Can the UK’s data centre infrastructure keep pace with the AI boom?
Can UK data centre infrastructure support the AI boom? Industry experts explore the power, supply chain and skills challenges shaping the country’s digital future.
Digital Transformation
You can’t automate your way to a happier, more engaged workforce
As AI reshapes media and marketing, Jason Warner explores why leaders must invest in employee engagement, development and transparency alongside technological transformation to succeed.
Why AI value depends on enterprise redesign
AI value depends on enterprise redesign, with stronger data, modern systems, efficient architecture, governance and human-AI workflows turning experimentation into sustainable business performance.
Building a smarter foundation for modern observability
In this NODE article, Mala Pillutla explores how smarter telemetry management can reduce observability noise, control costs and give AI more trustworthy, actionable context.
Why edge AI forces the convergence of security and operations
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly beyond centralised cloud environments into the real world. Manufacturers are deploying AI on production lines, transport operators are embedding intelligence
Email didn’t die – and AI made it essential
Email remains essential in the AI era, providing a trusted digital record built on open standards, integrity, interoperability, resilience and long-term user control.
Industrial AI has a context problem – and it’s time to solve it
Industrial AI needs more than data. Steve Parvin explains how contextualised operational intelligence, digital twins and human expertise can improve industrial decision-making and resilience.
Building an AI shopping experience around consumer needs
Andrew Norman explores how retailers can use agentic AI, structured product data, transparency and consumer choice to build trusted, effective online shopping experiences for consumers.
Why AI literacy will prove transformative for UK business leaders
Dael Williamson explains how AI literacy, natural-language data access and unified foundations can help UK business leaders turn trusted insights into lasting competitive advantage today.
Security in the age of BYOD: why silent authentication is a must-have
As BYOD becomes standard, silent authentication helps organisations strengthen security, reduce password fatigue, improve productivity, and protect users without disrupting everyday work.
Identity is becoming the UK’s most valuable digital asset, and its biggest security risk
Digital identity could transform UK public services, but stronger IAM, risk-based authentication and resilience are essential to protect citizens from identity-led cyberattacks.
The changing face of music rights
Howard Ricklow examines the evolving music rights landscape, exploring how film and video game soundtracks demand global, multi-platform copyright strategies
Separating genuine insight from AI “slop”
Chris Ackerson of AlphaSense explores how enterprises can avoid AI slop by prioritising trusted data, domain-specific intelligence, transparency and human oversight.
How the FIFA World Cup 2026™ shows enterprise AI starts with devices, not the data center
Myles Spittle of Lenovo explains how the FIFA World Cup 2026™ shows enterprise AI value begins with intelligent devices, real-time data and edge computing.
The invisible back-office payment problem slowing the creator economy
Rob Israch of Tipalti explains why unreliable creator payouts threaten trust, growth and scalability across music, gaming and the wider creator economy.
Breaking the enterprise AI bottleneck: Why technology isn’t the problem, but our systems are
Enterprise AI is failing to scale not because of weak models, but because fragmented workflows, siloed data, disconnected systems and poor governance hold it back.
Before you run with AI, you must crawl the hard yards and learn to walk
AI adoption succeeds when organisations crawl, walk and run, building governance, focused use cases and operational maturity before scaling automation across the business.
Enhancing tunnel construction safety with next-gen networks
Katsutoshi Itoh explores how photonics-powered networks can improve tunnel construction safety, enable remote inspections, and support smarter infrastructure maintenance across the sector.
The loyalty economy: Why shoppers will share data when they reap the rewards
Al Williams of Commerce explores why shoppers share data when brands deliver value through personalisation, frictionless checkout, reliable fulfilment and transparent post-purchase experiences.
Culture still eats strategy for breakfast: Closing the AI productivity gap
AI investment alone will not close the productivity gap. Lasting business impact depends on culture, transformation, operational alignment, and leadership readiness for change.
The invisible infrastructure powering the next chapter of storytelling
How invisible digital infrastructure, composable architecture, and omnichannel delivery are reshaping storytelling, enabling publishers and media brands to deliver seamless audience experiences globally.
Lessons from F1: Reimagining automotive agility
How Formula 1’s AI-driven operations offer a blueprint for automotive manufacturers to improve agility, streamline workflows, and scale innovation across the entire vehicle lifecycle.
AI hesitation is creating a new form of technical debt
AI hesitation is creating forward-looking technical debt. Adam Spearing of ServiceNow warns delayed system readiness will widen capability gaps and undermine enterprise competitiveness.
Making AI work where it matters
AI must deliver measurable value in daily operations. From manufacturing to retail, businesses are shifting from pilots to practical deployment, building trust and preparing for agentic AI.
Tech To The Rescue
Green Flag is reconstructing its technology and operating model to offer an even better service to its customers.
Model Behaviour at Pearson
How Pearson, educator of millions, is building the cybersecurity it needs to help students succeed safely.
Plugging the skills gap
Zoe Morris, President of Frank Recruitment Group, offers her expert views on a critical challenge
Simplifying multi-petabyte approaches
Infinidat’s EMEA CTO Eran Brown says companies can take control of their multi-petabyte datasets in a cost effective way
Tackling the CNP fraud epidemic: A call to action
Card Not Present fraud costs hundreds of millions every year. Dynamic CVVs offer real protection – banks must act now, not budget for crime as a cost.
