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We used agentic (vibe) coding to build the perfect Odoo app. Our team just wanted a whiteboard.

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

We used agentic (vibe) coding to build the perfect Odoo app. Our team just wanted a whiteboard.

For the last few years, a single golden rule has echoed throughout the Odoo world: "Customisation is evil". The message from the broader ecosystem has been loud, clear, and strict: stick to standard f...

26 May 2026

Microsoft 365 Update: New Features & Pricing Change

Glo Networks, Kimberley Christian

Microsoft 365 Update: New Features & Pricing Change

Microsoft is rolling out new capabilities in Microsoft 365 including bigger storage allowances for Business Basic, Standard and Premium plans and we think that’s a positive step for teams that rely on...

15 Apr 2026

The 3 AM wake up

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

The 3 AM wake up

When we take on a new client, the onboarding process is usually a methodical transition; We get to know the team, we map out the systems. It takes time. But for a larger business we were still in the ...

2 Mar 2026

Vibes, AI, and the Search for Truth: Why some businesses still need an ERP

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Vibes, AI, and the Search for Truth: Why some businesses still need an ERP

It’s a fair question. "Vibe Coding" is a term where people use AI to build functional apps just by describing the "vibe" of what they need. No complex code, just a conversation with a prompt. If any t...

25 Feb 2026

Can Odoo play "Bad Apple"? (And what it teaches us about ERP customisation & upgrades)

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Can Odoo play "Bad Apple"? (And what it teaches us about ERP customisation & upgrades)

There is an unwritten rule on the internet: If a device has a screen, someone, somewhere, must figure out how to make it play the famous "Bad Apple" shadow art video. Or play Doom. From graphing calcu...

25 Nov 2025

Don’t Let Old Windows 10 PCs Gather Dust (or Risk)

Glo Networks, Kimberley Christian

Don’t Let Old Windows 10 PCs Gather Dust (or Risk)

Those Old Windows 10 Machines Aren’t Doing Anyone Any Favours Now that Windows 10 officially went end of life on 14th October 2025 , a lot of offices are left with a familiar problem — stacks of old l...

30 Oct 2025

Hello, Odoo 19.0! Our highlights from the big reveal

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Hello, Odoo 19.0! Our highlights from the big reveal

Odoo 19.0 is packed with fantastic updates for everyone. In this post, we'll first explore the exciting new and improved features for day-to-day users of Odoo (a powerful ERP/suite of integrated busin...

30 Sept 2025

Making an Odoo 18.0 shop fly on a shoestring budget: Where to look first

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Making an Odoo 18.0 shop fly on a shoestring budget: Where to look first

Before we dive into the technical fixes and optimisation tricks that can transform your Odoo performance, it's vital to understand the real-world cost of this slowdown. A lagging website isn't just a ...

27 Aug 2025

Heads Up, Odoo Enterprise Users! Your license cost might change from April 2026

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Heads Up, Odoo Enterprise Users! Your license cost might change from April 2026

For a long time, Odoo Enterprise support has focused on the three most recent versions. While regular upgrades bring fantastic new features and improvements (who doesn't love a fresh, modern interface...

10 Jul 2025

Making Odoo Faster and Leaner... by doing almost nothing

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Making Odoo Faster and Leaner... by doing almost nothing

At Glo, we're always on the lookout for practical ways to make Odoo better, faster, more efficient, and more enjoyable to use. One recent experiment we’ve been quietly excited about involves something...

15 May 2025

Odoo 19 Roadmap Review

Glo Networks, Karl Southern

Odoo 19 Roadmap Review

The 2025 Partner Event in Belgium gave us the first real official glimpse into the Odoo 19 roadmap, and while the full release won’t be here until September’s Odoo Experience, we’ve had a chance to go...

9 May 2025

Why Staying Up to Date with Modern Security Practices and Solutions is Crucial for Your Business

Glo Networks, James Pinnegar

Why Staying Up to Date with Modern Security Practices and Solutions is Crucial for Your Business

But I did my cyber stuff 4 months ago, why should I still care today ... ... because cybersecurityis a very rapidly evolving industry.The tactics used by cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated...

16 Jan 2025

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