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Social media – A possible threat to national security in Sri Lanka
In January 2014, The Nation published my viewpoint article, “Social media – A possible threat to national security in Sri Lanka” (Sunday, 26 January 2014, page 10). At the time, most people in Sri Lanka saw social media as a marketing tool or a place to socialise online. The idea that it could be used […]
Outsourcing to Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide for Australian Businesses
Sri Lanka is one of the most underrated outsourcing destinations for Australian businesses. It has 175,000 tech and business-services professionals, a time zone close to ours, and an industry built for export. Across Australia, from Perth to Brisbane, I hear the same thing from business owners. Hiring is slow, wages keep climbing, and good people […]
From Engineering to Emotion: What Chinese EV Brands Are Still Missing
Australia is in the middle of a silent transformation. Electric vehicles are no longer a “future” conversation—they are parked in our driveways. Brands like BYD and Zeekr have entered the market with a speed that has left legacy manufacturers breathless. Their innovation is undeniable, their pricing is disruptive, and their technology is often two steps […]
Rethinking ERP in Perth: How In-House Agentic AI Can Reduce ERP Costs and Transform Australian Businesses
Rethinking ERP in Perth: A New Approach to Cost, AI, and Sustainability Across Perth and Western Australia, organisations in mining, construction, and infrastructure are increasingly relying on ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP S/4HANA to manage operations. However, a growing challenge is becoming clear: The cost of running traditional ERP systems is […]
Dynamics 365 Business Central & AI: The Digital Workforce Transformation
Dynamics 365 Business Central & AI: The Digital Workforce Transformation In recent discussions across the Western Australian IT and ERP community, particularly regarding NAV to BC migrations, a common sentiment persists: “AI is coming to ERP through chatbots.” However, for those of us deeply embedded in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, the reality of the shift […]
The Future of Search is AI: Why Optimizing for LLMs Today is the Competitive Advantage of Tomorrow AEO
Remember those days when SEO was all about stuffing keywords and hoping for the best? Well, that ship has sailed, sunk, and been replaced by a super-smart AI submarine. The future of search isn’t just coming; it’s already here, powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity AI. And if you’re […]
Managing the Sunset of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Navision ERP: What Comes Next and Evaluating the Risks
Microsoft Dynamics NAV has been instrumental in facilitating business operations for those who cannot invest in Dynamics AX. The platform’s flexibility has empowered businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency at a reasonable cost. Initially, many NAV setups operated as stand-alone or were privately hosted. However, with the advent of Business Central, there has been a […]
Unlocking Enterprise Potential: Migrating from Xero to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the demand for comprehensive, integrated solutions has never been higher. As organizations expand, robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems become essential to manage the entire spectrum of operations seamlessly. While Xero is a popular cloud-based accounting software solution in Australia, its capabilities might need to improve for larger […]