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Why does software keep getting more expensive?

For fifteen years I've watched businesses accumulate more technology and solve less of the actual business problem. Here is why we built DataInbox around business messages instead of yet another layer, and why our pricing looks the way it does.

July 7, 2026

6 min read

Bob Nieme

Co-founder & CEO

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OpenAI Launches GPT-5 with Native Reasoning

GPT-5 introduces built-in chain-of-thought reasoning, tool orchestration, and a 1M token context window - redefining what general-purpose models can do.

Google Releases Gemini 3.1 Pro with Extended Thinking

Gemini 3.1 Pro adds extended thinking mode for complex multi-step reasoning, natively available through Vertex AI and Google AI Studio.

Feb 10

Google AI Blog

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EU AI Act Enforcement Begins for High-Risk Systems

The first wave of EU AI Act enforcement is live - high-risk AI systems now require transparency documentation, human oversight, and mandatory audit trails.

Feb 1

European Commission

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Meta Releases Llama 4 Behemoth with 2T Parameters

Llama 4 Behemoth, the largest open-weight model ever, achieves GPT-5 level performance on benchmarks while remaining fully open-source for enterprise use.

Anthropic Ships Claude 4 Sonnet with Agentic Capabilities

Claude 4 Sonnet introduces computer use, multi-tool orchestration, and constitutional AI guardrails designed for autonomous agent workflows.

Mistral Large 3 Positions Europe as AI Sovereign

Mistral's 675B parameter model, fully hosted in EU data centers, offers enterprises a GDPR-compliant alternative to US-hosted foundation models.

Jan 15

Mistral AI

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Hero Mode vs Architect Mode: Why AI Without Structure Is Just a Demo

Most companies are running AI in Hero Mode - manual prompts, Slack-based approvals, human-in-the-loop chaos. That does not scale. Here is why the shift from AI enthusiasm to AI reliability requires an Architect layer.

Why a Clean Data Layer Matters for AI Agents

AI agents are only as good as the data they can access. Learn why multi-model validated data on intake is the key to reliable AI automation.

From Workflow-First to Data-First Automation

Why leading organizations are shifting from workflow orchestration to data-first automation strategies.

Identity Resolution: The Missing Piece in Business Data

How automated identity resolution transforms fragmented customer data into actionable Golden Profiles.

Nov 28

6 min read

Nicky Romeijn

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