Rowden Technologies Ltd

Synthetic Data Services

Rowden provides a Synthetic Data Generation Service to enable faster and more cost-effective training, evaluation, and tuning of machine learning models, whilst improving accuracy. It streamlines model development by generating and labelling data for user defined scenarios and environments, testing against rare events and ensuring robust generalisation pre-deployment.

Features

• Automatic Labeling: Labels generated automatically, enhancing efficiency
• Unlimited Data Creation: Generate for every scenario in every environment
• Custom Scenario Modelling: Tailors data for specific environments or conditions
• MISTK Framework Compatibility: Evaluate and adjust models seamlessly
• Diverse Environment Testing: Assesses models across varied scenarios
• Outlier and Event Testing: Specifically tests rare or extreme cases
• Pre-deployment Model Testing: Validates models before real-world application
• MLOps Integration: Systematically integrates into machine learning operations pipeline

Benefits

• Enhanced Model Accuracy: Improves real-world performance of models
• Reduced Data Collection Costs: Reduces need for physical data collection
• Speeds Up Development: Accelerates the model training process
• Minimises Risk: Tests against scenarios unlikely in training data
• Boosts Innovation: Frees resources to explore novel model use cases
• Improves Data Security: Avoids handling sensitive real-world data
• Supports Rigorous Evaluation: Facilitates thorough model validation and assurance
• Flexible Data Scaling: Scales data production to meet demand
• Enables Complex Scenario Testing: Easily tests models in intricate situations
• Supports Continuous Improvement: Integrates feedback loops in model training

£550 to £1,450 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

855998625069243

Contact

Sales Team
+44 (0) 117 4285759
sales@rowdentech.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Rowden believe that no two problems are the same, our planning for both cloud hosted and software services focuses on identification of specific client problems rather than asking for a requirement set. This allows us to priorities and adjust delivery objectives in and agile manner. A buyer will be invited to multiple workshops conducted both on-site and at Rowden to understand the problem. Prototype solutions and capability demonstrators will be used to increase the buyers awareness of the solution space before delivery of a final solution is suggested.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: We deliver training in various forms during the entire process from requirement capture through to migration and ongoing service delivery. This includes in-person and virtual courses to users in the UK and overseas. We also deliver train-the-trainer courses to allow MOD to conduct further training themselves without continued dependence on us.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Rowden have both automated and specialist migrations services that are used to ensure efficient and cost effect migration between cloud services is achieved. In all cases Rowden will conduct scoping activity to confirm the buyers requirements before setting up pre-production runs. Where possible migration between cloud services or environments will not impact the end users as service uptime will be maintained, where this is not possible the migration activity may be carried out in quiet periods or out of core hours. Rowden will often provide a roll back service where the migration is expected to be significantly challenging to ensure business activity remains un-effected.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: Performance testing and quality assurance are conducted during relevant stages of the build or migration. A bespoke quality assurance and test plan is developed in conjunction with the buyer to ensure all areas of the capability or migration are tested and assured. Examples of performance tests that may be conducted are: Load test, Stress test, Browser test, Latency test, Targeted infrastructure test, Failover test, Capacity test, Soak test.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: Rowden are able to support a variety of hosting and software services including, GitHub, Jira, OwnCloud, as well as bespoke situational awareness capabilities. Rowden will provide on-prem hosting at List-X if required services cannot be fully migrated to the cloud.

