IT Consulting
Independent advice, technical planning and hands-on support across infrastructure, systems, platforms and day-to-day IT decisions.
- Technology strategy
- Infrastructure & systems
- Technical problem solving
Independent IT consultancy · Ontario · Since 1997
Technology that makes sense.
CA404 helps organizations navigate technology, projects and change with practical advice, experienced delivery and an independent perspective.
CA404 / CONSULTING SYSTEM
What we do
Experience across the
whole technology picture.
From an urgent technical problem to a multi-year transformation, CA404 can work alongside your team from first conversation through delivery and support.
Project & Vendor Management
Plan, organize, monitor and deliver technology projects with clear reporting, resource planning and vendor coordination.
- Project planning
- Executive reporting
- Vendor management
Retail & Loyalty
Independent technology and software expertise backed by more than a decade of direct retail loyalty experience, including NCR self-hosted AMS.
- Retail technology
- Loyalty solutions
- NCR AMS
Apps & Software
Development and distribution of practical software for Windows, Linux and Android, from focused utilities to larger business applications.
- Windows & Linux
- Android
- Business applications
Delphi & Pascal
More than 30 years of Pascal and Delphi experience, including software development, modernization and training supported by custom course material.
- Delphi development
- Pascal
- Training & support
Training
Comprehensive IT training for public and private organizations, delivered on-site or remotely and tailored to the people using the technology.
- Instructor-led
- Remote delivery
- Custom programs
The CA404 approach
Clear thinking.
Useful outcomes.
Technology consulting should make things clearer, not more complicated. We work from the business problem backwards, translating requirements into practical technology decisions and measurable delivery.
Talk through a requirement ↗Understand
Listen first. Establish the real problem, constraints and desired outcome.
Design
Turn complexity into an actionable plan, with sensible technology choices.
Deliver
Coordinate people, technology and vendors to move the plan into production.
Support
Leave teams with documentation, knowledge and a path forward.
Knowledge & publications
Turning experience into
useful learning.
CA404 also publishes approachable technical material designed to help people learn, build and understand software.
BOOK / EBOOK
Introduction to Pascal: Lecture Notes
An easy-to-read introduction to programming in Pascal, designed for readers with no prior programming knowledge.
BOOK / EBOOK
Introduction to C++: Lecture Notes
An approachable introduction to C++ with examples and suggested tutorial exercises for review and practice.
Let's talk
Have a technology
challenge?
CA404 is under the personal direction of Paul Gent. Get in touch for a no-obligation discussion about your requirements, project or technology plans.
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