Leading digital solutions consultancy Triad to collaborate with Microsoft-based blockchain platform Stratis. Triad Group Plc (“Triad”), a leading UK provider of IT consultancy services and technology solutions, has entered into a framework partnership with Stratis Group Ltd (“Stratis”), an enterprise blockchain technology company, to deliver blockchain-based solutions to businesses and organisations. Under the partnership, Stratis will...
By joining this QAT framework, the breadth and depth of Triad’s expertise across testing environments, automation and consultancy services can now be easily accessed by public bodies across the UK. More information on the Crown Commercial Service and this framework can be found here.
As Agile becomes the default approach to software development, it’s easy to start going through the motions without paying too much attention to the underlying rationale and beginning to let some of the steps slip. In my experience as a Test Automation lead working with...
Recently, I had an opportunity to work alongside my excellent team mates from Triad and the Department for Transport (DfT) as a QA practice lead, developing the new Manage Motor Fuel Greenhouse Gas Emissions service for GOV.UK. For this project, we wanted to strengthen our...
Earlier this year, Gartner claimed that the worldwide Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software market grew 63% in 2018 and expected RPA software revenues to reach $1.3 Billion in 2019. Yet, although process automation is no longer a 'new' technology, and significant improvements in recent years...
Triad has been helping companies embrace and benefit from technology for over 30 years. And during this time, we’ve witnessed how new technologies have transformed entire industries. Keen to stay close to key trends and new approaches, we recently conducted 60 interviews with senior executives...
IT industry overwhelmingly positive about the future, keen to embrace new technologies but facing budgetary pressure. 4th December 2019: Keen to understand the attitudes of technology experts in the UK and beyond, Triad Group Plc ran a 2020 tech trends survey during October 2019. The...
Agile has made incredible headway in businesses across the globe in recent years, but many organisations are still struggling to make the most of it. Why? When we interviewed 60 C-level technology experts for our new eBook Agile: Friend or Foe, we were surprised to...
In the first part of this article, I wanted to explain about how we integrated QA into Agile artefacts at Triad and we covered quality in user stories, definition of ready, definition of done and documentation. This second part looks at the role of test...
When: Nov 26, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (GB) Associated with Milton Keynes Power Platform User Group This will be the first user group meeting for the Power Platform user group in Milton Keynes. Agenda 18:00 - 18:30 - Welcome and Networking 18:30 -...
While reading different articles about Quality Assurance (QA) in Agile projects recently, I noticed that they all focussed on explaining about the artefacts such as early testing, teamwork, etc. Despite some searching, I struggled to find any examples of how the QA is integrated into...
As part of the research for our Agile eBook, we asked the participants how they felt about working with third party companies on Agile project delivery. We also wanted to find out what approach they typically took when introducing these new partners into the business....
As the new decade approaches, Triad are gathering views about the technology trends and tools that are making a real difference to your businesses. So, please take our short survey here and tell us where you think technology has delivered the most value and how...
Recently, I had an opportunity to work alongside excellent colleagues from Triad and the Department for Transport (DfT) as a QA practice lead, developing the new Manage Motor Fuel Greenhouse Gas Emissions service for GOV.UK. The new service allows the DfT to evidence that fuel...
In this video, you'll hear several members of the Triad team talk about what attracted them to Triad, what kind of projects they work on and why they stay. If you're interested in other videos, case studies or eBooks please visit the Publications section of...
In part 1 of How to optimise test automation on Agile projects, I shared some key points about automation test objectives and selecting suitable automation tools. In part 2, I move on to cover the key things we consider while creating and running automation...
Triad Group Plc is proud to be at the University of Surrey Recruit Surrey 19 careers and placements fair, sharing insights about the employment opportunities that exist across the technology sector. Antony Cook, Tom Jacobs and Supriya Kalladka are all attending to spread the word...
Triad was delighted to hear that it had been successful in securing a place on GOV.UK's Digital Marketplace for Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 framework across Digital outcomes, Digital specialists and User research studios. This agreement helps the public sector buy, design, build and deliver...
Triad Group Plc has secured its accreditation as a Google Cloud Partner. The scheme recognises Triad’s experience with a wide range of industries, workloads, solutions areas and demonstrable customer success using Google Cloud. Working alongside customers to understand their businesses and technology challenges, Triad has...
In the first part of this article, I will share some key things that we consider at Triad Group Plc, one of the UK’s leading digital solution consultancies, when creating a test automation strategy for our projects. These insights all share a focus on supporting...
Some 90% of new jobs demand digital knowhow. Couple this with the fact that roughly 70% of employees lack the digital capabilities needed to do their jobs today and it is clear that we have a very real, and very worrying, digital skills problem. ...
The summary video here captures all the insights from a Global Chief Architect, a Digital Transformation Strategist, and two IT Directors sharing their views on how the shortage of digital skills is affecting the transformation of businesses today. Triad Group Plc, partnered with TechPros.io...
Triad has won the chance to bid to supply cloud computing services to government bodies through the latest major government procurement framework G-Cloud 11. £4.79bn has been spent through G-Cloud since 2012 including £2.15bn directly with SMEs such as Triad. With G-Cloud 11 now awarded...