Service scope

• Service constraints: There are no specific constraints applied to the service. The buyer will be consulted with any constraints that arise from the requirements capture.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Response times are dependent on service level agreements as agreed with the buyer. Flexible response times can be provided allowing users to ensure support is available when needed, including for operational deployments.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: None or don’t know
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: All support is co-ordinated by each dedicated customer technical account manager and levels are agreed on a customer-by-customer basis. We only charge a premium for 24/7 support.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  As a forward-looking company delivering next-generation technical solutions, we have a responsibility to lead the way in addressing climate change. To achieve this, we embed climate change initiatives into the delivery of all our contracts, creating a link between revenue generation and positive ecological change. During call-off, we will agree with the Buyer a specific plan, timescales and reporting (via our Social Values Dashboard) to demonstrate how our services will; positively impact climate change. This plan will introduce new initiatives (together with the necessary budget) and build on existing efforts. We offset the emissions of our workforce, contractors and external project team members to drive long lasting positive behaviours. This is via Ecologi Ltd, Bristol-based social enterprise. We offer employee benefits that encourage and influence positive environmental behaviours including free onsite EV charging, a competitive EV rental salary sacrifice scheme, and access to advanced technology solutions that support effective remote working. We engage and involve our people in our sustainability efforts via an internal working group that leads on climate change initiatives (recent examples being a switch to recycled paper and a scheme under which we donate our unwanted technology to a local children’s charity). We track the emissions generated by our business and wider supply chain using a carbon accounting module which is integrated into our accounting software. This enables us to identify actionable methods of reducing emissions in line with our target to reduce per head emissions by 25% by 2030, which we have set out in our Carbon Reduction Plan. We ask our supply chain to adhere to sustainability commitments as part of our Supplier Code of Conduct, thus encouraging positive environmental action in our wider ecosystem. We plan to establish a working group involving a range of suppliers to feed into broader environmental initiatives.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Rowden recognises that local communities and individuals within them are still recovering from the effects of COVID-19. As part of our sustainable growth, we support the local community in ongoing recovery efforts. During call-off, we will agree with the Buyer a specific plan, timescales and reporting (via our Social Values Dashboard) to demonstrate how our services will support COVID-19 recovery. This plan will introduce new initiatives and build on these existing efforts. Recognising employees may still be subject to physical and psychological consequences of COVID-19, we provide a comprehensive employee benefits package including private medical insurance, a health cash plan and 24/7 access to counselling via the LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme. Trained mental health first aiders support our dedication to ensure the mental health of our people. Financial support and advice is available via Bippit. The evolution of home working arrangements that were necessary during the pandemic into permanent flexible working policies that both support employees with a diverse range of caring needs or health concerns and underpin our talent attraction strategies. A dedicated sustainability budget, used for initiatives across three pillars of Rowden’s sustainability programme (economic, social, environmental). Employees can suggest uses for funds, including charitable donations and event sponsorship. We engage in a range of community/charitable initiatives, from homeless collections, volunteering at STEM events, through to sustainable travel initiatives run by the local authority. Strategies to create new work opportunities and maintain job security for existing employees through development of new products and services. Sourcing local suppliers of goods and services wherever possible (taking into account customer requirements), thus stimulating the local economy. Extensive L&D budgets to support employees with training and development opportunities, including those that are relevant in the post-pandemic economy (e.g. using modern delivery approaches to adapt to changing market demands).

  Tackling economic inequality

  As a regional SME, we understand the barriers to entry that exist in the sector and are committed to tackling economic inequality. During call-off, we will agree with the Buyer a specific plan, timescales and reporting (via our Social Values Dashboard) to demonstrate how our services will tackle economic inequality. This plan will introduce new initiatives and will build on the following existing efforts. Measures to improve EDI in our hiring processes and employment (see equal opportunities response). Investment in an L&D budget of £600 per head available for courses and qualifications to upskill people in areas relevant to our contracts. This complements a tailored internal training programme, mentoring schemes and other external programmes. We have just recruited our 2024 intake for our graduate engineering scheme. We would consider funding additional places linked to a specific call-off. Partnerships with a range of organisations to tackle inequality in our sector and a dedicated STEM budget for community outreach, engagement, and sponsorship (see equal opportunities response). · We endeavour to achieve the optimum balance of employees and contractors, considering what will provide the best customer outcomes. We consider how to increase opportunities for diverse businesses and proactively seek out local SMEs for support, e.g. via teaming and partnership structures. We provide informal mentorship and technical assistance to such businesses to help them deliver their strategies. We actively seek to reduce barriers to entry for new market entrants/SMEs by championing modularity principles to guide procurement, maintaining an independent, vendor-agnostic delivery approach. We track information about the types of suppliers we work with as a key metric. Our Supplier Code of Conduct clarifies what we expect from our supply chain. We manage cyber risks across delivery and are Cyber Essentials Plus certified. We assess and mitigate cyber security risks in our supply chain.

