{"id":9618,"date":"2025-07-30T08:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/?page_id=9618"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:23:51","slug":"we-are-oakland-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/","title":{"rendered":"We are Oakland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_605e040cfe466a4448de888243c2c2e9\" class=\"split-content-simple-outer-wrap\">\n    <div class='block split-content-simple  data-analytics-and-insights animate' style=\"background-color: #ff0b33; --primary-color: #f4a81f; --primary-accent: #f4a81f; --heading-color: #ffffff; --text-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"split-content-simple-left\">\n            \n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading h2 split-content-simple-heading\" id=\"h-data-amp-ai-consultancy-services\">Data &amp; AI<br>Consultancy Services<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\" id=\"h-everything-data\"><span style=\"font-weight:300\">Everything<\/span> Data.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakland is a data and AI consultancy empowering businesses to discover data value and drive real ROI. Our team of data experts brings over 40 years of pure data experience and a proven track record in driving operational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From data strategy and engineering to data governance, analytics, and generative AI consultancy <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/services\/\"><span>services<\/span><\/a>, Oakland&#8217;s specialists inspire businesses to liberate and activate their data &#8211; and implement long-term data strategies that reap rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock transformative insights, optimise operations, and scale success, with data and AI consulting services from Oakland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/contact-us\/\"><span>Get in touch<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"split-content-simple-right\">\n                            <div 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as easy as working with a friend, but as valuable as working with a seasoned professional.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Tiana Chan, Business Intelligence Lead, Elvie <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center container-xs-important\">With the expertise of 70+ data and AI experts from a forty-year heritage, your data strategy is in safe hands with Oakland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons remove-margin-bottom remove-margin-top is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/contact-us\/\"><span><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"block_8b0c3e86da764dd64f8957144aea2926\" class=\"background-container   background-container-6a19635923539167307917\">\n    <style>\n                .background-container-6a19635923539167307917 {\n                            --block-bg-color: #ffffff;\n                                        --heading-color: #ff0033;\n                                        --block-text-color: #303e48;\n                    }\n    <\/style>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"h-ai-amp-data-consultancy-services\"><strong><span style=\"color:#FF0B33;\">AI &amp; Data Consultancy Services<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center container-xs\"><strong>\u2018Everything data\u2019 isn\u2019t just a tagline \u2013 it\u2019s what we do. We provide end to end data services for organisations of every size, from industry giants to ambitious SMEs, in sectors from <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/sectors\/water-utilities\/\"><span>Water Utilities<\/span><\/a> and Rail and Transport to Media and Telecoms and Higher Education.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"tab-bar-block_08602298ebd2fa814b2b0606cd23e5ca\" class=\"tab-bar\">\n            <nav class=\"tab-nav\">\n            <ul>\n                                                            <li>\n                            <a href=\"\" class='tab-nav-item active'>\n                                <span>Data Strategy<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                            <a href=\"\" class='tab-nav-item '>\n                                <span>Data Management <\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                            <a href=\"\" class='tab-nav-item '>\n                                <span>Data Platforms and Engineering<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                            <a href=\"\" class='tab-nav-item '>\n                                <span>Data Analytics and Business Insights<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                            <a href=\"\" class='tab-nav-item '>\n                                <span>Artificial Intelligence<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <\/ul>\n        <\/nav>\n    \n            <div class=\"tab-content\">\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-container active\">\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4355a.webp');\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-text\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h3\">Data Strategy<\/h3>\n                            <p>We create value-led Data and AI strategies that put data at the heart of your company\u2019s future.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-body\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class='tab-content-text-body-mobile-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4355a.webp\"\/>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-text-body-content\">\n                                                                                                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a19635925f7e\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/services\/strategy\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Learn more    <\/span>\n<\/a>                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-container \">\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HO7_8802a.webp');\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-text\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h3\">Data Management <\/h3>\n                            <p>We do total Data Management, starting with grassroots governance to unlock long-term value. Our specialists deploy scalable, out-of-the-box frameworks for Data Governance and Data Quality that accelerate implementation.