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Practical insights on software development, IT consulting, and the technology decisions that matter for Australian businesses. Written by Pierce Solutions.

I share practical advice and lessons learned from over a decade of building custom software and websites for Australian businesses. Explore the project portfolio to see my work in action.

How to Choose a Business IT Support Partner
Business IT Support
29 May 2026 10 min read

How to Choose a Business IT Support Partner

Learn how to choose an IT support partner beyond the sales pitch—compare real service, incident handling, and hidden gaps before problems hit.

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API Integration Strategy for Growing Australian Businesses
System Integration
22 May 2026 10 min read

API Integration Strategy for Growing Australian Businesses

Most API integration projects do not fail because the idea is wrong. They fail because the first live edge case is uglier than the test data.

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When Off-the-Shelf Software Starts Slowing You Down
Custom Software
15 May 2026 12 min read

When Off-the-Shelf Software Starts Slowing You Down

A team of eight should not need four different spreadsheets to move one customer job from quote to invoice. Yet that is exactly where many Australian...

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How to Scope Custom Software Before You Build
Custom Software
8 May 2026 11 min read

How to Scope Custom Software Before You Build

Most custom software projects do not blow up because the code is hard. They blow up because the business process was never properly mapped before anyone...

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Surprising Benefits of Cloud Solutions for Cost Efficiency
Digital Transformation
8 May 2026 4 min read

Surprising Benefits of Cloud Solutions for Cost Efficiency

Discover how to navigate hidden cloud costs and unlock true savings. Learn about data transfer fees, compatibility challenges, and strategies to maximize…

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12 Signs Your Systems Need an Integration Audit
System Integration
1 May 2026 10 min read

12 Signs Your Systems Need an Integration Audit

The first sign is rarely a system crash. It is the quiet build-up of people working around the software you already paid for. Someone exports from the CRM...

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