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Though it was a tough end to England Women’s T20 World Cup journey this week, we couldn’t be prouder to continue backing the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Over the past 3 years, Ascent has had the privilege of partnering with the ECB, supporting just a fraction of the incredible effort its staff and players put in behind the scenes. From finding and nurturing top talent to building skills and fitness through a holistic blend of coaching, science & medicine and improving physical and mental fitness, the commitment across the team is inspiring. We’re proud to have played a part in these initiatives by co-developing the Insight360 performance data suite, which has empowered the ECB to make #datadriven decisions that elevate player performance. Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue expanding these capabilities over the next 6-12 months, leveraging cutting-edge AI and analytics to help the ECB push boundaries and create even more personalised player development experiences. The potential for innovation is huge, and we’re eager to help unlock even greater possibilities. This insightful behind-the-scenes video highlights the dedication and preparation that drives the team's success: https://lnkd.in/e64bZKRy With a packed schedule ahead, including the winter tour of South Africa and the first-ever mixed Ashes series in Australia, we’re ready to support every step of the way 🏏 Jonathan Finch, Anna Warren, Thamindu Wedatilake, Liam Sanders PhD, David Osguthorpe, Chris Sykes. #Cricket #AI #Analytics #PerformanceInnovation #WeAreAscent

📢 Calling all data leaders! How ready is your data for Gen AI? This October we're running another ‘Prime Your Data for Gen AI’ workshop, in partnership with Microsoft. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore the data capabilities that #GenAI demands, discover strategies for overcoming challenges like governance, accuracy and ethical use, and establish a modern, secure data infrastructure that supports AI-driven innovation. We'll help you identify your next data priorities based on your business’ Gen AI roadmap and apply our readiness scale to evaluate your relative data maturity. When: Tuesday 22nd Oct, 09:00-14:00 Where: The Shard, London SE1 Enjoy a complimentary patisserie breakfast, refreshments, and a selection of hot lunch options during the workshop. Seats are limited, register for yours today - https://lnkd.in/ebqt6aBy #DataLeadership #AIInnovation #DataWorkshop

Join us for a 30-minute webinar with Paul Henwood, Sustainability Insight Lead, Ascent, and Andrew Wyld, EMEA Sustainability Partner Lead, Microsoft, to discover how to simplify ESG reporting, stay compliant with upcoming regulations like CSRD and GRI, and unlock hidden sustainability value. Don’t miss out - register now to take away a templated approach to proving (and scaling) value quickly in your organisation and check your eligibility for Microsoft funding to accelerate your sustainability journey! #Sustainability #ESG #Microsoft #MicrosoftAzure #WeAreAscent 

💡 How are you leveraging GenAI to transform your data strategy? Can your data keep up with the pace of AI-driven transformation? Join our ‘Prime Your Data for GenAI’ workshop next week, led by our Chief Data Officer, Henry Brown, and CTO, Murray Foxcroft in partnership with Microsoft. Designed exclusively for data leaders, you’ll explore the potential of #GenAI and learn how to overcome related data challenges, enhance precision, and build a scalable, modern secure ecosystem that underpins AI-led innovation. WHEN: 18th September 2024, 09:00 – 14:00  WHERE: The Shard, London SE1 The workshop is complimentary and includes a patisserie breakfast, refreshments and your choice of hot lunch. Seats are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to build a stronger relationship between your business, your valuable data assets and the promise of GenAI. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ebqt6aBy  #DataLeadership #GenerativeAI #AIWorkshop #WeAreAscent 

📣 Are you a senior tech leader in a B2C or SaaS business, looking to modernise or integrate apps with GenAI? Join our GenAI Apps workshop next week, led by our CTO Murray Foxcroft and CDXO Simon Sear, with Microsoft — a hands-on, expert-led session designed specifically for technical leaders responsible for driving and/or supporting GenAI-led innovation. Get the lowdown on the latest in #GenAI development approaches and explore key platform concepts and architectures that accelerate your GenAI journey. Leave with a clear view of your AI opportunity, an ideation canvas, and actionable insights to transform your innovation roadmap and GenAI platform strategy. WHEN: 17 SEPT, 13:00 – 17:00  WHERE: The Shard, London SE1 Places are limited - register today: https://lnkd.in/eZzfujiS #TechLeadership #Innovation #SaaS #B2C #Modernisation #AIApplications #WeAreAscent 

Congratulations to the England Women's Cricket Team and newly appointed captain, Kate Cross, on their record-breaking ODI series win over Ireland! 👏 It's exciting to witness the growing depth of talent, with so many new players making a strong impact in such a dominant team performance. Wishing the team success for the ODI clean sweep tomorrow and the upcoming T20 series this weekend.   At Ascent, we're excited to kick off our new England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) projects this year and continue evolving Insight360 to support you through the World Cup and beyond.   #PerformanceInsights #CricketAnalytics #CptCrossy6fer #Tammy150 https://lnkd.in/e7X3PTGk

Nearly 60% of companies are either experimenting with or planning to implement #GenAI in their operations. Notably, around 20% of those already using this technology have reported a significant boost in productivity (Source: McKinsey & Company). Are you among the 40% wondering where to start? We invite you to join our upcoming series of GenAI workshops, in partnership with Microsoft, focusing on Design, Data, and Applications. Our previous in-person events have been very well-received across diverse industries, providing valuable insights and actionable strategies. “Great session. Run with energy, knowledge and the open forum allowed for honest discussions and Q&A.” ★★★★☆ Head of Solutions Delivery, Chaucer Group. This month, we’ll be kicking off with two workshops at The Shard in London: - Architecting for AI Apps: 17th September, 13:00-17:00  https://lnkd.in/eZzfujiS - Prime Your Data for GenAI: 18th September, 09:00-14:00  https://lnkd.in/ebqt6aBy Look out for more info on our upcoming Design Thinking event. We look forward to seeing you there! #GenerativeAI #AIInnovation #TechWorkshops #DigitalTransformation #WeAreAscent 

Huge congratulations to the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Women Cricketers on their clean sweep of New Zealand in both the T20 and ODI series! 🏏👏 Ascent was delighted to support you at Lords last night for an entertaining and memorable series finale. The team's exceptional performance throughout the summer has been truly inspiring. What a fantastic series! Enjoy your well-earned celebrations and best of luck in Ireland. #Cricket #EnglandWomen #T20Series #ODISeries #Sport #PerformanceInsights #WeAreAscent

We’re excited to announce our return to the #EARLconference this September as Platinum Sponsor! Earlier this year, we proudly passed the event organisation baton to the talented team at Datacove, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store. Join us and our Head of Data Science and BI, Xinye Li, who will be delivering an insightful presentation on ‘R Centric End-to-End Solutioning’ that you won’t want to miss! It’s going to be a fantastic event, so don’t forget to secure your tickets – https://lnkd.in/emQk5itq #EARLconf #TechConference #Data #DataScience #DataAnlytics

🎉 Congratulations to the England Women’s ODI team on their clean sweep against New Zealand - again! 🎉 We can't wait for the start of the T20 series this Saturday. At Ascent, we are super proud to be the Official Performance Insights Partner to ECB Women’s Cricket and, as cricket fans as well as data and AI enthusiasts, we'll be out in force for the exciting series showdown at Lord's on 17th July!🏏 England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) we are continuously inspired by your success and can't wait to roll out some of the exciting developments we have planned for your Insight360 performance management suite. Here's to another great summer of England women's cricket! 🙌 [Image credit: ECB website] #bouch100 #womenscricket #weareascent #cricketinsights #techpartner