Technology audit
We assess your current systems and how they're used, identifying barriers to performance, quick wins and bigger opportunities.
Technology consultancy · Bristol
Growth through innovation.
We help organisations - especially apprenticeship training providers - get more from their technology. We audit what you have, align it to where you're going, and manage the change so it sticks.
- Technology audits
- Strategy & roadmaps
- Change management
- AI & automation advisory
- Apprenticeship sector specialists
What we do
Unleash your potential with innovation and technology.
Our cross-industry experience lets us get creative in solving your challenges - and give you a real competitive edge.
Strategic alignment
We create a robust technology strategy and roadmap that supports your organisation's vision and objectives.
Innovation, AI & automation
Creative problem solving that puts AI and automation to work - where it genuinely improves outcomes and frees up your people.
Change management
Managing change matters as much as choosing the technology. We make sure transformation lands with your teams.
Our approach
Start small. Prove it. Then scale.
We'd rather validate an idea with a focused pilot than ask you to commit to a big-bang programme. It's lower risk, it's measurable, and it doesn't disrupt business as usual.
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Audit
Understand your technology estate, how it's really used, and where it's holding you back.
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Align
Map findings to your objectives and agree a clear, prioritised roadmap.
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Pilot
Test the highest-value change on a defined scope, measured against agreed criteria.
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Scale
Roll out what works with confidence, and manage the change across your teams.
Ways to work with us
A focused project, or a partner for the year.
Project engagements
Short, multi-day reviews and delivery
A defined piece of work with clear outputs - ideal when you need an expert view quickly or a pilot delivered.
- Technology and systems audits
- Onboarding and learner journey reviews
- Curriculum and content production reviews
- Pilot design and implementation
Ongoing technology partner
One day a month, over twelve months
Senior technology leadership on tap, without the cost of a full-time hire. We get to know your organisation and keep your roadmap moving.
- Roadmap ownership and regular reviews
- Supplier and system selection support
- AI and automation opportunities, prioritised
- A trusted sounding board for your leadership team
Our products
Built from what we've seen work.
Our consultancy kept uncovering the same challenges across training providers, so we built products to solve them.
AI-powered learning content
EducatedOn generates learning paths, courses and activities - articles, videos, audio, quizzes and a Virtual Tutor - mapped to any qualification's KSBs, and ready for the LMS you already use.
Visit educatedon.com →
Operational busywork on autopilot
AutomatedOn connects to the systems you already run, queries live data over OData, and runs actions automatically - API updates, record changes, and email, SMS & WhatsApp.
Visit automatedon.com →Testimonials
What our clients say.
“Mike is a superb consultant. He has strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and a strong desire to find a solution that works for the client. I have always enjoyed working with him and without hesitation recommend him to others.”
“Mike's strategic approach and insights have resulted in substantial operational improvements within our organisation. His ability to identify and address inefficiencies, especially with technical and AI-based solutions, has had a profound impact on our bottom line.”
“It's rare that you come across stand out talent like Mike. He couples technical knowledge with an unstoppable work ethic, a determined solution-focused approach and the rare ability to build solid and trust-filled relationships with clients.”
“I have worked with Mike on two large implementation projects and his knowledge is second to none. He advises with a business view and I have every trust in him. He is the leader in his field.”
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What does Three 17 do?
Three 17 is a technology consultancy based in Bristol. We help organisations get more from their technology through technology audits, technology strategy and roadmaps, AI and automation advisory, and change management.
Who do you work with?
We work across industries, and we specialise in apprenticeship training providers. Our cross-industry experience helps us solve sector challenges creatively.
How can we work with you?
Two ways. A project engagement is a short, multi-day review or delivery with clear outputs, such as a systems audit or a pilot. As an ongoing technology partner, we spend one day a month with you over twelve months, owning your roadmap and supporting supplier and system decisions.
What is your approach to technology change?
Audit, align, pilot, then scale. We validate ideas with a focused, measurable pilot rather than a big-bang programme, so change is lower risk and doesn't disrupt business as usual. Then we roll out what works and manage the change across your teams.
Do you help with AI and automation?
Yes. We identify and prioritise AI and automation opportunities where they genuinely improve outcomes and free up your people. We also build products for training providers: EducatedOn for AI-generated learning content and AutomatedOn for operational automation.
How do we get started?
Book an informal chat using the form on this page, email info@three17.co.uk or call 0117 287 0399. We'll talk through your challenges and suggest the right way to start.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your challenges.
If you'd like an informal chat about a project or a problem you're trying to solve, get in touch.
- info@three17.co.uk
- Phone
- 0117 287 0399
- Address
- Newminster House, 27-29 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1LT
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