Month: September 2025

Celebrating our 5th Anniversary! – Welsh Azure User Group September 2025 Meet Up!

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n 23rd September 2025, the Welsh Azure User Group marked a major milestone—its 5th anniversary—with a vibrant virtual meetup that blended community spirit, technical innovation, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Hosted by long-time organisers John Lunn and Matthew Fortunka, the event brought together Azure enthusiasts from across the UK to reflect on the journey …

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Britain’s Data Platforms Are Cracking Under the Weight of Their Own Hype

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Britain’s data platforms are too often bloated patchworks, promising a “single source of truth” but delivering duplication and delay. The fix is not more technology, but discipline: start small, simplify ruthlessly, and make data a board-level asset. Do that, and companies can turn sludge into a trusted foundation for AI and growth.