? How detailed would your answer be, and how confident would you be in your answer? If you were utilising business intelligence, your answer would be fast, comprehensive and accurate.

How to score your first AI quick wins: FAQ chatbots

Steph Organ
Archive
Nov 21, 2019
Updated Mar 4, 2026

AIFightsBack webinar Augmenting Customer Service with Chatbots 16 April at 15.00 is now over. Check out our video and slide and slide

Removing AI bias for better decision making

Mia Hatton
Archive
Nov 18, 2019
Updated Mar 4, 2026

It is difficult to deny that humans make biased decisions. Unconsciously we all make choices that are based on prejudices and flawed associations. This bias that we introduce to our business decisions can trickle through entire organisations, from recruitment to market segmentation. AI, with its lack of consciousness, human experience and gut feelings, has the potential to remove bias from businesses, and yet all too often AI is found to exhibit the same biases - link no longer works that we do.

How AI in marketing is enhancing B2B sales

Mia Hatton
Archive
Nov 11, 2019
Updated Mar 4, 2026

At the end of 2018, Salesforce - link no longer works reported that adoption of AI by marketers had grown by 44% last year, and that adoption rate is unlikely to slow anytime soon. With marketers showing "extensive interest" - link no longer works in exploiting AI for their roles, more and more tools are becoming available to support companies on their journey to smarter marketing. AI is transforming the way companies market their products and services to other businesses, streamlining processes at all levels of the sales funnel.