{n}.bora’s Top Articles: 16th April
General
Like what you read?
Get in touch to start your project today…
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 businesses can use big data:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-small-businesses-can-leverage-big-data-for-big-results/466057 - This article from LeadingAgile explores why teams need support from organisational leadership when implementing agile ways of working:
https://www.leadingagile.com/2024/04/understanding-the-work-of-an-agile-transformation/
AI:
- This BBC News article looks at some of the ways AI may help (rather than hinder) democracy:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68627916 - The US and UK have signed an agreement to align their scientific methods of evaluating cutting-edge AI, as discussed in this article by AI News:
https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2024/04/02/uk-and-us-sign-pact-develop-ai-safety-tests/
Something Great:
- This article from TechCrunch looks at a possible quantum computing breakthrough made by Microsoft and Quantinuum:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/microsoft-and-quantinuum-say-theyve-ushered-in-the-next-era-of-quantum-computing/
First published by {n}.bora April 16, 2024
Image credit: Photo by Jexo on Unsplash
Recent Insights
General
Why small businesses need practical technology partners, not just developers
For many small and growing businesses, technology is no longer just something that sits in the background. It affects how teams work, how customers place orders, how information is shared, and how confident a business feels when it needs to make changes.
General
July 2026 – Making time to review the systems your business relies on
When a system is working, it is very easy to leave it alone. If orders are being processed, reports are being produced, websites are running and teams are getting through the day, reviewing the underlying systems can quickly drop down the list.
AI & Automation
AI Workflows Are Powerful. Poorly Designed Ones Are a Liability.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing what businesses can automate. AI-enabled workflows can interpret information, generate content, recommend actions, classify requests and make routine decisions. Used effectively, they can reduce administrative effort, accelerate processes and allow people to focus on work that requires judgement, creativity and human connection.