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Phil Hurlston and the team at Harvey Nash provided exceptional support for our IT recruitment campaign during a critical phase of strategic transformation. As a higher education organisation in the North West of England, we faced significant challenges in filling key vacancies across multiple IT disciplines. Harvey Nash worked closely with us, leveraging their expertise to attract top-tier talent across Senior IT Leadership, Architecture, Cloud, Data & Integration, Storage & Virtualisation, Portfolio Management, Design & Innovation, IT Service Management, and more. Their strategic, collaborative approach secured candidates we would not have been able to recruit alone — individuals with both the technical expertise and cultural alignment we needed. What set Harvey Nash apart was their deep understanding of not only IT sector challenges but also the unique aspects of our organisational culture. Their exceptional customer service, proactive listening, and responsiveness made them an invaluable extension of our team. They continue to provide market insight and expertise that informs our strategic thinking. I would not hesitate to recommend Phil and the Harvey Nash team for their expertise, professionalism, and ability to deliver high-quality candidates tailored to organisational needs

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Tech Talks: Kyle Hauptfleisch, Chief Growth Officer, DaemonTech Talks: Kyle Hauptfleisch, Chief Growth Officer, Daemon
Tech Talks: Kyle Hauptfleisch, Chief Growth Officer, Daemon
AI's Real Challenge: Why Friction Points Trump 'Transformation' Strategy Organizations are under immense pressure to adopt AI, yet many are missing the mark. In this episode, Daemon's Chief Growth Officer Kyle Hauptfleisch cuts through the buzzwords, revealing why the relentless evolution of AI demands a shift from nebulous "AI strategies" to a laser focus on business friction points.He explains how boards are underestimating the blistering pace of change, the critical shift for humans from "instrument players" to "conductors" in the AI loop, and the often-overlooked process constraints that truly derail value creation.This description opens with an organizational tension (pressure vs. missing the mark), immediately introducing the core challenge. It then unpacks the strategic stakes, emphasizing the human-centred and substantive insights from the conversation without rehashing generic points.     Tech Talks Podcast  Tech Talks is a podcast that probes the minds of tech leaders, hosted by Technology Evangelist David Savage. Each week, the show releases three episodes with new guests, covering the latest tech news, exploring new products and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry. Founded in 2015 Tech Talks has published over 650 episodes and attracts over 18,500 streams a month from a global audience. The podcast offers insights and ideas from leading technologists on culture, innovation, finance, growth, sustainability, and more, providing a platform for the c-suite, founders, and senior figures to hear from others facing similar challenges and tap into a wider community. Find out more about Tech Talks here.
AI: From pilot to productivity
AI: From pilot to productivity
For many organisations, the AI journey is well underway. Pilots have been launched, internal capabilities have been built, and use cases are being explored. But the next step is where the true business value lies, transitioning from experimentation to meaningful, embedded AI adoption that drives measurable returns. The latest Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report 2025 reveals this shift is firmly in progress. The number of organisations running large-scale AI implementations has nearly doubled since our 2024 report, rising from 10% to 19%, a 90% increase. More importantly, 33% of digital leaders now report demonstrable ROI from their AI investments. So, where are the early adopters seeing results, and what separates pilot projects from scalable success? Where AI is already delivering ROI The data from the Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report 2025 shows that AI is no longer confined to isolated use cases or experimental environments. It’s being deployed where it can make a tangible difference to operational efficiency and productivity. Across the survey responses from digital leaders, several high-impact areas emerged: Software development: Leads the way in AI adoption, with the highest levels of implementation driving efficiency and accelerating code creation and testing. As one digital leader from the Digital Leadership Report explained, AI is already being used for “code documentation, refactoring and development”, delivering “around a 20% efficiency improvement”. Helpdesk and internal support: AI-powered virtual agents are reducing response times, improving issue resolution rates, and freeing up human capacity for more complex queries. As one digital leader shared in the Digital Leadership Report, “We implemented an AI-powered customer service chatbot…it reduced support costs by 30%, improved customer satisfaction, and increased sales conversions, with the system continuously improving to deliver significant ROI”. Management of information/insights: Organisations are using AI to analyse data and support faster, more confident decisions. In the Digital Leadership Report, one leader noted, “We have used it to automate processing of incoming documents…success rates are significantly higher, reducing the number of incidents needing a person to review”. Marketing and sales: From lead scoring to content generation and customer insights, AI is reshaping marketing and sales operations and sharpening targeting effectiveness. As one digital leader mentioned in the Digital Leadership Report, this has delivered “multi-million revenue uplifts through recommended outreach lists for client advisors rather than the previously human-led approach”. These examples illustrate that when AI is targeted at well-defined problems, with structured data and clear objectives, it moves quickly from concept to impact. What separates success stories from stalled projects? One standout finding from the report is that the biggest barrier to scaling AI isn’t technology, it’s the business case. Almost half (49%) of digital leaders cite “demonstrating the business case” as their top hurdle. But what if business cases are being built on weak foundations? In a recent episode of our industry-leading podcast, ‘Tech Talks,’ Kyle Hauptfleisch (Chief Growth Officer at Daemon) shared that his view was that too many organisations had a broad, vague AI strategy rather than focusing on specific friction points. "What is the business trying to achieve? And then where are the friction points?... It's all about unlocking value, whether that's internally or for your customers, in a meaningful manner. It's got to move the needle; you can have multiple AI pilots that sit on the sideline, which have drained some resources but might offer good talking points, and maybe some decent lessons. But unless it's moving the business needle, it could become sunk cost". This sentiment was certainly backed up by our wider conversations with digital leaders. We know the difference comes down to a few critical