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The Blueprint: Reliable platforms at scale


Overview

In our recent event, “The Blueprint: Reliable Platforms at Scale,” technology leaders from Lotto NZ and Cashpoints joined Assurity to discuss the realities of modernising mission-critical systems. The panel explored the intense pressure of maintaining seamless digital experiences during massive transformations. Whether managing an enterprise scale or rapid startup growth, the discussion highlighted how a robust Quality Engineering mindset secures customer trust.

Key takeaways

  • Quality is non-negotiable: Quality assurance is a critical dependency, not just an afterthought.
  • Shift left for reliability: Embed quality early and maintain a rigorous focus on risk-based testing.
  • Executive ownership matters: Project success requires strong leadership and translating technical defects into clear business impacts.
  • Partner for scale: Recognise exactly when to engage trusted external experts to navigate complex software upgrades safely.

De-risking digital delivery at scale

Dive deeper into the core themes from our recent panel with Reg Prasad’s post-event reflection. Discover why success is determined long before the first line of code is written, and how a quality-first mindset protects both your customers and your brand.

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Event highlights

Ian Sutcliffe on building a foundation of trust

Reg Prasad on universal QA non-negotiables

Ian Sutcliffe on testing as a core dependency

Reg Prasad on the evolution from QA to QE


Speakers

Panelist

Sarah Thirlwall
Chief Transformation & Technology Officer
Lotto New Zealand

Ian Sutcliffe – Founder, Cashpoints

Panelist

Ian Sutcliffe
MD, Founder
Cashpoints

Reg Prasad

Panelist

Reg Prasad
GM, Practice & Solutions
Assurity Consulting

Steve Griffin

Moderator

Steve Griffin
GM, Sales & Business Development
Assurity Consulting

Is your platform built on a quality-first blueprint?

Don’t wait for a high-profile failure to find out. Assurity’s Quality Engineering experts can help you shift left, embed quality from day one, and de-risk your next major rollout.

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