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Writing from the Lastmile of AI.

Practical, specific, and written from live engagements — not opinion pieces. Short reads on AI control, governance, economics, and the operating model that holds it all together.

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Control

The Lastmile: Where AI Pilots Go to Die

Most AI programs don't stall at the idea. They stall after it. Here's the pattern — and the fix that isn't another platform.

6 min read22 April 2026

Governance

Runtime Governance Is Not Policy Documents

An AI policy written in a Word document won't stop a prompt-injection or an approval that shouldn't have happened. Here's what enforcement at runtime actually looks like.

5 min read15 April 2026

Economics

Cost Per Interaction: The AI Metric Your CFO Actually Wants

AI budgets are arriving at the board. The question isn't "are we spending on AI" — it's "what are we getting per dollar?" Here's how to answer that without a spreadsheet.

5 min read8 April 2026

Methodology

From Pilot to Governed Production in 3–5 Weeks: What Has to Be True

The "3–5 weeks" promise gets thrown around a lot. Here's the honest breakdown of what actually has to be in place for that timeline to be real — not marketing.

7 min read1 April 2026

AI Strategy

Why Most AI Roadmaps Fail (And How to Fix Yours)

The three mistakes that derail AI initiatives before they start — and a practical framework for getting it right.

5 min read15 March 2026

Industry Trends

The AI-Native Advantage: Delivering at Software Speed

How a new breed of AI agencies is outpacing traditional consultancies — and what it means for enterprise buyers.

6 min read10 March 2026

Data

Getting Your Data AI-Ready: A Practical Guide

What “AI-ready data” actually means, and the five pillars organisations need to get there.

7 min read5 March 2026

Automation

Agentic AI in the Enterprise: Beyond the Hype

What agentic AI actually is, where it genuinely shines, and how to get started without getting burned.

6 min read28 February 2026

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