How do we unlock the power of Smart Data without compromising privacy? Governments worldwide are opening up data to drive innovation in sectors like finance and energy. Yet with more granular data being shared, the privacy and security risks grow, especially when smaller, less‑resourced innovators join the ecosystem. Different governments are taking very different approaches. So what are they doing, and which model strikes the right balance between innovation and protection? Read Camilla Winlo’s latest blog to find out more > https://bit.ly/4s2wDwS Mandeep Thandi | Mark Railton | Llinos Bradley | Aneesa Wollet-LLB ,FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, | Ian Hirst #SmartData #DataProtection #Innovation
About us
Talan is an international consulting group that helps organisations shape a sustainable and innovative future through the transformative power of data and artificial intelligence. We harness advanced digital and AI solutions to drive positive change across energy, sustainability and business transformation. Founded in 2002, Talan now employs around 7,000 professionals across 21 countries. Since 2005, Talan UK and Ireland has grown to almost 500 professionals based across six regional hubs in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Sunderland, Dublin and Manchester. Bringing local expertise from strategy to implementation, Talan blends cutting-edge technology with sector-specific knowledge to support clients across industries including energy, health, financial services, insurance and public services. Positive innovation is at the heart of everything we do: we’re committed to solutions that benefit people, organisations and society. Talan has been recognised as a Great Place to Work and holds an EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing us in the top 1% globally for corporate social responsibility performance.
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https://talan.com/uk/en
External link for Talan - UK & Ireland
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- IT Services and IT Consulting
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Data Specialists, Data Consultancy, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Visualisation, Master Data Management, Data Science, Big Data, Consultancy, Cloud Solutions, MI Reporting, DevOps, Testing & QA, QlikView, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft BI, and Teradata
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Employees at Talan - UK & Ireland
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Post‑quantum cryptography is no longer a future concern but a strategic priority for every board today. With migration timelines now set, and cryptography embedded across every system and supply chain, organisations need to start planning early. Ian Hirst's latest blog breaks down what boards should prioritise now to stay secure, interoperable and resilient in the quantum era. Read here > https://bit.ly/3NM1Ar6 Mandeep Thandi | Paul Brodrick | Alessandro Scarlatti | Mahsa Mamanpoush | Mark Railton | Isaac McCann #QuantumComputing #DigitalTransformation #BusinessResilience
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Talan is proud to announce that its UK and Ireland operations have officially been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing global community of businesses committed to balancing purpose and profit. The certification recognises Talan’s high standards of social, environmental, and governance performance, following a rigorous external assessment. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4sxhBAv B Lab UK | Alex Goody | Ilias Vazaios | James Higgins | Marlene Blake | Jacqueline Hoey | Francois SOUBIEN | Mehdi Houas | Philippe Cassoulat | David Durrant | Tiggy McCool
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At the end of April, this channel will merge with Talan. Follow Talan to learn how we can empower your business to accelerate the transformative impact of data and AI through integrated business consulting and technology. #Data #AI #DigitalTransformation #CyberResilience #NetZero #DigitalTransformation
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We're incredibly proud to collaborate with Xoserve and Joint Office of Gas Transporters - Operated by Encodar Limited to shape the future of utility codes in the United Kingdom and beyond. By combining the complementary strengths of our organisations, the industry can deliver faster, more coherent and strategically aligned change while maintaining continuity, accountability and operational resilience. Find out more about our capabilities: https://lnkd.in/erzDYwkF
