The North Forge Report

The Forge Brief — Issue 8: The Invisible Tax

The Building Safety Act is in force. Regulation is becoming information-intensive faster than manual processes can keep up. Is your business ready?

The Forge Brief — Issue 7: The £78bn Gap

80% of UK SMEs are not meaningfully using AI. Microsoft and WPI Strategy put the missed value at £78bn per year. Are you missing it?

The Forge Brief — Issue 6: The Agentic Shift

AI agents are in fewer than 5% of enterprise apps today. Gartner forecasts 40% by end of 2026. The window to move first is open — but it will not stay open.

The Forge Brief — Issue 5: The £30bn Bet

The North East is at the centre of the largest regional AI investment in UK history. £30bn. 5,000 jobs. On your doorstep.

The Forge Brief — Issue 4: The AI Roadmap for NE Business Leaders — What the Next 18 Months Actually Look Like

The Forge Brief — Issue 3: The Automation Plays That Actually Work for NE Businesses