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Insights and updates on the public sector and digital space.

Podcast 006: Low-to-no code biz apps: Use cases over bespoke development with Jared Pritchard

  On this podcast episode, we sit down with Jared Pritchard, Factor Principal Consultant, to discuss: Importance of Testing Business Outcomes: Jared emphasizes the need to focus on testing whether the right thing is built, rather than merely testing if it was built correctly, highlighting the importance of aligning technical development with business objectives. Advantages …

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Podcast 005: Empowering Innovation: A Journey Through IT Leadership with Colin Gniel

On this IT Factor podcast episode, Colin Gniel, Factor’s newest executive, shares his thoughts on: His 30 year career journey working with tier one vendors, including IBM, Dell and Microsoft His vision at Factor, emphasizing empowerment, growth, and innovation while staying focused on core capabilities. Advantages of hosting business apps on Microsoft platform, citing depth, …

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Factor’s Microsoft Power Platform Conference 2023: Wrap Up

You know what they say, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”.. unless you go there for Microsoft’s Power Platform Conference (MPPC). Such is the case for Jay Xiong, Ante Simunic, and Keiran Mott, who have come back with lots of key Microsoft take aways that they’ve already shared with the rest of the Factor …

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Technical Debt: The Skeleton in the Closet of Modern Application Architecture

  Introduction While working on several API Management configuration migrations recently, I have come across examples of configuration which was done reactively in response to issues the developers were trying to resolve at the time. In one case the developer had introduced a URI Re-write policy so they could protect two different APIM API operations …

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Former Microsoft Executive, Colin Gniel joins the Factor crew!

We are EXCITED, PUMPED, THRILLED… (you get our drift) to announce that former Microsoft Executive Colin Gniel is joining our crew as a member of the Executive Team. Colin is joining us as the Australian Federal Government Sales Executive. As an Australian-owned and operated SME, we are dedicated to live and breathe our mission and …

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5 Advantages of Moving from On-Premises To Cloud-Based IT Systems

In today’s changing world, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based systems to streamline their operations, enhance flexibility, and drive innovation. The transition from traditional on-premises IT systems to cloud-based solutions has become a strategic move for organisations seeking to stay competitive and agile in an ever-changing market. In this article, we’ll explore five compelling advantages …

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Suzy’s Take: Power Platform 2023 release Wave 2

Microsoft has released its highly anticipated 2023 Wave 2 Power Platform features and it’s packed with innovative enhancements, set to revolutionize the way we build, automate, and analyze applications. From Co-pilot and Generative AI to UI/UX improvements and the evolution of Dataverse, there’s something for every developer to get excited about. In this blog article, …

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Podcast 004: Leading in a digital age: How empathy and conversations drive organisations forward

In the latest episode of the IT Factor podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Rob Hartley, Operations Executive at Factor who brings a unique perspective to the table. Join us as we delve into an engaging conversation about Rob’s journey from the Australian Army to civilian life, highlighting the invaluable transferable skills of leadership …

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Changing the game: Why low-code apps are transforming business applications

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, traditional software development approaches often fall short in terms of time, resources and required expertise. The introduction of low code/no code solutions, such as Microsoft’s Power Platform, is empowering organisations to create robust, customised applications with minimal coding, providing both organisations and vendors with increased agility and significant time …

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Podcast 003: From Chemistry to Power Platform with Suzy Weatherfield

Factor’s Senior Functional consultant and Power Platform Guru, Suzy Weatherfield talks about her journey going from her PhD in Chemistry to creating apps. She shares her experience, tips, and insights on Power Platform as well as her motivations for starting her blog. Timestamps: [00:00:19] Introduction [00:02:00] How did Suzy get into IT from her Chemistry …

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Podcast 006: Low-to-no code biz apps: Use cases over bespoke development with Jared Pritchard

  On this podcast episode, we sit down with Jared Pritchard, Factor Principal Consultant, to discuss: Importance of Testing Business Outcomes: Jared emphasizes the need to focus on testing whether the right thing is…

Podcast 005: Empowering Innovation: A Journey Through IT Leadership with Colin Gniel

On this IT Factor podcast episode, Colin Gniel, Factor’s newest executive, shares his thoughts on: His 30 year career journey working with tier one vendors, including IBM, Dell and Microsoft His vision at Factor,…

Factor’s Microsoft Power Platform Conference 2023: Wrap Up

You know what they say, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”.. unless you go there for Microsoft’s Power Platform Conference (MPPC). Such is the case for Jay Xiong, Ante Simunic, and Keiran Mott,…

Technical Debt: The Skeleton in the Closet of Modern Application Architecture

  Introduction While working on several API Management configuration migrations recently, I have come across examples of configuration which was done reactively in response to issues the developers were trying to resolve at the…

Former Microsoft Executive, Colin Gniel joins the Factor crew!

We are EXCITED, PUMPED, THRILLED… (you get our drift) to announce that former Microsoft Executive Colin Gniel is joining our crew as a member of the Executive Team. Colin is joining us as the…

5 Advantages of Moving from On-Premises To Cloud-Based IT Systems

In today’s changing world, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based systems to streamline their operations, enhance flexibility, and drive innovation. The transition from traditional on-premises IT systems to cloud-based solutions has become a strategic…

Suzy’s Take: Power Platform 2023 release Wave 2

Microsoft has released its highly anticipated 2023 Wave 2 Power Platform features and it’s packed with innovative enhancements, set to revolutionize the way we build, automate, and analyze applications. From Co-pilot and Generative AI…

Podcast 004: Leading in a digital age: How empathy and conversations drive organisations forward

In the latest episode of the IT Factor podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Rob Hartley, Operations Executive at Factor who brings a unique perspective to the table. Join us as we delve…

Changing the game: Why low-code apps are transforming business applications

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, traditional software development approaches often fall short in terms of time, resources and required expertise. The introduction of low code/no code solutions, such as Microsoft’s Power Platform, is…

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