<p><b>The cost of clarity: Shared challenges in infrastructure data   </b></p><p></p><p>The importance of data systems is clear to both public and private sectors. The challenge is turning data into workable insights.  </p><p></p><p>In this episode of Transform, GHD’s <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-bedeman" target="_blank"><b>Tom Bedeman</b></a> (Data Insights Business Group Leader) and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jonjarritt" target="_blank"><b>Jon Jarritt</b></a> (Data &amp; Insights Market Leader) explore the common challenges in data infrastructure, drawing on their work across the UK and a recent trip across Australia, where they spoke with 27 infrastructure clients across multiple asset sectors. </p><p></p><p>This episode tackles a fundamental question: when everyone is investing in similar technology, why do results still vary so widely? </p><p></p><p>Some of these gaps are foundational. When systems use different or unclear definitions for the same data, results become harder to trust. Another gap is treating data investment as a one-off capital expense rather than the ongoing operational capability it needs to be.  </p><p></p><p>Part one of a three‑part series on data foundations, this conversation explores why technology alone isn’t the answer and why leadership and shared meaning matter more than ever. </p><p></p><p>Find out more about Transform by GHD here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ghd.com/en/campaigns/transform---tomorrows-thinking-today" target="_blank">https://www.ghd.com/en/campaigns/transform---tomorrows-thinking-today</a></p>