Business

  • Purple Frog Joins Shropshire’s Leading Businesses at Connectin Business Expo

    Purple Frog Joins Shropshire’s Leading Businesses at Connectin Business Expo

    Purple Frog proudly took part in this year’s Connectin Business Expo, hosted by the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, where Jon and Lewis represented the company among a vibrant community of regional innovators and entrepreneurs. Held at Telford College, the event brought together businesses from across Shropshire and the West Midlands for a full day of networking, collaboration, and forward-thinking conversation. As a sponsor of the event,…

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  • Hollie Leaps to Victory at GTIA UK & Ireland Event

    Hollie Leaps to Victory at GTIA UK & Ireland Event

    Yesterday was a truly ribbit-ing day for Hollie Whittles, HR & InfoSec Director at Purple Frog, as she not only expertly hosted the recent GTIA (Global Technology Industry Association) UK & Ireland Forum but also hopped away with significant accolades at the accompanying Spotlight Awards! The forum itself was a resounding success, with Hollie guiding attendees through a day filled with inspiring speakers and insightful discussions.…

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  • 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI Today

    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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  • Lewis and Charlie-Mae Go Wild at FSB Networking Morning

    Today, Lewis (AI Engineer) and Charlie-Mae (Marketing Associate) stepped out of the office and into the wild—literally—as they joined the Federation of Small Businesses for a truly unique networking morning. Hosted at the vibrant and animal-filled Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, the event brought together professionals from across the region for a morning of connection, inspiration, and a few unexpected animal encounters. One of the highlights?…

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  • Hollie Whittles Invited to Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

    Hollie Whittles Invited to Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

    Hollie Whittles, the Infosec and HR Director at Purple Frog Systems, has been honoured with an invitation to the prestigious Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. This invitation recognises her significant contributions to national skills policy, as acknowledged by the Department of Education. The Royal Garden Party, hosted by the British Royal Family, is an esteemed event that celebrates individuals who have made remarkable contributions to…

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  • Is AI cheating?

    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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  • Lewis goes to MVP Summit

    Introduction Attending the MVP Summit is a dream come true for many tech enthusiasts and community leaders. As a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), I had the incredible opportunity to participate in this exclusive event this year, held annually by Microsoft. The summit brings together MVPs, Regional Directors, and select Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors from around the world, offering a unique platform to engage directly with…

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  • Purple Frog is sponsoring The Midlands Business Network Expo 2025

    Purple Frog are going local and have signed up to be exhibitors at The Midlands Business Network Expo 2025 next Thursday! Lewis, Matt and Charlie are taking to the corridors of the National Motorcycle museum in Solihull and talking all things Artificial Intelligence, Power BI and Purple Frog Systems. This premier event is designed to foster business connections, collaborations and growth. They are offering a complimentary 1 day experience filled…

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  • What do we mean by basic digital skills, is it all about TikTok?

    We are in Fourth Industrial Revolution of connectivity, analytics, automation and technology. It all sounds very technical but what does this mean in terms of the demand for digital skills? We need to start at the beginning and evolve the curriculum that is being taught to ensure students are proficient in digital literacy. As employers are looking to digitally transform, these basic digital skills are now becoming a cornerstone of success…

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  • Hollie Delivers Keynote on AI Productivity at National Productivity Week Event

    Hollie Delivers Keynote on AI Productivity at National Productivity Week Event

    Business leaders and AI enthusiasts gathered yesterday for an insightful event hosted by The Productivity Collective, Be the Business, and BT for Business as part of National Productivity Week. The highlight of the day was a compelling keynote speech delivered by Hollie, who shared valuable insights on ‘Unlocking the AI Productivity Opportunity for Midsize Businesses.’ The event was designed for ambitious business leaders eager to…

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