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-body\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class='tab-content-text-body-mobile-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HO7_8802a.webp\"\/>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-text-body-content\">\n                                                                                                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a19635925f89\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/services\/data-management\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Learn more    <\/span>\n<\/a>                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-container \">\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4355a.webp');\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-text\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h3\">Data Platforms and Engineering<\/h3>\n                            <p>Custom fit, rapid deployment. Our Modular Data Platform approach delivers highly configurable, live platforms in as little as a week, so you can get to insights &#8211; fast.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-body\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class='tab-content-text-body-mobile-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4355a.webp\"\/>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-text-body-content\">\n                                                                                                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a19635925f90\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/services\/platform\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Learn more    <\/span>\n<\/a>                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-container \">\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4512a.webp');\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-text\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h3\">Data Analytics and Business Insights<\/h3>\n                            <p>Forget \u2018data-driven\u2019. Business is driven by decisions &#8211; data just helps make them better. We optimise your data for the decision space, turning insight into action.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-body\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class='tab-content-text-body-mobile-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4512a.webp\"\/>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-text-body-content\">\n                                                                                                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a19635925f96\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/services\/analytics-and-business-intelligence\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Learn more    <\/span>\n<\/a>                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-container \">\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4368a.webp');\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content-text\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h3\">Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n                            <p>Swap \u2018are we ready for AI?\u2019 for \u2018is your AI ready for you?\u2019. Our AI consultants guide you through the fast-moving world of generative and agentic AI, grounded in real-world business needs.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"tab-content-text-body\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class='tab-content-text-body-mobile-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_4368a.webp\"\/>\n                            <div class=\"tab-content-text-body-content\">\n                                                                                                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a19635925f9e\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/services\/artificial-intelligence\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Learn more    <\/span>\n<\/a>                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_56f86d4e967e33670675f3c6d545bd89\" class=\"block banner-cta \" style=\"margin-bottom: ; margin-top: ;\">\n    <div class='banner-cta-wrap'>\n                    <header>\n                <h2 class=\"h3\"><strong style=\"color:#fff;\">Seize your data opportunity, <span style=\"color:#78FFFF;\">with Oakland<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n            <\/header>\n                <div class=\"content\">\n            <p>Experienced in navigating complexity and with an appetite for making change happen, Oakland\u2019s data and AI consultants deliver 90-day initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>With us, it\u2019s all about outcomes. We:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Break down internal boundaries<\/li>\n<li>Devise solid solutions for your most pressing problems<\/li>\n<li>Leave you with the time, space and resources to focus on what really matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Boost your capabilities and get results quickly in ways built to last.<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"btn-white-background\">\n                \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a19635926322\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/contact-us\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Let&#8217;s talk    <\/span>\n<\/a>            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <figure class='banner-cta-image '>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A23_8221-672x448.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/figure>\n        <style>\n        #block_56f86d4e967e33670675f3c6d545bd89 {\n            background-color: #5a6771;\n            color: #fff;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"icon-slider-block_be0fbce8df77914f2b402431fbcdfea3\" class=\"icon-slider\">\n                <!-- Title and subtitle -->\n            <div class=\"icon-slider-title\">\n                <h2 class='h3'>The Oakland Way<\/h2>                <p>Our principles for lasting data impact, informed by our deep transformation experience. <\/p>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon-slider-content\">\n                <div class=\"icon-slider-content-icons\">\n                                                                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-icons-icon active\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Diamond.