Photo by Jexo on Unsplash. Top articles for this fortnight include issues with the maintenance of open-source systems, how small as well as large businesses can use big data, and a new AI agreement between the US and UK.   If you want advice and support on any of the topics raised, get in touch with {n}.bora and we will be more than happy to have a chat. Business:  The UK economy grew by 0.1% in February, raising hopes that the country may be moving out of recession. This BBC News article has more information:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68596871 Technology: A Linux cybersecurity breach was unexpectedly discovered due to a developer’s curiosity, raising concerns about the reliability of how open-source systems are maintained. This Guardian column provides more information:  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/06/xz-utils-linux-malware-open-source-software-cyber-attack-andres-freund Advice: This Entrepreneur article looks at how small businesse...

Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash. Top articles for this fortnight include how work patterns may develop over the next 50 years, cyber-espionage campaigns conducted by the Chinese government, and how using new tech in old ways may prevent us from accessing its full potential. As ever, if your organisation needs advice or support with any of the topics raised, get in touch with us and we will be more than happy to help. Business: Drawing on engagements with over 150 futurists, this article from Boston Consulting Group looks at how work patterns may develop over the next 50 years: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/foreseeing-future-work-opportunities Technology: The UK, US and New Zealand have accused China of an extensive cyber-espionage campaign. This Guardian article provides an explainer for this:  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/china-cyber-attack-uk-us-explained-hack-apt-31 This article from the LSE Business Review explains the idea of the ‘laggards lock’ o...