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Red Hat One 2026, a short recap
Red Hat’s 2026 kick-off in Las Vegas highlighted digital sovereignty and private AI as global priorities. Open-source communities remain pivotal, enabling agile, transparent solutions to regulatory and infrastructure challenges. Key takeaways: Digital sovereignty is now a global demand, with Red Hat leading through execution, not just rhetoric. Private AI factories (e.g., OpenShift AI) are scaling AI from pilots to production, integrating models, security, and hybrid cloud. Partnerships like Red Hat + NVIDIA address infrastructure bottlenecks, while acquisitions (e.g., Chatterbox Labs) bolster AI security. Metadata-driven AI ensures compliance and context, proving that reliable AI requires open-source foundations.2026 marks the year of sovereign AI in production, powered by enterprise open source.
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Shaping the future on our own terms: accelerating sovereign with open source
A reflection on how open source evolved from rebellion to strategy for sovereignty. A story about independence, collaboration, and shaping the future with ourselves and our clients on our own terms.
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Private AI
The AI revolution is here, but so is the growing concern about data sovereignty and reliance on big tech. Private AI, deployed within your own data center, offers a powerful alternative: the ability to harness AI's potential while maintaining complete control over your data and models. This post explores how this approach empowers organizations to build safe, secure, and truly independent AI solutions.
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Results over ideals? A realist's take on changing the world
After reading Rutger’s sharp essay on what it really takes to make change, I found myself reflecting on the gap between pure ideals and effective action. Spoiler: being a dreamer isn't enough. Real impact demands persistence, pragmatism, and above all, organization.
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Standing on the shoulders of giants
It was an honor to be at Red Hat One in Las Vegas. An event that truly reflects the way IT should be, in our view. This is what we at Tech Tribes have believed in for the past 10 years, and we are committed to continuing this journey for the next 10. Back then, it was Kubernetes. Today, it is AI. And tomorrow? If anything, it will still be open source. Meeting the Red Hat community in real life was a pleasure. The people make the difference. The purpose is clear, the ambitions are massive.
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Open source: more than just fun
Open source is more than just technology, it’s about collaboration, transparency, and having fun while making an impact. From AI sovereignty to breaking down silos, this blog explores how openness drives innovation, fosters community, and keeps us motivated. Because if it isn’t fun, it isn’t working!
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Exploring data visualization with D3.js
Started to create a dynamic technology radar using D3.js, inspired by the open-source technology radars from industry leaders like Zalando and ThoughtWorks. This endeavor has not only deepened my appreciation for data visualization but also showcased the incredible capabilities of D3.js.
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Platform engineering and the "Dutch approach"
The key to successful platform engineering lies in balancing bottom-up innovation with top-down structure, empowering creativity while ensuring scalability and alignment.
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The meaning of Open Acceleration
Open Acceleration addresses a collaborative approach to harness the speed of technological change through adaptable, loosely coupled solutions, fostering innovation, resilience, and independence from big tech.
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Switching to Bluesky
I switched to Bluesky because it prioritizes open standards, user control, and avoiding lock-in. Unlike X.com and Facebook/Instagram, its decentralized AT Protocol lets users own their data, switch servers freely, and control their content experience.
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Caffè Sospeso
In Naples, there has long been a tradition known as the caffè sospeso: coffee in waiting. When you order one coffee, you can pay for two cups. The second cup, the sospeso, can then be enjoyed later in the day by a Neapolitan who cannot afford a cup of coffee.
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Some of my favourite business frameworks
Success today goes beyond products, it’s about trust, strategy, and adaptability. Some tools that lead the way: Helping Clients Succeed to build trust, Best Value Procurement to prioritize expertise, Business Model Canvas to map strategy, What, How, Why communicates purpose, and Miller Heiman nurtures large organizations.
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A motivational speech
In the TWC News Austin video, East View High School football player Apollos Hester delivers a motivational speech that has resonated with many viewers. After a narrow victory over Vandegrift, Hester’s passionate words captured the essence of determination and positivity.
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Michael Pollack and Billy Joel
In 2013, during a Q&A session at Vanderbilt University, where Billy Joel was participating, Michael Pollack, who was a student at the time, asked if he could accompany Billy Joel on piano for "New York State of Mind." To everyone's surprise, Billy Joel agreed. The performance was well-received and became quite popular online, showcasing Pollack's talent and leading to further opportunities in his music career.
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Disruptive bypass
In a world driven by disruption, traditional models no longer suffice. This article explores the “Disruptive Bypass” strategy, an innovative approach to bypass resistance, create market impact, and organically drive change within organizations. Discover how to surprise stakeholders, cross the chasm, and carve out your own Blue Ocean.
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Ask the teddy bear
As the story goes, the computer science lab at Reed College has a rule that before you can ask for help with the programming problem you’re working on, you have to first explain that problem out loud to the teddy bear in the corner.
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Enjoy the process
Enjoy the Process, not only the results is a powerful principle emphasized by Mahan Khalsa in his teachings on professional and personal development. It highlights the importance of focusing on the journey, rather than being solely fixated on the outcomes. Khalsa suggests that by immersing ourselves in the process, whether it’s learning, problem-solving, or creating, we can find greater fulfillment and maintain sustainable motivation.