Author: Tim Street, Commercial Director Across UK and US retail organisations, the conversation around staff augmentation has fundamentally shifted. The model is not dying; it is evolving into a strategic capability for delivering omnichannel excellence, accelerating platform implementations, and maintaining competitive advantage in an increasingly complex
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Author: Tim Street The landscape of international go-to-market strategies is undergoing a fundamental transformation as we approach 2026. For US-based fintech and retail-tech companies targeting European expansion, traditional playbooks are becoming obsolete. Success now demands a sophisticated blend of AI-powered operations, strategic human oversight, and agile
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I'll be honest with you, I'm writing this blog post with the help of AI. As someone with dyslexia, I've always steered clear of writing blogs and social media posts. The fear of making mistakes, the time it takes to get my thoughts down clearly, and
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Author: Tim Street By Tim Street Manufacturing enterprises across the UK and beyond are facing an architectural reckoning. As we enter 2026, the convergence of B2B and D2C channel pressures, legacy system constraints, and accelerating digital transformation demands has created an unmistakable imperative: replatform for composability
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Author: Tim Street By Tim Street The financial services landscape is experiencing a seismic architectural shift. As we enter 2026, traditional banks and financial institutions face an uncomfortable reality: their core systems, built for a different era, are becoming liability rather than asset. The rise of
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Author: Steve Jacob Across retail, manufacturing, and financial services in the UK and US, the conversation on staff augmentation has moved on. The model is not dying; it is evolving into a strategic capability for scale, speed, and resilience. By 2026, cross‑industry surveys indicate that over
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Author: Penny Lane Banks are no longer just financial institutions: they are becoming digital platforms. To maintain competitive advantage, they must fundamentally rethink how they build, connect, and evolve their systems. The answer lies in composable banking. As financial services rapidly shift toward digital-first models, banks
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The banking sector stands at a transformative crossroads in 2025, with core banking software and digital transformation reshaping financial landscapes across the USA, UK, and APAC markets. Financial institutions face unprecedented opportunities alongside strategic challenges that demand immediate attention and decisive action. Market Scale and Growth
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Following on from last week’s blog, "Why Scaling Digital Transformation Stalls…", this follow-up dives deeper into the real barriers — and the smart scaling moves that get digital projects unstuck. By Penny Lane Digital transformation failure rates remain stubbornly high across enterprises, with 70% of initiatives
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Scaling your fintech or retail-tech business beyond domestic borders isn't just about having a great product: it's about executing a strategic expansion that navigates complex regulatory landscapes, cultural nuances, and competitive dynamics across multiple markets. For Series A+ scale-ups, the difference between successful international growth and
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