• Building an AI-Ready UK Workforce: Turning Insight into Action

    featured image for AI ready workforceDecember 19th, 2025 in AI, Blog, Business

    Artificial intelligence is already changing how work gets done across the UK economy. From healthcare and financial services to construction, clean energy and the creative industries, organisations are experimenting with AI to improve productivity, decision-making and service delivery. But as the AI Skills for the UK Workforce report makes clear, technology alone is not the challenge. Skills…

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  • Predictive Analytics for Small and Medium Enterprises

    Lewis standing with arms crossed in front of a graphic background featuring hexagonal patterns and business charts, wearing a black and purple Purple Frog Systems polo shirt. Text on the image reads: “Predictive Analytics for Small and Medium Enterprises.November 3rd, 2025 in AI, Azure, Big Data, Blog, Business, Fabric

    For many years, predictive analytics was a luxury reserved for large enterprises with deep pockets and advanced infrastructure. Today, thanks to the power of cloud computing, AI-driven tools, and accessible business intelligence platforms like Power BI, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can tap into predictive analytics to transform how they plan and grow. At Purple Frog Systems, we’ve seen firsthand how even modest-sized organisations can…

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  • My Trip To BDL: Insights, Innovation & Responsible AI

    Lewis wearing a black and purple Purple Frog Systems polo shirt with arms crossed, standing in front of a graphic background featuring hexagonal patterns and an event photo. Text on the image reads: “My Trip To BDL: Insights, Innovation & Responsible AI” alongside the Big Data LDN logo.October 14th, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Azure, Big Data, Blog, Community

    Last month, I had the opportunity to attend Big Data London (BDL), the UK’s largest data and analytics conference, bringing together thought leaders, engineers, and strategists shaping the future of data-driven transformation. Across two days, the atmosphere was amazing: over 300 expert speakers, hands-on tech demos, and insightful panels exploring everything from AI governance to the latest in cloud analytics and data architecture. In this…

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  • GPT-5 for Dummies

    GPT-5 for DummiesSeptember 16th, 2025 in AI, Blog, ChatGPT

    What’s the difference? GPT-5 is the newest version of the AI behind ChatGPT. It’s now the default model for everyone who signs in, and it’s built to be quick when your question is simple and thoughtful when the problem needs careful reasoning. You don’t need to choose a mode or a model; the system decides for you and adjusts on the fly. Behind the scenes, GPT-5 is a “unified” setup. Their fast, general model handles most…

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  • ChatGPT’s New Study Mode: Turning AI into Your Learning Coach

    ChatGPT’s New Study Mode: Turning AI into Your Learning CoachJuly 30th, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, ChatGPT, school engagement

    Today, OpenAI launched its new “Study Mode” in ChatGPT, a feature designed not to give you the answers on a silver platter, but to guide you through the thinking process step by step. With Study Mode turned on, ChatGPT shifts from being a quick answer service into an interactive tutor. Instead of handing over solutions, it nudges learners with questions, prompts for self-reflection, structured lessons, and quizzes. This prompts deeper…

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  • What Is Agentic AI?

    What Is Agentic AI?July 22nd, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Copilot

    The field of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and one of the most exciting and often misunderstood developments is Agentic AI. But what exactly does “agentic” mean in this context? Is it just another buzzword, or does it signal a meaningful shift in how AI systems operate? In this blog, we will break down the concept of Agentic Artificial Intelligence, why it matters, and where it is headed. Defining Agentic AI At its…

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  • SQLBits 2025: The year you couldn’t escape AI

    SQLBits 2025: The year you couldn't escape AIJuly 1st, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Community, Machine Learning, Python, Spark

    As an AI engineer immersed in the ever-evolving world of data and machine learning, conferences offer more than just networking opportunities; they’re essential refuelling stations for inspiration, learning and innovation. To be frank, SQLBits usually doesn’t fully fit the bill for me as an AI engineer, but as the lines between AI and data engineering have become increasingly blurred, the content of the talks has evolved to reflect…

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  • 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI Today

    June 16th, 2025 in Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Business, Business Intelligence

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just for big tech companies anymore. In 2025, AI tools are more accessible, affordable, and practical than ever—especially for small businesses. Whether you’re running a local coffee shop or managing an online store, there are powerful ways to use AI to save time, cut costs, and grow smarter. Here are 10 practical ways small businesses can harness AI right now: 1.Automated Customer Support with…

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  • AI Is Taking Jobs? — Task Elimination over Job Elimination

    June 2nd, 2025 in AI, Blog, Copilot

    When people talk about AI and jobs, the conversation usually swings between two extremes: utopian visions of AI-enhanced productivity or dystopian fears of mass unemployment. But the reality is more nuanced, and more immediate. Jobs aren’t being replaced, merely redefined by the elimination of low level tasks. The Shift: From Roles to Tasks Recent studies show that AI is not eliminating entire professions overnight. Instead,…

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  • Is AI cheating?

    April 28th, 2025 in Blog, Business, careers

    I was recently a Judge at a  ‘Dragons Den’ event at a local school. They had been split into teams and tasked with creating an innovative app idea and then asked to present back to us along with evidence of research into competitors and financials. There was a lot of ideas and we settled on a winning team who chose to utilise AI to create images (and unbeknownst to me at the time to create certain text passages). There was an assumption…

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