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Everyone wants to be a boxer. Nobody wants to get punched in the face.
Almost every leadership team we speak to understands the value of data. They talk confidently about becoming data-driven. They reference AI, automation, advanced analytics, real-time insight. They have high expectations of what data should be doing for their business. On the surface, the ambition is there. But when it comes to actually starting, properly starting,
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Fractional FD / CFO: When experience gets trapped in spreadsheets
We’ve spent years working with Finance Directors, including many fractional FD/CFOs and one pattern appears almost immediately. Before strategy. Before change. Before impact. The conversation turns to data. The unspoken first phase of many fractional roles The value of a fractional FD or CFO is often meant to be speed: Speed to understanding Speed
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So… What do you actually do?
Why I’m writing this Over Christmas and New Year, I was asked a question I’ve been asked many times before: “So… what do you actually do?” And if I’m honest, the fact I still get asked that tells me something important: I probably haven’t explained it clearly or concisely enough. So this is
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A Data Strategy is more than tools: Closing the data skills gap through engineering, not hype
With this week marking Wales Tech Week, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the growth of digital businesses throughout Wales and the need to scale when it comes to their Data Strategy. Too often, a Data Strategy is defined by the technology choices being adopted by the business, whether this be the latest warehouse,
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Building a better pickup report: Lessons from the frontline of hotel data
With this week marking Wales Tech Week, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the growth of digital businesses throughout Wales and the need to scale when it comes to their Data Strategy. Too often, a Data Strategy is defined by the technology choices being adopted by the business, whether this be the latest warehouse,
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Why your data investment isn’t delivering the promised value
Behind every daily hotel pickup report lies a tangle of data processes, failed exports, and 3 a.m. troubleshooting sessions. Here’s how I rebuilt a faster, smarter, and more reliable system and what I learned along the way. The problem It started like many data challenges do; with a process that technically worked, but only just.
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Your BI tool isn’t the problem… it’s your data foundation
You’ve invested in your data stack to drive decisions and create value. But your team is getting bogged down by managing the tool instead of leveraging insights. I’m Jon Singleton, Director at Assured Insights, and I’ve worked through this challenge with clients. Companies are often left dealing with faceless support tickets and generic advice, which
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Slow reports? Stabilise performance without a costly upgrade
Hey, let’s be honest. When someone in your team asks, “What’s the best BI tool?”, it’s a tempting question. You want the one with the best features for the job. But I’ve learnt (Jon here, from Assured) it’s the wrong question to start with. I see this lead teams down a frustrating path every single
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What every leader should know about ‘hidden’ data people
When reports slow to a crawl and your database struggles, every department feels the impact. Delays create friction, and a major infrastructure upgrade is rarely in the budget. It’s a familiar situation and one I’ve seen plenty of times. Amina here! I’m a Principal BI Developer at Assured. In one case I recently worked on,
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Assured Insights 2025-11-19 16:22:36
When reports slow to a crawl and your database struggles, every department feels the impact. Delays create friction, and a major infrastructure upgrade is rarely in the budget. It’s a familiar situation and one I’ve seen plenty of times. Amina here! I’m a Principal BI Developer at Assured. In one case I recently worked on,
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Assured Insights 2025-11-19 16:11:16
If you’re a leader who depends on reports or KPIs, you know the frustration when the numbers feel wrong. You don’t need to be a technical expert to feel the pain of unreliable data. But what if your entire decision-making foundation relies on one person you haven’t officially recognised? That’s a risk most organisations can’t
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Your single point of failure isn’t a server. It’s Steve.
Steve is your rockstar. He built the core payment system, manages the legacy database. Perhaps he holds the entire compliance process in his head. He’s brilliant. He’s indispensable. And he’s a massive, uninsured business risk. Because when Steve’s away – on holiday, off sick, or gone for good – teams stall. Reporting deadlines slip. No
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