Technology thinking
from the highgrove team.

Practical insight on IBM i, managed IT, cloud, EDI and AI — written for UK business leaders and IT decision-makers.

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IBM iMay 2026

IBM i modernisation: what it actually means in 2026

Modernisation doesn't mean replacing your IBM i — it means making it work harder alongside modern tools. A practical guide to the options and how to prioritise them.

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AI & AutomationMay 2026

Meet daisy: how highgrove built an AI receptionist for its own phones

daisy has been answering highgrove's calls since 2026. Here's the story of how we built and deployed our own AI receptionist — and what we learned.

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CloudApril 2026

Migrating to AWS or Google Cloud: the checklist no one gives you

Cloud migrations that go wrong almost always fail for the same reasons. Here are the things to get right before you move a single workload.

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EDIApril 2026

Native IBM i EDI: why TBT400 changes everything

Most EDI solutions require a dedicated front-end server. IPLS TBT400 runs natively on IBM i. Here's why that matters for your business.

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Managed ITMarch 2026

10 questions to ask before outsourcing your IT

Not all managed IT providers are the same. Before you sign anything, here are the questions that reveal whether a provider is the right fit.

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IBM iFebruary 2026

The IBM i skills shortage: what it means for your business

IBM i expertise is genuinely hard to find — and getting harder. Here's how to protect your organisation and plan ahead before it becomes a crisis.

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