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WorkingMouse Achieves Full Certification for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
WorkingMouse is now fully certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, joining our existing ISO 27001 and demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and strong security practices.
Jidoka at MODELS 25
A recap of our Jidoka presentation from MODELS 25. It outlines how the approach helps teams modernise legacy systems in a more predictable and sustainable way.
AI Risk in 2025: What the Data Reveals
AI adoption is booming, but most organisations aren’t keeping pace with the risks. Our analysis of over 50 companies reveals that while two-thirds are already using AI, many lack essential safeguards like policies, oversight, and staff training. Learn the key trends, where businesses are most exposed, and practical steps to reduce AI risk before it becomes a costly problem.
J2Bot
J2Bot is a powerful Codebot on the Codebots platform that transforms structured models into fully functional full-stack applications instantly. By combining models, templates, and automated pipelines, J2Bot generates complete backend services (Java/Spring Boot), frontend components (React/TypeScript), PostgreSQL schemas, tests, and documentation from a single model. This eliminates weeks of manual coding, delivering production-ready applications in hours while ensuring consistency, quality, and traceability. J2Bot follows core principles like convention over configuration, separation of concerns, and continuous integration, making it a transformative tool for rapidly turning ideas into reliable software.
AI 101: The Basics Explained
Learn AI basics in plain English. Our AI 101 webinar covers fundamentals, real-world use cases, and a safe adoption framework for businesses.
Data Sovereignty or Cloud Convenience?
Explore data sovereignty, compliance with the Privacy Act, risks of foreign laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act, and practical guidance using a traffic light system to safeguard sensitive information
Local AI in Action
WorkingMouse installs Mac Mini AI hub at Hydrobiology, enabling private, in-house AI with Local AI for secure, scalable, and tailored environmental data analysis.
Modernising with Jidoka
Jidoka, the principle of “automation with a human touch” popularised by Toyota, is being reimagined for software and AI. Dr Eban Escott
showed how humans and machines working together can make automation more reliable, adaptable, and effective.
Mac Mini‑Powered AI: 5‑User Local Model Success
David Burkett interviewed the WorkingMouse AI R&D team to prove a 32 GB Unified‑Memory Mac Mini can run fast, privacy‑safe open‑weight AI for five users, with concurrency solved via an O Lama backend, while the team plans a company AI survey, will tap new Open AI/Google models on HuggingFace, and will soon scale experiments with an arriving Mac Studio.
AI Reference Guide
Curious about AI at work? Our AI Reference Guide breaks down essential terms and concepts behind Large Language Models (LLMs)—including training, inference, RAG, and hardware requirements—to help teams adopt AI safely, locally, and productively. Ideal for business and IT leaders evaluating AI in enterprise settings.
AI You Own vs AI You Rent: What’s Better for Business?
Renting AI is risky and expensive. Shadow AI, rising SaaS costs, and data exposure are real threats. Hosting your own AI gives you control, lowers long-term costs, and keeps your data safe.
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Jidoka: Automation with a Human Touch, A Software Method to Gain Organisational Control
The Journal of Software and Systems Modeling published paper offers organisations a path to escape the legacy trap.
Why Discovery Matters
Modernising legacy systems starts with Discovery—understanding what exists, capturing real business needs (not just assumptions), and identifying risks early. At WorkingMouse, this means engaging SMEs, modelling requirements with traceability, and focusing on like-for-like modernisation to reduce risk before optimisation. Discovery sets the foundation for successful delivery by aligning goals, compliance, and technical feasibility right from the start.
Why Estimations Are So Hard
WorkingMouse tackles estimation with a structured, evolving process grounded in real-world data, team experience, and open communication. Discover how we turn uncertainty into clarity.
Legacy System vs Modern System: How to Know When It’s Time to Move On
Still running on ColdFusion, Delphi or Lotus Notes? Legacy tech hurts performance, security & integration. Learn how modernisation can future-proof your systems—without a full rebuild.
Reducing Technical Debt with State Machines
Simplify logic, reduce technical debt & boost automation with state machines. Model clear workflows, enable testing & modernise legacy systems with a maintainable approach.
Questions About Cloud Migration? We Have the Answers
Cloud migration unlocks scalability, security & cost savings, but choosing the right approach is key. Explore strategies like rehosting, refactoring & SSO to modernise apps, overcome challenges like technical debt & ensure a smooth transition. Get expert insights to future-proof your business
Top 8 Best Practices for Enterprise Software Development
Discover 8 best practices for enterprise software development, from Agile and security to scalability, automation, and user-centric design.
Unlocking Growth: The Power of Learning Pathways
Structured learning fuels growth. At WorkingMouse, Learning Pathways help teams upskill, share knowledge, and innovate together.
January Update and What’s Coming Up!
In 2025, WorkingMouse is growing—expanding our team, enhancing learning, boosting tech, and driving sustainability efforts.
Top 8 IT Consulting Trends for 2025
IT consulting in 2025 is driven by trends like AI integration, edge computing, and quantum advancements, helping businesses streamline operations, enhance security, and adopt sustainable practices. By staying ahead of these innovations, consultants empower organisations to remain competitive, adapt to challenges, and leverage emerging technologies for growth.
5 Reasons Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is essential for modern businesses, offering cost savings, scalability, strong security, innovation, and sustainability. It enables flexibility, enhances collaboration, and supports long-term growth. Now is the time to embrace the cloud and future-proof your operations.
Government IT Overhaul: Tackling Challenges and Finding Solutions
Governments are modernising outdated IT systems to meet public demand for efficient, secure digital services. Challenges include legacy systems, data security, user-focused design, and budget limits. Solutions involve cloud adoption, improved cybersecurity, and phased, cost-effective upgrades, as shown in partnerships like Queensland TMR and NSW Police. By embracing agile methods and expert collaboration, governments can enhance service delivery, security, and citizen satisfaction.
Discover how modern software, the right delivery approach, and continuous modernisation can support your organisation.
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