Our strategy

Our vision is to lead the UK tertiary education, research and innovation sectors to be pioneers in the use of digital technology and data.

Our 2030 vision

Through world-class, sustainable and shared digital infrastructure, we will provide clear strategic direction, expert guidance and deliver integrated solutions that are tailored to the evolving needs of higher and further education, research and policy.

We will enable collaborative innovation, data driven decision-making and sector-wide transformation, always seeking to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. We will give stakeholders the confidence, insight and tools to lead, influence and thrive in a fast-changing world.

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How we'll achieve our vision

We'll do this by focusing on four things:

Sector leadership and strategic influence

We will leverage our trusted status and deep sector expertise to position ourselves as the vital strategic partner for digital, data and technology in higher and further education.

Focus on sector-wide challenges

We will streamline our portfolio, focusing on high-impact, scalable solutions that solve sector-wide challenges.

Financial sustainability and commercial focus

We will embed financial sustainability at the heart of our strategy by developing a robust commercial model and grow surplus generating revenue streams.

Operational excellence and agility

We will evolve our internal processes and culture to eliminate silos, increase agility, optimise costs and foster a performance-driven environment capable of delivering solutions at pace.

Who we are

We are the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation and believe education and research improves lives and that technology improves education and research.

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