We curate most relevant posts about ICT & Tech Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a broad overview of the escalating global competition and strategic shift toward quantum computing and digital sovereignty, particularly focusing on Europe. Experts stress that quantum readiness is becoming a business imperative, with real-world applications expected to materialize this decade and the technology increasingly positioned as a necessary rescue mechanism for classical AI due to the unsustainability of current computing growth. The concept of digital sovereignty is central, with multiple authors emphasizing Europe’s urgent need to reduce dependence on non-European technology providers, supported by a visible shift toward open-source alternatives and rising investment in domestic AI and quantum infrastructure, including the launch of new quantum platforms and regional data centres. Geopolitical dimensions also stand out, such as the US government exploring equity stakes in quantum firms and the emergence of a new space race centered on extracting Helium-3 for advanced cooling. The analysis also highlights the growing intersection with cybersecurity, underscoring the critical transition to post-quantum cryptography and the rising threat of identity-based attacks. Additionally, insights from the Gartner IT Symposium in Barcelona last week reinforce these themes, with executives prioritizing quantum readiness, sovereign AI architectures, and secure-by-design infrastructure as top strategic priorities for 2025.

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We curate most relevant posts about Artificial Intelligence on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition focuses overwhelmingly on the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, highlighting the critical importance of digital trust, ethics, and strong governance for successful innovation and leadership. Several authors note the transition from AI experimentation to scalable, industrialised execution, with a growing emphasis on agentic AI systems that autonomously orchestrate complex business processes. A key theme across regions, particularly Europe, is the debate surrounding regulation, such as the EU AI Act, with concerns that proposed changes might hinder competitiveness and increase legal uncertainty, even as adoption accelerates across sectors like finance and manufacturing. Finally, while reports indicate a high return on investment for early adopters, experts caution about significant challenges, including high failure rates, security vulnerabilities, poor data quality, and the necessity to move beyond mere AI consumption to focus on measurable business value and human-centric outcomes.

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We curate most relevant posts about Digital Transformation & Tech on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of major announcements made at the Microsoft Ignite 2025 conference, with a primary focus on the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and agentic capabilities within the enterprise. A key theme is the shift of AI from novelty to core infrastructure, highlighted by the introduction of Agent 365, a new control plane designed for the governance, security, and scalability of AI agents, which are expected to grow to over a billion by 2028. Microsoft also unveiled three integrated intelligence layers—Work IQ, Fabric IQ, and Foundry IQ—to provide pervasive, context-aware intelligence across operations and data, in addition to showcasing expanded partnerships, notably with Anthropic for model availability on Microsoft Foundry, and deep data interoperability with platforms like SAP and Snowflake. Furthermore, the conference emphasized enhanced cybersecurity solutions for the new AI era and announced new, more accessible Copilot Business SKUs for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

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We curate most relevant posts about Cloud Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

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This edition predominantly discusses the critical and evolving topic of digital sovereignty within Europe, focusing on cloud architecture, legal compliance, and geopolitical implications. Multiple reports highlight major investments and product launches by hyperscalers like AWS and Microsoft (and Google) for European Sovereign Cloud regions, which aim to provide data residency and operational control exclusively within the EU, often in response to the US CLOUD Act. Concurrently, there is commentary on the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework, with some sources viewing it as a practical tool for digital autonomy while others critique it for diluting the meaning of true sovereignty. Separately, articles address the practical challenges of cloud adoption, covering topics such as the importance of the STAR method for Cloud Engineer interviews, strategies for optimizing cloud spending (FinOps), and the rising strategic importance of AI workloads in cloud and hybrid environments.

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This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the launch of the Industrial AI Cloud, a collaborative project spearheaded by Deutsche Telekom, NVIDIA, and SAP, with a reported investment of approximately €1 billion. This new facility, described as one of Europe’s largest AI factories, will be located in Munich and is scheduled to go live by Q1 2026, significantly boosting Germany’s AI computing power by around 50% using up to 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. A core focus of this Made for Germany initiative is establishing digital sovereignty by offering a secure, compliant infrastructure for industrial applications in sectors like manufacturing, robotics, and logistics, reducing reliance on non-European hyperscalers. The initiative also involves a broad ecosystem of partners, including Siemens and Deutsche Bank, aiming to empower businesses, including SMEs and the public sector, with cutting-edge Industrial AI capabilities.

