We go beyond the facts to provide strategic insight and deep thought leadership into all things defence. Understand the complex interplay between topics like security, sustainability, and innovation, and gain the vision you need to pre-empt industry challenges. See the future of defence through our eyes.
In the latest edition, we delve into the evolving nature of threats, from those lurking within your own organisation to the challenges of operating in a digital world. We'll also explore what it means to build security into the very core of your technology and share insights from one of the world's leading defence and security events.
Understanding the unseen danger within.
When people think of cyber threats, they often picture hostile hackers. However, some of the most serious risks come from inside the organisation itself.
Robert Hope, Cyber Analyst
Is your security built-in, or bolted on? Discover how to embed resilience directly into the design and architecture of your technology.
Paul Walters, Head of Delivery (Defence) Jane Bailey, Security Managing Consultant
Examine the cyberarms race.
Learn how to stay ahead of adversaries.
Jane Bailey, Security Managing Consultant
Get an overview of the most innovative technologies and strategic discussions that will shape the future of global defence and security, from next-generation military solutions to a custom framework built around you, and your demands.
This edition examines how DX—integrating people, processes, and technology—enhances military operations. It highlights the critical role of junior talent in driving change, advocating for a problem-solving mindset that shifts the focus from "why" to "where" to accelerate results. Finally, it explores European workforce perceptions of Generative AI and provides strategies for organisations to unlock its potential to navigate the future of work.
There are three core components of digital transformation: People, Process, and Technology. Discover more about digital transformation in the unique context of defence.
James Belam, Digital Transformation Lead James Bashall, Senior Defence Advisor
Discuss how junior talent's curiosity and digital fluency are essential for UK businesses facing skills gaps.
Imogen Kempster, Senior Marketing Associate Reko Smith, Junior Project Manager Georgina Weaving, Assistant Application Developer Jamie Holt, Lead DevSecOps Engineer
Understand the “Start with where” approach - with GlobeRanger - highlighting the importance of tracking asset locations to address these issues effectively.
Darren Newman, Former GlobeRanger MD
In just a few short years, businesses have adopted GenAI with 67% of companies already deploying AI solutions.* However this fast-paced move comes with complexities, leaving many leaders trying to balance its enormous potential with evolving risks and challenges.
Delve into the power of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation to achieve operational effectiveness in defence. Examine the critical role of women, global partnership, and our core values. This edition offers essential professional viewpoints that unlock new opportunities and overcome your toughest business challenges.
The urgent need for a ‘theory of winning’.
In today’s world, the nature of competition – whether in business or on the battlefield – has fundamentally shifted.
Keith Dear, Former CCAT MD
Team Fisher: Collaboration in Action' and keep the description as 'In the realm of defence, the difference between days, weeks and months can have a huge impact on operations. This is especially pertinent with the time it takes defence organisations, like the Royal Navy, to deploy properly trained personnel.
Brian Logan, Lead Service Delivery Manager
Partnership with purpose.
Our world is becoming increasingly unpredictable, making relevant and timely intelligence more valuable than ever.
Chris Haley, Business Development Lead Chris Beeson, Solution Owner
Collaboration and diversity are not just buzzwords in the ever-evolving landscape of defence technology – they are essential to our success.
Take a deep dive into how innovation and strategic thinking can drive meaningful environmental change. This edition takes a closer look at a range of vital topics, including the evolution of our Technology and Service Vision to prioritise eco-conscious practices, the powerful and transformative role of AI in tackling natural disasters, and much more.
The future, but better.
Discover how Fujitsu are harnessing digital technologies in order to enable defence net-zero goals.
Chris Beeson, Solution Owner Ryan Parish, Senior Application Developer
Leveraging technology, right.
Learn about the role of Artificial Intelligence in building a sustainable future for defence and national security.
Alan Brown, Director of Neurosymbolic AI
Embracing the sustainability buzz.
Understand how Fujitsu are delivering Social Value to benefit the environment and communities.
Sarah Cook, Delivery Executive
Explore how cutting-edge technology is helping to overcome environmental security challenges in flexible and sustainable ways.
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Future-Proofing Strategy
Our experts offer a future-gazing perspective, highlighting emerging threats and technological opportunities before they become mainstream, ensuring your strategy stays ahead of the curve.
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Leveraging technology, right.
We go beyond surface-level reporting, offering in-depth technical and geopolitical perspective that enhances your team's knowledge base and internal discourse.
Fostering Partnership
By sharing our unvarnished insights, we build a foundation of shared understanding that fuels collaborative solutions to the world’s most critical defence problems.
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