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Practical guidance on AI strategy, adoption, governance and identifying where artificial intelligence can genuinely improve your business.
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Advice for understanding technology risk before investing, acquiring a business, selecting a vendor or making a significant technology commitment.
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Personal lessons, observations and stories from more than 35 years working in technology, software development, consulting and leadership.
Explore Iain's InsightsNot Sure What You're Looking For?
You don't need to know the technical name for a problem to find useful advice.
Perhaps your software project is running late, technology costs are increasing or the business is too dependent on one developer.
The underlying causes aren't always obvious, and the answer isn't necessarily another system, supplier or developer.
My articles explore common technology challenges, explain what may be contributing to them and consider the practical options available.
Start with the business problem you're trying to understand, then explore the advice most relevant to your situation.
Explore Problems We SolveAbout These Insights
I'm Iain White, founder of White Internet Consulting, an independent technology consultant and former CTO.
My experience spans more than 35 years across software engineering, technology management, project delivery, governance and executive technology leadership.
I've written these articles for CEOs, Managing Directors, business owners and technology leaders who need to make informed decisions about complex technology matters.
Some articles explore common business problems. Others examine technology strategy, software delivery, leadership, risk and the decisions involved in significant technology investments.
I draw on practical experience to explain the issues, challenge assumptions and offer perspectives that help business leaders understand their options.
Not every problem requires new technology. Sometimes the answer involves better priorities, clearer responsibilities, stronger leadership or making better use of existing systems.
My approach is grounded in a simple principle: People Before Technology.
Technology should support the business and the people who depend on it, rather than become an unnecessary source of complexity.
About Iain WhiteNeed Help With a Technology Decision?
Reading about a technology problem can help you understand the options. Sometimes, however, you need experienced advice about what's happening in your own organisation.
If you're facing a significant technology decision, delivery challenge or concern about existing systems and suppliers, an independent perspective may help establish the next step.
Depending on your circumstances, that might involve one of my independent Technology Reviews, a defined engagement through my Consulting Services or simply a better understanding of the options available.
I offer a confidential 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation and whether professional advice would be worthwhile.
Confidential. No obligation. No technical jargon.