Published:   28 July 2026 Author:   Maria José Adão-Dercksen | Skunkworks Academy | Portugal Category:   Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing Reading Time:   10 minutes Agentic Observability Explained: How AI  Is Transforming Azure Cloud Operations Introduction Cloud environments have become incredibly complex. Modern organisations now manage thousands of infrastructure components, applications, containers, services, APIs and user interactions across distributed platforms. Traditional monitoring tools were designed to alert administrators when something went wrong. Today's cloud environments require far more than alerts. Teams need systems that can identify issues, understand their causes, predict future problems and, increasingly, take corrective action automatically. This is where agentic observability is emerging as the next evolution of cloud operations. By combining observability data, artificial intelligence, automation and intelligent agents, or...

  Why Governments, Big Tech and Businesses Are Racing to Shape the Next Digital Era Published by Analita Gonçalves | South Africa AI summit discussing the future of artificial intelligence, business innovation and government regulation. Artificial Intelligence Has Left the Technology Department Not long ago, Artificial Intelligence was viewed as another emerging technology—something discussed by software developers, researchers, and technology companies. Today, that has changed. AI is no longer just a business tool. It has become a global strategic priority. Recent discussions among G7 leaders highlighted just how important artificial intelligence has become. Governments are increasingly working alongside technology companies to address questions around innovation, economic competitiveness, security, ethics, and responsible AI development. The conversation has shifted from "What can AI do?" to "How do we ensure AI benefits society while managing its risks?" That ...

By the Skunkworks Team – Portugal Recent Cybersecurity Skills Initiatives Highlight the Growing Need for Security Awareness Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. Around the world, organisations, governments, educational institutions, and technology leaders are investing heavily in cybersecurity education and workforce development. As businesses become increasingly dependent on cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, digital collaboration, and remote work, the demand for cybersecurity knowledge continues to grow. While technology remains essential, many security incidents still begin with human actions. A single click on a phishing email, weak password practices, or accidental data sharing can create significant risks for an organisation. This growing awareness has placed cybersecurity education at the centre of workforce development strategies worldwide. 95% of cybersecurity incidents involve human error. Technology plays a vital role in security, but people remain an org...