Insights
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What Makes a Great BA: Notes from the Frontline.
Great Business Analysts aren’t born – they grow into the role. Drawing on years of experience and mentoring, I’ve found that success as a BA hinges on key personal characteristics: curiosity, strategic thinking, and collaboration. In this reflection, I explore what truly makes a great BA, from navigating ambiguity and assumptions to engaging stakeholders and…
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 ‘The Good, the Bad & the Ugly’ Webinar
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 successfully requires a strategic approach that mitigates risks and ensures long – term efficiency. Assurity’s recent webinar brought together experts to discuss best practices, key challenges, and practical solutions for deployment, customisation, data migration, and software integration. With insights on phased rollouts, security testing, and automation strategies, this discussion serves as…
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Assurity Appoints Second CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
Mitchell succeeds Garth Hamilton, co-founder of Assurity, who will remain active in the business and retains his directorship on the Board. Current Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder, Darren McTigue, will also now focus on his non-executive role as a director and as Chairman of the Board. “After 16 years of building and running Assurity, Darren…
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Testing should not be the last task
Traditional software development models often treat testing as an afterthought, leading to budget overruns, delayed delivery, and poor software quality. Shift Left testing addresses these challenges by integrating testing early in the development cycle, allowing defects to be identified and resolved sooner. This approach fosters collaboration across teams, enhances product reliability, and ensures solutions meet…
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De-Risk Your Digital Transformation Journey with Customer-Centric Testing Webinar
Digital transformation comes with inherent risks, but organisations can mitigate them through customer-centric testing. Many IT projects struggle due to ineffective governance, poor visibility, and a lack of proactive testing. Embedding customer perspectives into testing ensures solutions align with real needs while reducing costly failures. A strategic approach—prioritising governance, automation, and innovation—creates a more resilient…
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Assurity selected as Stats NZ Census test partner
The government organisation sought a relationship with a provider of specialist testing capabilities and skills to become its Census Test Partner and will play a key role in eliminating any software, systems or process issues ahead of the 2023 Census, the official count of population and dwellings in New Zealand, providing a measure of NZ…
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If your cup is too full, innovation is pointless
Innovation is essential for business growth, yet many organisations struggle to balance incremental improvements with breakthrough advancements. Customer experience (CX) teams often face challenges in proving ROI, while development backlogs delay market relevance. To stay competitive, businesses must rethink their approach—adopting agile strategies, diversifying innovation efforts, and aligning CX with business goals. By redefining success…
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Want a successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 update implementation?
Cloud-based applications offer flexibility and efficiency, but customisation introduces challenges—especially with frequent updates. Organisations must test each update to ensure system stability and avoid disruptions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 users face tough choices: implement updates quickly or risk operational impact. As digital business models evolve, continuous testing must become a core practice. By embedding testing throughout…
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Are you future thinking enough?
Future Thinking is a mindset, not just a task. It requires anticipation, curiosity, and strategic foresight to navigate evolving industries and market shifts. While many executives focus on day-to-day priorities, true leaders cultivate Future Thinking by engaging with insights, trends, and informed discussions. From reading industry forecasts to asking the right questions, Future Thinking must…
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Life as a Business Analyst at Assurity
Business Analysts play a crucial role in helping organisations navigate change, optimise processes, and implement new systems effectively. By analysing industry best practices and identifying areas for improvement, BAs ensure businesses operate efficiently. Whether working at the coal face or engaging at executive level, their insights drive informed decision-making. With a dynamic work environment and…
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Roles of governance and testing in project success
As a wave of payroll system replacements unfolds, organisations must take heed of past failures to avoid costly mistakes. Lessons from Novopay, Queensland Health, and IT in the NHS reveal common pitfalls – poor implementation maturity, unclear roles, inadequate risk management, and weak governance. Despite improvements in frameworks, these issues persist. By integrating governance with…
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Growing NZ’s talent: How Assurity builds careers for the future
Assurity’s Graduate Programme is built on a foundation of innovation, inclusion, and quality. From its early days, the programme has provided graduates with structured training, professional development, and a pathway to success in the technology industry. With a strong commitment to diversity, Assurity welcomes graduates from all disciplines, recognising that fresh thinking drives better solutions.…
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Assurity adds new leaders and unveils new strategy
Today, Assurity operates across three locations with more than 250 staff. Garth Hamilton, CEO, Assurity, unveiled the company’s new corporate strategy and leadership team to clients in events held across the country. “Assurity’s principles of quality, innovative approaches to technology and recognition of a high – performance culture have seen us closely involved in the…