Hi, I'm Michael

I turn Microsoft Copilot into
Measurable Business Impact

We help leaders cut through the AI noise and multiply their people, not replace them.

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The future belongs to humans

The advantage will not go to the people who know the most about technology. It will go to the people who are willing to learn, adapt, and build new capability.

The best way to protect yourself from AI is to be the most AI-enabled version of yourself you can be.

AI will not automatically replace everyone. But people who use AI well will have a serious advantage over people who refuse to adapt. That is the real shift. This is not about man versus machine. It is about whether you are willing to become the most AI-enabled version of yourself you can be.

The Reality

Most teams do not need more AI tools.
They need clearer ways to use the ones they already have.

AI is moving fast, but access is no longer the issue. The real challenge is helping people use it well, build it into the way they already work, and turn that into visible business value.

The real problem

The issue is not AI access.
It is everyday adoption.

The gap between switching the tool on and knowing how to use it confidently in real work.

Used in the flow of work

Copilot creates value when it becomes part of the way people already work, not a separate tool they have to remember to open. That takes practical use cases, better habits, and the confidence to apply it in real moments that matter.

Foundations matter

If Microsoft 365 is cluttered, permissions are inconsistent, or teams are unclear on how to work with Copilot, the experience quickly breaks down. Better adoption starts with a cleaner, more intentional environment.

NOW
Why Now

We're standing between two worlds. The old one is ending. The age of abundant intelligence has begun.

the time is now

AI isn't a future investment anymore.

It is already changing how work gets done in businesses like yours.

Our Story

Who we are at Solid.

Solid Systems is a technology management partner focused on helping organisations run secure, well-managed and forward-looking technology environments.

We specialise in the Microsoft ecosystem — Microsoft 365, Azure and modern cloud infrastructure — working alongside leadership teams to keep their technology stable, secure and aligned with how the business operates and grows. Our team pairs deep technical expertise with a strong service culture: people who take ownership, communicate clearly and genuinely care about the organisations they support. As AI capabilities arrive across the Microsoft platform, we make sure the right foundations are in place so businesses can adopt them with confidence.

Our Core Values
Hunger for Growth & Performance
Passion for People & Belonging
Surprise & Impress Our Clients
Cultivate Creative Thinking

We're human, not robots.

Our People

Strengthen human connections to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Our Work

By building a human-centric partnership, we ensure the technology businesses rely on is secure and well supported.

Two decades of technology waves.

We help companies move with it, not just survive it.

2003
Solid Systems is founded

Founded by Daniel Avinir and Michael Claxton — primary school best friends who turned a lifelong friendship into a technology business.

2003 — 2007
The Connected Office

Computers, email, internet, printers and local networks became essential.

What changedWork moved from paper to digital.
2007 — 2012
The Always-On Internet Era

Broadband, websites, remote access and online systems became business-critical.

What changedDowntime was no longer acceptable.
2012 — 2017
The Cloud Shift

Email, files, servers and systems moved into the cloud.

What changedInfrastructure became flexible and scalable.
2017 — 2021
The Modern Workplace

Teams began working, meeting and collaborating from anywhere.

What changedWork became location-independent.
2021 — 2024
The Secure Digital Workplace

Cybersecurity, identity, devices, and data protection became critical.

What changedSecurity became central to business operations.
2024 — TODAY
The AI-Powered Workplace

AI and Copilot are becoming part of everyday work.

Writing. Searching. Summarising. Automating. Deciding.

What changedWork itself is being redefined.
The AI Journey

A clearer path from curiosity to capability.

This is not a one-off offering. It is a practical journey that helps leaders and teams move from interest to real adoption. You can enter at different points, but each step builds clarity, confidence, and momentum for what comes next.

Step one

Ignite

A live executive session that cuts through the noise and shows what Copilot can actually do in the real world of work.

Learn more → Step two

Elevate

Focused one-to-one coaching that helps leaders build practical habits, stronger workflows, and confidence in how they use AI every day.

Learn more → Step three

Expand

Take what works and scale it across the business with structured learning, shared use cases, and human support that drives real adoption.

Learn more → Step four

Embed

Design and embed AI agents inside Microsoft 365 so the value moves beyond prompting and becomes part of how work happens.

Learn more →
me being human

The more artificial the world becomes, the more human things matter.

I've spent my life around technology. I respect what it can do. But I care even more about what it can never replace.

As life gets faster, noisier, and more digital, the things that ground us matter more. Family. Health. Time outside. Real conversations. In a world shaped by AI, those are the things I want to protect, not lose.

Sani2c — racing the trails
On two wheels

Sani2c — racing the trails.

Crossfit — one rep at a time
Earning it

Crossfit — one rep at a time.

Recharging in the Maldives
Switching off

Recharging in the Maldives.

Hyrox — training and racing
Pushing limits

Hyrox — training and racing.

The Solid Systems team together
The team

The people I share the journey with.

Selling jewellery at Design for Living
My mom

Selling jewellery at Design for Living.

Family and roots: where it all began
Family & roots

Where it all began.

The ones who matter most
Family

The ones who matter most.