The gas sector has reached an important milestone in the journey towards gas code reform. Following Ofgem’s call for expressions of interest for the licensed code manager role in January, Joint Office of Gas Transporters - Operated by Encodar Limited, Xoserve and Talan have submitted a joint expression of interest, endorsed by licensed Gas Transporters. We would like to thank everyone across the sector who joined our recent Gas Network Code Collaboration webinar and contributed to the discussions that helped shape this proposal. Engagement from stakeholders across the gas industry has been invaluable throughout this process, and we look forward to continuing the engagement and welcome further input as the next phase of gas code reform develops. In our latest joint industry article, we explore why successful gas code reform must build on existing expertise, strong governance and collaboration across the sector. Read the full article: http://cgfx.2.vu/1 #GasCodeReform #GasIndustry #EnergyGovernance
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We’re proud to be Finalists at the British Data Awards 2026 🎉 Talan Data x AI has been shortlisted in three categories: Best Place to Work in Data Consultancy of the Year and our joint entry in partnership with NatWest Group Data Protection / Privacy Initiative of the Year These nominations reflect the real impact our consultant teams deliver every day - partnering with leading UK organisations to tackle complex data challenges across governance, privacy, cloud modernisation, analytics, and AI. From large-scale transformation programmes to targeted initiatives, our teams combine technical expertise and business knowledge with client collaboration to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes. But this recognition is also about our people. At Talan Data x AI, we’ve built a culture where individuals can thrive - driven by learning, inclusion, and genuine support. When our people succeed, our clients do too. A huge thank you to our team and clients for making this possible. We’re proud to be recognised alongside so many outstanding organisations. #BritishDataAwards #TalanDataAI #DataExcellence #Consulting #AI #DataGovernance #BestPlaceToWork #Finalists #Datapartnerships Jacqueline Hoey | Charlene McLaughlan | Lester Jones | Mike Parker | Anthony Purvis-White | Alex Ripley | Christopher Williams | Kirsty Lappin | Daniel Harding | Julian Human | Kenneth McDermott NatWest Group
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As always, it was a pleasure to take part in the annual Hydrogen UK Awards and Conference. The event was a fantastic opportunity for our team to connect with leaders and innovators across the hydrogen sector. Exhibiting at the conference, alongside Ella Yip’s panel discussion on Supporting UK Technology, gave us the perfect platform to share our practical experience and demonstrate how we’re helping clients turn ambitious hydrogen projects into reality in an evolving landscape. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eXS8rYgu Joshua Wilson | Ella Yip | John Korngold | Matthew Knight | Clare Jackson
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Is the government doing enough to protect homeowners in the smart‑tech era? Camilla Winlo, Global Head of Data Protection at Talan, explores this important question in her feature for Green Business Journal. As AI and smart home tech become essential to net‑zero, Camilla warns that trust, not gadgets, will determine their success. While smart devices can cut bills and carbon, they also raise new risks around data use, fairness and cybersecurity. The UK’s governance is strong and improving, but Camilla argues the next big step is visibility - consumers need clear, confident reassurance about how their data is protected. Read the article in full now > https://bit.ly/4umCbVl #DataProtection #SmartTech #NetZero #AI
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With geopolitical uncertainty rising, 79% of CEOs now identify cyber risk as the top threat to business growth. The NCSC is urging UK organisations to remain vigilant amid the heightened risk of cyber compromise. In this environment, security is no longer a defensive posture, it’s a core enabler of innovation, resilience and sustainable transformation. Protect your business now: https://lnkd.in/erSPtm9r #CyberResilience #Cyber #BusinessResilience #CyberSecurity Mandeep Thandi | Ian Hirst | Mark Railton
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Most organisations want to accelerate AI and analytics - but too many are building on foundations that won’t hold. Modern data platforms fail when architecture, pipelines, governance and design discipline are treated as optional. In his blog, Joshua Walker explains why strong data fundamentals are still the bedrock of scalable innovation - and why trends like data mesh and semantic layers only work when the basics are right. If you’re pushing toward AI, modern analytics or a decentralised data future, this is worth your time. Strong foundations aren’t a “nice to have”. They’re what separate scalable innovation from costly reinvention. Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4b4CHi7 #DataStrategy #DataEngineering #AIReadiness #CloudArchitecture #DataGovernance #DigitalTransformation Jacqueline Hoey | Charlene McLaughlan | Lester Jones | Mike Parker | Kirsty Lappin | Alex Ripley