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Seeing the Whole Picture: How Smarter Analytics lead to Better Decisions

At itelligent-i, we’ve spent years working with a wide range of local authorities across the UK, helping them unlock the full potential of their data. The insights we share here aren’t based on isolated anecdotes; they’re patterns we’ve seen repeatedly across different councils, and we believe they’re worth highlighting because they can help others uncover similar challenges and opportunities in their own services.

Susie Nash October 10, 2025

Why AI Won’t Replace Analytics — It Needs It

AI is transforming how we interact with data — but it doesn’t replace analytics, it relies on it. In this post, Tim Windsor of itelligent-i explains why AI needs structured, contextualised data from systems like social care, housing, finance, CRM, and ERP to deliver real value. Learn why investing in your data platform is essential for AI success in both public and private sectors.

Tim Windsor July 23, 2025

The Reporting Trap: Bridging the Gap Between Insight and Action

Many councils are producing more dashboards than ever—but are they helping people make better decisions? This blog explores how to escape the reporting trap by investing in data literacy, automation, and insight-led analytics.

Susie Nash July 10, 2025

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Why Generative AI Can’t Transform Your Organisation Without the Right Data

We’re living in a moment of enormous promise. Generative AI — with its ability to compose, advise, summarise, and assist — is creating bold new possibilities across the public and private sectors alike. But amid the excitement, a crucial truth remains: AI is only as powerful as the data it’s built on.

Tim Windsor July 4, 2025

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The Subtle Art of Building a Cohesive Enterprise Data Platform

In today’s data-driven economy, organisations are under increasing pressure to unify their data, extract insights, and remain compliant with evolving regulations like GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA). But building a cohesive enterprise data platform is not just about technology—it’s about architecture, governance, automation, and people.

Tim Windsor July 1, 2025

Why Council Leaders Need Daily Analytics at Their Fingertips

In the fast-moving world of local government, waiting for answers is no longer an option. Whether you’re leading a unitary authority or chairing a cabinet portfolio, the decisions you make today shape the lives of thousands tomorrow. Yet too often, those decisions are made with partial, outdated, or second-hand information.

It’s time to change that.

Tim Windsor June 23, 2025

Local Government Reorganisation feedback

The English Devolution White Paper outlines a significant shift in governance, aiming to decentralise power and improve local decision-making. The latest Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) feedback emphasises the need for councils to refine their proposals with stronger data and evidence

Tim Windsor June 4, 2025

Protecting Children from a Life of Crime: The Role of Data, AI, and Analytics in Children’s Services

Discover how data, AI, and analytics are transforming children’s services to prevent youth crime. This in-depth article explores how local authorities can use predictive modelling, smart case management, and real-time analytics to identify at-risk children early, improve multi-agency collaboration, and deliver targeted interventions. Learn how technology is enabling a proactive, data-driven approach to safeguarding vulnerable young people and breaking the cycle of crime before it begins.

itelligent-i March 24, 2025