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Issue #6Latest

Introducing StackGuard.

Is your tech stack actually enterprise-ready, or hanging on by a fingernail? StackGuard is our engineer-led assessment: a 0–100 readiness score across security, architecture, scalability, code quality, DevOps and compliance, with real load tests, an architecture review and a prioritised remediation plan.

May 2026Read
Issue #5

AI-assisted development and a Sri Lanka team retreat.

Avonet Connect Issue #5 dives into how AI-assisted development is reshaping modern software engineering, enabling businesses to build products faster, smarter and with greater efficiency.

Issue #4

Tech squads, AWS-backed MVPs and behind-the-scenes leadership.

Avonet Connect Issue #4 explores why modern businesses are moving away from traditional hiring models and embracing agile technology squads to accelerate delivery.

Issue #3

SaaS bloat, enterprise RAG and a new Colombo home.

Avonet Connect Issue #3 explores the growing problem of enterprise SaaS bloat and how organisations can reduce unnecessary technology spend.

Issue #2

AI-assisted decision-making, ARA Fire and women in STEM.

Avonet Connect Issue #2 explores the growing impact of AI-assisted decision-making and why businesses gain the greatest advantage when humans remain at the centre of technology.

Issue #1

Launching Avonet Connect.

Avonet Connect Issue #1 introduced the launch of Avonet's industry newsletter, sharing insights on AI adoption, software modernisation and emerging technology trends.

Articles

Writing from the team.

Longer-form pieces on agentic engineering, enterprise AI delivery and what we're seeing in the field.

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Custom Software Development

How We're Building Software Faster, Smarter, and Better with AI-Assisted Development

"This next generation of AI will reshape every software category and every business, including our own." - Satya Nadella. Inside how Avonet has rebuilt its delivery loop around AI agents, with senior engineers owning judgment, architecture and outcome at every step.

Manj Illangasekara · Mar 24, 2026Read article
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Custom SoftwareJan 23, 2026

Why Smart Companies Choose Tech Squads Over Full-Time Hire

Roadmaps slipping. Teams stretched thin. Job postings underwater. Why mid-market tech leaders are increasingly choosing dedicated squads over full-time headcount.

Manj IllangasekaraRead
Software ModernizationDec 18, 2025

The Unsexy Truth About Enterprise SaaS Bloat

Our enterprise SaaS optimisation process isn't glamorous. It's a roll-your-sleeves-up walk through every product, every license, every integration that nobody owns anymore.

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Artificial IntelligenceNov 6, 2025

The AI Edge: What You Gain When You Direct It Instead of Deferring to It

AI can write emails, reports and poetry. It can diagnose diseases and predict market trends. The edge isn't the AI - it's how you direct it.

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Artificial IntelligenceSep 20, 2025

Can Everyday Businesses Ride the AI Hype Train?

Less than 10% of AI projects make it to production, and the technology isn't the bottleneck. Here's what actually moves the needle for everyday businesses.

Manj IllangasekaraRead
Software ModernizationAug 27, 2025

CEO vs. CTO Perspective: The Business ROI of Software Modernization

Outdated systems hold businesses back. Two perspectives on the real ROI of modernisation - from the seat of the CEO and the CTO.

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Software ModernizationAug 23, 2025

Hyperautomation in IT: The Future of Agile Business Operations

Business operations are changing faster than ever. Hyperautomation is how mid-market companies are cutting cost without cutting the quality of decisions.

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