Wednesday, January 14, 2026
For decades, artificial intelligence was defined by Silicon Valley: large models, venture capital, global hype. But the next phase of AI is different. The challenge is no longer invention alone—it is execution at scale, across diverse societies and infrastructures. Increasingly, the answer points to Bengaluru. Once India’s outsourcing hub, today it is where AI moves from laboratory experiments to operational systems with real-world impact.
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Vietnam is quietly transforming. Often seen merely as a hub for outsourcing, the country is stepping into the global spotlight as a rising technological and economic power. Behind its rapid growth lies a defining advantage: a young, ambitious and technologically literate population that is driving innovation across sectors.
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
As the new working year begins, conversations across boardrooms and timelines will once again be dominated by artificial intelligence, automation and the next wave of digital disruption. These themes matter. Yet beneath the noise of software updates and AI agents, a far more physical reality is unfolding — one that may shape Europe’s future just as profoundly.
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
As organizations grow more sophisticated in their use of data, technology and regulation, insight alone is no longer sufficient. Reports are read, dashboards reviewed, risks mapped. Yet many strategic challenges today are not caused by a lack of information, but by a lack of shared reflection at the right level.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
In an era defined by accelerating technologies, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical fragmentation, organizations are increasingly surrounded by information — yet often lack orientation. Strategy decks multiply, consultants offer roadmaps and compliance frameworks expand. What is frequently missing is something more fundamental: an independent moment of reflection from outside the system.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
The launch of Altair Media Asia is not an expansion driven by scale, reach or growth metrics. It is an editorial necessity.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Europe’s conversation about artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly mature. We debate regulation, ethics, sovereignty and competitiveness. We compare ecosystems, discuss talent shortages and measure ourselves against the United States and China.
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Sunday, December 28, 2025
Semiconductors have become the fault line of modern geopolitics. The United States and China are investing aggressively in domestic chip production, treating semiconductors not as consumer goods but as strategic infrastructure. Europe, by contrast, spent decades optimising research while outsourcing large-scale manufacturing — until recent crises exposed how fragile that model had become.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
As much of today’s technology and economic news is framed through an American lens, Europe often appears hesitant, fragmented or slow. The loudest narratives come from across the Atlantic, while China remains largely silent. In that contrast, Europe tends to underestimate its own strengths — institutionally, economically and technologically.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Last Friday at Nieuwspoort, former ASML CEO Peter Wennink presented his report, “The Netherlands: From Delay to Action”, outlining a roadmap for the country’s economic future. Central to his vision is a shift toward a technologically advanced and highly productive society, supported by top-tier education and resilient economic structures. Wennink emphasizes that the Netherlands cannot rely on incremental policy adjustments alone; achieving long-term prosperity requires decisive action to secure technological leadership and strengthen national earning capacity.
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