Building for developers, SDKs and the future of IT
Karel Callens, CEO of Luzmo, discusses how the Flex SDK bridges the gap between low-code simplicity and developer flexibility, shaping the future of app development.
NODE Podcast: Episode 6
This month Ben, Rom and James talk coronavirus and how it’s changing the way we work, how the outbreak is testing healthcare infrastructures and why it’s putting new demands on Silicon Valley. The trio also discuss our Thames Water case study and hear from Richard Brown, CTO of enterprise blockchain firm R3.
Innovation Group: Transformed insurance services
How long-standing BPO provider Innovation Group successfully transformed around a cutting-edge technology platform for insurance claims management.
Digital Transformation
Can the UK’s data centre infrastructure keep pace with the AI boom?
Can UK data centre infrastructure support the AI boom? Industry experts explore the power, supply chain and skills challenges shaping the country’s digital future.
You can’t automate your way to a happier, more engaged workforce
As AI reshapes media and marketing, Jason Warner explores why leaders must invest in employee engagement, development and transparency alongside technological transformation to succeed.
Why AI value depends on enterprise redesign
AI value depends on enterprise redesign, with stronger data, modern systems, efficient architecture, governance and human-AI workflows turning experimentation into sustainable business performance.
Building a smarter foundation for modern observability
In this NODE article, Mala Pillutla explores how smarter telemetry management can reduce observability noise, control costs and give AI more trustworthy, actionable context.
Why edge AI forces the convergence of security and operations
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly beyond centralised cloud environments into the real world. Manufacturers are deploying AI on production lines, transport operators are embedding intelligence
Email didn’t die – and AI made it essential
Email remains essential in the AI era, providing a trusted digital record built on open standards, integrity, interoperability, resilience and long-term user control.
Industrial AI has a context problem – and it’s time to solve it
Industrial AI needs more than data. Steve Parvin explains how contextualised operational intelligence, digital twins and human expertise can improve industrial decision-making and resilience.
Building an AI shopping experience around consumer needs
Andrew Norman explores how retailers can use agentic AI, structured product data, transparency and consumer choice to build trusted, effective online shopping experiences for consumers.
Why AI literacy will prove transformative for UK business leaders
Dael Williamson explains how AI literacy, natural-language data access and unified foundations can help UK business leaders turn trusted insights into lasting competitive advantage today.
Security in the age of BYOD: why silent authentication is a must-have
As BYOD becomes standard, silent authentication helps organisations strengthen security, reduce password fatigue, improve productivity, and protect users without disrupting everyday work.
Identity is becoming the UK’s most valuable digital asset, and its biggest security risk
Digital identity could transform UK public services, but stronger IAM, risk-based authentication and resilience are essential to protect citizens from identity-led cyberattacks.
The changing face of music rights
Howard Ricklow examines the evolving music rights landscape, exploring how film and video game soundtracks demand global, multi-platform copyright strategies
Separating genuine insight from AI “slop”
Chris Ackerson of AlphaSense explores how enterprises can avoid AI slop by prioritising trusted data, domain-specific intelligence, transparency and human oversight.
How the FIFA World Cup 2026™ shows enterprise AI starts with devices, not the data center
Myles Spittle of Lenovo explains how the FIFA World Cup 2026™ shows enterprise AI value begins with intelligent devices, real-time data and edge computing.
The invisible back-office payment problem slowing the creator economy
Rob Israch of Tipalti explains why unreliable creator payouts threaten trust, growth and scalability across music, gaming and the wider creator economy.
Breaking the enterprise AI bottleneck: Why technology isn’t the problem, but our systems are
Enterprise AI is failing to scale not because of weak models, but because fragmented workflows, siloed data, disconnected systems and poor governance hold it back.
Before you run with AI, you must crawl the hard yards and learn to walk
AI adoption succeeds when organisations crawl, walk and run, building governance, focused use cases and operational maturity before scaling automation across the business.
Enhancing tunnel construction safety with next-gen networks
Katsutoshi Itoh explores how photonics-powered networks can improve tunnel construction safety, enable remote inspections, and support smarter infrastructure maintenance across the sector.
The loyalty economy: Why shoppers will share data when they reap the rewards
Al Williams of Commerce explores why shoppers share data when brands deliver value through personalisation, frictionless checkout, reliable fulfilment and transparent post-purchase experiences.
Culture still eats strategy for breakfast: Closing the AI productivity gap
AI investment alone will not close the productivity gap. Lasting business impact depends on culture, transformation, operational alignment, and leadership readiness for change.
The invisible infrastructure powering the next chapter of storytelling
How invisible digital infrastructure, composable architecture, and omnichannel delivery are reshaping storytelling, enabling publishers and media brands to deliver seamless audience experiences globally.
Lessons from F1: Reimagining automotive agility
How Formula 1’s AI-driven operations offer a blueprint for automotive manufacturers to improve agility, streamline workflows, and scale innovation across the entire vehicle lifecycle.
AI hesitation is creating a new form of technical debt
AI hesitation is creating forward-looking technical debt. Adam Spearing of ServiceNow warns delayed system readiness will widen capability gaps and undermine enterprise competitiveness.
Making AI work where it matters
AI must deliver measurable value in daily operations. From manufacturing to retail, businesses are shifting from pilots to practical deployment, building trust and preparing for agentic AI.