# BOX3 > Fiercely independent ## Posts - [What I learned building an AI control plane instead of another pile of agents](https://box3.tech/what-i-learned-building-an-ai-control-plane-instead-of-another-pile-of-agents/): I’ve spent enough time with automation to know how it usually goes. You fix one irritating task, then another, then another. Before long, you’ve got a tidy-looking set of agents all doing something useful, but you’re still the one keeping the lot stitched together. I got to that point myself. On paper it looked clever […] - [This Week Has Been a Reminder](https://box3.tech/this-week-has-been-a-reminder/): At BOX3 we’ve been watching the incredible coverage over the past week of the Artemis II mission, the progress, the detail, the images… and honestly, it’s been incredible to see. Not just what’s been built, not just what has been achieved, but what it represents. Yes, this is NASA and Lockheed (and many others), backed by […] - [Navigating Cloud Outages](https://box3.tech/navigating-cloud-outages/): I had a WhatsApp message this morning from a friend, cursing that AWS was down. Hell, I thought, what’s happened now? Off I went to check, I could access all my resources, and everything seemed fine. Ah, US-EAST-1 affected… Today’s AWS outage(*), which impacted numerous services like Snapchat, Venmo, Ring, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Reddit, and many […] - [Accidental AI - the silent shift in software](https://box3.tech/accidental-ai-the-silent-shift-in-software/): Artificial Intelligence has moved from being a standalone innovation into something far more insidious and subtle – what we call accidental AI. Unlike deliberate deployments of AI, which come after careful planning, procurement and governance, accidental AI creeps into our organisations through the software and services we already use. Every major SaaS platform and enterprise […] - [Can the UK public sector harness AI and cloud for transformation?](https://box3.tech/can-the-uk-public-sector-harness-ai-and-cloud-for-transformation-copy/): Cloud has become the backbone of public sector IT. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly its brain. Together, they are already reshaping the way services are designed, delivered, and secured. Across government and the wider public sector, AI is no longer a future ambition – it’s a reality. From automated document processing and predictive analytics to […] - [Unsanctioned AI - the new Shadow IT risk](https://box3.tech/unsanctioned-ai-the-new-shadow-it-risk-copy/): Artificial Intelligence is moving at such a pace that many organisations are now using it – without even realising it. In some cases, AI is embedded quietly within productivity tools, customer platforms or SaaS. In others, staff knowingly explore AI technologies, but outside of official strategies, policy and oversight. This phenomenon, which we can refer […] - [Box3 at DigiGov Expo 2025](https://box3.tech/box3-at-digigov-expo-2025-copy/): DigiGov Expo is now less than a month away – and the Box3 team couldn’t be more excited to be part of it! We’ll be at stand J76, sharing the space with our partner Keystream, ready to engage with government teams and public sector organisations about the realities of digital transformation. Beyond the buzz – […] - [What does AI assurance look like in government?](https://box3.tech/what-does-ai-assurance-look-like-in-government/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s actively shaping the delivery of public services. From benefits administration and visa processing to clinical decision making, AI systems are being deployed across government departments and the NHS. But as AI begins to influence high-stakes decisions, a critical question arises – how do we […] - [AI and data assurance – governance in the age of automation](https://box3.tech/ai-and-data-assurance-governance-in-the-age-of-automation/): In government and the NHS, data assurance isn’t optional — it’s critical. Every dataset, every report, every decision must stand up to intense scrutiny, whether from internal auditors, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), or the general public. But as AI and automation become more embedded in government and healthcare systems, the way data is managed, […] - [Will AI replace offshore development in government and enterprise?](https://box3.tech/will-ai-replace-offshore-development-in-government-and-enterprise/): For decades, offshore development has been a cornerstone of IT strategy in both government and enterprise. The model was simple: large, resource-intensive projects were sent overseas where cost savings, scalability and round-the-clock development cycles offered attractive benefits. But today, that long-standing model faces disruption. Artificial Intelligence (AI) – specifically generative AI and large language models […] ## Pages - [Anti-Slavery Statement](https://box3.tech/home/anti-slavery-human-trafficking-statement/): Introduction BOX3 works in the technology sector, focusing on IT Consulting. We are committed to acquiring goods and services for our clients without causing harm to others. In so doing, BOX3 is committed to supporting the UK Government’s Action Plan to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 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