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Practical insights on AI-powered development, bespoke solutions, and building better business systems.

Jim Parsons ·

Why Bespoke Is the Best Option for Business Solutions

Every vertical market hates the software platforms that serve it. Every business is unique in so many ways, even when they appear similar.

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Jim Parsons ·

Using AI in Your Business #4: From Spreadsheet Sprawl to Smart Systems

Every organisation has that folder. Inside it are countless spreadsheets with names like Quotes_v7_JP_Copy(2).xlsx. Formulas link across tabs and files.

4 min read
Jim Parsons ·

Using AI in Your Business #3: From Idle Data to Intelligent Decisions

In today's digital economy, businesses collect enormous amounts of data; but most of it sits idle, buried in spreadsheets, databases, and documents.

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Jim Parsons ·

Using AI in Your Business #2: Natural Language Data Queries

For decades, getting answers out of a database has felt harder than it should. The data is there — often rich, valuable, and business-critical.

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Jim Parsons ·

Using AI in Your Business #1: Document Data Extracts and Summaries

Many businesses receive important requests and information via documents such as PDFs, Word files, text documents, JPEGs, and countless other formats.

5 min read
Jim Parsons ·

AI Isn't Coming for a Job Interview — But It Is Joining Your Workflow

We're all being bombarded with AI headlines and dire predictions about job losses, but how exactly will this unfold?

4 min read
Jim Parsons ·

From Concept to Clickable: The AI-Driven Power Behind Same-Day Prototypes

When producing new systems or features for existing systems, creating a prototype first is one of the best ways to work out the design of your proposed system.

4 min read
Jim Parsons ·

Beyond Vibe Coding: Why AI-Led Development Matters More Than Ever

You may have heard of “vibe coding” where non-developers use AI tools to quickly create working prototypes without understanding what's under the hood.

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Jim Parsons ·

Bespoke vs SaaS Solutions in the Age of AI

The maths of Bespoke vs SaaS solutions is changing in the era of AI-led development. Here's why the balance has shifted.

3 min read
Jim Parsons ·

10 Predictions for Business AI in 2025

Here are some (human-generated!) AI developments that we think could happen in AI for business in the coming year.

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Jim Parsons ·

Is It the Right Time for AI-Generated Software?

Artificial Intelligence has revolutionised many industries with its remarkable capabilities. What you might not realise is that AI is also highly capable of generating software source code.

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Jim Parsons ·

Welcome to Provanta — A New Kind of Solution Business!

Provanta is an AI-driven solution services company, helping businesses access better business solutions with a focus on leveraging the power of generative AI.

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Jim Parsons ·

Predictions for the Future of AI-Driven Development

Here are the top impacts that we foresee as AI continues to reshape how software is built, delivered and maintained.

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