Insights

Employers need to take control of “Shadow AI”

Industry research claims two-thirds of office workers use AI without permission. Edward Humphrey – CEO of CloudWize – recently spoke to Insider magazine, regarding what this means for businesses and how to tackle it...

New whitepaper: ‘A manufacturer’s practical guide to AI adoption’

The conversation around UK manufacturing and AI has, for too long, been framed as a failure story. Manufacturers are ‘behind’. They’re ‘slow’. They’re ‘resistant to change’. We want to change that narrative.

Are enterprises hiring the wrong Chief AI Officer?

It is emerging as a potentially critical role for enterprises serious about advancing their transformation capabilities. But who is best placed to fill the Chief AI Officer position? CloudWize CEO Edward Humphrey explored this topic in a recent piece for TechRadar. If you missed the write up, you can read it in full, here...

Reliable by design: A manufacturer's practical guide to AI adoption

What is an intelligent chatbot – and how could it transform your business?

The word 'chatbot' covers an enormous amount of ground. From a maddening website pop-up that can't answer the simplest customer service query, to an intelligent assistant that logs your sick day, notifies your manager, clears your diary and follows every step of a 6-part compliance process, all from a simple WhatsApp message, so you can concentrate on getting better.

Three AI and skills takeaways from the CBI National Business Dinner 2026

CloudWize CEO Edward Humphrey recently attended the annual Confederation of British Industry National Business Dinner, which saw senior business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the UK gather at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London for an evening of thought-provoking discussion.

The role of a strong change story in AI transformation

There’s no denying that artificial intelligence is infiltrating boardroom conversations across every sector right now. But while many organisations are focused on the technology itself, far fewer are paying enough attention to the thing that determines whether transformation actually succeeds – the people.

Why legal firms can’t afford to ignore AI workforce transformation

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for legal firms, but nor is it a simple one.

A coffee with... our CCO Tim Mercer

News of CloudWize’s northern expansion dominated the headlines back in spring – not least because the move coincided with us announcing the newest addition to our leadership team, Tim Mercer. We put him in the hotseat so you can discover a bit more about him...

Registration opens for June AI Chat Club

AI Chat Club returns to Leeds on 11 June, and this time, we’re back where it all began with our friends at Mad Frans, Wellington Place.

Five insights from CloudWize’s biggest AI Chat Club yet

On Thursday 23 April, The Cinema at Leeds’ Department played host to a packed room of technology leaders, AI specialists, business decision-makers, and curious newcomers. What followed was an evening full of energy, practical insight and open dialogue around where AI is heading – and how organisations can really make it work for them.

AI agents aren’t magic – and believing they are could break your business

Technology such as agentic AI may be able to transform organisations’ productivity, but it becomes a liability if treated like a black box capable of making judgment calls. That was the topic of conversation when our CTO Matt Hyde recently spoke to European Business Magazine. Keen to cut through the hype, he explored what AI agents actually are, and how to know whether or not they’re production ready. If you missed the write up, read it in full here...