Jon Horden

Evolution is the word! Exciting times for those organisations at the level of maturity to recognise the opportunity to transform their spend on procured services contracted under statement of work engagements. #SOW #SpendManagement #ServicesProcurement #ProcurementTransformation #StatementofWork #ServicesSpend #ProfessionalServices #Procurement #ProcurementTechnology

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Back in May 2021, Nuffield Technologies won an Innovate UK smart grant to build on our next gen mobile forms app, Rugged Data. The process to win was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences, with lots of hidden benefits for our business. We worked with Grantify UK who helped us focus on the right things. Despite three attempts to secure the grant, each cycle brought invaluable enhancements to our business, far outweighing the initial desire to win on the first try. We looked at our route to market, risk management, our management skills, the skills of our team and our ability to deliver. Interestingly, the focus was less on the innovation itself. In our winning application we scored all 4s and 5s (out of 5) for delivery across the whole project and so out of 2,500 applications, we were one of the successful 90 that were funded. We are now stronger than ever. Our first few months since launching Rugged Data 2.0 have been amazing, and we have even more exciting developments up our sleeve for next month, so watch this space. #softwaredevelopment #processsoftware #processefficiency #continuousimprovement

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Take a look at our recent whitepaper which outlines how the new UK Procurement Act is set to revolutionise procurement processes, enhance transparency, and boost economic growth. 📈Providing essential insights and practical guidance to help you stay ahead.

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🔄🌍 Although boosting circularity plays a central role in net-zero goals, companies have been slow to embrace reuse schemes. To change that, Recirculate Systems Limited integrates with payment providers to make reuse and deposit schemes seamless, eliminating the need for standalone apps. This means businesses can add a deposit for reusable products at the point of sale, and customers tap their cards as normal. Could this tool help your business be more circular? discover the full story on Springwise ⬇️ #CircularEconomy #Circularity #Innovation #InnovationThatMatters Alasdair Hood

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Did you know that over 90% of our webinar attendees stay till the end? Such is the high quality of our webinar series on deploying advanced business models with Orkestra. Learn how easy it is to use our #BusinessModelBuilder tool, which some in the industry are calling the ‘killer app’ for energy geeks…. But this is more than just a product demo. Learn the tips and tricks we’ve used to help countless companies deploy advanced business models, during our many years as consultants.

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Update on our #CleanAirCouncils campaign to get every local authority in the UK with a free MCERTS certified Airly sensor… The first set of 50 sensors have arrived in the UK and are ready to be shipped out to the first 50 local authorities that reached out to take us up on the offer. That’s 50 Councils that are going to have additional access to hyper-local, real time #airquality data to use on projects in the next 12 months that they didn’t have before 🚀 The sensors can be used for monitoring #woodburning, to #schoolstreets, and everything in between. If you’re a #localauthority that needs monitoring, or you want to have additional monitoring in your borough, reach out to be part of the next 50! 🚀

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ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL - every business is different, but sector-specific problems do occur repeatedly. #OMNIA can be designed around your business and your budget - Find out more here https://lnkd.in/eBTnNtiH #retail #supermarkets #foodretail #retailtech #retailers

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Wakey-Wakey... We have been talking about this for way too long. According to the asa.org.uk website "We respond to concerns and complaints from consumers and businesses and take action to ban ads which are misleading, harmful, offensive or irresponsible." How can we stand by and permit "misleading" fibre branding of copper based broadband products to continue. The evidence is abundant, this practice is confusing, lowering adoption, and placing FTTP investment at risk. #fullfibre #fibre

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Had an amazing evening at the Prolific North awards. Thanks to Richard Gregory 🤔Alun Lucas for joining us. We didn't win - there were so many great companies - but proud that we were shortlisted for our innovative fractional cto by the hour offering. So many tech companies can't access strategic and experienced advice early on, leading to incorrect decisions or short term choices that substantially and negatively impact when they gain funding to scale. Over 80% of start ups are told by their teams they need to spend time and the investment to redevelop or fix issues. Delaying the growth by months even years, investors don't see growth or ROI, cash becomes an issue, pressure increases and you are then in a cycle that is hard to break out of. We aim to fix that by ensuring everyone can access the expertise they need much earlier. Make better decisions! #PNTechAwards #CelebrateTheNorth

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We're speaking at ClimbUK! 🎤 Our Co-founder and Digital Director, Matt Wheeler is speaking at Climb24, the UK's festival of innovation, industry, and investment, for not one, but TWO sessions: 1. Interactive workshop on the topic of "The Hidden Impact of Software: Building a Greener Digital World" 🌱 We'll explore... ✅ The environmental impact of software development. ✅ How code efficiency and design choices influence the digital landscape and resource utilisation. ✅ Practical tools, techniques and strategies to reduce your environmental impact. 2. Live on-stage panel session on 'Climbing the Investor Ladder - Scaling Up' 🪜 Matt will be joined by Dave Tucker (Glean), Jonathan Lloyd (CGHERO), Aaron Holt (Holdson), and Mandy Ridyard (West Yorkshire Combined Authority), to explore the world of securing investment for your growing business. 🚀 Whether you're an early-stage entrepreneur or looking to scale to new heights, you'll leave this session with new insights, knowledge and strategies for scaling up. 🎟️ Secure a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eFMeRs9W 🎟️ Let us know if you're coming below! #climb24 #investment #innovation

