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Perspectives on the systems, data and delivery work behind complex technology change.

DataReign launches to deliver outcome-based data and AI transformation

Introducing DataReign, the Empiric Group’s specialist data and AI consultancy, combining specialist expertise, delivery leadership and accountability for agreed outcomes.

November 2, 2026

Johnny Beverton, Marketing Director

UK Defence Technology in 2026: Sovereignty, Data, AI and the Gap Between Innovation and Deployment

Across our recent conversations with defence leaders, suppliers and delivery teams, the same problem kept coming up: the UK can build credible technology, but too much of it still struggles to reach operational users.

October 27, 2026

Omer Saadet, Managing Director

Sovereign AI in 2026: Agency, Dependency and the Price of Control

I think the concept of sovereignty starts geopolitically. When people talk about sovereignty, the conversation is usually led by governments, countries and different jurisdictions. That’s where the sovereignty conversation starts for me.

September 9, 2026

Omer Saadet, Managing Director