factors: Clear alignment with operational priorities: Boards are sharpening their focus on operational efficiency, with 53% citing it as their top technology objective. AI projects that tie directly to cost savings, productivity gains, or customer improvements are far more likely to gain traction. Cross-functional ownership: The most successful AI adopters embed AI into core business processes, not just within IT functions. Teams from operations, HR, customer service, and product development are involved in shaping AI initiatives, ensuring they address business needs. Scalable infrastructure: From data platforms to governance frameworks, building the right technical foundations enables AI to be scaled across departments rather than remaining a niche experiment. Targeted skills development: Despite AI’s growing prevalence, more than half of organisations are not yet upskilling teams on generative AI. Those investing in internal capability building, particularly in AI literacy for non-technical teams, report smoother adoption and faster ROI. From pilot to productivity: Building your AI business case For senior technology leaders, the question is no longer whether AI delivers value, but how to turn that value into real, scalable results. Based on insights from the Digital Leadership Report, successful organisations approach AI with three guiding principles: Business-first, tech-enabled: Start with operational challenges and growth opportunities, then explore how AI can accelerate or enhance outcomes. Embed, don’t bolt on: Avoid treating AI as a side project. Integrate it into everyday workflows and decision-making processes. Prove early, scale fast: Focus pilots on areas where quick wins are possible, quantify success, and use those wins to secure broader buy-in and investment. The road ahead AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide productivity. Organisations that act now to build strong business cases, foster alignment across teams, and invest in scalable AI strategies will be best placed to unlock sustainable competitive advantages. Central to this shift is the evolving role of the CIO. Oracle’s Country Leader, Siobhan Wilson, spoke to ‘Tech Talks’ to emphasise that the CIO's role itself is "becoming much more aligned to the business as opposed to the business telling them what they want", leading to a "much more collaborative conversation now". AI success requires a unified effort across departments, not just within IT, impacting the digital leaders' outlook and remit. For more insights into AI and digital leadership, download the 2025 Nash Squared / Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report As a specialist IT and technology recruitment agency, we can support your AI recruitment needs, securing the skills and talent your organisation requires for a successful AI journey, get in touch with our team today
Tech Flix: Data's Untold Story
Tech Flix: Data's Untold Story
The Price of Progress: Tech, Data, and Our Planet The glittering promise of technological progress, from the entertainment spectacle of Las Vegas's Sphere to the relentless march of AI, often conceals a staggering environmental cost. Our digital world is drowning in data, projected to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025 and a yottabyte by 2030 – a scale so immense it equates to every person on Earth carrying 300 iPhones. This deluge places unprecedented strain on critical infrastructure; consider that data centers already consume 21% of Ireland's electricity, with AI's power demands escalating this challenge dramatically. Most startling, 68% of the data we store is "single-use garbage," generating more emissions than the entire airline industry. This Tech Flix documentary peels back the curtain on the invisible carbon footprint of our digital lives, exposing an industry that too often relies on the hope that "someone else is going to pick up the bar tab".   Yet, is technology truly the problem, or can it also be our most potent solution? This film delves into the complex trade-offs and human decisions shaping our digital future. We explore the critical questions about corporate responsibility, the innovative potential of low-energy AI and quantum computing, and the search for balance in an era of unprecedented data demand. Watch the full documentary below, as we challenge assumptions and push for a more thoughtful, honest tech culture, revealing the real impact and the urgent need for proactive solutions to the climate crisis.   This is our fifth Tech Flix documentary, which explores the hidden sustainability impact of AI, cloud storage, and unstructured data and asks leading voices from within the tech industry what the answer is. David Savage, Harvey Nash Technology Evangelist, spotlights some of the very real challenges and potential costs of our pursuit of innovation in this latest film.   Key Takeaways for the film: The Hidden Cost of Data & AI: Unused data is driving up energy consumption, creating an overlooked sustainability crisis. AI’s demand for power is increasing—without smarter data practices, its environmental impact will spiral. From Innovation to Accountability: Businesses must rethink data storage and AI usage to reduce waste and carbon footprint. Sustainable data strategies can cut costs, improve efficiency, and drive responsible innovation. Solving the AI Energy Challenge: Companies have the tools to make AI and cloud computing greener—so why aren’t they using them? The tech industry must step up before data inefficiency becomes a climate disaster.   Tech Flix Tech Flix is an innovative and thought-provoking docuseries hosted by Nash Squared Tech Evangelist, David Savage, that delves deep into the dynamic world of technology, where cutting-edge innovation meets human ingenuity. In this captivating exploration, David embarks on a journey to unravel various aspects of the tech universe, from the pioneers shaping our digital future to the ethical dilemmas that arise in an ever-connected world. Find all the Tech Flix documentaries here.
Tech Talks: Georgie Kemp, SEO Lead, VEED
Tech Talks: Georgie Kemp, SEO Lead, VEED
The Great Search Rewire: What AI & Video Mean for SEO's Future SEO is having its most fundamental shift in 25 years. Georgie Kemp, SEO Lead at VEED, unpacks how AI search and the rise of video are rewriting the rules of discoverability. Forget the 'blue links'—we're diving into 'search everywhere optimization' and what still matters for cutting through the noise in a rapidly evolving digital world. Is SEO dead? Georgie says it's thriving, and more creative than ever. Tech Talks Podcast  Tech Talks is a podcast that probes the minds of tech leaders, hosted by Technology Evangelist David Savage. Each week, the show releases three episodes with new guests, covering the latest tech news, exploring new products and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry. Founded in 2015 Tech Talks has published over 650 episodes and attracts over 18,500 streams a month from a global audience. The podcast offers insights and ideas from leading technologists on culture, innovation, finance, growth, sustainability, and more, providing a platform for the c-suite, founders, and senior figures to hear from others facing similar challenges and tap into a wider community. Find out more about Tech Talks here.