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January 12, 2026

Cyber Breaches Don’t Just Hurt, They Haunt

Last year, ransomware crew Qilin hit Covenant Health. At first—a 'minor' incident. Fast forward, and 500,000 patient records are exposed. Here's why breaches like this are more than just IT failures—they’re cultural wake-up calls.

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January 5, 2026

When Hackers Hit Hospitals

Nearly 500,000 patients just had their data exposed in a healthcare cyberattack. It’s not just a hospital problem—it’s a business leadership wake-up call. Here’s what actually happened, and why it matters more than you think.

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January 2, 2026

Crypto’s Not So Secret Anymore

HMRC wants you to whisper sweet nothings—and wallet addresses. Crypto’s cloak of secrecy is slipping fast, and if you think this doesn't affect your next hire or tech stack, think again.

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December 30, 2025

Cyber Security’s Wildest Rides of 2025

AI stole the headlines, but cyber security pros faced a full buffet of chaos in 2025 – from quantum scares to supply chain jugglers. Here’s my take on the twistiest cyber tales no one should’ve ignored.

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December 29, 2025

Why Glass Storage Won’t Save Your Data… Yet

Optera's shimmering promise of 500GB glass storage sounds sexy—but don’t fire your cloud just yet. The future of optical storage is shiny, but speed, durability, and costs might crack the illusion for now.

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December 28, 2025

Cyber Security’s 2025 Plot Twists

AI might’ve hogged the spotlight, but 2025 in cyber wasn’t just ChatGPT in a hoodie. From rogue APIs to quantum panic, here’s what actually kept CISOs up at night — and what it all means for your next hire.

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December 26, 2025

Why We Built Data Palaces on Hot Sand

Most data centres sit in the wrong climates—hot, humid, energy-draining locations. As AI and cloud demands explode, that’s starting to really matter. Here’s what this means for tech leaders — and why the madness may be breaking.

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December 24, 2025

Why Cover-Ups Kill Culture (and Careers)

When trust is the biggest asset you’ve got, destroying evidence isn’t just a bad look — it’s a cultural cancer. Here’s what the NHS case can teach tech leaders about truth, trust, and long-term damage control.

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December 22, 2025

Ford’s EV Exit: Trouble or Turning Point?

Ford just wrote off $19.5 billion in EV investments. Yep, billion. Buckle up — we’re diving into what this bombshell could mean for tech hiring, innovation, and why EV startups might just eat Detroit's lunch.

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December 22, 2025

Why Legacy Builders Burn Out (and How to Fix It)

What Triple-A game devs and startup leads have in common? High stakes, legendary pressure—and the uphill battle of outdoing the past. Here’s why pressure isn’t the enemy, but the lack of perspective often is.

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December 20, 2025

Why Founders Blow It When They Hire Fast

Rushed hires kill momentum faster than a dodgy funding round. Here’s why founders make bad calls under pressure – and how to avoid nuking your own team with the wrong hire when you’re scaling.

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December 18, 2025

What Ford’s EV Exit Really Tells Us

Ford just torched $19.5 billion on electric vehicles—ouch. But beneath the headlines lies a lesson every tech leader needs to hear: how not to bet on future talent, tech or timing. Let’s dig into the human side of the mess.

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