Case Study: a leading UK utility company builds data and AI capabilities with North Highland

Leading UK Utility Company boosts data role alignment by 340% with North Highland

North Highland partnered with a leading UK utility company that was facing a significant data and AI skills gap, threatening its ability to modernize infrastructure and support the growing demand for renewable energy. The client needed to overcome obstacles like ageing systems and fierce competition for talent to optimize energy distribution and protect against cyber threats.

Through its Data Talent Programme, North Highland implemented a four-part solution involving skills mapping, community mobilization, talent retention, and strategic alignment. This initiative led to a 340% increase in alignment to data roles and provided 97% of users with clarity on skills needed for career development. The programme empowered employees and enabled specific projects like WhaleWatch and AI-powered solar nowcasting, directly supporting the client's environmental sustainability goals.