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Being able to travel through the dazzling complexity of each sector and industry comes with one thing: experience. And we do have that.
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AI implementation costs extend far beyond the initial price tag: hidden expenses in data management, security, training, and organizational change can significantly impact your ROI. Discover how to navigate these complexities and ensure your AI investment delivers sustainable value through strategic planning and comprehensive cost management.
Have you prepared for next year's success? No? Let’s explore the 5 most important things to check in on before the year is over.
Fresh off an action-packed week at Web Summit Lisbon 2023, Matt Wicks, Co-CEO of The Virtual Forge, is now ready to express his thoughts on this game-changing event.
Snowflake positions itself as the optimal solution for organisations prioritising secure and scalable cloud data management. The security features of the Snowflake Cloud Data Platform, including encryption, access controls, and data masking, play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information during the digital revolution.
Data is central to the success of any business. Learn how Snowflake and its data cloud can improve your data management solutions.
We begin a 3 part series where we’ll explore how to use low code development platforms together to create an image classifier that can determine if an image contains a man, a woman, or a monkey wearing a business suit, a Kung Fu uniform or casual wear (e.g., jeans & sneakers).
Companies have begun implementing low-code development and citizen development approaches to meet their demand for innovative software solutions. Low-code/no-code development platforms have gained a large adoption in recent years. But do you understand the reasons why?
2023 was different. A year that stands out from any other year in The Virtual Forge’s history. Don't forget to watch our "Year in Review" video right at the end!
A short reflection on how our team continued learning in 2022.
Melissa takes us through the contentious subject of which project management methodology is the right one to use.
How to run a successful helpdesk that maximises the efficiency of your business.
Ever logged into a website to find that it has changed? Did you find that this annoyed you more than it should have?
Ever wondered about what drives the decisions that your users make and why users interact with your website in a certain way?
As AI systems grow more powerful and integrated into society, they increasingly operate as "black boxes" with decisions that humans can't easily understand or explain, presenting serious risks alongside their benefits. The Virtual Forge advocates for transparent, human-centered AI development that balances technological capability with essential human oversight to ensure we maintain meaningful control as these systems evolve.
AI is reshaping Power BI, unlocking faster insights, smarter automation, and powerful predictive tools like CoPilot. Discover how to harness these game-changing features while avoiding common pitfalls—boost efficiency, cut costs, and stay ahead of the curve.
MyContentScout revolutionises how employees and the public find answers from within your organisation's content, eliminating time wasted searching across unstructured silos. Using advanced AI and search technology, it delivers precise answers from documents, media, and dashboards—boosting efficiency, autonomy, and service delivery.
Organisations of all sizes are eager to explore AI solutions for both traditional and new challenges that have arisen in recent years. But it's not just about adopting AI — it’s about solving traditional challenges through an AI lens. Some organisations may even be in a position to adopt AI solutions quickly and cost-effectively, making it an exciting opportunity for innovation and transformation.
Two essential steps play a critical role in shaping intuitive and user-friendly experiences: wireframing and prototyping. These stages are not just important for shaping the experience of the final product, they’re vital for aligning stakeholders, clarifying functionality, and ensuring that everyone involved in a project is on the same page.
Meet the women behind VF... Today we have the profile of Nicola Goldie, our Senior Client Relationship Manager.
Meet the women behind VF... Today we have the profile of Anita Kelly, our Head of Projects, Design and Delivery.
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