What comes after the digital daily occurrence book? A digital daily occurrence book is often a big improvement on paper. It makes records easier to access, easier to search and easier to report from. It gives teams a clearer operational record and usually improves...
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Generic AI vs operational AI: what is the difference in real work?
Generic AI vs operational AI: what is the difference in real work? A lot of people now understand what generic AI looks like. You open a blank box, type a question, and get an answer back. That can be useful. But it is not the same as operational AI.What generic AI...
AI for incident triage: how to sort what matters first
AI for incident triage: how to sort what matters first One of the hardest parts of operations is not always the response. Often it is deciding what deserves attention first. That is what makes triage such a practical AI workflow.The real triage problem In many teams,...
AI for SOP search: how teams find the right procedure under pressure
AI for SOP search: How teams find the right procedure under pressure Most teams do not struggle because procedures do not exist. They struggle because finding the right one, quickly and with confidence, is harder than it sounds.In calm conditions, that can be...
How SIRV AI can support Martyn’s Law readiness
How SIRV AI can support Martyn’s Law readiness Martyn’s Law will require many venues, estates and public-facing organisations to do more than hold a policy. They will need workable procedures, better review processes, clearer records and more consistent operational...
AI for RAMS review: where it helps, where it does not, and how to start
AI for RAMS review: where it helps, where it does not, and how to start Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) review is one of those tasks that almost everyone recognises and very few people enjoy. It is repetitive, time-consuming and important. Teams have to...
Why System 3 thinking needs an operational layer
Why System 3 thinking needs an operational layer When AI helps people find procedures, review documents or summarise live information, it is no longer just a background tool. It starts to influence how decisions are made. That creates value, but it also creates a risk...
Why operational memory matters: helping teams reuse expert judgement across sites
Why operational memory matters: helping teams reuse expert judgement across sites Many organisations have experienced people who spot things others miss. They may work in safety, security, compliance or operations. Over time, they build up practical judgement that is...
Balancing responsiveness and reliability in high-risk operations
Balancing responsiveness and reliability in high-risk operations A practitioner white paper on “liquid innovation” and how AI agents can deliver speed without sacrificing auditability.Product Cal - AI Agent Maps & Visualisations Internal reports Integrations...
The checkbox trap: why CCTV is a warning for enterprise AI
The checkbox trap: Why CCTV is a warning for enterprise AI Reflections from a guest lecture on the University of Portsmouth MSc Risk programme. I recently gave a guest lecture on the University of Portsmouth’s MSc Risk, Crisis and Resilience Managementprogramme....
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) – from DOBs to live dashboards and governed AI workflows
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) – from DOBs to live dashboards and governed AI workflows Key results SIRV deployed in 2021 across two UKRI sites: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Harwell, Oxfordshire) and Daresbury Laboratory (Sci-Tech Daresbury, Cheshire). Tens...
After Grenfell: AI, living memory and building safety
The Grenfell Inquiry exposed deep failures in how information about building safety risks was recorded, shared and used. This article explores the AI use case: “Living memory”.
From paper to AI in security at Manchester Arndale
From paper to AI in security Key stats 46 million visits per year 28% reduction in violent assaults 50% reduction in time to report Manchester Arndale - from paper to AI in security Overview From paper to AI in security Industry: RetailCompany Size: 130,000...
AI in Risk Management: From ChatGPT to Governed Intelligence – RSMF, Goodwood 2025
AI in risk management: From ChatGPT to governed intelligence - RSMF, Goodwood 2025 Introduction On 30 October 2025, SIRV CEO, Andrew Tollinton joined senior leaders at the Risk and Security Management Forum at Goodwood Hotel for a session titled 'AI in Risk...
Why generic AI stalls and how governed agents like SIRV AI move enterprises forward
Why generic AI stalls and how governed agents like SIRV AI move enterprises forward Introduction On 14 October, SIRV joined CSSC members at TWI, Cambridgeshire, to discuss AI in Risk Management: From ChatGPT to Super Intelligence. While the event was held under...
SIRV shortlisted for two categories at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2025
SIRV shortlisted for two categories at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2025 Event: 1 December 2025, LondonWe’re delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards (SFEA): Security Software Product or SaaS...
Reducing workplace violence with data science on Elizabeth Line
Reducing workplace violence with data science Key stats 700k daily passengers 45 day faster reporting 69 minute earlier alerts Overview Reducing workplace violence with data science Industry: Transportation / Rail OperationsCompany Size: 1,000–5,000 employeesLocation:...
Safe AI is trusted AI: why ChatGPT needs a library service
Safe AI is trusted AI: why ChatGPT needs a library service Excerpt from October 2025 SJUK: Security Journal UK article written by SIRV CEO, Andrew Tollinton. Placing large language models in the right role for security, risk and compliance. ChatGPT is easy and...