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In 2016 I formed a company with my good friend Adam Parker where we wrote data warehousing and portal technology to enhance aging legacy housing and accounts systems. Then in 2018 we merged with Michelle Holland's accounts consultancy business which started the journey to where we are now. Despite the old Rubixx products being popular, we were enhancing tech that became more and more unsupportable and suppliers that increasingly didn't play well with others. We took the decision to write our own housing and accounts platform. Many quite rightly said we were crazy and we'd lose our shirt. We didn't take any loans or investments to fund the development, we all worked hard consulting on legacy tech and maintaining bolt on's to pay for it. We retained 100% control and ownership in the original trio which is how it remains to this day. We've navigated the business and build through a global pandemic, a Lizz Truss budget, a cost of living crisis and more Prime Ministers than I can name. Today as the merged company celebrates it's 6th birthday and we approach our October year end with £0 debt, amazing 7 figure numbers to publish and a very healthy pipeline, I'm humbled by the trust so many client organisations have shown and greatful for the great team we've built at Rubixx. A sector I have worked in since the age of 20 now has tens of thousands of user, tenant and contractor interactions a day on our platform. That pride is worth more than the money or fame or celebrity red carpet events... wait we don't get any of that stuff. Anyway... By our next birthday we're forecasting to have saved 20 more HAs from the legacy time bomb and show them there is something different out there. We will remain #neveroutsourcedneveroffshored and open to all modern integrations in the sector. We will continue to charge by the hour not the day and we will work to further loosen the grip over social housing the big 6... sorry now 5 have. Happy birthday to our small and mighty self.

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Delighted to publish our report on the future of retail (and next generation QR codes) with FT Longitude #QRpoweredbyGS1 #futureofretail #trusteddata

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🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ ‘We don’t have a standard Asta Powerproject template, is that a problem?’❓ We get asked this question all the time when we have initial calls with potential customers interested in adopting #programmeanalytics. Its never a short answer but no you should not let the current lack of a template stop you from starting your #BI or #analytics journey. Of course a standard template implemented consistently across all project is preferable. Having one will open up opportunities to analyse performance across your portfolio amongst other things but we have to be pragmatic. Lots of organisations don’t have standard planning templates and implementing one is a significant change that shouldn’t be underestimated. Having a template and specifically a consistent code library or WBS isn’t, however, a prerequisite to starting your journey with programme analytics. Our view would be that your template development journey actually benefits from running in parallel with or even after you have started with programme analytics. Acumine® have specifically developed data transformation processes to enable this. Allowing you to benefit from some ‘low hanging fruit’ whilst you agree and implement your template. If you would like to trial your data in our demo dashboard (https://lnkd.in/eyqRSqzs ) or learn more about how we can support you on your journey then please get in touch at [email protected]. Elecosoft #template #planningstandards #projectcontrols

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There's only few days left till our entries for the Buy-side Technology Awards 2024 come to a close, have you submitted your entry yet? Ensure to enter today: https://hubs.li/Q02NnXqx0 🌟 Since 2007, the Buy-Side Technology Awards have been the gold standard data and technology awards focusing on the global investment management industry. Attracting entries from all the top third-party technology providers across 35 categories, no other awards carry as much kudos as the BSTs. Previous winners have included: Bloomberg, LSEG, S&P Global Market Intelligence, BlackRock, BT, Murex, JP Morgan, and more. The awards are free to enter and with 35 categories available, take your shot at one or multiple and start your winners journey today. ❓Here is why you need to enter: - Enhanced visibility: Winning or being shortlisted provides excellent marketing opportunities and enhances your firm's visibility in the industry. - Credibility: Being recognized by a reputable organization like WatersTechnology adds to your firm's credibility and can attract new clients or investors. - Benchmarking: Participating in these awards allows you to benchmark your solutions against the best in the industry, identifying areas for improvement. Deadline is September 6. #BST2024

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1200. That’s how many companies we surveyed for our State of IoT Adoption research this year. We can’t wait to share the findings from our biggest research survey to date examining growth, challenges and forward plans for IoT in the UK and US markets. Keep an eye out this week for the report to drop. #IoTAdoption #IoTTrends #IoTResearch

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Simple, but oh, so effective….. Using existing infrastructure and simple sensors, our SiYtE platform can accurately detect and alert for flooding on the railway. #BetterHumanOutcomes #AIforGood

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Technical Marketing Secrets with Stuart Cording 🎙️ 🌎 Set a reminder: https://lnkd.in/ey7VPJpG An insightful discussion covering a range of technical marketing topics. The episode is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of technical marketing, from Stuart's journey to practical advice for aspiring tech marketers. #marketing #technicalmarketing #productmarketing

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Great memories of a fantastic event exploring the critical role data and AI play in driving brilliant CX. It always helps when you have such great customer speakers telling their compelling stories. Thanks again to Stephen McNamara and Kevin Mythen and of course to EJ Cay. #customerfirst, #CX, #Kerv, #Genesys

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Ealing businesses can benefit from the Ealing Council UKSPF supplier ready programme. Delivered by branduin experts this programme provides valuable insights into how to be a part of the public sector supply chain. See details below.

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