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May 4, 2026

When Power Dries Up

Hundreds of US data centres may soon feel the shock of the Hoover Dam losing up to 40 percent of its power. It’s a warning shot for every tech leader who still thinks energy resilience is someone else’s job. Here’s what this really means.

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May 1, 2026

The Trust Mirage

Europe keeps telling Big Tech it wants true data control, and Big Tech keeps smiling, nodding and quietly doing whatever it wants. Microsoft insists it's winning trust across Europe. European firms... aren't entirely convinced. Here's what it really means for your hiring, tech stack and strategy.

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May 1, 2026

The Quiet Power Exit

A fintech that raised just $8M quietly sold for $105M cash. No hype, no theatrics. Just execution. Here’s what this kind of exit really says about talent, discipline and why some teams win while others burn money trying.

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April 30, 2026

Why Platforms Really Matter

A Japanese developer recently said they skip making Xbox ports because the console isn’t even stocked in major retail stores. It’s a perfect metaphor for hiring. If the platform isn’t visible, the talent won’t show up. And the cost of that invisibility is huge.

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April 30, 2026

AI vs The Data Centre Crunch

SoftBank wants robots to build the very data centres that power the AI creating more robots. It’s wild, but it’s also the clearest sign yet that infrastructure talent is about to become the most contested battlefield in tech. Here’s what it means for you.

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April 30, 2026

The Data Centre Debt

A new report claims data centres are racking up 25 billion dollars in hidden environmental damage. That’s a massive tab for an industry obsessed with efficiency. Here’s what it really means for tech leaders, and why your next hire matters more than ever.

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April 27, 2026

The New Microsoft Teams Hustle

Hackers have upgraded their game. Now they create the fire, pose as the firefighter, then ask you to thank them with your credentials. Here is what this Microsoft Teams scam means for your business, your people, and your hiring decisions.

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April 23, 2026

Do You Really Need That Spin Off Hire?

Netflix just dropped an animated Stranger Things spin off that no one really asked for. Fun for newbies, mildly painful for loyal fans. Which got me thinking. Because companies do the exact same thing with their hiring. And it hurts them more than a demogorgon ever could.

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April 23, 2026

The Renewable Power Flip

Renewables have just overtaken coal globally, and yes, that sound you hear is the energy world doing a double take. Here’s what this shift really means for tech, talent and the companies trying to scale without burning themselves out.

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April 20, 2026

Security’s AI Reality Check

AI is moving faster than most teams can blink, which means security is often the first thing sacrificed. Here’s the uncomfortable truth about responsible AI, why speed without testing is a trap, and what smart organisations are doing differently.

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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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