Field Notes · updated weekly

What we're finding out in the field.

Short, honest write-ups from inside our client engagements — what's working with AI right now, what isn't, and what a small South Florida business can actually do with both. No thought leadership. No hype.

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Written by Kevin and the team · Tampa, FL
For operators, not marketers.
Case Study· Aug 4, 2026

Formula 1's 40-Minute Data Breakthrough — What It Means for Your Backlog

Formula 1 cleared an 18-month data integration backlog using agentic AI on Amazon Bedrock. From 6-8 weeks per source to 40 minutes. Here's what the same approach could do for your business.

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ROI & Strategy· Jul 3, 2026

AI Agents Just Got Cheaper — What South Florida Businesses Can Actually Do Now

Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5 cuts agent costs by 33% while Meta admits progress is slower than expected. Here's what's real, what's still vaporware, and what your business can do today.

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Industry News· Jun 19, 2026

A Miami Startup Just Cut AI Costs By 325× — Here's What That Means

Subquadratic's sparse attention breakthrough solves a decade-old AI efficiency problem. For businesses running long-context AI workloads, this could mean a radical drop in operating costs.

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Industry News· Jun 4, 2026

South Florida AI Joins Anthropic's Claude Partner Network

We've joined Anthropic's Claude Partner Network — the program for firms that help companies put Claude to work. Here's what that means for South Florida business owners.

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ROI & Strategy· May 12, 2026

The $100 Billion AI Opportunity Most Businesses Are Sleeping On

Bain estimates 90% of the agentic AI SaaS market is untapped. Early movers—especially SMBs—have a narrow window to automate cross-system workflows before the competition catches up. The time to act is now.

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AI Strategy· May 5, 2026

Before You Deploy AI Agents: The Governance Gap Every Business Needs to Close

97% of businesses are exploring AI agents, but only 36% have governance in place. Here's what South Florida business owners need to know before deployment.

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Industry News· Apr 28, 2026

Your AI Agent Just Read a Booby-Trapped Web Page — Here's Why That Matters

Google discovered real attacks hijacking AI agents via hidden instructions embedded in web pages. If your business uses AI to research competitors, analyze job candidates, or process documents, this is your security wake-up call.

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AI Strategy· Apr 27, 2026

From Chatbot to Coworker: What OpenAI's Workspace Agents Mean for Your Business

OpenAI's Workspace Agents move AI beyond chat—they now integrate with your email, docs, and business tools to handle real workflows automatically. Here's what it means for South Florida businesses.

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AI Strategy· Apr 10, 2026

5 Signs Your South Florida Business Is Ready for AI

Not every business needs AI right now. Here's how to tell if your operations are mature enough to benefit from automation — and where to start if they are.

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AI Tools· Apr 10, 2026

OpenAI's New $100/Month ChatGPT Plan: Is It Worth It for Your Business?

OpenAI just launched a $100/month ChatGPT Pro tier between its $20 and $200 plans. Here's what it actually includes, who it's for, and whether your business should care.

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