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Microsoft Fabric FabCon 2026 announcements that will transform your data stack
March 25^th, 2026 in Blog, Community, Microsoft Fabric, News, Power BI
What Microsoft just revealed about the future of enterprise analytics… Microsoft’s FabCon 2026 conference unveiled a transformative vision for enterprise data and AI integration. Rather than incremental improvements to existing tools, the announcements represent a fundamental architectural shift. Fabric is evolving from a passive data platform into an active intelligence layer that drives real-time, autonomous decision-making across…
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The return of direct rail from Shropshire to London!
March 5^th, 2026 in Just For Fun, News
On Monday, a delegation of Shropshire businesses travelled to London with the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce on a WSMR charter train to lobby for the return of a direct rail service between London and our industrious county. Purple Frog Data was proud to be represented by our Finance Director, Chantal, who joined the delegation to support the campaign for stronger regional connectivity. Reliable transport links are more than convenience. They…
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20 Years of Purple Frog Data!🐸
March 4^th, 2026 in Just For Fun, News
This year marks a special milestone for Purple Frog Data… 20 years in business. Over the past two decades, we’ve had the privilege of working with incredible clients, tackling complex data challenges, and growing alongside the ever-evolving world of analytics, AI and digital transformation. What started as a small team passionate about data has grown into a thriving business built on expertise, curiosity and collaboration. A huge thank…
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Attending BreakfastBytes at AFC Telford
February 27^th, 2026 in Business, careers, Community, Just For Fun, News
Purple Frog Data consultants Nick and Lewis recently attended Breakfast Bytes, hosted by Bespoke Computing at the West Stand, AFC Telford. The event brought together professionals from across technology and business functions to explore how people and technology work together in modern organisations. A particular highlight was the session delivered by Ishbel Lapper, whose insights sparked thoughtful discussion around risk, collaboration, and the…
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Purple Frog Data Team Judges at STEM Racing Regional Finals
February 26^th, 2026 in Community, Just For Fun, News, school engagement
The Purple Frog Data team enjoyed an inspiring day at Harper Adams University in Newport, serving as judges at the STEM Racing secondary school regional finals, supported by Formula 1. Representing Purple Frog were CEO Alex Whittles, Marketing Manager Annabel Hemingbrough, and legacy frog Phil, who joined fellow industry professionals to assess the outstanding work produced by talented young students from across the region. The competition…
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From Downing Street to Shropshire: why AI skills must be at the heart of business growth
February 19^th, 2026 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, News
From Downing Street to Shropshire: why AI skills must be at the heart of business growth Recently, I had the honour of spending an evening at Number 10 Downing Street for a reception on the future of AI innovation in the UK. Hearing directly from the Prime Minister about the UK’s ambition to become a world leader in artificial intelligence was both inspiring and reassuring. One year on from the AI Opportunities Action Plan, published in…
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Telford College Hosts First Employers Open Morning with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
February 16^th, 2026 in AI, News, school engagement
Local businesses gathered at Telford College for the institution’s first-ever Employers Open Morning, filling the room for insightful talks on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The event was hosted by Carl Jones, who led discussions on how emerging technologies are shaping the future workplace. Principal Lawrence Wood unveiled ambitious plans for £18 million of capital investment, outlining a bold vision for the college’s…
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Why Guardrails Matter More Than Hype
February 13^th, 2026 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, News
AI has moved quickly from novelty to normality. Customer service bots, sales assistants, automated support agents, many organisations are now letting AI speak directly to customers under their brand. The capability is impressive. The governance often is not. A recent post on Reddit’s LegalAdviceUK forum highlights exactly why this matters. A business owner described how their AI chat assistant generated and offered an 80 percent discount code…
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AWS European Sovereign Cloud: Real Sovereignty or Just Cloud Marketing?
February 4^th, 2026 in AI, Blog, Cloud, Cybersecurity, News
In January 2026, Amazon Web Services launched its European Sovereign Cloud, a strategically independent cloud region designed to meet the strictest European data sovereignty, residency, and compliance requirements. But amid industry enthusiasm and regulatory scrutiny, critical questions remain. Is it truly sovereign, and how does it compare to similar offerings from Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform? This article explores the technical…
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Inside digital careers at the FrogPlex
January 30^th, 2026 in Apprenticeships, Business, careers, Community, News
We recently opened our doors to students from Shrewsbury School for an inside look at life at the FrogPlex. Our team spent the day showing the students what it’s really like to work in tech. We covered a wide range of roles, including Data Engineering, Power BI Development, AI Engineering, and Digital Marketing. There’s no “one way” to get into tech, and we wanted to make sure the students knew that. We shared our own stories,…
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Alex Whittles (MVP)
Annabel Hemingbrough
Callum Bryant
Hollie Whittles
James Snow
Jeet Kainth
Joe Billingham
Jon Fletcher
Laura Adamson
Lewis Prince (MVP)
Matt Mair-Durrant
Nick Edwards
Tom Owen