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                    <video \n                                        class=\"icon-slider-animation\" \n                                        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src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hand-Man-Animation.webm\" \n                                        type=\"video\/webm\" \n                                        muted \n                                         \n                                        onloadedmetadata=\"this.playbackRate=3.0\"\n                                        playsinline>\n                                    <\/video>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"icon-slider-content-container active\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-text\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5051943.jpeg');\">\n                            <h3>Value first and value fast<\/h3>\n<p>Data is business, and it\u2019s all about outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>We uncover the fastest routes to value and execute with precision, delivering early impact while building the momentum for long-term success.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5051943.jpeg');\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"icon-slider-content-container\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-text\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Charity-Events-IMG_3622-scaled-1.jpg');\">\n                            <h3>A balanced approach<\/h3>\n<p>Organisations often face a choice: quick wins or long term transformation. It doesn&#8217;t have to be this way.<\/p>\n<p>We deliver both. Powered by our innovative &#8216;Lighthouse Project&#8217; methodology, our balanced approach to data transformation allows us to deliver value quickly whilst building deep data foundations in parallel.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Charity-Events-IMG_3622-scaled-1.jpg');\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"icon-slider-content-container\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-text\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Z61_6473-jpg-webp.webp');\">\n                            <h3>Build Capabilities<\/h3>\n<p>Quick fixes don\u2019t last &#8211; lasting success comes from building capabilities. We equip organisations with the people, processes, and technology to sustain data solutions long-term.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach empowers our clients to manage data independently, driving sustainable success without ongoing external reliance.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Z61_6473-jpg-webp.webp');\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"icon-slider-content-container\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-text\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Monthly-kudos-DSC_4798.jpg');\">\n                            <h3>People, people, people<\/h3>\n<p>People drive every data project\u2019s success. By focusing on engagement, user needs, and collaboration, we align individuals around a shared vision.<\/p>\n<p>Our people-first approach ensures solutions are embraced, driving meaningful change and long-term value.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Monthly-kudos-DSC_4798.jpg');\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"icon-slider-content-container\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-text\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Financial-Advice-HO7_1192.jpg');\">\n                            <h3>Customers first, not vendors<\/h3>\n<p>We cut through vendor-driven hype with a unique blend of neutrality, cross-industry expertise, and fit-for-purpose solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Working with all the major tech providers, we have an open mind. We\u2019re only interested in what works for you and your business priorities.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon-slider-content-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Financial-Advice-HO7_1192.jpg');\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"block_90d35cfbc7c803fc84bad6d65298776d\" class=\"block testimonial-slider-block \">\n            <header class=\"testimonial-slider-block-header\">\n            <div class='testimonial-slider-block-wrap'>\n                                <p><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        \n    <article class=\"testimonial-slider-block-content\">\n        <div class='testimonial-slider-block-wrap'>\n            <div class='testimonial-slider-block-slider glide'>\n                <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                    <div class='glide__slides'>\n                                                    <div class='glide__slide'>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"testimonial-slider-block-testimonial\">&#8220;The collaborative partnership has developed a strong foundation on which we can build internally and with our external stakeholders. We believe it can help to optimise how data is used to improve outcomes in any organisation.&#8221;<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <cite class=\"testimonial-slider-block-citation\">Rob Holtom, Executive Director or Corporate Digital, Data and Technology, Information Commissioners Office<\/cite>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class='glide__slide'>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"testimonial-slider-block-testimonial\">&#8220;If somebody wanted to ask me how do you find working with Oakland I would sing your praises forever.&#8221;<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <cite class=\"testimonial-slider-block-citation\">Andrew Calvert, Energy Generation Investment and Improvement Manager, Yorkshire Water<\/cite>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class='glide__slide'>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"testimonial-slider-block-testimonial\">&#8220;This felt like a team effort, which is unusual with some of the consultancies I have worked with in the past. The best description I\u2019d have is Oakland felt that they became an extension of our team. The team that was put on this project were really, really good, and I couldn\u2019t have asked for any more from the process.&#8221;<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <cite class=\"testimonial-slider-block-citation\">Thomas West, Technology Director, GMI Construction<\/cite>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class='glide__slide'>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"testimonial-slider-block-testimonial\">&#8220;Calm, pragmatic and result driven. Always a pleasure working with you guys.&#8221;<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <cite class=\"testimonial-slider-block-citation\">Matthew Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Income Analytics<\/cite>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class='glide__slide'>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"testimonial-slider-block-testimonial\">&#8220;From the first conversation with Oakland, you completely understood the problems we were facing and very, very quickly talked about the solutions. Oakland has been an absolute joy to work with. Not only are you fun and energetic, but you delivered a solution that will futureproof our business for many years to come.