Steve Hemsley

Tunbridge Wells

Journalist and Media Trainer at Freelance

Publishing and Podcast Editor at Care Home Management magazine's podcast (Podcast)

Publishing and Podcast Editor at Care Home Management

Actor, journalist, trainer, presenter and director of actor-led soft skills experts Hendrix Training. https://t.co/d0kHRcBD5a

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Articles

Is secure AI the smartest tool in a leader’s innovation kit?

1 week ago | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

As AI adoption accelerates across every sector, the pressure is on for organisations to harness its potential — from boosting productivity to cutting costs and driving innovation. But these benefits risk being lost without a clear, secure AI strategy in place. Without proper safeguards, businesses could expose sensitive data and erode customer trust just as quickly as they scale.
The IT decision-maker’s guide to governing your tech ecosystem

3 weeks ago | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

Organisations require visibility over their IT spend so they can avoid wasting time and money, and ensure they are meeting security and compliance requirements . Flexera’s directors of product marketing, Kevin Miller and Jennifer Kuvlesky, offer advice to help IT leaders control their IT environment and provide actionable steps to maintaining a responsible tech ecosystem.
Cut waste and boost efficiency with IT asset visibility

3 weeks ago | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

With IT budgets under pressure, it’s more critical than ever to ensure that every penny is spent wisely. Yet according to Flexera’s 2024 State of ITAM Report, around one third of IT spend on desktop, data centres, SaaS and cloud services is being underutilised or completely wasted. This includes 32% of SaaS spending. Often, the bigger the organisation, the higher the waste.
The silent security threat: why IT leaders must regain control of their software ecosystem

3 weeks ago | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

Many organisations are unknowingly exposing themselves to major threats by allowing shadow IT to flourish. A failure to understand how business units and individual employees are purchasing their own software and installing free applications, as well as continuing to use end of life (EOL) software, could have dire consequences.
Living on the edge: 5 tips for IT leaders looking to deploy AI at the Edge

1 month ago | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

The insight:Agentic AI is designed to self-direct, self-optimize and self-heal - but it will stall without infrastructure that does the same. Your next move:Invest in intelligent infrastructure that enables applications to recover from failure, adapt to demand, and operate with minimal oversight. Consider platforms that feature automated intelligence, self-healing systems, and AI-driven workload optimization, like SC//Platform, which are ideal for edge sites with limited or no IT staff.
Digital identity: deepfakes, unauthorised access and the evolving fraud landscape

1 month ago | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

As AI-driven cyber threats become more advanced, organisations are struggling to balance improving customer experience with keeping everyone’s identity safe. At the recent Raconteur roundtable: ‘Digital Identity: deepfakes, unauthorised access and the evolving fraud landscape’, experts discussed how businesses must invest time and money integrating people, security processes and technology to boost trust.
Reclaiming retail: how leaders can transform retail media networks

Feb 17, 2025 | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

Digital advertising revenues have shifted fundamentally, with Amazon, Meta and Google now commanding a significant share of retail media spending. This consolidation of power represents a critical challenge for retailers, who are watching billions in potential advertising revenue flow directly to tech platformsRetailers are being urged to reclaim their digital advertising space by investing more in their own retail media networks (RMNs).
AI in business: translating ambitions into action

Oct 28, 2024 | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

Businesses and their employees may fear the impact of artificial intelligence, but they risk being left behind if they spend too long pondering their AI strategy. This was the view of experts who attended the ‘Ensuring AI Goals don’t get lost in translation’roundtableorganised by Raconteur and sponsored by language AI platform, DeepL.
The rise of shadow AI - and how specialised AI could combat it

Oct 16, 2024 | raconteur.net | Steve Hemsley

Employees are increasingly signing up for SaaS tools that their companies have not authorised, leaving bosses unsure of how to address the issue. The growing use of shadow IT – where unsanctioned technologies appear within the workplace – is unavoidable, but organisations can adapt. “It’s happening, and you cannot run away from it,” says David Parry-Jones, CRO at global language AI company DeepL.
How to boost your business through effective PR and media relations

Jul 1, 2024 | aatcomment.org.uk | Steve Hemsley

PR and media relations should be an important part of any accountancy firm’s marketing plan, but you need to appreciate the rules of engagement. We all know of those media-savvy accountants who appear in the local paper, on the radio or have a strong presence online. They make it look so easy, but PR (public relations) and the ability to deliver effective media interviews are skills that can be learned. But why should you bother?