Thomas Zikos

Digital sovereignty in Europe? Let’s be honest: we’re not there — not even close.   Despite all the noise, we still rely heavily on non-European infrastructure, platforms, and ecosystems. The current debate is largely led by tech vendors, each trying to position their stack as “the sovereign answer.” But let’s face it: a truly European solution doesn’t exist yet.   In this context, I really appreciate the work of EuroStack and especially their infographic which you find in this post. It visualizes very nicely, how the technology stack is built today. If you are looking for just one report, this might be your goto source (https://lnkd.in/dtjxvEYk).   Last week, we took a different approach. A group of European CIOs and CEOs came together for the first meeting of the Digital Sovereignty Board — a forum we initiated to reframe the conversation.   We didn’t talk tech. We talked needs, responsibilities, and ethics: What do we really need to protect and control? What role should we — as enterprise leaders — play in shaping sovereignty? And what does sovereignty mean beyond infrastructure — in values, access, and accountability?   To everyone who joined this first step: thank you. Let’s shift the narrative — together.   #DigitalSovereignty #CIOPerspective #EuropeTech #EthicalTech #DigitalLeadership #BeyondInfrastructure

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Interesting plug-in from Peter Hinssen: Maybe we no longer need to learn how to write code so much as how to control, integrate and secure smart systems. Maybe we just need more software engineers. Not necessarily to code - AI will do that - but to steer everything in the right direction. De Tijd

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Change doesn’t have to start with a grand plan. Sometimes, it starts with just three words: "Run the experiment." At Menlo Innovations, this simple phrase has shaped our entire culture and our approach to projects. Using these words teaches teams: —> You don’t have to fear mistakes. You learn from them. Make mistakes faster! —> Progress doesn’t come from endless debate. “Take action” over “take a meeting” Try stuff. —> Good ideas can come from anywhere, not just the top. Leadership is a mindset. Internally, "run the experiment" has become second nature to our team. We use it to: Test new ways of working Solve challenges we didn’t anticipate Adjust our practices as our business evolves And it doesn't stop at our front door. We’ve taught this mindset to our clients. Many of them have now adopted “Run the Experiment” inside their own teams, using it to spark innovation, build trust, and move faster with less fear. When experimentation becomes part of everyday work: ✨ Fear gives way to curiosity. ✨ Bureaucracy gives way to momentum. ✨ Trust grows—because people are trusted to think, try, and learn. Human energy lifts. Over time, "run the experiment" becomes more than a phrase, it becomes the heartbeat of a joyful, innovative organization. If you want a culture that adapts, grows, and thrives, start by giving your team permission to experiment. You might just discover a better way forward—and a more joyful one, too.

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Another release is available since a few months: Yokohama. With a new release, also a short Webassessor blackout period will take place. Seeing the past few releases, a high amount of questions got raised on why no exams could be booked, exams vanished from Webassessor, or what the duration of the blackout period was. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekvGrgmu #ServiceNowMVP2025 #ServiceNowCommunity #ServiceNowDev #ServiceNow

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