A massive cybersecurity outage crippled global systems, exposing vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure. A single point of failure brought the world to a standstill, underscoring the urgent need for resilient architectural approaches and better disaster preparedness.

The recent backlash on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs stems from both the lack of quantitative data showing how diverse teams improve performance and the discriminatory nature in how these teams were constructed.  In 2015, a McKinsey study lauded the dividends to be gained from diversity.  The well meaning Davos set used this study to launch a movement for diversity, resulting in hundreds of billions spent on diversity programs across businesses, the public sector, and non-profits over the past decade.