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Crafting a Winning Business Data Strategy
Data is everywhere. It flows through every part of your business. But how do you turn that flood of information into clear, actionable insights? The answer lies in crafting a winning business data strategy. This is not just about collecting data. It’s about transforming it into a powerful tool that drives growth, streamlines operations, and sharpens decision-making.
Steve Simmonds
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Power Platform Update: What’s New in Power BI, Power Apps & Power Automate – October 2025
At Latitude 53 Solutions Ltd, we’re always keeping an eye on the Microsoft roadmap to help our clients stay ahead. The October 2025 roundup brings exciting updates across the Power Platform, enhancing how businesses build, automate, and analyse.
Steve Simmonds
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Revolutionising Business with Custom App Development
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses face a mountain of data every day. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you turn that data into something useful? How do you make smarter decisions faster? The answer lies in power platform custom apps. These apps are changing the way companies work. They simplify complex tasks, automate processes, and unlock hidden insights. Let’s dive into how these apps can transform your business.
Steve Simmonds
Oct 15, 20253 min read


The Role of Digital Transformation Specialists
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses face a mountain of data every day. Making sense of it all can feel overwhelming. That’s where digital transformation experts come in. They help companies turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. They guide businesses through the maze of technology and processes. The goal? To unlock the full potential of data and drive smarter decisions.
Steve Simmonds
Oct 9, 20254 min read


Building an Effective Incident Reporting System
When things go wrong, how quickly can you spot the problem? How fast can you fix it? The answer lies in having a strong incident management system. It’s not just about reacting. It’s about being prepared, organised, and smart.
Steve Simmonds
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Maximise Potential with Strategic Data Utilisation
Data is everywhere. It flows through every part of a business. But how often do we truly unlock its power? I’ve seen many businesses drown in data but starve for insight. The key is leveraging data insights to make smarter decisions and drive growth. Let’s explore how to turn raw data into your most valuable asset.
Steve Simmonds
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Mastering Business Data Strategy for Growth
Data is everywhere. It flows through every part of your business. But how do you turn that flood of information into clear, actionable insights? How do you use data to fuel growth, not confusion? The answer lies in mastering data strategy optimisation.
Steve Simmonds
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Partnering with Digital Transformation Specialists
Struggling to make sense of your data? You’re not alone. Many businesses face the same challenge. Data is everywhere, but turning it into clear, actionable insights is tough
Steve Simmonds
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Enhancing Safety with Incident Reporting Systems
Safety is not just a priority - it’s a necessity. Every business wants to protect its people and assets. But how do you make safety real...
Steve Simmonds
Aug 28, 20254 min read


Microsoft is a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Microsoft is a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud-Native Application Platforms
Steve Simmonds
Aug 22, 20250 min read


Maximising Value Through Data Utilisation
Data is everywhere. It flows through every part of a business. But how do you turn that flood of numbers and facts into something useful?...
Steve Simmonds
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Unlocking Team Potential: Why Fridays Are My Favourite Day
Every Friday we hold our team conference call - part in person, part in Microsoft Teams - our own blend of a town hall and catch-up session. It's not just a meeting. It's where we talk about what has happened, what is happening now, what is coming up, what we’ve learned, and what we still need to learn.
Steve Simmonds
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Revisiting QBQ – and why our Book Club matters
Revisiting QBQ – and why our Book Club matters.
Seventeen years. That’s how long it’s been since I last read QBQ: The Question Behind the Question. Back then, I was in a “proper job,” reading it alongside the senior management team before sharing it with the rest of the business.
Steve Simmonds
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Crafting an Effective Business Data Strategy
Data is everywhere. It flows through every part of a business. But how do you turn that flood of information into clear, actionable...
Steve Simmonds
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Unlock the Power of Custom App Development
Every business has data. But not every business knows how to use it. Data can be confusing, overwhelming, and downright frustrating. What...
Steve Simmonds
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Teal.... I love it
I opened Power Bi desktop a couple of days ago to be greeted by a whole new colour accent scheme. Love it. So much good stuff in the new...
Steve Simmonds
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Get Good
You've got to get going before you get good or get smart.
Steve Simmonds
Aug 25, 20221 min read


In case you were in any doubt
In case you were in any doubt, here are just some of the benefits of using data to improve results in your business... 📊
Steve Simmonds
Aug 23, 20221 min read


Power BI Shared Datasets
Power BI Shared Datasets:
What is it? How does it work? and Why should you care?
Steve Simmonds
Aug 18, 20221 min read




Data Journey
The journey of data and how it ends up making an impact 🎯
Steve Simmonds
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Data Value Gap
Accenture found that only 33% of businesses trust their data enough to use it effectively.
Steve Simmonds
Aug 4, 20221 min read


Dashboards need to be clear
Dashboards need to be clear, easy to understand, and communicate information at a glance.
Steve Simmonds
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Combining Excel with Power BI can be really effective.
Combining Excel with Power BI can be really effective.
To learn how to...
Steve Simmonds
Jul 28, 20221 min read
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