OneAdvanced: Powering the world of work

'AI only delivers meaningful value when it is grounded in robust, governed data’

OneAdvanced is a leading provider of mission‑critical software and services, trusted by organisations across the UK to power essential operations across healthcare, education, legal, government, housing and other highly regulated sectors.

With more than 30 years of deep domain expertise, our technology underpins the systems society relies on most. Today, our solutions impact the lives of over 40 million people every single day, supporting the organisations that keep communities safe, healthy and functioning.

At the centre of our vision for the future is IQ, our Intelligent System of Work. IQ brings together people, data and AI into one connected, trusted system designed to help organisations work smarter, innovate faster and operate with absolute confidence. It is engineered specifically to meet the operational, regulatory and security demands of essential service sectors, where precision, resilience and trust are non‑negotiable.

We believe that AI only delivers meaningful value when it is grounded in robust, governed data, enriched with sector‑specific context, and embedded directly into the flow of work. IQ achieves this by unifying workflows, teams and information into a single system that provides clarity, precision and real‑time insight. It is also the one of the first to be awarded ISO 42001, ensuring organisations remain compliant, cyber‑resilient and fully aligned with emerging regulatory standards as they scale their use of AI.

Our approach is built on three core principles:

• Connected: Unifying workflows, teams and data into a single contextual system that accelerates decision‑making and eliminates operational friction.
• Trusted: Delivering sovereign, secure and resilient technology with enterprise‑grade cyber protection and full compliance with data sovereignty requirements.
• Intelligent: Embedding AI assisted workflows and real‑time insights directly into everyday operations, powered by a shared contextual data layer that ensures accuracy and relevance.

OneAdvanced is committed to building technology that empowers organisations to unlock their full potential. With IQ, we are shaping the future of work, one where systems are smarter, decisions are clearer and innovation happens with confidence. As essential sectors continue to evolve, we remain focused on delivering the connected, trusted and intelligent systems that enable organisations to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

About the author

Amanda Grant is Chief of Strategic Ventures (Data & AI) at OneAdvanced, where she leads strategic partnerships, investment initiatives and innovation across the organisation. Formerly Chief Product Officer, she shaped the company’s product roadmap, M&A integration and platform strategy, drawing on more than two decades of enterprise software experience. Amanda specialises in unlocking value from data, AI and platform transformation, helping essential‑sector organisations modernise and operate with confidence

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