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Honest perspectives on software, AI, and technology decisions. No thought leadership fluff. Just things we’ve learned building software for businesses that care about getting it right.
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ArticleAILegal
AI Tools and Client Data: A Technical Note for Legal Practitioners
A technical follow-up to UKUT 81 (IAC). Explains what open source and public domain mean in their correct technical and legal contexts, sets out the consumer vs enterprise distinction that matters for compliance, covers UK GDPR obligations, legal privilege risk, and how ISO 42001 governance strengthens a firm's position. Co-authored by Naz Keceli and Khiliad Ltd.
Naz Keceli14 March 2026
ArticleAI
AI is changing jobs. Here is where it is happening, where it is not, and what it means for law.
New Anthropic research shows where AI is actually changing work, not just where it theoretically could. The legal sector faces real exposure in document-heavy tasks, even as courtroom work remains protected.
Jimmy Skowronski6 March 2026
ArticleLegal
When AI Hallucinations Meet the Courtroom
A landmark UK tribunal ruling on AI-generated fake citations sets clear expectations for every regulated profession on verification, supervision, and data handling.
Naz Keceli25 February 2026
AIArticle
Taalas HC1 Review: The AI Inference Chip That Changes What Fast Means
The Taalas HC1 hardwires Llama 3.1 8B into silicon and delivers up to 17,000 tokens per second. We tested it. Instant inference is real.
Jimmy Skowronski24 February 2026
ArticleApprenticeshipApproach
Young Talent: The Hidden Key to Digital Transformation Success
How welcoming our first post A-level apprentice into the team transformed our approach to talent development and sparked new thinking among our clients about the role of young talent in digital transformation.
Naz Keceli19 February 2026
ArticleApproach
Why Early Scoping Is Essential for Custom Software Projects
Learn why scoping is the most important phase of any custom software project, and how getting it right upfront prevents costly surprises down the line.
Jimmy Skowronski, Vijay Patel13 February 2026
Announcement
Khiliad on Technology Services 4: What We Actually Offer Public Sector Buyers
Khiliad has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service's Technology Services 4 framework (RM6190), offering 11 services across Lot 1 (Technology and Digital Consultancy) and Lot 5a (Application and Data Management) to support public sector organisations moving from AI strategy to practical adoption.
Khiliad1 February 2026
AIArticle
AI Readiness in 2026: What Enterprise Failures Teach SMEs About Getting the Basics Right
Enterprise AI failures in 2025 offer a masterclass for SMEs. The winners in 2026 won't move first—they'll move smart.
Naz Keceli23 January 2026
Article
The Real Problem Isn't How to Build-It's What to Build
While AI and no-code tools promise 10x productivity, they've created a bigger problem: everyone can build, but nobody knows what to build. 42% of startups fail from lack of market need. The solution isn't better tools-it's better discovery.
Khiliad9 September 2025
Article
From Trees to Forest: The Real Impact of AI on Developer Productivity
AI promises 10x gains but delivers 26% productivity. The real transformation: shifting developers from tactical coding to strategic thinking. Real enterprise lessons included.
Khiliad26 August 2025
Article
The Hidden Costs of 12-Hour Time Differences: Why Agile Development Demands Nearshore
12-hour time zones break agile development. MIT study shows 2.5x coordination costs, 50% longer delivery. Why smart companies choose 2-hour nearshore over 12-hour offshore.
Khiliad23 August 2025
Article
Vibe Coding Delusion: Why AI Development Needs Discipline
Social media promises "entire apps from one prompt" but enterprise AI development requires professional practices. Why vibe coding fails and proper training is essential for production success.
Khiliad8 August 2025
Article
Software Project Rescue: The £37 Billion UK Crisis
UK wastes £37B on failed IT projects. Learn warning signs, rescue economics & proven recovery methods delivering 150-500% ROI in 90 days.
Khiliad7 August 2025
Article
UK Software Development Offshoring Trends 2024: £40B Market Growth
Analysis confirms UK's massive new offshoring wave with 63% of organizations increasing outsourcing, 600K vacant tech roles costing £63B annually. Eastern Europe emerges as preferred destination.
Khiliad6 August 2025
ApproachAIArticle
AI in Software Development: Balancing Innovation with Quality
Exploring how professional developers balance AI coding tools with human expertise to deliver faster custom software without compromising quality.
Jimmy Skowronski16 May 2025
Case StudyEnergy
Project Management Platform for Renewable Energy Construction
A modern project management platform built for renewable energy construction. JARVIS unified scheduling, task tracking, and communication for a major European energy provider.
Khiliad7 May 2025
ApproachArticle
A Guide to Design Thinking
Learn how Design Thinking helps turn early ideas into usable software through empathy, iteration, and user feedback - fast, focused, and no fluff.
Jimmy Skowronski23 January 2025
ApproachArticle
Usable Over Viable: Why MVP Isn’t Enough
MVPs are often misunderstood and misused. This post introduces the Minimum Usable Product (MUP) - a smarter, user-focused approach that drives adoption, reduces rework, and builds products people actually want.
Jimmy Skowronski9 January 2025
ArticleApprenticeship
Are apprenticeships worth it? Or just a waste of time?
Wondering what step to take after finishing school? Perhaps an apprenticeship might be the choice for you.
Maciej Dygner1 October 2024
DevOpsArticle
DevOps: Have We Left Something Behind?
DevOps started as a culture shift. Now it’s a race for better tooling. This post asks what we’ve lost - and why trust still matters more than Terraform.
Jimmy Skowronski24 September 2024
Case StudyEnergy
Building Commercial Intelligence System for Renewable Energy
Commercial Intelligence System (CIS) is a Proof of Concept (PoC) for innovative solution to evaluate land area for wind farm development.
Khiliad20 August 2024