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10 years of Invicta Linux

I was recently made aware that Jane and I started Invicta Linux 10 years ago. To be honest, this caught me a bit off guard; however, it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on a decade of co-directorship. 10 years ago, Jane and I started Invicta Linux. While Jane specialises in training, humanising tech … Read more

The Benefits of Open Source AI: Promoting Transparency, Collaboration, and Responsible Development

In today’s fast-paced world, artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides and reshaping multiple sectors. Yet, alongside this progress arise worries about the ethical and responsible evolution of AI. This is where open source AI steps in. Open source AI paves a path for the responsible advancement of AI technologies by fostering transparency, teamwork and … Read more

Is Proprietary AI Ethical? Exploring the Ethics of Microsoft’s Layoffs

In March 2023, Microsoft’s decision to disband its entire ethics and society team within the artificial intelligence division stirred up significant concern in the tech industry. This move sparked important discussions regarding the moral implications surrounding proprietary AI and the company’s dedication to fostering responsible AI advancement. With AI becoming increasingly woven into our everyday … Read more

The Cloud’s Changing Landscape: Businesses Bringing Servers Back to On-Premises

The cloud revolution has transformed the way businesses operate, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for IT infrastructure management. However, recent trends indicate a shift in the cloud landscape, with some companies opting to repatriate their servers back to on-premises environments. The primary driver behind this trend is the increasing costs associated with cloud subscriptions. … Read more

Makes you WannaCry

Cybercrime is all too prevalent, and, like most crimes, it leaves you feeling angry, vulnerable and violated. And we know it’s on the rise and getting frighteningly sophisticated. For example, these days, a professional ransomware ‘provider’ will have its own customer service desk, ensuring that its client base will be able to expedite their demands … Read more

IT in the modern world

I started my career fresh out of college in 2004 as a trainee. As part of my education, both in college and on the job, I was taught extensively about the various network topologies and how they’d evolved. In essence, a business IT system and the almost inescapable pervasiveness of the redundant star topology, where … Read more

What makes Linux the sustainable operating system? Let’s take a look..

During the pandemic, there was a shortage of microchips that are needed to produce new computers. At the same time, the latest versions of proprietary operating systems required higher minimum standards. There’s a large gap here that Linux and open source can neatly bridge. Linux has long been known for extending the life of older … Read more