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At the 2025 WIMWA Summit, EXTAG’s Chief Relationship Officer Lan Tran challenged the idea that AI can simply be bought when the time is right. “You can’t buy your way into AI,” she said. Lan urged the mining industry to focus on data quality, integration, and readiness today, turning real-time field data into structured, AI-ready insights that drive smarter, faster decisions.

The era of software-to-software integration is over. The future is Software-to-AI. Instead of endless APIs and fragile integrations, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) creates a common language that lets software and AI share information with context. Stop chasing a "single source of truth." What matters is that data is accurate and reliable, no matter where it lives. MCP lets us show what data means, and the AI takes care of the rest - connecting, reasoning, and getting the

Digital transformation is critical for competitiveness, yet 70% of initiatives fail. This article explores why – from poor execution to weak scope – and shares lessons from the resources industry. Discover how sponsorship, stamina and scope can turn digital strategies into lasting transformation.

ERP promises efficiency and transformation, but too often falls short – with up to 75% of projects failing to meet their goals. Gaps in data, integration, and adoption leave organisations frustrated. Success comes when ERP is complemented by agile tools, strong data governance, and human-centred change that empower people, not just systems.

AI holds huge potential for mining – but only if the data feeding it is clean, complete, and well-governed. From digitising legacy paperwork to managing data bias and outliers, this article explores why strong data governance is essential for AI success. Without it, even the most advanced models risk producing flawed insights. Learn where to start, what to watch for, and how platforms like EXTAG can help turn raw data into reliable intelligence.

Practical Decarbonisation Starts with Smart Asset Management As the mining industry faces mounting pressure to reduce emissions, asset managers are emerging as critical drivers of change. While headlines focus on electrification and renewables, the real gains begin on the ground—through efficient equipment use, predictive maintenance, and data-led decisions.

EXTAG – Custom Asset Management System – joined Defence West’s Team WA delegation at the 16th Avalon Australian International Airshow, showcasing Western Australia’s strength in aerospace, defence, and space technologies.

Exercise Western Dawn 2024 has successfully wrapped up after weeks of innovation, problem-solving, and partnership-building.

EXTAG was part of Australia’s largest-ever delegation at the AUSA 2024 expo, showcasing cutting-edge technology for defence.