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We curate most relevant posts about Sustainability & Green ICT on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition focuses overwhelmingly on the environmental impact and sustainability of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its associated data centres. A central theme is the escalating energy and water consumption of AI, with several authors highlighting the need for transparency, measurement, and Green IT practices to mitigate these effects. Discussions range from large-scale issues like the fossil fuel acceleration enabled by AI technology and the imperative for clean energy integration in data centre operations, to specific solutions such as sustainable software development, liquid cooling technologies, and resource optimization in networks and web development. Ultimately, the authors advocate for a shift from focusing only on "responsible AI" (ethics and fairness) to adopting "sustainable AI" (planetary impact) as a crucial strategic and engineering priority for the digital future.

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We curate most relevant posts about Digital Products & Services on LinkedIn and regularly share key take aways.

This edition provides an extensive overview of modern Product Management practices, with a strong emphasis on the necessity of moving from managing outputs (features) to focusing on measurable business outcomes and value creation. A recurring theme is the implementation and scaling of the Product Operating Model and Product Operations (Product Ops) to formalise systems for strategy, discovery, and execution, ensuring teams work intentionally and are aligned with company goals. Significant attention is paid to the rise of AI in product development, with experts stressing the need for specialised AI product sense, cautioning against relying on AI shortcuts, and advocating for its use to enhance cognitive tasks rather than just automate basic product work. Furthermore, the texts highlight the importance of foundational elements like rigorous product discovery, data-driven decision-making, prioritising technical quality (stability and performance), and effective stakeholder and team management as essential ingredients for long-term product success.

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We curate most relevant posts about Defense Tech on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of the global defence technology landscape, with a strong focus on rapid innovation and the integration of autonomous systems. Several sources highlight the immediate lessons from the conflict in Ukraine as a critical catalyst for agile development, particularly in the realm of small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology. There is significant coverage of major defence companies, such as Lockheed Martin and Anduril Industries, showcasing breakthroughs in AI-piloted aircraft like the YFQ-44A Fury and advanced C-UAS capabilities being rapidly adopted by forces like USNORTHCOM. Finally, a number of posts address the parallel push for a unified European defence industrial base through increased cooperation, collaborative procurement, for example EDA contracts and the Eurofighter programme, and strategic investments in deep tech and space security.

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We curate most relevant posts about Health Tech on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a broad overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health and healthcare innovation, with a strong emphasis on the integration and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Several authors stress that ethical governance and transparency are non-negotiable for AI in healthcare, particularly concerning patient data, consent, and avoiding algorithmic bias, while others report on the successful deployment of AI in areas like diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and surgical workflows. The texts also highlight the strategic shift in healthtech towards focusing on demonstrable clinical validation and measurable health outcomes over simple growth metrics, noting that successful scaling often requires navigating complex regulatory environments, particularly in regions like Europe and Germany, and securing the necessary financial and market readiness. Finally, there is discussion of new medical breakthroughs, such as non-surgical heart repair and advanced cardiac devices, alongside the challenges of data quality and interoperability that must be overcome to fully realise the potential of these digital transformations.

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This edition provides a broad overview of digital transformation and the intersecting fields of cybersecurity, AI, and quantum computing. Several authors discuss the escalating cyber threats, specifically emphasizing the need for robust defences against brute-force attacks and the strategic importance of treating cyber risk as a business issue, moving beyond simple technical compliance. A significant focus is placed on the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, covering its use in due diligence, its role in both advancing threats and enabling defence mechanisms, and the crucial requirement to build trust in AI agents. Furthermore, the sources explore the accelerating quantum computing industry, noting major investments, the transition to commercial applications, and the necessity for organizations to prepare for quantum-safe security and hybrid quantum-classical systems that will revolutionize computation. Finally, several authors address digital infrastructure, highlighting the criticality of data centres for AI growth, the push for edge computing, and European regulatory efforts like the EU Data Act to promote data sovereignty and reduce vendor lock-in.

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