Hans Timmerman

The cockpit metaphor reminds us that autonomy is not the same as abdication. Like in aviation, someone must always be ready to take the controls. AI may be your co-pilot, but it’s…

We are in the midst of digital colonization. Infrastructure, access, compliance—all under terms dictated by parties whose loyalties lie beyond our borders. And we barely notice.…

True digital sovereignty is ultimately about dignity: the ability to choose, steer, and shape your future—without someone else quietly doing it for you. Every nation must define…

Time for a Digital Reconstruction The pendulum swings back. Not out of fear, but with vision. Not in panic, but through strategic restoration. The new digital Houdinis aren’t…

Just as our brains link memories and think associatively, so too could our data architectures function. Information not just indexed, but self-organizing and self-connecting.…

A digital future demands a digital beginning — not a digitized past. Discover why digitising isn’t digital transformation. Redesign your processes from data, architecture, and…

Imagine walking into your office and all screens are black. A message: you’ve been hacked. And only a hefty ransom payment can release you from this digital hostage situation.…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently stated: “SaaS is dead.” A provocative statement, meant to signal a fundamental shift in how we design, deliver, and use business applications.…

‘Renewable energy sources’ only generate electricity. They do not provide products or transportation fuels for our material-driven economy. Energy and raw materials are two…

This blog traces the story of an idea that once seemed ahead of its time but is now entirely within reach thanks to maturing technologies and open-source ecosystems. The trend is…