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Most organisations assume high availability is something you design once and rely on.
Most organisations assume high availability is something you design once and rely on. With the pace of digital transformation and AI, organisations...
Appointment: Helping a Partner Embedded Business Strengthen Its Voice in the IBM Z Ecosystem
Appointment: Helping a Partner‑Embedded Business Strengthen Its Voice in the IBM Z Ecosystem I’m pleased to share that I’ve been invited to join...
AllumTek appears in Your Business Magazine – April Edition
AllumTek appears in Your Business Magazine – April Edition I was pleased to be invited to feature in a double page article in James Caan CBE’s Your...
Is LinkedIn Becoming an Empty Stage?
Is LinkedIn Becoming an Empty Stage? Is it just me, or has the return on effort here fallen massively? It feels like no matter how thoughtful,...
When Experience Speaks Louder Than Outreach
When Experience Speaks Louder Than Outreach Every day, like many of you, I receive a stream of LinkedIn messages and emails, all offering to fix my...
One Update, Global Impact: What the 2024 Outage Really Teaches Us About Resilience
One Update, Global Impact: What the 2024 Outage Really Teaches Us About Resilience By Jim Allum, AllumTek Business Advisors Ltd When a routine...
One click. One oversight. Millions in revenue – gone.
One click. One oversight. Millions in revenue - gone. "Cyber resilience starts in the boardroom." Cyber-attacks don’t ask if you’re ready. They just...
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: From Mainframes to AI
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: From Mainframes to AI When I started out, green screens, chunky keyboards, and mainframes were the norm. I...
Unlocking Public Value Through Smarter, Unified Digital Services
Unlocking Public Value Through Smarter, Unified Digital Services I recently commented on a compelling post by Jørgen Østergaard of id connect...
AI Chatbots – Why The Negativity?
AI Chatbots – Why The Negativity? For some time, I have been considering the real value of using AI Chatbots to help within my business,...
AI in Business: Threat or Opportunity?
AI in Business: Threat or Opportunity? As an NED for Obelisk AI, I see firsthand how tailored AI and automation solutions are reshaping...
Not All AI Companies Are Created Equal – The Decision-Maker’s Conundrum
Not All AI Companies Are Created Equal - The Decision-Maker’s Conundrum Since I have been a NED for Obelisk AI, I have seen them build many tailored...
Businesses That Resist The Digital Wave Are Losing Their Competitive Edge
Businesses That Resist The Digital Wave Are Losing Their Competitive Edge Many CEOs and business owners are still hesitant to adopt advances...
Pressure to Adopt AI/Automation? Simple Steps to Unlock Their Potential in Your Business
🌟 Pressure to Adopt AI/Automation? Simple Steps to Unlock Their Potential in Your Business 🌟 Working with executives in companies across...
Cyberattacks Are Rising – in Frequency, Consequence and Visibility
Cyberattacks Are Rising - in Frequency, Consequence and Visibility In recent weeks, we’ve seen businesses forced offline, operations halted,...
Hesitation: The Silent Growth Killer for Business Leaders
Hesitation: The Silent Growth Killer for Business Leaders Business leaders face complex decisions. In uncertain times, caution is...
Is Your Business Scaling or Silently Stalling?
Is Your Business Scaling or Silently Stalling? It’s a question that doesn’t get asked often enough within businesses. Growth can often be misleading...
Another Cyberattack. Another Insolvency.
Another Cyberattack. Another Insolvency. Every day, despite all the warnings, it is sad to see yet another successful company in the news...
Opportunity is the spark. Belief is the fuel. Growth is the result.
Opportunity is the spark. Belief is the fuel. Growth is the result. As I have mentioned in a previous post - “Born to Lead? A Reflection on...
Preparing for IT Disruption: A Layered Approach to Resilience
Preparing for IT Disruption: A Layered Approach to Resilience Every day, I hear about businesses who have either been affected by an attack...
Why People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset
Why People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset What really sets a company apart isn’t just its products or technology - it’s the people behind it all....
Navigating Your Business Future: The Role of Succession Planning
🌟 Navigating Your Business Future: The Role of Succession Planning 🌟 Having a solid succession plan is more crucial now than ever. Companies...
When Leadership Happens in the Shadows
When Leadership Happens in the Shadows A client once shared a story that has stayed with me. It almost seemed unbelievable until I saw...
Experience-Driven Advice Is Your Strategic Advantage
Experience-Driven Advice Is Your Strategic Advantage As Founder of AllumTek Business Advisors Ltd, with 30+ years in leadership, I’ve seen...
Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Easy
Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Easy Leadership often means looking ahead - eyes on growth, hands on the wheel, heart in the business.You’re...
Leadership with AI: Staying in the Driver’s Seat
Leadership with AI: Staying in the Driver’s Seat AI is changing the world. In leadership, the story must shift from replacement to...
Clearing the Path: Leadership Through the Noise
Clearing the Path: Leadership Through the Noise There’s a saying: “Can’t see the wood for the trees.” Often in business leadership, the...
When advice is heard but not heeded, what does it reveal about leadership?
When advice is heard but not heeded, what does it reveal about leadership? Every business reaches a point where things become more complex...
When Leadership Feels Threatened by Respect
When Leadership Feels Threatened by Respect In many organisations, regional teams are the cultural and operational backbone. They can build respect,...
Delegation: The Quiet Test of Leadership
Delegation: The Quiet Test of Leadership Over the many years I worked in the corporate space, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard...
When the gears align, growth feels effortless.
When the gears align, growth feels effortless. Every CEO knows the feeling: → You’ve got the vision.→ The team’s working hard.→ The market’s...
Less Is More: Crafting a Pitch That Opens Doors
Less Is More: Crafting a Pitch That Opens Doors Have you ever been asked, “What do you do?” and suddenly freeze? You’re not alone. We all...
Would you walk into a shop with the windows covered and the door locked? Neither would I. Yet that’s what my LinkedIn profile looked like.
Would you walk into a shop with the windows covered and the door locked? Neither would I. Yet that’s what my LinkedIn profile looked like. I’ve been...
Culture: The Invisible Force
Culture: The Invisible Force Over the years, I have been fortunate to have experienced a great company culture. I have also been able to play a part...
Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of Listening
Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of Listening Top-performing salespeople spend 60% more time listening than talking.Why? Because listening builds...
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AllumTek appears in Your Business Magazine – April Edition
AllumTek appears in Your Business Magazine – April Edition I was pleased to be invited to feature...
Is LinkedIn Becoming an Empty Stage?
Is LinkedIn Becoming an Empty Stage? Is it just me, or has the return on effort here fallen...
When Experience Speaks Louder Than Outreach
When Experience Speaks Louder Than Outreach Every day, like many of you, I receive a stream of...
One Update, Global Impact: What the 2024 Outage Really Teaches Us About Resilience
One Update, Global Impact: What the 2024 Outage Really Teaches Us About Resilience By Jim Allum,...
AllumTek Featured in the Gatwick Diamond Magazine
AllumTek Featured in the Gatwick Diamond Magazine I am proud to share that AllumTek...
When Business Gets Foggy, Turn on the Lights
When Business Gets Foggy, Turn on the Lights When you’re deeply involved in your business, things...
Why the Best Ideas Aren’t Always Scheduled
Why the Best Ideas Aren’t Always Scheduled Now that 2026 is here, it feels like the right time to...
Is Familiarity Holding Back Your Business?
Is Familiarity Holding Back Your Business? As we start 2026, have you considered that familiarity...