At the heart of Platform Smart’s approach is our Associate Programme. We wanted to hear from those who have helped shape the Associate Programme and have been on the journey with us over the years.

We discuss the topic of pragmatism vs. purism, and the common pitfalls technology purists encounter when delivering cyber initiatives within organisations with our long term associate, Ben Robinson.

A practical look at how organisations can move beyond rigid frameworks and adopt a risk based, business aligned approach to cyber security that improves resilience without unnecessary complexity.

IT outages and cyber events are no longer rare. The question isn’t if they happen, it’s when. Discover how organisations can strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and improve operational continuity in our latest insights.

In our latest post, we explore how organisations can strengthen their defences by focusing on the people behind the systems.

Our experts explore the key questions organisations are asking about vCISO services and how they can strengthen cybersecurity leadership.

Our Managing Consultant Benson Ince shares how clear intent, embedded collaboration, and trust create partnerships that leave organisations stronger for the future.

In this article, our Associate Aaron Garcia explores the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the risks of relying too heavily on single security solutions like CrowdStrike.

A practical look at how Industrial IoT and IT OT convergence depends on shared understanding, operational alignment, and realistic integration rather than technology alone.

A practical look at how successful change management depends on leadership sponsorship, clear communication, and meaningful employee engagement rather than frameworks alone.

A look at how frictionless travel is being shaped by digital identity, biometrics, and operational integration, and why progress depends as much on regulation and alignment as it does on technology.

An exploration of why successful transformation depends less on who is in the team and more on how they work together, and how psychological safety enables programme teams to perform faster and deliver better outcomes.