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Spring 25 Cyber Incidents: Key Takeaways
Simon Bliss reflects on the wave of sophisticated cyber threats seen over the past two months, offering insights into what they mean for businesses, governments and individuals alike.
John Foster Charity Golf Day 2025
Recently, we took part in the John Foster Cup Charity Golf Day, hosted by Time to Talk at Donnington Grove Golf Club.
Dave Elliott - New Starter
We’re pleased to welcome a further addition to our internal team, Dave Elliott.
Preparing for the Inevitable: The Board’s Role in Cyber Resilience
In this article, Simon Bliss looks at what recent failures teach us about hidden vulnerabilities—and why businesses must be ready to respond when things go wrong.
Cyber Risk is Business Risk: What the Board Needs to Know
Cyber threats are not a distant possibility, they are an everyday risk. In this article, Simon Bliss examines the biggest cyber risks facing businesses today and why leadership must take proactive steps to protect their organisations.
Cybersecurity: It’s Not Just the CISO’s Problem
Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a critical business risk. In this first article, Simon Bliss explains why boards must take cyber threats seriously and how leadership can build resilience against attacks.
International Women’s Day 2025
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we asked the women of Platform Smart to share their thoughts on empowerment, helping us learn more about them while raising awareness for this important occasion.
Navigating Day One: Setting the Foundation for Consulting Success
Associate Aaron Garcia shares key strategies for consultants to quickly adapt, integrate, and thrive in new projects, from navigating industry regulations to building essential survival tools for success.
CDP Disclosure Questionnaire
We are delighted to have participated in CDP’s latest SME questionnaire, reinforcing our commitment to environmental transparency and sustainability.
ISO9001 - 2025 Audit
We’re pleased to announce that Platform Smart successfully completed its annual ISO9001 audit this past Friday.
Collaborative Financial Solution Integration
Streamlining Financial Operations for Seamless Organisational Transformation
Artificial Intelligence in Aviation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently released its third significant paper on AI in aviation this year, and it is an interesting and important read.
The Cowshed - Volunteering Day
This week, a team from Platform Smart had the privilege of volunteering at The Cowshed Charity in Wokingham. This remarkable organisation provides invaluable support to individuals and families navigating challenging circumstances.
Technology Leadership as a Service
Technology Leadership ‘as-a-service’ for top European Law Firm.
Sustainability Strategy Update
As we continue our journey towards a more sustainable business, Platform Smart is proud to publish this year’s Sustainability Strategy Update, providing an overview of the progress we’ve made over the past 12 months.
Pragmatist vs Purist - Cyber Security
We discuss the topic of pragmatism vs. purism, and the common pitfalls technology purists encounter when delivering cyber initiatives within organisations with our long term associate, Ben Robinson.
A Paradigm Shift in Data Centres: The Future of Cooling is Liquid
In the fast-paced world of technology, it's often the subtle shifts that lead to the most profound changes...