When Amazon’s latest round of redundancies was accidentally leaked via an internal email attachment, the immediate reaction was predictable: embarrassment, internal damage control, and a quick reframing of the cuts as part of a long-running effort to “remove bureaucracy.” But for anyone paying close attention, the incident was more than... read more →
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19
At the start of 2026, cybercrime no longer feels like a distant or abstract threat. It is happening in plain sight, across every sector of society, with consequences that extend far beyond IT teams and data centres. In just the past few weeks, organisations as varied as secondary schools, local... read more →
Dec
18
In 2025, artificial intelligence crossed a threshold. Not a technical one, a societal one. This was the year AI moved from experimentation into infrastructure. It began shaping how people work, receive care, express themselves, and increasingly, how they are influenced, harmed or excluded. For business leaders, that shift matters. Because... read more →
Dec
11
Two major internet news stories this week brought Janet Jackson’s 1986 anthem “Control” to mind. The timeless classic details the desire to take charge of one’s own life, to call one’s own shots, and to decide how to navigate a complex world. Janet sings about breaking free from outside influence... read more →
Dec
03
Longevity, consistency, and passion - lessons from football legend Ronaldo and vXtream Already the leading all-time goal scorer in football history, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 950th career goal recently, on his way to the magical 1,000 mark. This incredible feat comes from a professional career spanning 22 years - a... read more →

