https://talastron.com/insights/ Articles and whitepapers from Talastron on AI strategy, data and the Microsoft AI and Agent Platform. en-gb © Talastron Ltd Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://talastron.com/brand/web-app-manifest-192x192.pnghttps://talastron.com/insights/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-24-ai-is-an-amplifier-what-does-that-mean-for-your-data-strategy/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-24-ai-is-an-amplifier-what-does-that-mean-for-your-data-strategy/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyAI StrategyData ArchitectureMicrosoft FabricAI ReadinessData Quality The 2025 DORA report confirmed what practitioners are now seeing firsthand: AI magnifies what already exists. Strong foundations produce better outcomes at scale. Weak ones produce faster failures. https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-25-why-your-ai-programme-stalled-after-the-first-good-demo/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-25-why-your-ai-programme-stalled-after-the-first-good-demo/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAI StrategyChange ManagementAI AdoptionStakeholder AlignmentProgramme Delivery The model worked. The pilot proved the concept. Leadership approved. And then nothing happened. https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-18-the-ai-powered-architect/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-18-the-ai-powered-architect/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyAzure ArchitectureGitHub CopilotInfrastructure as CodeFinOpsZero Trust The whiteboard-only Azure architect is being replaced, not by AI, but by architects who use it. Here's what that shift means for enterprise cloud delivery, and how it changes what good looks like. https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-10-why-private-llm-deployments-are-the-enterprise-ai-unlock/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-10-why-private-llm-deployments-are-the-enterprise-ai-unlock/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyAzure OpenAIPrivate LLMAI ArchitectureData SecurityEnterprise AI Most enterprises are stuck between AI ambition and data security. Private LLM deployments on Azure resolve that tension. Here's what's involved, what it costs, and when it makes sense. https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-03-data-governance-for-ai-the-foundation-nobody-talks-about/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-03-03-data-governance-for-ai-the-foundation-nobody-talks-about/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyData GovernanceAI StrategyMicrosoft FabricData Quality Everyone wants to talk about models, agents, and copilots. Nobody wants to talk about the data governance that determines whether any of it works. Here's why it matters and what to do about it. https://talastron.com/insights/2026-02-24-the-hidden-architecture-debt-killing-your-ai-initiatives/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-02-24-the-hidden-architecture-debt-killing-your-ai-initiatives/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyData ArchitectureTechnical DebtMicrosoft FabricAI Readiness Architecture decisions made years ago are silently undermining your AI projects. Here's how to identify the technical debt compounding beneath your data platform. https://talastron.com/insights/2026-02-15-why-87-percent-ai-projects-never-reach-production/ https://talastron.com/insights/2026-02-15-why-87-percent-ai-projects-never-reach-production/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAI StrategyData StrategyDigital Transformation Most AI failures aren't technical. They're strategic. Discover why organisations get stuck in pilot purgatory and how to bridge the gap between proof of concept and production value. https://talastron.com/insights/strategic-ai-leading-transformation-with-purpose/ https://talastron.com/insights/strategic-ai-leading-transformation-with-purpose/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAI StrategyEnterpriseDigital Transformation Success in AI transformation comes down to leadership and strategy, not software alone. https://talastron.com/insights/the-agentic-ai-framework-mastering-autonomy-for-enterprise-operations/ https://talastron.com/insights/the-agentic-ai-framework-mastering-autonomy-for-enterprise-operations/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyAI StrategyBest PracticesAI When planning agentic Artificial Intelligence initiatives, it is wise to establish a framework. https://talastron.com/insights/scaling-expertise-how-ai-transforms-business-operations/ https://talastron.com/insights/scaling-expertise-how-ai-transforms-business-operations/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAIDigital TransformationBest Practices Of all the things in business you can scale, expertise is not one of them. Or at least, it was not. https://talastron.com/insights/unlocking-the-power-of-agentic-ai-for-business-success/ https://talastron.com/insights/unlocking-the-power-of-agentic-ai-for-business-success/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAIAI StrategyDigital Transformation When planning agentic Artificial Intelligence initiatives, establishing a framework is essential. This structure helps assess where AI agents can bring the most improvements. https://talastron.com/insights/unlocking-your-business-potential-with-custom-ai-agents/ https://talastron.com/insights/unlocking-your-business-potential-with-custom-ai-agents/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAIAI StrategyDigital Transformation In today's fast paced digital world, efficiency and excellent service are paramount. Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to support their customers and empower their employees. https://talastron.com/insights/the-end-of-the-billable-hour-embracing-outcome-based-contracts/ https://talastron.com/insights/the-end-of-the-billable-hour-embracing-outcome-based-contracts/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood StrategyEnterpriseDigital TransformationROI For decades, the technology sector has operated on a simple premise: time equals money. https://talastron.com/insights/why-your-ai-strategy-fails-before-it-even-begins/ https://talastron.com/insights/why-your-ai-strategy-fails-before-it-even-begins/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood StrategyAI StrategyData StrategyData Engineering The promise of Artificial Intelligence is compelling. https://talastron.com/insights/the-ai-hype-vs-corporate-reality-1/ https://talastron.com/insights/the-ai-hype-vs-corporate-reality-1/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood StrategyAIEnterpriseDigital Transformation While Silicon Valley paints a utopian future, most IT teams are still trying to get printers to work reliably. Despite billions spent, 75% of AI initiatives are failing to deliver measurable