

Is AI really here yet, have we missed the boat, are we struggling to keep up?
Kemp IT Law (Richard Kemp) and 3Kites (Jenni Tellyn and Paul Longhurst) provide a timely update on AI in legal ahead of our joint AI...
Paul Longhurst, Richard Kemp, Jenni Tellyn
Nov 16, 2023


What is a Fractional IT Director and do I need one?
Introduction The IT landscape is constantly changing, and navigating this landscape is a key requirement for businesses of every size to...
Jon Howells
Nov 13, 2023


Considerations for a laptop deployment project – two years on
Two years ago, we published an article that provided advice and areas of consideration when undertaking a laptop deployment project. As...
Jon Howells
Oct 9, 2023


Fractional IT Director Case Study for Barcan+Kirby
Barcan+Kirby asked 3Kites Consulting to resolve their issues with its IT supplier management and strategic planning. Assessing the firm’s...
Jon Howells
Sep 28, 2023


Shiny Happy People- how law firms could benefit from an integrated HR system
If yours was a manufacturing business, I would expect it to have great manufacturing software. If it was an airline, great ticket...
Paul Longhurst
Aug 28, 2023


IT Leadership - what are your firm’s requirements?
Three years ago we started working with small to medium professional service firms to provide Fractional IT Director services. Our...
Jon Howells
May 19, 2023


I Robot: the rise of AI, machine learning and ChatGPT in legal
Paul Longhurst writes… Following on from article 17 in this 3Kites' Navigating Legaltech series, I wanted to look at the impact of AI on...
Paul Longhurst and Richard Kemp
Mar 31, 2023


Don't expect AI to perform miracles - the reality is more mundane, but can still be transformative
The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades. So went the refrain from Timbuk 3’s 1986 hit, which comes to my mind at this time of year...
Paul Longhurst
Mar 28, 2023


“I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want” or how to make IT budgeting easier
So goes the opening line from the Spice Girls debut hit Wannabe. As a law firm, it’s so much easier to know what you want when you have...
Paul Longhurst
Jan 24, 2023


Practice management in peril? The benefit of hindsight
In this article Paul Longhurst draws on his 16 years experience in the PMS market giving his views on it's current state.
Paul Longhurst
Dec 13, 2022