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"Sometimes the biggest barrier is our own industry’s reluctance to change. We talk about collaboration and innovation, but the delivery model still tends to encourage siloed working." https://lnkd.in/gdeJTg-e We caught up with Claire Gott MBE FICE from WSP at the British Council for Offices conference in Milan about pushing the boundaries of innovation, nurturing the talent pipeline and looking for learning opportunities.

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💭 What would you do if your processes were holding you back? That’s the challenge Lovell Partnerships Ltd faced while managing £200M in subcontractor spending. Their processes ran on an outdated system, slowing them down, making payments time-consuming and visibility into spend nearly impossible. We partnered with their team to completely turn things around, delivering: ✔ 10x better visibility into real-time operations ✔ Payment times cut from 4 days to just 1.5 days ✔ Streamlined tracking of orders, approvals, and variations ✔ Faster audits and improved compliance ✔ A system built to grow with their business "Visibility is improved tenfold. We can log on the system anywhere - whether it be on site or here in the Midlands - and see what orders we’ve got, what payments have been lodged, and what variations have come in from the supply chain." Lovell Partnerships 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about their transformation journey. Their story might just spark your next step! #ConstructionTech #ERP #Xpedeon

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"Over the past ten years, tech SMEs have grown significantly in the UK, with the total number of tech SMEs in the UK currently 191,000. This has nearly doubled from ten years ago, when there was 104,000 tech SMEs. Overall, these tech SMEs employ nearly 700,000 people, many of which are high-skilled, high-paying jobs in various parts of the UK. 2020 saw the largest increases in active tech SMEs, with an annual increase of over 15,000. Despite the recent economic challenges, 2023 saw the third largest increase, with 10,500 extra tech SMEs in the UK." Read our report 𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eczWmC4U  🤝 Report partners: Beauhurst, KyteMark Solutions ⭐ Featured techUK Members: Airspeed, AutogenAI, Axiologik, Circularity First, Condatis, Datactics, Deep Green, e18 Innovation , Excelerate Technology Group, Fivium, FuturePlus, Goldilock, Informed Solutions, Jadu, Jumar, ORCHA, Orlo, Panintelligence, Predyktable, REBORN, Riverlane, RiVR, Sapphire, SEBi Group Ltd, Shout Digital, Sitekit, SVGC Limited, UPTITUDE, and Verifoxx. Ed Bevan | Stephanie Barr | Tania Teixeira #SMEConnect #UKTech #TechInnovation #SMEs #EconomicGrowth __________ 🧩 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 Whether you're growing your business, entering new markets, securing public sector contracts, or boosting sales, SME Connect provides the support, connections, and insights you need. Our hub is your one-stop-shop for overcoming challenges and unlocking new opportunities. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/437Apwb ___________ 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍https://bit.ly/join-techuk

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AI is reshaping UK industries. Our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗫𝗟 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 surveyed 𝟭𝟵𝟬 𝗨.𝗞. 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 to identify what separates AI Leaders from the rest. Key findings:  • 92% of companies are using AI, and 88% say scaling is a top priority.  • Fully embedding AI into the workflow improves customer service, compliance, and profit margins.  • Yet 61% of AI initiatives remain in pilot stages, held back by talent gaps and data challenges. Stay ahead. Unlock in-depth insights, sector comparisons, and practical next steps in our full report. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/esr9vdhC #EXLEnterpriseAI #ScalableAI

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As a group that creates value by buying and scaling entrepreneurial businesses, DCC sees huge opportunities for using AI-led digital innovation to help it grow. Mike Webster, DCC's Head of Digital Innovation says:   "We’re creating a business where our operations are smarter, our decisions faster and our customers more satisfied."   Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eYN5nVU6 #AI #FutureReady #ThisIsDCC

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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust needed a software solution that could be managed independently, without relying on specialist developers or professional services for every change. They chose Freshservice. Now, their IT team manages 6,000 monthly tickets more efficiently, and two staff members are free from email triage to focus on what matters most: supporting patient care 🤝 More in comments 👇

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The NHS is at a critical turning point. With NHS England merging into the DHSC and ICBs facing significant budget cuts, the need for digital transformation has never been greater. However, as highlighted in our latest report, Digital Voices: Local Priorities for an NHS 10-Year Plan, local CIOs continue to struggle with short-term funding cycles, interoperability challenges, and workforce gaps—barriers that must be addressed for meaningful progress Thanks to Adrian Byrne FBCS CHCIO for interviewing and writing the report. Thanks to Shalini Sharma and the Mastek Marketing team, and thanks to Matthew and Ella of PLMR for all your help. #NHS #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareInnovation #Mastek #ICBs #HealthTech

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The UK's latest State of Financial Wellbeing Index has revealed financial stress to be the top concern for retail workers in 2025. The new research report, from the Financial Wellbeing Forum, with support from Retail Trust and Wagestream, combines new data, expert insights and employer stories to analyse how the sector is responding to this. A huge thank you to the brilliant Chris Brook-Carter - CEO of Retail Trust, Therese Procter ChCCIPD FRSA (LION) - Chair of Financial Wellbeing Forum, and Emily Trant - Wagestream's Chief Impact Officer for your support with launching this incredibly important report at today's event. You can download the report below: https://lnkd.in/eVVgVb6h

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Did you know only 4% of councils rate their data-driven decision-making as excellent? At Civica, we believe that data should be more than just a compliance checkbox. It should be a strategic asset driving smarter decisions and better outcomes for communities. In collaboration with CIPFA, we've been engaging with senior finance leaders and local authority professionals across England to explore how councils can unlock the strategic value of their data. Discover more in our latest blog for techUK: https://ow.ly/9y7750X595i #Civica #GivTechChampion #DataDrivenDecisions #LocalGovernment #PublicSector

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Tailored Tech Solutions Powering UK Healthcare NHS Digital, the UK's trusted technology partner for health and social care, needed secure, scalable connectivity across multiple sites. Managing compliance, performance, and cost control was complex with their existing setup. By partnering with Exponential-e, NHS Digital gained bespoke Cloud Connect and SD-WAN solutions, ensuring secure, resilient connectivity, automated encryption, and seamless remote working support. This collaboration helped maintain operational efficiency and enhance patient care, even during the challenges of COVID-19. Discover how tailored tech solutions can transform your operations. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/ea7bxPsc #HealthcareIT #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovation #SecureConnectivity #CloudSolutions #UKHealthcare #NHS #SDWAN #PACS #ITInfrastructure #OperationalEfficiency #CyberSecurity #ExponentialE

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