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Insights from Areen Technology.
Field notes on software delivery, open source in production, and how we actually build for clinics, retail, ERP, and beyond.
FeaturedOpen Source in ProductionApril 18, 2026 · 5 min read
When open source beats building from scratch
Hardened open source can save a year of work — if you pick the right base, own the deployment, and plan for the long tail. Here's how we evaluate it.
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What a clinic actually needs from software
Clinical software fails when it's designed for the procurement committee instead of the people booking patients at 8am. Here's what we design for.
April 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Custom Software vs. SaaS
Custom build vs. SaaS: picking the right path
Neither custom nor SaaS is universally right. The choice comes down to where your business actually differentiates — and how much tolerance you have for somebody else's roadmap.
April 10, 2026 · 4 min read