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Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined July 2010
Great to co-host the first AWS Resilience Day at The Catalyst in Newcastle last week! A brilliant day exploring resilience, sharing lessons and hearing how a fishing boat took out an entire data centre!
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Join Leighton and AWS next week for the Architectural Resilience Day: UK North. Explore practical ways to build more resilient, reliable and scalable AWS architectures. It's free to attend 👉 lnkd.in/eV2EESwJ #AWS #CloudArchitecture #Resilience
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The @AWSNorthConf is getting some well-deserved attention! In the latest Northern Insight Magazine, Leighton Principal Solution Architect Dan Pudwell discusses the return of the conference and its importance for the region. Read more: lnkd.in/efq6Kgrj
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AI is changing software engineering fast. The challenge is no longer generating code, it’s guiding AI to deliver real value. AWS Community Lead Lee Gilmore explores the shift from coding to orchestration in our latest blog 👇 lnkd.in/eFMgMeWv #AI #SoftwareEngineering
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AI isn’t reshaping travel alone, how brands use it is. Closing the gap between inspiration and booking now means less friction, more trust, and better relevance. We break down 5 key trends 👇 leighton.com/insights/top-5-… #Travel #Tourism #DigitalTransformation
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AI dominated @McrDig ECOM 2026, but the real takeaway? Fundamentals still win. Data, trust, CX and logistics remain the true growth drivers. Read the key insights from the day here 👉 leighton.com/insights/the-fu… #DigitalTransformation #AI #CustomerExperience
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Growth isn’t about switching platforms, it’s about removing the constraints that slow you down and limit scale. We help retailers unlock flexibility, performance and control without starting over. Get more from your e-commerce setup 👉 lnkd.in/ek9m3HcS #EcommerceGrowth
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Great to see more coverage in @businesslive following our recent news that we’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2026, ranking number 9 in the Medium category. Read the full article to read what this means for the business and region 👉 business-live.co.uk/professi…
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Our final AWS re:Invent 2025 reflection looks at the commercial impact organisations should be preparing for now. Claire Cundill, Leighton's Chief Revenue Officer shares her thoughts here 👉 leighton.com/insights/from-e… #AI #AWS #DigitalTransformation
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E-commerce platforms get you live fast. But as you scale, they can start to limit what’s possible. We help businesses unlock more from their platform without starting from scratch. Request an architecture review 👇 hubs.li/Q045S3QL0 #Ecommerce #DigitalTransformation
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AWS Kiro is changing how software is built 👉 from structured requirements to automated docs and tests. Faster iteration, better consistency, and more high-value work. Revisit Lee Gilmore’s insights: lnkd.in/e6KC9Th8 #AWSKiro #AI #AWS
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AI is no longer an add-on. It’s becoming the foundation of modern business. After AWS re:Invent, Leighton CEO James Bunting shares what this means for organisations moving from AI curiosity to real-world execution. Read more 👉 leighton.com/insights/aws-re… #AWS #AWSreInvent #AI
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Design systems help teams scale, but accessible components alone aren’t enough. Leighton Accessibility Community Lead Jo Larby explores how guidance, safer defaults, and clear docs can make accessibility part of everyday delivery 👇 medium.com/on-tech-by-leight… #Accessibility
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We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Business Development Representative to help drive enterprise opportunities as Leighton continues to grow. Apply here 👉 leighton.talosats-careers.co… #BusinessDevelopment #CareersInTech
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AWS re:Invent 2025 sent a clear signal on where tech is heading. In our latest blog, Leighton’s Mark Sailes breaks down what this means for AI, engineering teams and cloud costs 👉 leighton.com/insights/aws-re… #AWS #AWSReInvent
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We're hiring! Join our business development team as a Senior Business Development Lead. Shape and close large digital transformation projects, drive growth initiatives, and grow with us while thriving in an outstanding culture. Apply: leighton.talosats-careers.co… #CareersInTech
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2025 marked a year of growth at Leighton, helping customers modernise and thrive in the cloud. As we look to 2026, our focus is on building long-term capability and value. Read CEO James Bunting’s insights in Northern Insight Magazine 👉 northern-insight.co.uk/techn… #NorthEastTech
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As we look ahead to 2026, the tech conversation is shifting. Cloud, AI and modernisation are now about delivering real value at scale. In our latest blog, Leighton CEO James Bunting explores what’s next. 👉 leighton.com/insights/the-te… #DigitalTransformation #AWS
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Accessibility shouldn’t be a last-minute checkbox. When it’s baked into components and patterns, it becomes second nature. In this blog, Leighton’s Jo Larby explores how shifting from compliance to culture can make inclusive design the default. medium.com/on-tech-by-leight…
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Last week we brought the Leighton team together for our bi-annual company day at @tynesidecinema, a chance to reflect on an incredible year, celebrate our achievements and give back to the local community. A brilliant day of connection, impact and festive jumper rivalry!
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