Merger of Fusion Acusoft and Vega Solutions
Financial software firms merge to form a new technology group to support the Channel Islands. Financial software firms merge Fusion Acusoft and Vega Solutions Limited have merged to form a new technology group that provides solutions to a wide range of financial services businesses in the Channel Islands and beyond. This consolidation sees these innovative […]
TrustQuay Future Focus Report
TrustQuay, the leading provider of technology systems to the trust, corporate services and alternative fund market, has released its latest Future Focus Report. This reveals that while firms believe that digitalisation, automation and innovation should make them more competitive and more valuable, it appears that the industry is struggling to move forward to reap the […]
Remote Project Management: Does it work?
Remote project management is not new, but does it work? I have been remotely managing projects on behalf of my overseas clients for over 10 years. However, the last 2 years have placed additional pressures on all of us, so in this post I am going to describe Solitaire Consulting’s experiences and lessons learnt. The […]
Using Mediation to Resolve Disputes
Solitaire Consulting has access to trained and experienced mediator, Tim Rogers, Senior Associate Consultant. In this article Tim outlines what mediation is and how it can become and important part of the change management and technology implementation process. We will use a typical example, of a client requirement being misinterpreted by a supplier and leading […]
Change Management Tools: Kotter’s 8 Step Process
Kotter’s 8 Step process for leading change is perhaps the most widely known model for tackling change in an easy step-by-step approach. It is also the tool we use when implementing new technology systems or to support a digital transformation process. I will not go into the model in great detail because there are plenty […]
Are you suffering from Technical Debt?
In this post I explore the concept of Technology or Technical Debt and how best to manage it, using my experience in the wealth management sector. I’ll also provide Solitaire Consulting’s advice on how to deal with technology debt and how best to minimise it. In its purest form Technical Debt is a concept in software development that […]
MBS Receives Accreditation for Information Security
Solitaire Consulting’s partner, MBS has received the ISO 27001 accreditation for information security. ISO 27001 is the international standard that lays out the specifications for implementing an information security management system (ISMS). It is relevant for all businesses and addresses the security of information held by an organization in whatever form it is held. It […]
Understanding IT Systems Change (Part 4 of 4)
In this final article in my series on IT systems change, I will discuss how you can best work with your technology providers to ensure a successful systems implementation. Previous articles in the series can be found by clicking these links: >>> Understanding IT Systems Change Part 1 – Context and initiation <<< >>> Understanding IT Systems Change […]
Understanding IT Systems Change (Part 3 of 4)
This is the third of a series of articles on understanding IT systems change. In this article I will discuss the importance of continuing the change management effort once the new system has gone live. Read the first two articles in the series here: >>> Understanding IT Systems Change Part 1 – Context and Initiation […]
Understanding IT Systems Change (Part 2 of 4)
In this second of a series of articles on understanding IT systems change, I will discuss the importance of considering the change management aspects of your project continuously throughout its implementation Read the first article here: >>> Understanding IT Systems Change Part 1 – Context and Initiation <<< Let’s assume that you have selected a […]
