PurpleOwl Blog

I turned a 2560×666 touchscreen strip into a glanceable dashboard for Slack, email and my calendar, so my main screen stays clear. What it does and how it was built.

Discover how Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI assistants operate your ERP like an employee. Learn about security, implementation, and what to ask vendors.

What customizable ERP and custom ERP really cost: assembled pricing, the costs no quote shows, and three tables you can check against your own quotes.

Discover the true cost of PSA software for mid-sized firms. Compare PSA software pricing, implementation fees, and TCO in our detailed guide.

Your SMB's size is a structural advantage for AI. Learn how to consolidate your business data into one coherent spec to outpace large enterprises. Read more.

Explore how AI coding assistants create 'polished' junk code. Learn why AI-generated commits look professional while hiding technical debt and redundant logic.

Discover practical strategies to keep AI coding honest. Learn how to use scaffolding, disposable chats, and verification to prevent AI rot and technical debt.

Vibe coding creates tools that work—until they don't. Learn why undocumented, AI-generated systems are a ticking time bomb and how to build a recovery plan.

Escape the AI entropy pit. Learn the four disciplines of vibe coding—from source control to data modeling—to build sustainable software with AI assistance.

Stop building 'fake portals' that expose your data. Learn how to design secure customer portals using data minimization, one-way data flow, and AI auditing.