Insights

During our Tech Leaders Forum in Edinburgh, alongside a panel of tech industry experts, we aired out dirty leadership laundry, bared our industry battle scars and (hopefully) proved that it doesn’t have to be lonely at the top.

Centuries old and member-driven, building societies are a unique - and ever-resilient - part of the UK’s Financial Services (FS) sector. However, they must do more to compete for the hearts and minds of the communities and members they serve.

We caught up with our Chief Cloud Officer, Tina Howell, for International Women's Day to learn more about her career journey within the tech industry. She shares more about a key influence in her life and the importance of speaking up and being yourself. 

To celebrate International Women's Day, we met with our Chief Innovation & Design Officer, Jessica Mullen, to hear how she went from wanting to be a chemistry teacher to starting her career in the digital industry and building her own business. 

To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke to Ciji Duncan about her experience of becoming our Chief People Officer. She highlights some key mentors and supporters on her journey and shares some great reflections on what she’s learned along the way.

Shane Corstorphine becomes the new Chairperson following Paul Atkinson’s successful stewardship.

At xDesign, we have crafted a groundbreaking approach to cloud cost optimisation, blending crystal-clear visibility with collaborative strategies. This method is designed to ensure your organisation thrives efficiently free from the stress of rising costs.

Migrating to the cloud is perceived by some organisations as a destination in itself, a final step towards modernising IT infrastructure. In this article we’ll explore why viewing cloud migration as a starting point is critical for ambitious organisations.

There’s no doubt that AI is set to play an even bigger role as a fundamental component for business growth. In this article, we’ll explore five reasons why any company with AI aspirations needs to seriously consider a cloud first approach.

Explore a groundbreaking fusion of technology and sustainability in our latest video. Discover how a top renewable energy company, aided by our cloud experts, achieved not only tech excellence but also a sustainable future

In the short video, Jamie Shields, head of cloud, talks to you about our distinctive approach to cloud - highlighting how our expertise, approach to collaboration, and customer-focused strategies can positively transform your digital infrastructure.

As businesses gravitate towards digital transformation, cloud migration stands out as a pivotal step for many. So, what should you be considering before you start making a move to becoming a ‘cloud first’ organisation?