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AI is Only as Smart as Your Data

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.

Oct 63 min read

A visualisation of the EXTAG application that is showing pins on a map for the status of scaffolding for instant asset management

Digital Transformation: Why Most Fail and How to Beat the Odds

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.

Aug 265 min read

ERP Is Not a Silver Bullet: Why a Human-Centric, Data-Savvy Approach Is Critical for Success

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.

Aug 86 min read