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The Ultimate Guide to Planning

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Planning.

What to know about Planning

Planning is a crucial element across various industries and organizational functions, encompassing financial stewardship, digital transformation, operational agility, and strategic foresight. In today’s complex and fast-moving business landscape, effective planning enables organizations to anticipate challenges, allocate resources wisely, and adapt to ongoing changes.

The collection of recent stories related to Planning highlights diverse approaches and insights, from financial leaders managing economic pressures to organizations embracing cloud-based tools and data-driven strategies for improved forecasting and decision-making. Topics range from integrated business planning, budgeting innovations like zero-based budgeting, to leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance enterprise planning capabilities.

Planning extends beyond finance and IT; it touches upon customer experience, workforce management, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives. Emphasis is placed on collaboration between departments, embracing technology for agile responses, and fostering a culture of adaptability. Understanding these various facets can assist readers in developing comprehensive and resilient planning approaches aligned with evolving market demands.

By exploring perspectives on planning from CFOs to educators, and insights into digital modernization and strategic partnerships, this tag offers valuable knowledge for professionals seeking to refine their planning skills or implement forward-thinking planning processes in their organizations. Engaging with these stories will equip readers with practical strategies and inspire new ideas for achieving operational excellence through effective planning.

UK Planning News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Recent Planning News

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Strategy

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Ocado & Zitcha unveil new advertising platform Ocado Ads
Retail

Ocado & Zitcha unveil new advertising platform Ocado Ads

Ocado Retail partners with Zitcha to launch Ocado Ads, a new retail media platform aiming to personalise advertising and drive growth in the UK's fastest-growing grocer.

Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Forterro launches new cloud ERP solution for UK manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Forterro launches new cloud ERP solution for UK manufacturers

Forterro launches its inaugural cloud-based ERP solution, Fortee, in the UK, targeting SME discrete manufacturers and industrial startups with 15 years of cloud expertise.

Thu, 16th May 2024

How Agile prospers under TEAL management structures
Partners

How Agile prospers under TEAL management structures

Amidst organisational failures to successfully apply agile, the TEAL management philosophy shows promise in fully realising agile's potential, by prioritising adaptability, empowerment and self-governance in teams.

Sat, 10th Feb 2024

Digital transformation crucial for financial sector
Financial Services

Digital transformation crucial for financial sector

Financial services could see improved staff satisfaction by embracing digital transformation, amid a decrease in the employment rate for talent aged 16-64.

Thu, 11th Jan 2024

How to make networks greener for a sustainable future
Sustainability

How to make networks greener for a sustainable future

One way in which organisations can take a sustainable stance is with their network infrastructure, which can feed into their greener business practices.

Fri, 21st Apr 2023

How CFOs can plan for the financial pressures in 2023
Economy

How CFOs can plan for the financial pressures in 2023

Throughout 2023, CFOs need to explore how to manage their spending during a recession and look beyond just cutting budgets or reducing expenses.

Tue, 18th Apr 2023

The metaverse may be virtual, but it lives in data centers
Metaverse

The metaverse may be virtual, but it lives in data centers

Sustainable, efficient data centers are essential to the digital world matching demand with concern for global and local environments.

Tue, 28th Mar 2023

Why Healthcare Organisations Need a Multi-Layered Approach to Protect Against Ever-Evolving Threats
Breach Prevention

Why Healthcare Organisations Need a Multi-Layered Approach to Protect Against Ever-Evolving Threats

The surge in virtual settings within UK healthcare has increased the attack surface for cyber criminals, exacerbating existing challenges.

Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Companies change incentive plans faster, report finds
Marketing

Companies change incentive plans faster, report finds

CaptivateIQ survey finds 91% of firms changed incentive strategy in the past year as AI, budget pressure and wider plan use speed up redesigns.

Last month

Xero & Anthropic link Claude to accounting platform
Data Protection

Xero & Anthropic link Claude to accounting platform

Xero and Anthropic strike multi-year deal to weave Claude AI into accounting software, giving small firms real-time cash-flow and invoice insights.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business
Contact Centre

Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business

Anaplan unveils AI-driven planning tools and 12 apps to speed scenario modelling and embed governed automation across core business functions.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Rainforest upgrades planning with Manhattan cloud tools
Productivity

Rainforest upgrades planning with Manhattan cloud tools

Rainforest Distribution will replace legacy tools with Manhattan's cloud planning suite to unify demand, inventory and execution decisions.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

SolarWinds revamps global partner programme with tiers
Data Analytics

SolarWinds revamps global partner programme with tiers

SolarWinds refreshes global partner programme with tiered incentives, richer marketing support, and new training and specialisation tracks.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs
Digital Transformation

Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs

Wellcome Sanger Institute picks Sapio LIMS as core platform in multi-year drive to unify genomics labs and boost sample, data visibility.

Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless
Enterprise Resource Planning

Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless

Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.

Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision
Quantum Computing

Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.

Thu, 22nd May 2025

Infovista launches Synergy to enhance partner collaboration
Unified Communications

Infovista launches Synergy to enhance partner collaboration

Infovista has launched the Synergy programme to enhance partnerships with Value Added Resellers, focusing on collaboration and next-gen telecom solutions.

Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Seismic launches new enablement tools in Fall 2024 release
Data Analytics

Seismic launches new enablement tools in Fall 2024 release

Seismic has launched its Fall 2024 product line, featuring Seismic Programs, a new suite of tools designed to enhance enablement planning and measurement.

Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Broadcom launches Rally Anywhere to boost enterprise agility
Project Management

Broadcom launches Rally Anywhere to boost enterprise agility

The on-premises enterprise agility platform is designed to enhance global team collaboration while ensuring data sovereignty and security.

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024