&#8221;\r\n<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <cite class=\"testimonial-slider-block-citation\">David Green, Head of Innovation, Blenheim<\/cite>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\">\n                                            <button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=0\"><\/button>\n                                            <button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=1\"><\/button>\n                                            <button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=2\"><\/button>\n                                            <button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=3\"><\/button>\n                                            <button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=4\"><\/button>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"insights-slider-block_24fd7237765616a3128ed614a5967b10\" class=\"block case-studies-slider-outer-wrap animate no-background show-logos\">\n    <header class=\"case-studies-slider-header\">\n        <h2 class='h3'>Our consulting services are behind some of the UK\u2019s most successful data-driven transformations.<\/h2>\n            <\/header>\n    \n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider glide\">\n        <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n            <div class='glide__slides'>\n                \n                    \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/case-studies\/becoming-ai-ready-a-data-strategy-and-platform-build-for-simplify\/\"  id=\"\" class='case-studies-slider-slide glide__slide'>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-image\">\n        <!--category pill-->\n        <span class='case-studies-pill'>Case Study<\/span>            \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Happy-couple-hugging_RGBv1-595x396.jpg\" alt=\"Becoming AI Ready: A Data Strategy and Platform Build for Simplify\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                          \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content\">\n        <p class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content-title\"><strong>Becoming AI Ready: A Data Strategy and Platform Build for Simplify<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <p>Discover Using Oakland\u2019s Data Maturity Framework, we assessed Simplify\u2019s current state and identified key pain points, including: We captured the voice of the business, which revealed a strong desire to return to their position as a digital leader in the market and offer a hyper-personalised customer experience, something they referred to as \u201cpsychic conveyancing.\u201d Define&#8230;<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                \n                    \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/case-studies\/delivering-a-microsoft-azure-platform\/\"  id=\"\" class='case-studies-slider-slide glide__slide'>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-image\">\n        <!--category pill-->\n        <span class='case-studies-pill'>Case Study<\/span>            \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Azure-595x595.webp\" alt=\"Leveraging Microsoft Azure for Market Expansion and Growth\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                          \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content\">\n        <p class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content-title\"><strong>Leveraging Microsoft Azure for Market Expansion and Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <p>Oakland was tasked with building a cloud-based data analytics platform designed to propel Emerald into the future. This platform needed to provide comprehensive data governance and quality functionality, reconciling conflicting data from diverse sources.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                \n                    \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/case-studies\/setting-standards-for-responsible-data-use-with-the-icos-data-strategy\/\"  id=\"\" class='case-studies-slider-slide glide__slide'>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-image\">\n        <!--category pill-->\n        <span class='case-studies-pill'>Case Study<\/span>            \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oakland-Imagery-1-595x397.jpg\" alt=\"Setting the Standards for Responsible Data Use with the ICO\u2019s Data Strategy\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                          \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content\">\n        <p class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content-title\"><strong>Setting the Standards for Responsible Data Use with the ICO\u2019s Data Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <p>The Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) is an independent regulator in charge of upholding the public\u2019s information and data privacy rights. Data is core to their organisation, and they had an ambitious business strategy (ICO25) that needed underpinning with a tailored data strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The ICO regulates and enforces the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, so they had a unique opportunity to set the tone for responsible and innovative data use in the public sector.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                \n                    \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/case-studies\/network-rail-revolutionising-knowledge-management-through-generative-ai\/\"  id=\"\" class='case-studies-slider-slide glide__slide'>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-image\">\n        <!--category pill-->\n        <span class='case-studies-pill'>Case Study<\/span>            \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1227405409-1-595x397.jpg\" alt=\"Network Rail: Revolutionising knowledge management through Generative AI\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                          \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content\">\n        <p class=\"case-studies-slider-slide-content-title\"><strong>Network Rail: Revolutionising knowledge management through Generative AI<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <p>At Oakland, our collaboration with Network Rail stands as a testament to our commitment to driving innovation through technology. Working closely with our client, we embarked on a mission to tackle challenges in knowledge management and harness the potential of AI and natural language processing.