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Business IT Partners banner: Claude Fable 5 is here – again! Anthropic's most powerful AI model, now available to everyone.
Artificial Intelligence

Claude Fable 5 Is Here: Anthropic's Most Powerful AI Model Is Now Available to Everyone

Anthropic has made Claude Fable 5 available worldwide – the most powerful AI model ever released to the public. After a launch that involved export controls and government review, it's back. What the model can do, what it costs, and when it's worth deploying in your business.

Mert Bacak
July 2, 2026·6 min read
Colourful building blocks as a symbol for the step-by-step approach to AI implementation in business.
Artificial Intelligence

The Building Block Approach: How We Implement AI That Actually Sticks

Most AI projects fail — not because the technology doesn't work, but because companies skip the foundations. Here's the three-stage approach we use with every client to make AI adoption sustainable, measurable, and worth the investment.

Daniel Da Cruz
June 17, 2026·5 min read
Claude and Microsoft Azure logos – representing the integration of AI with Microsoft 365.
Artificial Intelligence

Claude Connects to Microsoft 365 – Emails, Teams Chats and SharePoint Directly in Your AI Assistant

Claude now connects to Microsoft 365 — Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive directly in your AI assistant. What this means for your business.

Mert Bacak
May 21, 2026·5 min read
Stairs between grass fields under a blue sky – representing the journey to the cloud.
IT Strategy

Azure Migration in Switzerland: What Really Matters When Choosing a Partner

Many Swiss businesses plan a migration to Azure Cloud — but fail because of the wrong partner. What makes a good Azure migration partner in Switzerland, and which mistakes to avoid.

Daniel Da Cruz
May 18, 2026·6 min read
Lady Justice statue with scales and sword – representing AI regulation and the EU AI Act.
Artificial IntelligenceIT Strategy

EU AI Act: What Swiss Businesses Need to Know Now

The EU AI Act is in force — and it applies to Swiss companies supplying products or services into the EU. Here's what the risk tiers mean, which deadlines matter, and what to do right now.

Mert Bacak
May 15, 2026·7 min read
Hand with white manicure and silver ring – representing precision and AI agents.
Artificial Intelligence

Agentic AI: When AI Stops Answering and Starts Acting

Classic AI answers questions. Agentic AI pursues goals autonomously — planning, deciding, acting. Here's what that means for businesses and where the real difference lies.

Mert Bacak
May 10, 2026·6 min read
White robot with human features – representing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Artificial IntelligenceIT Security

AI Is Accelerating Cyberattacks – What Swiss Businesses Need to Know Now

Switzerland's Federal Office for Cybersecurity warns: AI is making cyberattacks faster, more targeted, and more accessible than ever. Here's what it means for your business.

Daniel Da Cruz
May 6, 2026·5 min read
Digital brain with data streams — symbolic image for AI security and vulnerabilities in AI systems.
Artificial IntelligenceIT Security

How McKinsey's AI Platform Was Hacked – and What It Means for Businesses

McKinsey's AI platform Lilli was compromised in two hours — no credentials needed. What happened, and what does it mean for your business?

Mert Bacak
Apr 8, 2026·7 min read
Smartphone displaying AI apps including Claude by Anthropic.
Artificial Intelligence

What Is Claude? Anthropic's AI Assistant Explained

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant — powerful, flexible, and secure. How it differs from ChatGPT and what it can do for your business.

Mert Bacak
Mar 12, 2026·5 min read
Symbolic image for AI risks in critical infrastructure — power grid and digital systems.
Artificial IntelligenceIT Security

Gartner Predicts: Misconfigured AI Will Shut Down National Infrastructure in a G20 Country by 2028

Not hackers, not natural disasters — a misconfigured AI. Gartner predicts the first national infrastructure collapse caused by AI will happen before 2028.

Mert Bacak
Mar 2, 2026·6 min read
Performance analytics dashboard on a laptop – visual for AI ROI measurement.
Artificial IntelligenceIT Strategy

Why 90% of Companies See No ROI from AI – and What Will Change in 2026

Billions are flowing into AI – yet 90% of companies see almost no measurable results. What is really going wrong?

Mert Bacak
Feb 25, 2026·2 min read
Symbolic image for IT resilience during hosting outages in Switzerland.
IT Strategy

Current Hosting Outages in Switzerland: Why IT Resilience Is Business-Critical Today

Hosting outages show that IT resilience is no longer optional – it is a core business obligation.

Daniel Da Cruz
Dec 10, 2025·2 min read
Symbolic image for single cloud risk – why multi-cloud is safer for Swiss businesses.
IT Strategy

Why Single Cloud Is a Risk

Betting everything on one cloud provider risks total dependency. Why multi-cloud is the smarter strategy.

Mert Bacak
Nov 27, 2025·2 min read
Comparison of vibe coding vs real software engineering – quality software development.
IT SecuritySoftware Development

Vibe Coding vs Real Software Engineering

AI-generated code is temptingly fast – but what does that mean for quality, security, and long-term maintainability?

Daniel Da Cruz
Nov 6, 2025·2 min read
High-rise building with digital AI symbol – representing artificial intelligence, governance, and FINMA regulation in the Swiss financial sector.
Artificial IntelligenceIT Strategy

FINMA Publishes Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

FINMA sets clear guardrails for AI use in the financial sector. What this means for Swiss companies.

Mert Bacak
Nov 4, 2025·2 min read
Why SaaS Backup Is Essential – Microsoft 365 Does Not Protect Your Data
IT Security

Why SaaS Backup Is Essential – Microsoft 365 Does Not Protect Your Data

Microsoft 365 does not provide complete data backup. What many companies don't know – and what they risk.

Daniel Da Cruz
Nov 4, 2025·3 min read
The Two Most Expensive IT Truths Nobody Wants to Hear
IT Strategy

The Two Most Expensive IT Truths Nobody Wants to Hear

IT problems don't get cheaper when you ignore them. And cheap IT ends up costing the most.

Mert Bacak
Oct 27, 2025·2 min read
Switzerland Releases Its Own Open-Source AI Model "Apertus"
Artificial Intelligence

Switzerland Releases Its Own Open-Source AI Model "Apertus"

Switzerland positions itself as an AI hub with Apertus. What the model can do and what it means for companies.

Mert Bacak
Oct 26, 2025·3 min read
Cyberattacks on Swiss Infrastructure: One Attack Per Day Since April 2025
IT Security

Cyberattacks on Swiss Infrastructure: One Attack Per Day Since April 2025

The NCSC reports daily cyberattacks on critical Swiss infrastructure. What companies need to do now.

Daniel Da Cruz
Oct 26, 2025·2 min read