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Post Why We’re Counting Down to Big Data London 2025

Why We’re Counting Down to Big Data London 2025

Big Data London is always a highlight of the year for us, and not just for free merch. This year’s event looks bigger and better than ever. It’s the place where the whole data industry comes together to find inspiration, share challenges (making AI work – anyone?), and see the latest tech solutions from the…
Post Oakland Partners with Data Literacy Academy: Bridging the imagination gap

Oakland Partners with Data Literacy Academy: Bridging the imagination gap

In today’s data-driven world, businesses are increasingly reliant on their ability to leverage information effectively. This has led to a growing demand for data literacy, not just within data-focused teams, but across all levels of an organisation. And a greater understanding of what data is, how you use your data, and the impact of both…
Post So, another year, another CDO Exchange event in the bag with IPQC

So, another year, another CDO Exchange event in the bag with IPQC

With some new faces, some new organisations represented, and some familiar ‘data friends’ in attendance, what did we learn? Interestingly whilst the number of newly represented organisations was a big plus this year (certainly from our perspective), the mix of challenges for senior data leaders remained strangely familiar. Data leaders are still navigating the technologies…
Post Be kind to others, by first being kind to yourself…

Be kind to others, by first being kind to yourself…

As World Kindness Day gets under way, statistics show that one in every four adults will experience at least one mental health problem per year, and in this fast-paced, ever-changing world, how often do we take time out to nurture and care for ourselves? When was the last time you stood still to savour the…
Post How to win or at least come 2nd in a hackathon!

How to win or at least come 2nd in a hackathon!

No one wants to come second place. No one starts their day thinking “I want to come second place today”. It’s unrealistic. If there is a chance to win, people want to win. This is true for casual running races at the park, for the family board game night that somehow always ends in an…
Post Growing up loving green

Growing up loving green

As a woman in tech, I have heard statements such as “girls are better for teaching and social careers, and men are better for science and engineering”. The first time I heard such a statement was only a few years ago by someone who was volunteering for a charity which encourages children to go to…
Post A data scientists view of Big Data LDN 2019

A data scientists view of Big Data LDN 2019

Anyone who’s read The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy, or seen the film, will know the seminal quote “Space is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly hugely mindbogglingly big it is.”. Well apparently, space has a new competitor for sheer size, and that’s data! Every year a mass of people descends on…
Post Murray Leach set to speak at Big Data London

Murray Leach set to speak at Big Data London

We’re pleased to announce that Murray Leach, Head of Systems and Support at Network Rail Infrastructure will be joining us at BDL at 12.30 pm on 13th November in the Fast Data Theatre, talking about “The key to unlocking the data in your enterprise system – a real-world journey” Murray will take us through his…
Post Oakland goes to Pycon

Oakland goes to Pycon

Python is often touted as one of the fasted growing programming languages (https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2018/07/26/python-is-becoming-the-worlds-most-popular-coding-language), with a myriad of applications such as web development, cybersecurity and of course data science & analytics. Whilst a number of different coding languages are utilised by members of The Oakland Group, depending on the scenario, the majority of the team can…
Post Join our data strategy workshop

Join our data strategy workshop

Is your data strategy aligned to your business strategy? 86% of senior executives agree than eliminating organisational silos is critical to expanding the use of data and analytics in decision making. (Google Research) Leading companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Netflix use data is almost every business decision. Most of these organisations…
Post The Oakland Group at PyCon!

The Oakland Group at PyCon!

The Oakland team are super excited to be heading to Cardiff this September to attend this year’s PyCon, the annual celebration of everything Python (the swiss army knife of programming). Here at the Oakland Group we’re super passionate about technical excellence and we’re continually learning, always looking to push the boundaries of what is achievable….
Post Oakland’s Mike Turner and Hiab’s Tobias Bunne set to speak at BQF Leadership Conference

Oakland’s Mike Turner and Hiab’s Tobias Bunne set to speak at BQF Leadership Conference

Do you want to be an effective leader? Join us on Thursday 28th March at the BQF Leadership Conference where Mike Turner will be speaking with Hiab’s Tobias Bunne. We’ll be covering the key aspects of quality leadership and who better to give their insight than the winner of the Quality Organisation of the Year…