<\/p>\n<p>In this case study, we look back on our journey alongside Network Rail and how we effectively harnessed our expertise in data strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), and integration to deliver an effective, long-term solution.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"glide-arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\">\n                <div class=\"slider__arrow slider__arrow--prev glide__arrow glide__arrow--prev\" data-glide-dir=\"&lt;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/themes\/oakland-group-wp-theme\/assets\/img\/icons\/red-arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"Previous\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"slider__arrow slider__arrow--next glide__arrow glide__arrow--next\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/themes\/oakland-group-wp-theme\/assets\/img\/icons\/red-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"Next\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"case-studies-slider-btn with-arrows\">\n                                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a1963592c60a\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/case-studies\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        Case Studies    <\/span>\n<\/a>        <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"block_6f80c04b5372db301301fb476516e1ac\" class=\"block parallax-image-text-pills  artificial-intelligence default animate\">\n    <header class=\"parallax-image-text-pills-header\">\n        <div class=\"parallax-image-text-pills-wrap\">\n                            <h2 class='h3'><strong><span style=\"color: #fff;\">Our Partnership with Microsoft<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n            \n                            <div class=\"parallax-image-text-pills-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Z61_6962c-1-1458x800.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/header>\n    <article class=\"parallax-image-text-pills-bottom\">\n        <div class=\"parallax-image-text-pills-wrap parallax-image-text-pills-text-wrap btn-white-background\">\n            \n\n<section id=\"block_acbfdb644cc775124d77098c6f49eee8\" class=\"two-col-custom no-padding\">\n    <div class='two-col-custom-inner mob-centre mobInvert'>\n        <div class=\"two-col-custom-inner-block\" style=\"--block-width:66%;\">\n                            <p>Microsoft is a global leader in data and AI technology, and we\u2019re proud to be partnered with them. 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So, we\u2019ve pulled together answers to some of the most common questions to help you get a better understanding of what a consultant is, does, and how your business can benefit from their support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div class='faq-repeater-content'>\n        <div class=\"faq-repeater-content-wrap\">\n                                                <div class=\"faq-repeater-question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 class='faq-repeater-question-title h5' itemprop=\"name\">What is a data consultant?<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"faq-repeater-question-title-icons\">\n                            <span><\/span>\n                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class='faq-repeater-question-answer' itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Think of a data consultant as a specialist advisor. They support sustainable business growth by analysing your current <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/press\/revolutionising-data-management-oaklands-4-step-method-for-a-more-sustainable-future\/\"><span>data<\/span><\/a> practices, then develop a strategy to help you understand your data and get the most from it.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-repeater-question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 class='faq-repeater-question-title h5' itemprop=\"name\">What is an AI consultant?<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"faq-repeater-question-title-icons\">\n                            <span><\/span>\n                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class='faq-repeater-question-answer' itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>An AI consultant has the knowledge and skills to review a business\u2019s current use of artificial intelligence and advise stakeholders on how best to implement it to unlock efficiencies.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-repeater-question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 class='faq-repeater-question-title h5' itemprop=\"name\">What are data management consulting services?<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"faq-repeater-question-title-icons\">\n                            <span><\/span>\n                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class='faq-repeater-question-answer' itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Consultancy services provide support to businesses across all different sectors, with teams of specialists in numerous areas. Oakland is a consultancy that specialises in data and AI services.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-repeater-question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 class='faq-repeater-question-title h5' itemprop=\"name\">Who needs data or AI consulting services?<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"faq-repeater-question-title-icons\">\n                            <span><\/span>\n                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class='faq-repeater-question-answer' itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Businesses of all sizes and scale benefit from advice from data and AI consultants. Whether you need support with your overall data management strategy or specific areas, like <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/blog\/data-governance-in-the-age-of-ai\/\"><span>data governance<\/span><\/a> or generative AI implementation, data consultants have the expertise and skillset to help.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-repeater-question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 class='faq-repeater-question-title h5' itemprop=\"name\">What services does a data consultant provide?<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"faq-repeater-question-title-icons\">\n                            <span><\/span>\n                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class='faq-repeater-question-answer' itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>It\u2019s a wide range! 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