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Smart Frames Controls Hub is live!

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A new addition to the Smart Frames ecosystem has been introduced with the launch of Smart Frames Controls Hub, a platform designed to centralise data, strengthen governance, and enhance analytical insight. As organisations continue to navigate increasingly complex data environments, the…

New GitHub Project: Project Reporting Narrative Framework for Power BI

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A new open-source project, the Project Reporting Narrative Framework for Power BI, addresses challenges in project reporting by transforming metrics into clear narratives. It utilises DAX user-defined functions to create structured commentary from project data, enhancing reporting clarity, consistency, scalability, and compatibility with automation for project and portfolio views.

ElevateHER Leadership Mentorship Programme

Promotional graphic with a purple background announcing registrations for ElevateHER Cohort 6. On the right, a stack of papers shows a diagram with ‘MENTOR’ at the top and arrows pointing to ‘Coach’, ‘Practice’, ‘Training’, and ‘Guiding’. Text at the bottom invites women to join the ElevateHER Leadership Mentorship Program.

Women in tech – this is your sign. The ElevateHER Leadership Mentorship Programme still has a few spots left… and trust me, opportunities like this don’t come around often. Mentorship is transformative. It’s not just about advice, it’s about: Programmes…

Women in Tech Taskforce Wants to Hear From You

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Every year, the tech industry rolls out campaigns about “diversity” and “inclusion”… but for many under‑represented groups, it often feels more like marketing than meaningful change. Panels, hashtags, bold public statements, yet the lived experience doesn’t match the hype. We…

The UK’s Most Dynamic Tech Celebration Returns

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Manchester Tech Week (MTW) returns from 27 April – 1 May as the North’s premier festival of technology, talent, and innovation. Powering a thriving £5bn digital economy, MTW unites the most influential events, partners, and communities under one banner to…

British Data Awards 2026 Finalist

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I’ve been named a finalist for the British Data Awards 2026 in the Rising Star of the Year category, recognised for my work in digital accessibility in data visualisation and Smart Frames UI. Designing with accessibility at the core, not…

My GitHub Journey Begins

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I’ve been putting it off forever, but I finally created my GitHub account. After countless cycles of opening GitHub, feeling overwhelmed, and promptly closing the tab, I’ve now created my account and published my first repositories. What made the difference?…

Power BI DataViz World Championships & Accessibility

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The Power BI DataViz World Championships are officially open again, a truly global contest that celebrates creativity, analytical excellence, and powerful data storytelling. And here’s the part I absolutely love: Accessibility counts for 25% of your total score. This is…