In this post I’m providing a mid-year update on core administration software (aka ERP systems) serving the Trust & Corporate Services (TCSP) market. This market is an important but niche area of financial services, heavily regulated and traditionally ‘behind the curve’ when it comes to investments in technology – certainly when comparing to other areas […]
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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 […]
Solitaire Consulting Proudly Sponsors Sally’s 6th Decade Channel Swim
Record-breaking swimmer Sally Minty-Gravett, M.B.E, is set to attempt her 6th English Channel swim in 6 decades in July 2021 and Solitaire Consulting is very proud to be sponsoring her on this incredible achievement. This will be her final swim across the channel being called the ‘6th decade solo channel swim – for Charlie. In […]
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 […]
