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Stephen Kelly
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CEO Cirata | Former CEO - Sage, MicroFocus, Chordiant | 1st Chief Operating Officer UK Government | Chairs Science & Tech Honours Committee | Former UK Prime Minister’s Business Ambassador
70% of enterprise AI projects fail. Why?
Because too many companies are trying to launch rockets without first building the launchpad.
Thrilled to share my article in The AI Journal: https://aijourn.com/enterprise-ai-projects-are-failing-because-theyre-launching-rockets-without-launchpads/
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In light of another major outage, the need for robust and resilient data infrastructure is critical. It is vital to have plans ready to reduce your dependence on any single region/provider, and ensure you quickly restore service.
https://tinyurl.com/2y7usnr3

#DisasterRecovery
Microsoft down? Services recovering after major outage hits Azure, 365 and more - even Minecraft and Xbox affected
A major Microsoft outage hit users across the world
www.techradar.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I wrote an article for LBC about how we often take internet services for granted, until they fail. But when it does, the effects can threaten public safety, grind businesses to a halt, and undermine consumer trust that disrupts the economy.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr2x4sbp
Half the internet went down today. How many warnings do we need? | LBC
Most of us take the internet for granted.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Colleagues make the magic happen for our customers. Important to stay connected with colleagues, and so pleased to be in Belfast with the team today.

#Culture #Team #StayConnected #MovingTogetherAsOne #CustomerFirst #ItStartsWithMe #Cirata
October 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Tomorrow is the day... Join me at the Data and AI Stage for conversation around unlocking goldmines of data. See you there!

https://www.dtxevents.io/
https://tinyurl.com/4nyjhxvb

#DTXLondon #DataandAI #DataGoldmine #DigitalTransformationExpo
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Had a chance to catch up with Jonathan Simnett and the Difference Engine to talk about Boardwave Live, AI investments in Europe, and building up UK technology. Great event today, it truly is the powerhouse for European technology organizations.

#BoardwaveLive #AI #UKTechnology
September 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I accepted a speaker engagement for the first time in a couple of years. Have been hard at work on the rescue and recovery phases for Cirata, and now encouraged with 200%+ H1 bookings growth, so the time is coming to start 'telling the story'. Watch this space.

#Tech #Data #AI #DXLLondon
September 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at this year’s DTX London, celebrating 20 incredible years of the Digital Transformation Expo!

Join me on 2 October 2025 at the Data and AI Stage https://www.dtxevents.io/ https://tinyurl.com/4nyjhxvb

#DTXLondon #DataandAI #DataGoldmine
September 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The EU Data Act is shaking up SaaS and cloud industries, challenging old business models while pushing for transparency and fairness. Change is tough, but it drives progress. With the launch of Cirata Symphony, we make vendor lock-in a thing of the past.

#EUDataAct #CloudData
September 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Great catching up with Dan Hayes (Investor Relations), after filming videos for Cirata's Interim H1 FY25. In the heart of London – once the worlds financial capital, surrounded by stunning and iconic buildings. 🏛️🏙️

#InvestorRelations #London #Cirata
September 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
FY25 H1 @Cirata Interim Results released today: 200%+ YoY growth in Data Integration bookings, reduced losses, and lower YoY cash burn. Operating expenses reduced to less than one-third of their peak, exciting product announcements planned for H2 FY25— watch this space!

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BRR Webcasting Platform
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September 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In London, coming to the end of summer. Today filming and getting ready for 'back to school' next week with a ramp in activities. Stay tuned!

#EndofSummer #StayTuned
August 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Out in London meeting investors with Dan Hayes – Appreciate the support from shareholders. Beautiful day, sunny skies, walking between meetings with St. Paul's in the backdrop. Love London. Love UK tech.
August 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In London for meetings - walked past the building of my first London job at BP HQ in the 80s. Throwback to my early days in the city, in the vibe of Britannic House. A reminder to stay grounded, remember your roots, and always lend a hand to those starting their career journey. 🌟
August 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Despite the wild west of the current social media climate, it’s a reality for many that use platforms in professional and proper ways. Watch this space as I re-engage with X, more with LinkedIn, and getting on Bluesky to share more thought leadership, and the power of data.
August 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM