Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
Cybersecurity & Risk
Zero Trust and decentralized access control were reaffirmed as the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, particularly in hybrid and cross-border environments
Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, with MedTech, Critical Infrastructure, and Automotive players sharing frameworks to align with EU-wide mandates like NIS2 and DORA
Industry leaders emphasized proactive risk management, including early integration of cyber in M&A due diligence and deeper incident response simulations
Strategic cybersecurity concerns around IoT, medical devices, and smart infrastructures continue to rise, especially in sectors like healthcare and utilities
Digital Transformation & Strategy
Digital transformation narratives are evolving from cloud-first to resilience-first, driven by risk, compliance, and geopolitical concerns
IT modernization remains uneven across Europe, with Germany’s eGovernment progress labeled “stagnant,” reinforcing calls for cross-sector collaboration
Successful transformation stories emphasized leadership alignment, upskilling, and clear governance over large-scale IT projects
Cloud & Infrastructure
National infrastructure initiatives remain hindered by fragmented procurement processes and outdated platforms, particularly in public sector deployments
Cloud-native solutions are increasingly favored for their scalability, yet concerns about vendor lock-in and data sovereignty persist
SaaS providers are positioning themselves as enablers of compliance readiness, especially in regulated industries
Quantum Computing
European stakeholders expressed concern about lagging industrial readiness in quantum, with calls for clearer commercialization pathways and national alignment
Focus is shifting from theoretical advancements to practical QPU applications in energy and defense sectors
AI & Machine Learning
AI leaders emphasized the need for explainability and compliance-by-design in enterprise deployments
There is a growing call to balance innovation and control, particularly in high-risk use cases involving facial recognition, recruitment, and financial modeling
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