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“You Have to Trust the Model at Some Point”: Notes from Our AI Roundtable
The short version Last week we sat down for an internal roundtable on AI with one of our client’s CTO and their VP, looking at it not just from a technology point of view but a societal one. No...
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Case study: custom software for field service operations
The short version This custom software case study covers two field service operations: a multi-state agritech delivery network and one of the largest U.S. residential solar installers. Both ran on...
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Field service software requirements checklist
A field service software requirements checklist gives every vendor the same starting point. You can then compare quotes side by side. It should cover scheduling, dispatch, and the technician app. It...
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Colorado reset its AI law. Here’s what that means for you.
Colorado's famous AI Act, the one your compliance newsletter warned you about for two years, never took effect. On May 14, 2026, weeks before its start date, Governor Polis signed SB 26-189, which...
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How to choose a software development partner for field service companies
Choosing a software development partner for field service comes down to three things. Has the team built for field service before? Who will actually write the code, not just sell the project? And is...
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How much does custom field service software cost?
Custom field service software usually costs between $30,000 and $250,000 or more. A lean scheduling tool sits on the low end. A full platform with routing, inventory, and offline support sits on the...
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Predictive maintenance software for field service companies
Predictive maintenance software uses sensor data and AI to flag equipment problems before they cause a breakdown. Field service companies use it to plan visits around real wear instead of a fixed...
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AI agents for field service companies: practical use cases
AI agents are showing up in field service companies in fairly ordinary ways. They answer customer questions after hours. They summarize call notes and track work hours. They also flag scheduling...
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Field service software integrations: CRM, dispatch, accounting, inventory, and mobile apps
Building custom field service software follows a clear sequence. Audit the operation. Define requirements. Choose a development partner. Design the system. Build it in stages. Test it against real...