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Faster, safer, smarter: modernising legacy systems with agentic AI

In this OpenPerspectives article, Umit Ekinoglu, Senior DevOps Consultant at Opencast, explores how agentic AI can accelerate the modernisation of legacy monolithic systems, helping teams move from insight to Kubernetes‑ready services more quickly and with greater confidence.

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Beyond technical knowledge: The essential skills that make great Business Analysts

In this blog, Ciara Slack, People Development Manager at Opencast, reflects on what it really takes to succeed as a Business Analyst, and why the skills that matter most might not be the ones you'd expect.

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Why good ideas in government struggle to scale

In this blog, you’ll find a summary of David Sarginson’s Global Government Forum Innovation 2026 session, highlighting his key reflections on why innovation in government so often stalls and what the teams who successfully scale ideas into real public impact consistently do differently.

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Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

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Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

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Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

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Faster, safer, smarter: modernising legacy systems with agentic AI

In this OpenPerspectives article, Umit Ekinoglu, Senior DevOps Consultant at Opencast, explores how agentic AI can accelerate the modernisation of legacy monolithic systems, helping teams move from insight to Kubernetes‑ready services more quickly and with greater confidence.

Data & AI

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Product & Delivery

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Beyond technical knowledge: The essential skills that make great Business Analysts

In this blog, Ciara Slack, People Development Manager at Opencast, reflects on what it really takes to succeed as a Business Analyst, and why the skills that matter most might not be the ones you'd expect.

People & Culture

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Learning & Development

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Why good ideas in government struggle to scale

In this blog, you’ll find a summary of David Sarginson’s Global Government Forum Innovation 2026 session, highlighting his key reflections on why innovation in government so often stalls and what the teams who successfully scale ideas into real public impact consistently do differently.

Government

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Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

Press release

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

Press release

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

More Press Release

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Faster, safer, smarter: modernising legacy systems with agentic AI

In this OpenPerspectives article, Umit Ekinoglu, Senior DevOps Consultant at Opencast, explores how agentic AI can accelerate the modernisation of legacy monolithic systems, helping teams move from insight to Kubernetes‑ready services more quickly and with greater confidence.

Data & AI

|

Product & Delivery

Blog post

Beyond technical knowledge: The essential skills that make great Business Analysts

In this blog, Ciara Slack, People Development Manager at Opencast, reflects on what it really takes to succeed as a Business Analyst, and why the skills that matter most might not be the ones you'd expect.

People & Culture

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Learning & Development

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Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

Press release

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

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Faster, safer, smarter: modernising legacy systems with agentic AI

Beyond technical knowledge: The essential skills that make great Business Analysts

Why good ideas in government struggle to scale

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Faster, safer, smarter: modernising legacy systems with agentic AI

Beyond technical knowledge: The essential skills that make great Business Analysts

Why good ideas in government struggle to scale

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Faster, safer, smarter: modernising legacy systems with agentic AI

Beyond technical knowledge: The essential skills that make great Business Analysts

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

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How user-centred design helps in healthcare

Opencast's good practice guide sets out how user-centred design (UCD) can help in healthcare, and offers eight prompts for those looking to apply a UCD mindset to their teams.

Data security in the NHS

Opencast's good practice guide explains the obstacles and pain points that healthcare organisations face on data security. Our experts offer 12 ways to improve.

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