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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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  • Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: A Call for Enhanced Enterprise Education

    April 25th, 2025 in careers, Community, News

    Yesterday, our Infosec and HR Director, Hollie, attended the Employer Advisory Group meeting, chaired by Nicky Morgan and hosted at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Westminster, saw a vibrant exchange of ideas focused on bolstering enterprise education for young people. A key takeaway from the discussion, strongly supported by the FSB through their Generation Entrepreneur initiative, was the proposal to integrate a meaningful two-week…

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  • Lewis goes to MVP Summit

    April 23rd, 2025 in Blog, Business, careers, Community

    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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  • Inspiring the next generation: Charlie & Tom at the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair

    March 27th, 2025 in careers, Community, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement

    This Wednesday, Charlie-Mae and Tom had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair, where they engaged with students eager to explore career paths in data analytics and technology. It was an inspiring day filled with insightful conversations about the exciting opportunities within this ever-evolving industry. Power BI, Microsoft Fabric & AI During the fair, Charlie and Tom introduced students to the world of…

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  • FSB Westminster Event Focuses on the Vital Role of Apprenticeships for Small Businesses

    FSB Westminster Event Focuses on the Vital Role of Apprenticeships for Small BusinessesFebruary 11th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, careers, Community, News

    At a recent event hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Westminster, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, joined business leaders and representatives from the London Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and the Department for Education to discuss the critical role apprenticeships play in supporting small businesses. Hollie, HR and InfoSec Director at Purple Frog, shared her thoughts where she provided valuable insights on how…

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  • NAW and Why You Should Consider a Degree Apprenticeship

    NAW and Why You Should Consider a Degree ApprenticeshipFebruary 10th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, Blog, careers, Community

    It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and as someone who’s lived the apprenticeship journey, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the value of apprenticeships and why I believe more people should embrace them. We often talk about university degrees as the “gold standard,” but apprenticeships offer an exciting and equally valuable route. Let’s dive into why National Apprenticeship Week is important why I chose a degree…

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  • ‘New Year, New Venture’ Event

    'New Year, New Venture' EventJanuary 28th, 2025 in careers, Just For Fun, News, Social Media

    On January 28th, Hollie took to the stage at Shrewsbury Town Football Club for the ‘New Year, New Venture: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?’ event, hosted by the British Business Bank and Marches Growth Hub. Hollie delivered an engaging session titled ‘Marketing, Social Media, and Market Research: Who Are My Customers? Where Are They?’ to a packed room of aspiring entrepreneurs. She shared actionable insights into understanding…

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  • My Path to Microsoft MVP: Passion, Tips and Challenges

    My Path to Microsoft MVP: Passion, Tips, and ChallengesJanuary 8th, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, careers, Community

    Becoming a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) is a prestigious honour that recognises exceptional community leaders who share their passion, technical expertise, and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products. I’m not going to talk about how I achieved it, but what my motivations were for pursuing it, tips to help to get there, and the challenges I faced. Motivation for MVP As with most things in my life, I never really set out on…

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  • Parliament Reception, Building Connections

    Parliament Reception, Building ConnectionsDecember 20th, 2024 in careers, Community, Just For Fun, News

    Hollie, HR and Information Security Director at Purple Frog, was thrilled to attend the Centre for the New Midlands Winter Reception at the Houses of Parliament. The prestigious event, hosted by Rachel Taylor MP and Saqib Bhatti MBE, provided an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements of 2024 and set the sights on the exciting prospects for the coming year. Hollie expressed her enthusiasm for continuing her work with the digital…

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  • Matt and Tom Ace Their Microsoft Exams!

    Matt and Tom Ace Their Microsoft Exams!November 9th, 2024 in Azure, careers, News, Power BI

    We’re thrilled to announce that two of our talented team members, Matt and Tom, have recently achieved significant milestones in their careers by passing their Microsoft exams! Tom successfully conquered the DP-600: Designing Data Engineering Solutions on Azure exam, demonstrating his expertise in designing and implementing robust data engineering solutions on the Azure platform. Matt aced the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam,…

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