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Practical thinking on AI, data, and architecture

Straight talk for Australian government and enterprise teams navigating AI adoption — no hype, no vendor spin.

AI Governance8 min read

What is the NSW AI Assurance Framework and what does it mean for agencies?

The NSW AIAF sets out how government agencies should procure, deploy, and oversee AI systems. Here's a practical breakdown of what it requires and how to get ahead of it.

March 2026Read →
Enterprise Architecture10 min read

Enterprise architecture patterns for AI integration in government

Most AI failures are architecture failures. These are the patterns we use to design AI systems that integrate cleanly with existing government platforms and data infrastructure.

February 2026Read →
Cybersecurity7 min read

ASD Essential Eight and AI systems: what you need to know

As AI systems enter government environments, how do the Essential Eight controls apply? We break down the gaps and what additional controls AI workloads require.

February 2026Read →
AI Governance6 min read

Shadow AI in government: the risk hiding in plain sight

Employees are already using AI tools — with or without approval. Here's how to identify shadow AI usage, assess the risk, and build a governance response that works.

January 2026Read →
AI Strategy9 min read

How to run an AI readiness assessment: a practical guide

Before you invest in AI tooling, you need an honest picture of where you stand. This is the framework we use to assess data quality, governance maturity, and delivery capability.

January 2026Read →
Data Strategy7 min read

Data governance as AI infrastructure: why it comes first

Data governance is boring until it isn't. When your AI model produces biased outputs because of ungoverned training data, you'll wish you'd done this first.

December 2025Read →

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