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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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February 2, 2026

Your Data’s Been Hacked (Again)

Hackers lurked undetected for nearly a year in TriZetto’s systems before being spotted. Now over 700,000 victims are paying the price. Here's why this matters way beyond healthcare—and what tech leaders need to do differently.

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February 2, 2026

TikTok Outage & the Oracle Ice Age

One Oracle data centre went offline due to bad weather—and TikTok limped for days. Here's what this icy mishap reveals about cloud risk, resilience and the tech hiring blind spots nobody wants to talk about.

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February 2, 2026

AI Notetaker Devices Worth a Look

AI notetaker gadgets are popping up like mushrooms—and some of them might just save you hours after every meeting. Here’s how these nifty tools could help your teams move faster, think clearer, and stop bickering over who said what.

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February 2, 2026

Hiring in a Storm? Read This First

Severe weather in the Southwest is hammering already-flooded communities—sound familiar? When you hire under pressure without fixing the root cause, you're doing the same thing. Here’s how to stop letting bad processes compound bad outcomes.

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