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Research & Innovation

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.

What is the Internet of Things?

What is the Internet of Things?

The internet of things is everywhere, and the best way to start explaining it is to have a look around you. If you have a wireless printer, a thermostat, or a virtual voice assistant, you have IoT devices within your home, and you can probably control them all from your tablet, phone or assistant, as they are all connected to the internet.

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What is AI?

What is AI?

Artificial intelligence is a technology that can ‘think’ in a human-like way. It is a diverse area of computer science that enlists tools such as machine learning and image processing to recreate and build upon the complex capabilities of the human brain.

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What is Amazon S3?

What is Amazon S3?

Amazon S3 is described by Amazon as “object storage built to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere”. Similar to Google Drive in that it can store many different data types, Amazon S3 makes it easy to meet the data needs of large and complex web applications - including Netflix, Airbnb, and Amazon itself.

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What is AWS Redshift?

What is AWS Redshift?

Amazon Redshift is a cloud-based data warehousing solution that allows you to store, transform and query vast volumes of data at high speed.

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What is AI strategy?

What is AI strategy?

AI strategy refers to a company’s vision for how AI will be deployed to help achieve the company’s business goals. It should be closely linked to your data strategy and hence to your business objectives.

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What is data science consulting?

What is data science consulting?

Data science consulting is a service that will help your organisation develop a data science strategy and implement data science solutions. You may need a consultant to help you start integrating data science into your business strategy, or to help keep your projects on track.

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What is data platform development?

What is data platform development?

A data platform is a service that includes data collection, storage and analysis. Developing a data platform creates a central service that encompasses a data warehouse, business intelligence tools, and a suite of data science and analytical environments.

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What is data platform auditing?

What is data platform auditing?

Data platform auditing reviews your data platform against fitness for purpose measures such as security, compliance and structure. This helps businesses ensure compliance and protect assets and data, by reviewing and improving the security of your data platform.

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What is data science development?

What is data science development?

Data science development is the development of custom data science solutions (algorithms, models) from the data source to the deployment of the models.

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What is data science?

What is data science?

Data science applies scientific methods to data to reveal insights and predictions that can help you to meet your business goals. This helps businesses build better products and make better decisions.

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