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Practical writing for the people who decide what to build: how to choose systems, what to automate first, how to use AI safely. No hype, no jargon.
Custom system or off-the-shelf ERP? How to decide
How organisations in Ethiopia can choose between an off-the-shelf ERP and a system built for them: the deciding questions, hidden costs and a safe start.
Read the article- 02
Which processes to automate first
How to choose the first processes to automate: a simple scoring method, the four kinds of work that pay back fastest, and why automation projects fail.
22 September 2026 - 03
Twelve questions to ask before hiring a software company
Twelve questions to ask a software company before you sign: ownership, delivery, security, support and people, with good answers and warning signs.
8 September 2026 - 04
Practical AI for organisations: what works today
Where AI genuinely helps organisations today, from reading documents to assistants grounded in your own records, and the rules that keep it safe.
25 August 2026
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