Andrew Radcliffe

Andrew brings 20 years experience at the leading edge of technology and innovation strategy. Andrew's passion is primarily in Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, integration, automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in business. Currently, Andrew is involved in advising SME's on technology through Tech Tools; was the director of an automated fleet management service provider, Fleet Agent; was the founding director of Blackhawk Tracking Systems and is involved in start-ups that help solve business problems through technology platforms. Blackhawk co-founder Andrew Radcliffe took Blackhawk from an idea in 2005 through to a leading telematics company with successful products across multiple niche verticals. The Blackhawk platform is the underlying technology for many service providers including Farm Angel, Fleet Agent, Collect and many others. The product, Blackhawk Collect, has been a huge success and is on the way to becoming the global leader in this market. Andrew stepped aside from the Blackhawk CEO position in 2015, remaining as a director and shareholder. In 2016, Andrew purchased the Fleet Agent Product from Blackhawk to build a one-stop shop service for the Australian Businesses to help manage their vehicles automatically which has had great success within the civil and construction market. In 2017, Andrew founded Tech Tools to provide a platform to help SME business adopt business technology to grow their sales and Marketing, Automate their operations and help with customer interaction. Tech Tools has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce, Vodafone and is a partner with the NZ regional partner network. In 2019, Andrew Merged Fleet Agent (IoT technology provider) and Easy forms (Paperless form technology) to create 3PM. 3PM provides business digitalization and automation technology and services to government and SME entities within Construction, Property Services, Technical Services, Retail and Tourism sectors. Andrew's experience adds capability within technology strategy and business alignment, vendor management and innovation and technology sustainability.

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Embracing Industry 4.0: Transforming Aotearoa’s Construction Sector

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is transforming sectors worldwide with a seismic shift towards digitisation, decentralisation and automation. Within the backdrop of this global revolution, Aotearoa, or New Zealand, is...

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Revolutionising Aotearoa New Zealand's Construction Sector: The Digital Boost 2.0 Initiative

The Construction Sector Accord in New Zealand stands as a testament to the dedication and commitment towards transforming the construction sector....

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Revolutionising Construction: The Unique Power of 3PM's Hyperautomation Solution

The construction industry is a complex, dynamic entity encompassing myriad stakeholders, processes, and activities. It has long wrestled with issues...

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ChatGPT: Transforming Business and Driving Sustainability in the Construction Industry

Businesses across the globe are rapidly embracing technology to gain a competitive edge, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT stands out as a trailblazing tool in...

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Top 10 Strategies for Construction Companies to Automate Business Processes

The rise of digital transformation has compelled businesses across industries to revamp their operations, and the construction sector is no...

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Hyperautomation: Digitizing the Construction Industry for a Sustainable Future

Hyperautomation, the practice of applying advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to automate tasks and...

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Why GPS Tracking for Construction Is a Good Investment

When it comes to any business, it’s important to plan for the future and invest in new technologies that can make your company more efficient and...

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Building a Circular Economy for the Construction Industry

Construction is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector. It accounts for around 6 percent of global CO2...

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What is Hyper automation?

The world is rapidly evolving! The advent of advanced technologies is transforming industries, shaping new landscapes of opportunities and...

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What is Industy Specific Software (ISS)

As the name suggests, industry-specific software, often referred to as vertical software, is designed to cater to the unique requirements of a...

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