  Equal opportunity

  Rowden's commitment to tackling workplace inequality is a core company value and strategic imperative. During call-off, we will agree with the Buyer a specific plan, timescales and reporting (via our Social Values Dashboard) to demonstrate how our services will deliver equal opportunities. This plan will introduce new initiatives and build on existing efforts. Recognising that gender imbalance is an issue in our sector, we are signatories to the Women in Defence Charter. 30% of our workforce is female; we aim to reach at least 35% by 2030. We are a Disability Confident Employer, collaborating with the Business Disability Forum for advice which helps us understand the issues affecting the disabled community. Working with Evenbreak, we publicise opportunities to disabled candidates. We are an Armed Forces Covenant signatory, planning to become a Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award member by 2030. This continues a longstanding practice - 30% of our workforce constitutes service leavers. Pay equity is maintained through biannual reviews. Our holistic benefits package offers flexible working for a diverse range of employees. 96% of employees reported a positive work-life balance in our 2024 engagement survey. Employees undertake mandatory EDI training. Hiring managers receive additional training to reduce the risk of bias in recruitment. Monthly EDI L&D sessions (via our partnership with Powered By Diversity) cover protected characteristics. We use recruitment agencies committed to targeting under-represented groups. Our interviews include skills-based tasks to remove subjective judgements/improve diversity. We proactively discuss reasonable adjustments in hiring to set the foundations for success. We participate in Tech Talent’s diversity survey and partner with Coding Black Females. Our dedicated STEM budget supports community outreach. We sponsor initiatives that champion equality (mentoring schemes - Women Like Me, events - CynNam EmPower Girls). We pledge to sign up to the MotherBoard and Bristol Women in Business charters.

  Wellbeing

  Our workplace culture prioritises employee health and wellbeing from the top down. During call-off, we will agree with the Buyer a specific plan, timescales and reporting (via our Social Values Dashboard) to demonstrate our commitment to wellbeing. This plan will introduce new initiatives and build on our existing efforts. We offer hybrid working and flexible working policies support our workforce. 96% of employees reported a positive work-life balance in our 2024 engagement survey. Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes private medical insurance, a health cash plan and access to counselling (LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme). We offer financial support and advice via Bippit, and a cycle-to-work scheme. We provide good physical workplace conditions, including an on-site gym, ‘wellness room’ and free lunch and healthy snacks. We actively promote wellbeing resources, e.g. ‘wellness action plans’, and signpost local/national services. Trained mental health first aiders are on hand to support our people. Managers undertake workplace mental health training to support mental health conversations during 121s and signposting to resources. Our people policies align to the 6 standards of the ‘Mental Health at Work’ framework. We run a bi-annual engagement survey to gather employee feedback. We have a strong focus on cooperative team behaviours and encourage conflict to be dealt with maturely and respectfully. We collaborate with our customer teams throughout contract design and delivery. Prioritising engagement, we ensure contracts align with customer needs and values. We frequently provide our customers with access to co-working spaces onsite. This increases the unplanned interactions that are vital to reduce project risk, builds long-term trust, and facilitates faster organisational learning, thereby creating greater productivity. We communicate with customers about our dedication to community wellbeing and actively engage ensuring alignment with their needs. These efforts aim to foster strong, integrated communities where everyone feels valued and supported.

Pricing

• Price: £550 to £1,450 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at sales@rowdentech.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.