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In my January blog I claimed that “defining exactly what AI is and how it relates to “machine learning”, “big data” and “data science” is trickier than people think”. I promised a blog on this topic, and so here we are. Brace yourself for this one!

Allan Webb is proud to support its employees with their professional and personal development. As well as on the job learning, we provide opportunities for our team to complete academic studies, further empowering their day to day roles and career development.

Allan Webb is delighted to be part of the international team who were recently awarded the contract to provide studies on Additive Manufacturing and ERP/SAP to the NSPA. As part of the studies AWL will be utilising its extensive knowledge of the NATO Codification System and Defence Logistics.

Article by Calum Chalmers, Head of Data Science

Hello and welcome to the inaugural data science blog from Allan Webb. This blog is the first in what will be a series of regular data science blogs that will look at contemporary topics in data science, big data, artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”).

Looking for a strategic partner to help you understand the UK defence industry procurement process?

Allan Webb has been a registered supplier of JOSCAR (the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) for 3 years, giving our clients the confidence that their data is accurate, secure and fit for business.

Allan Webb Ltd is a proud, longstanding supporter of SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, and our team were delighted to once again host a table at its flagship event, the Defence Industry Charitable Dinner, in London.

For 31 days the team at Allan Webb has been raising much needed funds for the Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force who aim to reduce barriers to entry to joining the Cadets.

Allan Webb Ltd is delighted to have been awarded the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

The first Defence Sustainability Conference is set to get underway on 19th and 20th January. Allan Webb’s Team Defence Information Vanguard (TDI-V) representative and Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Ollie Organ, has been part of the team bringing this event to life and has been sharing his journey.

Allan Webb has recently completed its ISO 9001 recertification audit and we’re delighted to have our continual improvement recognised as ‘Best Practice’ by the awarding body.

What could be more uncertain than Transition from Military to Civilian life? Transition in the middle of a Pandemic.

This was the reality facing Colin Peace, Allan Webb’s Project Management Office Manager. Colin has kindly shared with us some of his experiences and how Allan Webb’s dedication to supporting the Armed Forces has helped ease this transition.

What could be more uncertain than Transition from Military to Civilian life? Transition in the middle of a Pandemic.

Allan Webb is delighted to introduce our new Head of Obsolescence Management (OM), Tim Elliott, who recently joined our team from DE&S. He will be taking over from Stuart Kelly as the lead on all things OM related across the company and is available to discuss any requirements you may have.

Allan Webb is delighted to introduce our new Head of Obsolescence Management (OM), Tim Elliott.

The Type 31 frigates are the latest ground-breaking generation of UK warships commissioned by the UK MoD. Babcock, the MOD’s Prime Contractor, will deliver five frigates which will serve at the heart of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet. Built on a foundation of British shipbuilding heritage and engineering expertise; they will utilise latest technologies to ensure operational adaptability for modern naval activities.

The Type 31 frigates are the latest ground-breaking generation of UK warships commissioned by the UK MoD

Recently Allan Webb Ltd (AWL), alongside MOD DE&S Director Ships Support, took part in Team Defence Information’s prestigious Excellence Awards. The partnership is delighted to have finished ‘runners up’ for our submission concerning innovation in proactive obsolescence management.

Recently Allan Webb received our Silver Certificate for the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme; an accolade that we are extremely honoured and proud to have achieved.

Allan Webb Ltd (AWL) is delighted to have been awarded with the Silver Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. Having worked in the Defence sector for over 60 years, the contribution of our veteran and reservist community has been invaluable. Their insight and experiences when helping deliver an array of core supportability engineering outputs to the MoD and Industry Partners has helped AWL stand out as experts in our field. We are proud that currently over 20% of AWL employees are veterans.

Allan Webb Ltd is delighted to announce that we have successfully retained the SC21 Silver Award for a 3rd Year.