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 ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer simply an emerging technology or an experimental business tool. In 2026, AI is becoming part of everyday operations, cybersecurity, employee development, software engineering and strategic decision-making.

  Published:  20 July 2026 Author: Maria José Adão-Dercksen | Skunkworks Academy | Portugal Category: Technology | Cybersecurity | Artificial Intelligence | Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work, learn, and do business. From intelligent search and virtual assistants to automated customer service and advanced cybersecurity, AI has quickly become an essential part of modern life. Now, Europe is taking another significant step in shaping the future of AI. This week, the European Commission announced new guidance under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will require Google to make parts of its AI and Android ecosystem more accessible to competitors. While the headlines focus on one of the world's largest technology companies, the real story is much bigger. This decision is about creating a more competitive, innovative, and open digital marketplace across Europe. For businesses, technology professionals, students, and organisations acros...