From experimentation to reliable systems
Organisations are under pressure to adopt AI, but the step from pilots to reliable production systems is often unclear.
Teams end up with fragmented tools, unclear ownership, and governance that lags behind delivery. We provide a structured path forward, aligning business and IT, shipping in short cycles, and building capability so teams can scale safely.
- Co-design workshops to align business and IT
- Short delivery cycles with clear definitions of done
- Governance and capability built in from day one
Three ways we help organisations move forward
Backed by frameworks that de‑risk adoption and help teams become self‑sufficient.
AI Business Solution
Co-Design and Build
Turn business ideas into working AI solutions via collaborative design and rapid delivery.
- Co-design workshops to explore opportunities and prototype solutions
- Embedded training so teams can confidently adopt and extend
- Rapid build of production-ready AI and Power Platform systems
Limited availability for new projects.
Explore feasibility and next steps with a discovery call.
Power Platform Governance & Adoption
Establish governance foundations that enable safe scaling without slowing innovation.
- Practical governance frameworks and environment strategy
- Templates, standards, and guardrails that enable safe scale
- Adoption support to build internal capability and confidence
Ready to scale with confidence?
Take our short governance and adoption assessment.
Dynamics 365 Strategy and Advisory
Optimise your CRM investment and prepare for AI-enabled futures.
- Independent review of existing Dynamics 365 solutions
- AI readiness assessment and improvement roadmap
- Strategic guidance aligned to business priorities
Wondering if your CRM is AI-ready?
Review your current Dynamics 365 setup with an advisory call.
OUR APPROACH
A human-centred approach to responsible AI adoption
AI implementation is ultimately a human challenge. Technology only succeeds when it is designed around real people and real work.
Collaborative co-design
We use structured workshops and design methods to align stakeholders, explore opportunities, and test ideas early.
Rapid, practical delivery
We move from concept to working systems through short, focused delivery cycles that prioritise measurable outcomes.
Built-in governance
We design guardrails and operating models that enable safe scale without slowing innovation.
Capability building
Training, coaching, and knowledge transfer are embedded in every engagement so teams can operate independently.
Hi, I'm Hamish
As the founder of AppRising, I bring structure and clarity to complex initiatives. My work centres on human-centred design, responsible governance, and practical delivery, so technology translates into measurable outcomes.
With over 15 years' experience across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, I've guided organisations in New Zealand and the UK from early ideas through to sustainable solutions. I specialise in bringing business leaders, IT teams, and users together to move from idea to execution.
No one is an expert in all of AI. Effective solutions require collaboration. My role is to design that collaboration and ensure organisations build capability, not dependency.
I'm a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and an active contributor to the community.
Outside of work, you'll find me wing foiling or out running trails, clearing my head before the next workshop.