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January 15, 2026

Why Selling Data Will Bite You Back

GM just got told off by the FTC for sharing user data like it was handing out freebies at a festival. Here's what that means for hiring, data privacy, and the trust your tech stack relies on to operate (or implode).

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January 15, 2026

Data Breaches Aren’t Just for Hackers

When 1,800 MSPs get caught in a single email misfire, it’s not an IT horror story—it’s a Tuesday. Here's what this Pax8 moment teaches us about trust, talent, and why your next hire might matter more than your firewall.

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January 15, 2026

The Ugly Truth About Data Breaches

45 million French records were just leaked—including everything from health data to bank info. Here’s what it means for tech leaders, and why your breach plan probably sucks.

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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 12, 2026

AI, Data & the New European Power Play

Europe's new data rules are more than legal hoops—they're shaping the next wave of innovation, compliance headaches and competitive edge. Here’s how AI, digital sovereignty and localisation are forcing a data strategy rethink.

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January 8, 2026

Gmail’s AI Inbox Is Loud. Here’s What’s Quietly Huge.

Gmail just dropped new AI features for everyone — but beneath the shiny demos is a deeper signal for how work, inboxes, and hiring will change. Founders, listen closely: this is a glimpse into your future org stack.

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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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March 2, 2026

The Rings Tech Leaders Need

Smart rings are getting smarter, pricier and far more useful. But the real story isn’t wearable tech. It’s what leaders can learn from how the best products evolve: better inputs, tighter feedback loops and fewer excuses for guesswork.

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February 26, 2026

Why Pre Orders Keep Winning

Samsung has dropped the Galaxy S26 and, as usual, the pre order frenzy has begun. But buried beneath the shiny screens and cashback deals is a lesson every hiring manager should pay attention to. Tech buyers hunt value. Candidates do too.

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February 26, 2026

Data Is the New Grid

Every energy leader talks about modernising the grid, yet most overlook the real bottleneck. It isn't hardware. It isn't AI. It's the messy, inconsistent, badly structured data sitting under everything. Let's talk about the talent and tech gaps hiding in plain sight.

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February 24, 2026

Why Great Tech Needs Great People

A new robot vacuum has finally hit the UK, promising to dominate even the thickest carpets. Impressive stuff. But it reminded me of something I see every week in hiring. Tech evolves fast, but without the right people steering it, results stay painfully average.

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