9 ANDY CLAYTON-SMITH: EXECUTIVE EDITOR We live in a time of change, where seemingly monolithic establishments and philosophies are challenged daily by new ways of thinking and technology that powers innovation. In this issue of Technology Record we examine how fresh perspectives are driving change within enterprise and public sector organisations, where the arrival of generative AI is accelerating progress across all walks of life. Our introduction to this theme begins on page 36 as we talk with senior leaders from Microsoft about the ways in which AI is transforming organisations of every kind. The specially extended executive interview shows how powerhouse trio Kathleen Mitford, Satish Thomas and Shelley Bransten are working together to help organisations move beyond the confines of conventional thinking to reimagine both industry and civic landscapes worldwide. While AI is enabling a new wave of infrastructural development, it is also changing the conversation at an individual level by creating opportunities for those who would historically have found it difficult to progress through traditional organisational environments. Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie tells us how technology is broadening accessibility for those who may previously have been overlooked, by creating more inclusive and supportive workplaces for everyone. You’ll find that story beginning on page 94. The summer season is a busy one for industry events, many of which Technology Record is delighted to collaborate with as a media partner. From the industrial AI-focused ARC Asia in July to FabCon EMEA in September, which will explore data analytics with Microsoft Fabric, these events reflect the themes shaping numerous industries today – many of which are explored in greater depth in our dedicated features starting on page 102. As always, I hope you enjoy the read. New visions for the old order WELCOME: SUMMER 2025
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