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IBM Z and LinuxONE – A Personal Reflection
IBM Z and LinuxONE - A Personal Reflection After 30+ years in the IBM Z community, one question has been on my mind recently: Are we doing enough to...
The future of IBM Z isn’t just about technology. It’s about talent.
The future of IBM Z isn't just about technology. It's about talent. After more than 30 years working in the IBM Z ecosystem, I've watched several...
Innovation without compromise
Innovation Without Compromise What excites me most about the latest IBM Z and LinuxONE announcements isn't the technology itself. It's what the...
Rethinking Modernization on IBM Z for the AI Era
Rethinking Modernisation on IBM Z for the AI Era After 30+ years working with mainframe environments, one thing is clear: Modernisation isn’t about...
Sustainability Starts with Reliability
Sustainability Starts with Reliability Most sustainability conversations in enterprise IT focus on transformation.In my experience, they should...
Most organisations assume high availability is something you design once and rely on.
Most organisations assume high availability is something you design once and rely on. With the pace of digital transformation and AI, organisations...
More profit. Fewer people. Is that the story we want to tell?
More profit. Fewer people. Is that the story we want to tell? A global tech leader just posted double-digit growth, powered by AI, cloud...
One click. One oversight. Millions in revenue – gone.
One click. One oversight. Millions in revenue - gone. "Cyber resilience starts in the boardroom." Cyber-attacks don’t ask if you’re ready. They just...
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: From Mainframes to AI
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: From Mainframes to AI When I started out, green screens, chunky keyboards, and mainframes were the norm. I...
Unlocking Public Value Through Smarter, Unified Digital Services
Unlocking Public Value Through Smarter, Unified Digital Services I recently commented on a compelling post by Jørgen Østergaard of id connect...
AI Chatbots – Why The Negativity?
AI Chatbots – Why The Negativity? For some time, I have been considering the real value of using AI Chatbots to help within my business,...
AI in Business: Threat or Opportunity?
AI in Business: Threat or Opportunity? As an NED for Obelisk AI, I see firsthand how tailored AI and automation solutions are reshaping...
Not All AI Companies Are Created Equal – The Decision-Maker’s Conundrum
Not All AI Companies Are Created Equal - The Decision-Maker’s Conundrum Since I have been a NED for Obelisk AI, I have seen them build many tailored...
Businesses That Resist The Digital Wave Are Losing Their Competitive Edge
Businesses That Resist The Digital Wave Are Losing Their Competitive Edge Many CEOs and business owners are still hesitant to adopt advances...
Acquisition: Integration Without Support Is a Recipe for Failure
Acquisition: Integration Without Support Is a Recipe for Failure Too often, acquisitions are treated as trophies, symbols of growth and...
Cyberattacks Are Rising – in Frequency, Consequence and Visibility
Cyberattacks Are Rising - in Frequency, Consequence and Visibility In recent weeks, we’ve seen businesses forced offline, operations halted,...
Hesitation: The Silent Growth Killer for Business Leaders
Hesitation: The Silent Growth Killer for Business Leaders Business leaders face complex decisions. In uncertain times, caution is...
Is Your Business Scaling or Silently Stalling?
Is Your Business Scaling or Silently Stalling? It’s a question that doesn’t get asked often enough within businesses. Growth can often be misleading...
Another Cyberattack. Another Insolvency.
Another Cyberattack. Another Insolvency. Every day, despite all the warnings, it is sad to see yet another successful company in the news...
Opportunity is the spark. Belief is the fuel. Growth is the result.
Opportunity is the spark. Belief is the fuel. Growth is the result. As I have mentioned in a previous post - “Born to Lead? A Reflection on...
Preparing for IT Disruption: A Layered Approach to Resilience
Preparing for IT Disruption: A Layered Approach to Resilience Every day, I hear about businesses who have either been affected by an attack...
Why People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset
Why People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset What really sets a company apart isn’t just its products or technology - it’s the people behind it all....
When Leadership Meets Life
When Leadership Meets Life We talk a lot about resilience in business, about growth, performance, and staying focused under pressure. But for...
When leadership forgets to lead, foresight becomes a lifeline
When leadership forgets to lead, foresight becomes a lifeline An international technology summit was called by a Global CEO. There was no...
Leadership That Sees Beyond Itself
Leadership That Sees Beyond Itself A CEO once stood at the front of the room and said: “There’s only one important person in this company,...
When Leadership Happens in the Shadows
When Leadership Happens in the Shadows A client once shared a story that has stayed with me. It almost seemed unbelievable until I saw...
Experience-Driven Advice Is Your Strategic Advantage
Experience-Driven Advice Is Your Strategic Advantage As Founder of AllumTek Business Advisors Ltd, with 30+ years in leadership, I’ve seen...
Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Easy
Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Easy Leadership often means looking ahead - eyes on growth, hands on the wheel, heart in the business.You’re...
Leadership with AI: Staying in the Driver’s Seat
Leadership with AI: Staying in the Driver’s Seat AI is changing the world. In leadership, the story must shift from replacement to...
Clearing the Path: Leadership Through the Noise
Clearing the Path: Leadership Through the Noise There’s a saying: “Can’t see the wood for the trees.” Often in business leadership, the...
When the gears align, growth feels effortless.
When the gears align, growth feels effortless. Every CEO knows the feeling: → You’ve got the vision.→ The team’s working hard.→ The market’s...
Less Is More: Crafting a Pitch That Opens Doors
Less Is More: Crafting a Pitch That Opens Doors Have you ever been asked, “What do you do?” and suddenly freeze? You’re not alone. We all...
Would you walk into a shop with the windows covered and the door locked? Neither would I. Yet that’s what my LinkedIn profile looked like.
Would you walk into a shop with the windows covered and the door locked? Neither would I. Yet that’s what my LinkedIn profile looked like. I’ve been...
Culture: The Invisible Force
Culture: The Invisible Force Over the years, I have been fortunate to have experienced a great company culture. I have also been able to play a part...
Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of Listening
Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of Listening Top-performing salespeople spend 60% more time listening than talking.Why? Because listening builds...
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Innovation without compromise
Innovation Without Compromise What excites me most about the latest IBM Z and LinuxONE...
Rethinking Modernization on IBM Z for the AI Era
Rethinking Modernisation on IBM Z for the AI Era After 30+ years working with mainframe...
Sustainability Starts with Reliability
Sustainability Starts with Reliability Most sustainability conversations in enterprise IT focus on...
Most organisations assume high availability is something you design once and rely on.
Most organisations assume high availability is something you design once and rely on. With the...
Appointment: Helping a Partner Embedded Business Strengthen Its Voice in the IBM Z Ecosystem
Appointment: Helping a Partner‑Embedded Business Strengthen Its Voice in the IBM Z Ecosystem I’m...
AllumTek appears in Your Business Magazine – April Edition
AllumTek appears in Your Business Magazine – April Edition I was pleased to be invited to feature...
Is LinkedIn Becoming an Empty Stage?
Is LinkedIn Becoming an Empty Stage? Is it just me, or has the return on effort here fallen...
When Experience Speaks Louder Than Outreach
When Experience Speaks Louder Than Outreach Every day, like many of you, I receive a stream of...