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Notes on building and rescuing software.

Practical thinking on software, AI and app project delivery, written by the people who live and breathe it.

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Systems Integration & ERP · Nov 4, 2026

How Do You Replace a Legacy System Without a Big-Bang Rewrite?

Replace a legacy system one piece at a time while the old one keeps running. Here's how NZ businesses do it without a risky cutover weekend.

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AI Agents · Oct 30, 2026

How Can AI Agents Cut Admin Work and Lift Productivity in a NZ Business?

AI agents take over the repetitive admin that eats a NZ team's week: invoices, inboxes, data entry and reports. Here's what suits them and what doesn't.

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Choosing a Software Partner · Oct 14, 2026

How to Choose a Software Development Company in NZ

What to check, what to ask, the red flags and how long projects take, so you can pick a software development company in New Zealand with confidence.

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Systems Integration & ERP · Oct 13, 2026

What Is an ERP System, and When Does a NZ Business Need a Custom One?

An ERP runs finance, stock and jobs from one database. Here's how to tell when a package fits and when a NZ business needs custom modules.

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AI Agents · Oct 2, 2026

How Do You Stop an AI Agent From Making Costly Mistakes?

An AI agent can be wrong and sound certain. Here's how a NZ business keeps one safe: tight permissions, human checkpoints, real-case testing and a log.

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Project Rescue · Sep 24, 2026

What to do when your software project is failing: a rescue playbook

A step by step playbook for NZ businesses with a failing software build. What to do first, what not to do, and how a rescue actually runs at Putti.

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Choosing a Software Partner · Sep 17, 2026

How to vet a software or AI developer before you hire them

The questions NZ business owners should ask before signing with a software or AI developer, the red flags to walk away from, and a checklist for the call.

AI Strategy & Adoption · Sep 9, 2026

GPT-6 Astra vs Claude Fable 5.1: what it means for your business

Two new AI models, same sticker price, different bills. A plain-English take for NZ business owners on which one to build with and why it depends on the job.

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AI Strategy & Adoption · Aug 29, 2026

What is an AI brain, and does your business need one?

AI brain explained in plain English for NZ business owners. What it is, how it differs from an AI agent, and a simple test to see if you need one.