AI and Automation6 min read
What businesses should automate before adopting AI agents
Agents are most useful when the systems around them are already connected. Here is where to start, and why the unglamorous work pays off first.
Insights
Thinking about AI, data and modern systems.
Practical perspectives for leaders and teams deciding what to automate, integrate, build or modernize — written by the engineers who do the work.
Data5 min read
When does your company actually need a data warehouse?
Not every organization needs a warehouse on day one. These are the signals that it is time — and what a right-sized first version looks like.
Business Systems7 min read
Zoho vs Odoo: Choosing the right operational platform
Both platforms can run much of a business. The right choice depends on how you operate, who will maintain it and what it must connect to.
Generative AI6 min read
Retrieval-augmented generation is a data project first
The quality of an AI knowledge assistant depends far more on document preparation and access control than on the choice of model.
Integration4 min read
Why point-to-point integrations become expensive
Each direct connection seems simple on its own. Together they become fragile. A central integration layer is often cheaper over time.
Platforms5 min read
Build or buy? A practical test for custom software
Custom platforms are not always the answer. Here is a simple framework for deciding when bespoke software is worth the investment.
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