ROI. https://talastron.com/insights/how-executives-can-monetise-ai-initiatives-addressing-key-business-challenges/ https://talastron.com/insights/how-executives-can-monetise-ai-initiatives-addressing-key-business-challenges/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood IndustryAI StrategyBest PracticesROI In our previous blog post, we introduced the Executive AI Decision Framework, outlining the interconnected elements essential for sustainable and successful AI projects. https://talastron.com/insights/navigating-the-ai-landscape-essential-insights-for-executive-decision-makers/ https://talastron.com/insights/navigating-the-ai-landscape-essential-insights-for-executive-decision-makers/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAIAI StrategyDigital Transformation Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. From boardroom conversations to headlines, it is being positioned as the next big thing, and rightly so. https://talastron.com/insights/unlocking-the-power-of-ai-with-microsoft-fabric-orions-perspective-on-intelligent-data-architecture/ https://talastron.com/insights/unlocking-the-power-of-ai-with-microsoft-fabric-orions-perspective-on-intelligent-data-architecture/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyMicrosoft FabricAI StrategyDigital Transformation In an era where competitive advantage is increasingly defined by how well organisations harness their data, many still struggle with fragmented systems and siloed information. https://talastron.com/insights/the-ai-powered-consulting-shift-why-boutique-consultancies-lead-the-way/ https://talastron.com/insights/the-ai-powered-consulting-shift-why-boutique-consultancies-lead-the-way/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood IndustryAIConsulting The Consulting landscape is being disrupted by AI, with Boutique Consultancies firms leading the way. https://talastron.com/insights/turning-documents-into-conversations-with-azure-ai-document-intelligence-and-microsoft-fabric/ https://talastron.com/insights/turning-documents-into-conversations-with-azure-ai-document-intelligence-and-microsoft-fabric/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyAIMicrosoft FabricAzure Transform PDFs and forms into searchable data with Azure AI Document Intelligence and Microsoft Fabric. Automate workflows, enable AI, and boost efficiency. https://talastron.com/insights/conversational-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-data-agent-real-time-insights-for-everyone/ https://talastron.com/insights/conversational-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-data-agent-real-time-insights-for-everyone/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyAIData EngineeringMicrosoft Fabric We’ve recently been experimenting with Microsoft Fabric Data Agents, and the results are promising for organisations looking to democratise access to real-time data. https://talastron.com/insights/unleashing-ai-power-how-microsoft-fabrics-copilot-agents-are-transforming-business-in-2025/ https://talastron.com/insights/unleashing-ai-power-how-microsoft-fabrics-copilot-agents-are-transforming-business-in-2025/ Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood IndustryAIMicrosoft FabricDigital Transformation Fabric is already a powerhouse, seamlessly integrating ingestion to real-time analytics. But AI agents take it further. It’s not just about dashboards. https://talastron.com/insights/master-microsoft-fabric-your-essential-project-planning-checklist-for-2025-success/ https://talastron.com/insights/master-microsoft-fabric-your-essential-project-planning-checklist-for-2025-success/ Sun, 25 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood TechnologyMicrosoft FabricData StrategyData Engineering After decades in the data architecture and transformation trenches, one truth stands out: success hinges on strong foundations and meticulous planning. https://talastron.com/insights/slash-costs-boost-revenue-proven-cloud-cost-optimisation-strategies-for-2025/ https://talastron.com/insights/slash-costs-boost-revenue-proven-cloud-cost-optimisation-strategies-for-2025/ Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood StrategyAzureBest PracticesEnterprise As businesses navigate economic uncertainty in 2025, many are investing in AI to improve performance and unlock new revenue streams. https://talastron.com/insights/unlock-success-how-to-beat-the-80-data-and-ai-project-failure-rate-in-2025/ https://talastron.com/insights/unlock-success-how-to-beat-the-80-data-and-ai-project-failure-rate-in-2025/ Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAI StrategyDigital TransformationBest Practices Learn how to beat the 80% data and AI project failure rate in 2025 with expert strategies. Optimise your data ecosystem with insights from 25 years of experience. https://talastron.com/insights/strategic-approach-data-ai-success-2025/ https://talastron.com/insights/strategic-approach-data-ai-success-2025/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyData StrategyAIEnterprise After 25 years of designing, building, and optimizing data ecosystems, learn how to join the 20% of projects that thrive with this practical framework. https://talastron.com/insights/digital-transformation-in-2025-a-strategic-guide-for-uk-enterprises/ https://talastron.com/insights/digital-transformation-in-2025-a-strategic-guide-for-uk-enterprises/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood StrategyAI StrategyDigital TransformationEnterprise How leading UK organisations are leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and data analytics to drive competitive advantage in 2025. https://talastron.com/insights/whitepapers/enterprise-ai-governance-framework/ https://talastron.com/insights/whitepapers/enterprise-ai-governance-framework/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood WhitepaperAI GovernanceComplianceRisk ManagementSecurityEthics How to establish AI governance that enables innovation while managing risk, covering ethics, compliance, security, and operational controls for enterprise AI deployment. https://talastron.com/insights/whitepapers/microsoft-fabric-unified-data-platform/ https://talastron.com/insights/whitepapers/microsoft-fabric-unified-data-platform/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Martin Sherwood WhitepaperMicrosoft FabricData PlatformOneLakePower BIData Engineering A comprehensive guide to Microsoft Fabric's value proposition, architecture, and the business outcomes organisations are achieving, based on Forrester TEI research. https://talastron.com/insights/whitepapers/data-quality-imperative/ https://talastron.com/insights/whitepapers/data-quality-imperative/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Sibylle Möller-Sherwood WhitepaperData QualityAI StrategyRisk ManagementGovernance A practical guide to assessing and improving data quality before AI investment, based on Gartner research showing poor data quality as the leading cause of GenAI project abandonment.