Empowering Your IT Journey
As we step into Spring 2025, the pace of change in the IT landscape is showing no signs of slowing. With AI and automation moving from hype to real-world application, IT leaders are under pressure to drive transformation while balancing security, compliance, and cost efficiency. At Core, we’ve been at the forefront of these conversations—helping organisations unlock the true value of transformative technologies, from Microsoft Copilot readiness to advanced automation strategies. This month, we’re bringing you insights from the field, including key takeaways from our latest AI & Automation events, and how IT leaders can take a practical, people-first approach to digital transformation.
Core Success Story
Scottish Water: Transforming Water Sampling
with Agile Project Management
Scottish Water identified inefficiencies in their manual water sampling process and pursued a digital solution to enhance accuracy, streamline operations, and meet efficiency targets while improving the customer experience. Scottish Water collaborated with Core to create a proof of concept (POC) for iSample, a digital sampling system.
By leveraging agile methodologies and close collaboration, we not only addressed the immediate business needs, but also set a new standard for how projects can be delivered across Scottish Water and its ecosystem of suppliers.
Unlock Funding for Your AI & Automation Projects with Core's Eligibility Assessment
At Core, we understand the importance of integrating AI and automation into your business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. That's why we're excited to introduce our AI & Automation Funding Eligibility Assessment.
What is the AI & Automation Funding Eligibility Assessment?
Our AI & Automation Funding Eligibility Assessment is designed to help businesses unlock available Microsoft and partner funding opportunities to accelerate AI adoption with minimal upfront costs. This comprehensive assessment evaluates your business's readiness for AI integration, and identifies potential funding sources, complimentary workshops and consultations to support your AI and automation initiatives.
How Does It Work?
The assessment process is straightforward and begins with a free one-hour discovery workshop. During this session, our experts will work with you to understand your business needs, prioritise value, and define a plan for transformation. You'll receive a report outlining your eligibility for various funding opportunities and recommendations for next steps.
Interested to learn more? Please share your details with us and the sessions you are interested in.
Core Blog | Stay updated with our latest insights
We’re bringing you a roundup of our most recent blog entries, packed with valuable insights, expert opinions, and the latest trends in our industry. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve or simply catch up on what you’ve missed, this is your chance to dive into our latest content.
My Work Experience with Core: What I learned about Marketing
As a student preparing for A-levels, we helped Sarah McGann with a week of work experience in our marketing team. Sarah's blog about her work experience with Core offers a detailed and insightful look into her unique week-long remote work experience. Despite the physical distance, the marketing team at Core found innovative ways to engage and educate her, setting tasks and providing opportunities for collaboration and independent work.
Read more here
Maximising ROI through AI Integration in Financial Services
AI is transforming financial services by enhancing productivity, streamlining operations, and personalising customer experiences. However, IT leaders face challenges around data management, risk assessment, compliance, and cost management, to name a few. Successful AI adoption requires a strategic approach that balances innovation with practical implementation.
Read more here
Windows 10 End of Life: Why Your Organisation Needs to Act Now
As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. While it’s hard to say goodbye to the familiar, organisations that don’t act promptly, risk exposing themselves to significant security vulnerabilities and escalating operational costs. The October 2025 deadline may still seem distant to some, but the time to act is now.
Read more here
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“We have a trusted partnership with Core. Their expertise is key in keeping our IT solutions up to date as well as safe and secure against ever present cyber threats and malicious attacks.”
- East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub
“Thank you very much Abdullah for you attention and prompt to help. We do appreciate your continuous attention to our team. All the best, Jose.”
- The Law Society
“Super-fast! Thank you, guys.”
“Incredibly quick response and action, thank you!”
- Astute Electronics Ltd
“Very clear and helpful advice that resolved my issue promptly”
- Caledonian Sleeper
We look forward to working with you
We look forward to continuing to provide relevant, robust, secure and agile services to your organisations. If you have an upcoming project, or you’d like to talk to us about services to help support your business, simply contact us or get in touch with your Account Manager and book a business consultation.