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AI adoption is accelerating across every sector, but the majority of organisations are moving without the strategic foundations that determine whether investment delivers lasting value. Understanding where you actually stand on AI readiness is the most important step you can take before committing further resources.
AI is transforming the supply chain landscape. Discover how the AI revolution in logistics is redefining supply chain management and reshaping our approach to efficiency and innovation.
Logistics and supply chain management form the backbone that ensures the seamless delivery of products and services across the globe, especially in the age of e-commerce. Learn more about how AI is transforming its functioning and drawing new shapes around its future.
In part three, we are going to show you how to automate image processing using Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft PowerToys and Microsoft Power Automate.
The data visualization landscape is changing - and it is changing fast. In truth, AI-powered data visualization techniques have the potential to revolutionize the way anyone interacts with data.
Mastering the DAX ( Data Analysis Expressions) language is crucial for harnessing the full potential of Power BI. As more businesses adopt Power BI for data analysis, understanding best practices and how to optimize DAX becomes even more critical.
Generative AI has emerged as a prominent subject in the tech world, sparking discussions globally. However, the question remains: What exactly is Generative AI?
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?
AI agents are moving from research papers and conference presentations into live enterprise workflows. The organisations that benefit most will not be those that move fastest, but those that build with the engineering discipline, governance, and strategic clarity that make the difference between a promising pilot and a system that reliably delivers.
Off-the-shelf SaaS platforms have made it easier than ever for businesses to adopt new technology quickly. But for organisations with complex processes, growing data needs, and ambitions that outpace what generic tools can support, those same platforms eventually become the bottleneck.
AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT generate functional code at unprecedented speed, yet research reveals a troubling pattern: developers using AI assistants write significantly less secure code whilst becoming more confident in its quality. Enterprise teams accelerating development with AI face a critical choice: implement rigorous human oversight or accumulate dangerous technical debt masked by apparent productivity gains.
Enterprise AI investment soared to £252 billion in 2024, yet 88% of proof-of-concepts never reach production. The gap between promising pilots and operational systems isn't technical capability; it's the systematic failure to build production-grade infrastructure before experimentation begins. Organisations that ship AI successfully don't pilot differently; they architect differently.
The era of the static five-year plan is over, replaced by dynamic systems that turn data into immediate strategic action. AI-driven simulation and real-time intelligence are redefining competitive advantage, transforming strategy from an annual event into a continuous capability.
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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