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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 Why Is Data Important for Business?

Why Is Data Important for Business?

Businesses rely on data to make informed decisions, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement. Whether it’s improving operational efficiency, shaping business strategies, or enhancing customer experiences, understanding and utilising data is key to long-term success. At Oakland, we believe that data is not just a useful tool but a critical element in every aspect of…

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 Target Operating Model: Delivering your Business Strategy

Target Operating Model: Delivering your Business Strategy

Chances are that your organisation’s operations are under constant pressure to stay competitive. At the heart of the transformation required to align your business operations and your business strategy successfully is the Target Operating Model (known as a TOM to its friends) – which is used as a strategic framework to describe your business capabilities…

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 Should you Adopt Microsoft Fabric as your Data Platform?

Should you Adopt Microsoft Fabric as your Data Platform?

As Microsoft Partners; here at Oakland we’re being asked by more and more clients if Microsoft Fabric could help them to drive better more profitable outcomes from their data? Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-fabric Microsoft Fabric has been out on general release for a while now and is increasingly seen as a serious alternative to a bespoke Data…

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,…