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Unpacking the basics: the A-Z of digital transformation.
Confused by the jargon? From Agile to Zero Trust, we define the A-Z of digital transformation terms in one simple sentence each. Your essential cheat sheet.
Unpacking the basics: ethics and technology.
In the final part of our Unpacking the Basics series, we explore Tech Ethics. What are 'Dark Patterns', why is transparency critical in the age of AI and how do you use tech in good faith?
Unpacking the basics: artificial intelligence.
Is AI a magic wand or a prediction engine? We unpack the difference between Predictive and Generative AI, and address the fear that robots are coming for your job.
Unpacking the basics: agile delivery.
What is Agile delivery? We unpack the basics, from the Agile Manifesto to the difference between Waterfall and Agile, and why ‘Fake Agile’ is hurting your business.
Unpacking the basics: the cloud.
Are you truly 'Cloud Native' or just renting someone else's computer? We unpack the difference between Lift and Shift and true cloud architecture in the latest Unpacking the Basics.
Unpacking the basics: change management.
Why do 70% of digital projects fail? We unpack the basics of Change Management, the ‘Valley of Despair’ and how to turn your team into architects of change.
Unpacking the basics: digital transformation.
Confused by digital transformation buzzwords? We break down exactly what it is, how it differs from digitisation and how to apply it to your business strategy today.
Is x402 the internet’s missing money layer?
What is the x402 protocol? Coinbase and Cloudflare aim to revive HTTP 402 for AI agent and machine-to-machine payments. We analyse the hype versus the reality.
What a time to be alive - and maybe alive again.
Tom Brady's new dog is a clone by Colossal Biosciences. We explore the de-extinction tech, the company's investors and the complex ethical cost of pet cloning.
Navigating the AI training maze: insights from the front line.
Struggling with AI adoption? Principal Consultant Tristan Foster unpacks the key challenges faced by teams, including data security, job loss and rapid obsolescence. Discover the practical training strategy that overcomes skepticism and drives tangible ROI.