We’re living in a moment of enormous promise. Generative AI — with its ability to compose, advise, summarise, and assist — is creating bold new possibilities across the public and private sectors alike. But amid the excitement, a crucial truth remains: AI is only as powerful as the data it’s built on.
In today’s data-driven economy, organisations are under increasing pressure to unify their data, extract insights, and remain compliant with evolving regulations like GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA). But building a cohesive enterprise data platform is not just about technology—it’s about architecture, governance, automation, and people.
In the fast-moving world of local government, waiting for answers is no longer an option. Whether you’re leading a unitary authority or chairing a cabinet portfolio, the decisions you make today shape the lives of thousands tomorrow. Yet too often, those decisions are made with partial, outdated, or second-hand information.
It’s time to change that.
The English Devolution White Paper outlines a significant shift in governance, aiming to decentralise power and improve local decision-making. The latest Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) feedback emphasises the need for councils to refine their proposals with stronger data and evidence
