Formulate published a practical guide to designing scalable Airtable systems.

Most organisations have one… An ageing platform, a sprawling spreadsheet, an Access database nobody wants to touch, a business-critical system that everyone depends on but nobody fully understands. It works… Until it doesn't. That's where Formulate comes in. Formulate is an engineering-led consultancy specialising in legacy system modernisation, platform transformation and AI-ready technology. We help organisations move from outdated systems, spreadsheets and unsupported platforms to modern, scalable solutions that are easier to maintain, easier to understand and ready for future growth. Our roots are in Tier One banking and financial services, where reliability, security and precision aren't optional. That experience shapes everything we do today. We bring financial-grade engineering to organisations facing complex technology challenges. Our areas of expertise include: 🔹 Legacy system replacement and migration 🔹 Airtable and low-code platforms 🔹 AI readiness and data transformation 🔹 Cloud migration and platform modernisation 🔹 Process automation 🔹 Custom software development 🔹 Technology strategy and architecture What really sets Formulate apart is our approach. We’re not yes-men. We challenge assumptions, ask difficult questions and focus on building technology that clients genuinely own and understand. Our UK-based team works directly with organisations across financial services, insurance and other operationally complex industries, helping them modernise critical systems, harness the true value of their data and create stronger foundations for future growth. Whether you're replacing a legacy platform, modernising a critical process or preparing your organisation for AI, we'll help you move forward with clarity, confidence and control. If you're ready to modernise with confidence, let's start a conversation.