A Launch That Raised The Stakes Under the TV tower’s gaze, a new cloud region stitched across Berlin quietly went live with three availability zones spaced by dozens of kilometers, each with its own power, cooling, and networking, and it recalibrated how European institutions plan for resilience and control. The design read like a utility blueprint rather than a tech
Introduction Power bills are rising even as cleaner energy gains ground because AI’s electricity hunger is rewriting the grid’s playbook and compressing timelines once thought generous. The collision of surging digital demand, sharpened corporate strategy, and evolving policy has turned the energy transition from a marathon into a series of sprints. Data centers, crypto mines, and electrifying freight now press
Bitcoin slipped below $102K as ETF outflows returned, yet altcoin pockets rallied and sector niches advanced, signaling rotation rather than retreat across crypto’s market structure today, and the resulting tape suggested liquidity stayed engaged even while headline assets digested gains. The day’s setup hinged on one tension: renewed redemptions from spot ETFs pressed on Bitcoin and, to a lesser extent,
In an industry where a single misrouted data prompt or unverified model output can cascade into regulatory breaches, customer remediation, and reputational damage, the arrival of a clear governance framework for generative AI promised both relief and urgency. Insurers have rushed to embed tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot into underwriting, claims, and service operations, chasing productivity gains while
As new porn bans and age checks roll out across the U.K., U.S., and parts of Europe, VPN downloads have exploded in lockstep and an opportunistic wave of malware-laced “VPN” apps has surged into the gap created by novice users seeking fast workarounds, a collision of policy and security that now places privacy, safety, and the open internet on the
Introduction When order books flip in milliseconds and liquidity splinters across venues, the difference between a confident trade and a costly mistake often comes down to whether platform signals explain what the system is doing and why, especially at the exact moment volatility reshapes queues and routes. In that context, Scholz Gruppe’s market-aware support rollout marks more than a service
A New Front in the SMB Protection Gap Small businesses rarely underinsure by choice; they do it because forms are long, advice is inconsistent, and buying paths steal time they cannot spare, which is why embedding essential coverage directly inside daily workflows is drawing serious attention across the UK market. Tide, which serves more than 14% of UK SMBs, has
Market Context and Purpose As AI equalizes access to tools and compresses the value of routine work, the competitive edge shifts decisively from process ownership to human capability—the alignment of talent, leadership, and organizational design that lets strategy travel under pressure and at speed. This analysis examines why expanding HR headcount is a symptom rather than the story, and how
The B2B Email Landscape in Tech: Scale, Stakeholders, and Significance Inboxes felt endless long before today’s flood, yet email still directs how tech buyers move from discovery to shortlist and, ultimately, to pipeline-worthy conversations. It remains the most trusted direct channel for B2B, particularly in SaaS, cybersecurity, infrastructure, DevOps, and AI/ML, where complex decisions demand a steady cadence of proof,
In a world increasingly reliant on digital connectivity, a shocking decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to dismantle mandatory cybersecurity standards for telecom companies has sent ripples through the industry and beyond, raising critical concerns. This bold move comes at a time when cyber threats, such as the notorious Salt Typhoon espionage campaign attributed to China, are exposing vulnerabilities
The aviation industry stands at a critical juncture as the rapid deployment of 5G networks, coupled with the looming advent of 6G technology, raises profound questions about safety in the skies. With millions of passengers relying on seamless and secure air travel every day, a potential clash between cutting-edge telecommunications and vital aviation systems like radio altimeters has emerged as
I’m thrilled to sit down with Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Kraken, a leading digital asset platform founded in 2011 that has just secured an impressive $800 million in funding. With a mission to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, Kraken is pushing boundaries in the fintech space through its vertically integrated infrastructure and multi-asset ecosystem. In this conversation, we’ll explore
