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AI is transforming how we interact with data — but it doesn’t replace analytics, it relies on it. In this post, Tim Windsor of itelligent-i explains why AI needs structured, contextualised data from systems like social care, housing, finance, CRM, and ERP to deliver real value. Learn why investing in your data platform is essential for AI success in both public and private sectors.

Many councils are producing more dashboards than ever—but are they helping people make better decisions? This blog explores how to escape the reporting trap by investing in data literacy, automation, and insight-led analytics.

We’re living in a moment of enormous promise. Generative AI — with its ability to compose, advise, summarise, and assist — is creating bold new possibilities across the public and private sectors alike. But amid the excitement, a crucial truth remains: AI is only as powerful as the data it’s built on.

In today’s data-driven economy, organisations are under increasing pressure to unify their data, extract insights, and remain compliant with evolving regulations like GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA). But building a cohesive enterprise data platform is not just about technology—it’s about architecture, governance, automation, and people.

In the fast-moving world of local government, waiting for answers is no longer an option. Whether you’re leading a unitary authority or chairing a cabinet portfolio, the decisions you make today shape the lives of thousands tomorrow. Yet too often, those decisions are made with partial, outdated, or second-hand information.

It’s time to change that.

As councils turn to devolution and local government reorganisation, the challenge is not just structural but collaborative. Success will depend on their ability to share, trust, and interpret data across organisations. Without a secure, shared analytics foundation, LGR risks becoming administrative change rather than a true transformation in service delivery and outcomes.