The Imperative of System Health Checks: A Case for Optimizing IT Investments
In the digital age, the success of a business will often be dependent on the robustness of its core business systems. Regular system health checks are not just a maintenance routine; they are a strategic necessity. Paul Every, the founder and CEO of Solitaire Consulting, champions this practice as a means to ensure that firms […]
Is your tech stack giving you more grey hair than coffee?
Is your company struggling with outdated technology that hinders innovation and increases costs? You’re not alone. Many businesses are burdened by legacy systems that no longer meet their evolving needs. Understand the challenges of managing a complex tech stack Recognising this prevalent issue, Solitaire Consulting aims to shed light on the complexities of managing outdated […]
How to avoid data migration headaches
Data Migration is one of the riskiest and most time consuming elements of most of the system implementation projects we get involved in. But what is Data Migration and why is it so difficult? In simple terms Data Migration is the process of transferring data from one system to another, typically as part of system […]
Testing from the front lines: myths and reality
My colleague Paul Every’s blog on the impact of delayed decisions has got me thinking about the entire cradle-to-grave journey of implementing systems. The decision to implement a new system is often the beginning of the journey, rather than the end. It seems to me that, in common with the typical ending of Hollywood films, […]
Leveraging AI for professional services firms: The benefits of a virtual CIO
In the dynamic landscape of modern business operations, businesses face a myriad of challenges in navigating regulatory compliance, client management, and technological advancements. Amidst this complexity, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents an unparalleled opportunity for these businesses to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and fortify their competitive edge in an evolving market. At […]
A Christmas Message 2023
As the year comes to a close, I want to thank you all for being part of our Solitaire journey, and for trusting us with your business needs. All our clients and partners have shown remarkable adaptability and creativity in facing the challenges and opportunities that this year has brought. We are honoured to work […]
“IT”‘s Complicated
Are you frustrated by IT, and IT Support seems to be a growing list, or black hole of things that struggle to be resolved? As businesses grow, so does the stack of applications, tools, processes and supporting infrastructure. It’s not uncommon to hear IT teams and management saying they do not have enough resources or […]
Stakeholder Management using the Power Interest Matrix
Stakeholder Management is one of the core skills that every Project Manager or Change Manager needs to master. However, in my experience it is something that is often done badly or even ignored completely. In this blog, I will present the Power Interest Matrix as one of the tools I use to help manage project […]
When do you Celebrate Project Success?
One of the technology projects I’m currently managing is nearing ‘go-live’ and I’m working with the client team to complete user acceptance testing and get the inevitable test issues resolved. This project has been a bit of a hard slog and the project team is feeling a bit demoralised and just want to go back to […]
Time. How do you Manage Yours?
Whether you are a manager, business leader, self-employed or even retired, time is undoubtedly your most precious resource. None of us know how much we are going to have, but on a day to day basis, time is the one thing we all have exactly the same amount of; some of us just choose to […]