Triad Group Plc delighted to be awarded Best Digital Transformation Consultancy - UK in Corporate Vision Magazine's Technology Innovation Awards 2019! Judges cited our innovation and digital transformation expertise that consistently delivers for clients - alongside our focus on understanding their business and technology challenges -...
Join us in London, 28-29 August 2019 advancing Power Platform knowledge and pushing the boundaries of current business practices. Powered by the local Power Platform User Groups, the Power Platform World Tour brings unprecedented access to premium Power BI, PowerApps, and Flow content presented by Microsoft...
There’s a definite stereotype that emerges when you discuss digital workspaces and Millennials or Digital Natives within the creative or technology fields. It leans towards the need for cool office spaces, ideally with a well-stocked bar and pool table. Yet, having spent many years resourcing...
Today, competitive advantage is determined not by the resources you own or control, but by what you can access. Forbes describes collaboration as the “new competitive advantage”. With this in mind, it’s safe to say that building a networked organisation - one that embraces collaborative...
More and more, people want to be able to work from any location, accessing their emails, business apps and other important information at all times and from any device. Office 365 and Azure are redefining the office, opening up new ways of working and removing...
On the 7th May a group of senior IT professionals joined Triad and Techpros.io to discuss different aspects of business strategy and how digital transformation goals have changed the business environment. According to research firm Axelos, whilst 70% of IT professionals report having a clear...
Today’s digital workforce is more diverse than ever before. It may be hard to believe but Millennials now make up the majority of the global workforce and they are already making their way into leadership positions. We’re also seeing Generation Z joining the workforce. But...
I’ve spent the last 12 months working alongside my excellent teammates from Triad and the Department for Transport (DfT) as technical architect, developing the new Manage Motor Fuel Greenhouse Gas Emissions service for GOV.UK. The new service allows DfT to evidence that fuel suppliers have...
As a digital transformation consultancy providing experts into the private, public and third sector, Triad experiences the phenomenon known as the digital skills shortage on a daily basis; when clients come to us looking for a business savvy app developer or support in transforming their...
You can’t please all the people all the time, the adage goes, but with consumers and end users vocal when their increasingly high expectations are not met, the pressure to deliver a high quality, digital experience is on. High Tech Expectations Legacy systems are commonly...
I recently read about a move by brewer AB InBev to replace its unwieldy estate of sprawling IT systems with a unified system; this marks a bold commitment to drive efficiency and data performance. This type of move is representative of a growing awareness of...
Parting with legacy systems can be a wrench, but in business it’s crucial to move forward to keep up with changing customer expectations. Debates on how to best modernise legacy systems rage on; does the business migrate a large, monolithic system piecemeal – breaking the...
Moving from legacy applications and hardware systems to newer models is a complex, high-risk exercise, but one required if IT leaders are to progress, innovate and deliver the cost savings and improved user experiences expected of them. Having spent decades building up their IT infrastructures,...
Gold standard Microsoft partner As a certified Microsoft solution provider, Triad now holds five Gold standard competencies that are a great endorsement of the wide-ranging and practical expertise our consultants apply to clients’ projects daily. Triad’s work on DevOps, Data platform, Data analytics, Windows and Devices...
Triad Group Plc receives boost to business with coveted place on Crown Commercial Service’s Data and Application Solutions (DaS) Framework 25th February 2019: One of only 20 businesses to be awarded a place on Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Data and Applications Solutions (DAS) framework in...
Whilst I am now in the fortunate position to be Managing Director of Triad, which has included involvement in significant Government digital transformation projects, my career also includes many years “client side” working as IT Director for a number of private sector organisations. As an...
In his latest blog Triad’s Microsoft MVP Pieter Veenstra explaining how new MS developments like #MicrosoftFlow, #PowerApps and #PowerBI can be used to achieve great things - even if user has limited technical knowledge. Read it here: One size fits all? Not when it comes to IT....
Triad Group Plc has been awarded a place by the Government Procurement Service, on the Government’s new Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework Agreement. Public sector bodies can now take up three new services offered by Triad through this framework. Outcomes Triad will provide teams to...
New partnership between Government Digital Services (GDS) Innovation and Digital Leaders, working alongside Triad experts, gives GovTech agenda a boost. As a preferred supplier of IT experts to public and private sector businesses across the UK, Triad are proud to be involved in the latest...
Triad has recently been awarded prime supplier status to work with The Crown Estate to provide both contract and permanent GIS resources. Triad and The Crown Estate have been working together since 2008 and this enables us to continue our relationship for the duration of...
Triad has been awarded a place on the Government’s popular IT procurement framework to offer four new services. Milton Keynes, UK, 5 July 2018 - Triad Group Plc has been awarded a place by the Government Procurement Service, on the Government’s new G-Cloud 10 Framework...
Is on premises or the cloud better in a world of regular data breaches?
Triad’s Microsoft MVP, Pieter Veenstra, specialises in Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Flow and PowerApps. Pieter shares his challenges and solutions on his blog SharePains.
30 years ago, the IT landscape was a very different place and the personal computer market was in its infancy.
