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Your organisation invested in Power BI licenses, built dashboards, and rolled them out to stakeholders. Yet weeks later, usage remains stubbornly low whilst spreadsheets persist. The problem isn't Power BI itself; it's avoidable planning, design, and data mistakes that undermine adoption before dashboards even launch.

Matt Wicks

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Dec 2025

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How to Choose the Right Custom Software Development Partner for AI and Data Projects

Selecting the right development partner determines whether your AI and data initiatives deliver transformative business value or join the 70% of software projects that fail to meet objectives. The decision extends beyond technical credentials; it requires evaluating domain understanding, delivery approach, and long-term partnership commitment that aligns with your strategic goals.

How AI Is Transforming Strategy Development: The New Competitive Advantage for Modern Enterprises

Traditional annual strategic planning cycles are giving way to continuous, AI-powered decision-making frameworks that enable organisations to anticipate market shifts, test strategies in real time, and respond to disruption with unprecedented speed. For enterprises navigating today's volatile business landscape, AI strategy development isn't just an advantage; it's becoming essential for survival.

From Data Chaos to Clarity: How Modern Data Infrastructure Enables AI Success

Organisations are investing billions in AI technology, yet 85% of projects fail before reaching production. The culprit isn't sophisticated algorithms or inadequate technical talent; it's fundamentally flawed data infrastructure that cannot support AI's demanding requirements. Building a modern data foundation isn't optional preparation for AI adoption; it's the critical first step that determines whether your AI initiatives deliver value or join the failure statistics.

Building Sustainable AI: How The Virtual Forge Approaches Carbon-Neutral Model Development

As AI data centers rapidly expand their environmental footprint, The Virtual Forge demonstrates how cloud monitoring tools, strategic hardware sourcing, and operational best practices can reduce carbon emissions whilst delivering effective AI solutions for clients.

Who's Really Winning With AI in Business? (And Who's Being Left Behind)

AI in business is creating clear winners. Executives and experienced professionals who can leverage it effectively benefit, while entry-level workers face shrinking opportunities and steeper barriers. Understanding this divide is essential for companies aiming to implement AI thoughtfully and build sustainable workforce strategies.

Matt Wicks

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