Category: Artificial Intelligence

Post How to Build a Roadmap for Data & AI Success 

How to Build a Roadmap for Data & AI Success 

Who did we have on the panel? Defining your future is a strategy challenge, not a technology one The session kicked off by talking about what it means to ‘define your future’. Joe stated that we’re fundamentally looking at data strategy – I.E. how an organisation should look to unlock value from data, automation, and…

Post Generative AI: How to Make Your Project a Success

Generative AI: How to Make Your Project a Success

MIT’s recently published report concludes by stating that in 2025, ‘95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing’ – and it doesn’t surprise me one bit. Thousands of AI proof of concepts are being made under the guise of massive easy cost savings and robot magic simply finding all the answers – but many…

Post Practical AI for Business: Cutting Through the Hype with Richard Corderoy

Practical AI for Business: Cutting Through the Hype with Richard Corderoy

Where does artificial intelligence add genuine value to business? It’s a question Richard Corderoy, our CEO, looked to answer on a recent webinar with Rashad Issa CQP FCQI, Chair of the CQI Board of Trustees and host of the Chartered Quality Institute’s Quality Impact Podcast.  As ever, Richard brought his no-nonsense home truths to the…

Post Plugged In or Left Out: The UK’s Readiness for Generative AI

Plugged In or Left Out: The UK’s Readiness for Generative AI

Generative AI is no longer a geeky tech term only technology enthusiasts or industry trendsetters are interested in. It has entered the c-suite boardroom and strategic roadmaps of enterprises, promising transformative possibilities across every sector. Yet, as Oakland’s recent report, Plugged In or Left Out, reveals, the UK’s journey towards meaningful adoption of generative AI…

Post Data Governance in the Age of AI

Data Governance in the Age of AI

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, many organisations embark on ambitious AI projects with the hope of driving efficiency, automation, and competitiveness. However, a significant portion of these projects falter due to foundational data challenges. According to Gartner, by 2025, 30% of generative AI projects will be abandoned due to poor…

Post What is Agentic AI?

What is Agentic AI?

Here at Oakland, we’ve been talking about our Intelligent Agents for quite some time. Now, it seems everyone from Gartner to Microsoft is with us, except we have a new name: agentic AI. And it’s Gartner’s top tech trend for 2025.  But what is agentic AI? In its simplest form, the term describes semi-autonomous machine…

Post What is the Role of Data Governance in AI? Should You Even Care?

What is the Role of Data Governance in AI? Should You Even Care?

 Data Governance is having a moment or, at the very least, is about to. Governance was one of the key topics discussed in the opening address at the recent Gartner IT symposium. Obviously, it goes without saying that the main topic was Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI. But before we get carried away, here’s some context…

Post Agentic AI and AI Agents: Shaping the Market in 2025

Agentic AI and AI Agents: Shaping the Market in 2025

What a difference a year makes! As 2024 comes to a close, and for everyone in the world of AI, it’s been a blast! It’s been a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. The year has been defined by a number of major milestones in deploying large language models (LLMs)…

Post Lessons Learned in Project Management: Purpose, Framework, Benefits & More

Lessons Learned in Project Management: Purpose, Framework, Benefits & More

Lessons learned are a critical part of organisational self-improvement. If an organisation doesn’t understand its failings, it’s doomed to relive them. Understanding where things have gone wrong or misstepped is, therefore, crucial for any business to develop and grow – particularly those that work on a project-by-project basis. In this guide, we explore the concept…

Post A Guide to Knowledge Management Processes

A Guide to Knowledge Management Processes

In a world where information is at the heart of everything we do, managing knowledge effectively is more important than ever. Whether it’s making sure your teams can easily access critical information or capturing valuable insights from across your organisation, having a solid knowledge management process can make all the difference in how your business…

Post Knowledge Management Strategy: Purpose, Practice, Methods 

Knowledge Management Strategy: Purpose, Practice, Methods 

In business, knowledge is priceless. Yet, while most businesses generate huge volumes of knowledge, these documents are often left inaccessible in enormous, hard-to-navigate libraries – or hidden in the minds of talented staff. Reports, insights, policies, guidelines, correspondence, manuals: all unable to benefit the business simply and frustratingly due to the nature of how they…

Post What is Knowledge Management?

What is Knowledge Management?

In today’s fast-paced world where information is constantly flowing, managing and using knowledge effectively can make or break a business.  Knowledge management is more than just storing documents; it’s about ensuring people have access to the right information at the right time. Whether it’s capturing the expertise of your employees, streamlining processes, or fostering innovation,…