Ronald
@byzzyy.bsky.social
Web3 enthusiast + extensive experience in B2B consulting/strategy, esp. public sector + good IT understanding + international experience in East Africa, Central Asia + deep understanding of political processes / federal level PLUS proven management skills
In response to steep cuts in foreign aid, #Zambia, #Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC) are significantly boosting their funding for family planning programs. This shift towards domestic financing aims... https://blog.locational.network/2025/11/13/in-response-to-steep-cuts.html
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
In response to steep cuts in foreign aid, #Zambia, #Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC) are significantly boosting their funding for family planning programs. This shift towards domestic financing aims... https://blog.locational.network/2025/11/13/in-response-to-steep-cuts.html
🚀 Breaking Down the Stack: Why Web3 Payments Can Transform Support in Fragile Contexts
In places hit by war or disaster, financial infrastructure is often broken—or nonexistent. Traditional support faces security risks, ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/14/breaking-down-the-stack-why.html
In places hit by war or disaster, financial infrastructure is often broken—or nonexistent. Traditional support faces security risks, ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/14/breaking-down-the-stack-why.html
October 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🚀 Breaking Down the Stack: Why Web3 Payments Can Transform Support in Fragile Contexts
In places hit by war or disaster, financial infrastructure is often broken—or nonexistent. Traditional support faces security risks, ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/14/breaking-down-the-stack-why.html
In places hit by war or disaster, financial infrastructure is often broken—or nonexistent. Traditional support faces security risks, ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/14/breaking-down-the-stack-why.html
🌟 Honored to have been part of workshop on “Harnessing the Potential of Digital Sustainable Finance to Accelerate the Agenda 2030” in Bonn! 🌟
A big thank you to the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/10/honored-to-have-been-part.html
A big thank you to the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/10/honored-to-have-been-part.html
October 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🌟 Honored to have been part of workshop on “Harnessing the Potential of Digital Sustainable Finance to Accelerate the Agenda 2030” in Bonn! 🌟
A big thank you to the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/10/honored-to-have-been-part.html
A big thank you to the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/10/honored-to-have-been-part.html
🌐 Building Resilient Digital Transactions in Fragile Contexts with Web3 🌐
In fragile environments, secure and inclusive digital transactions can transform lives. I recently revisited the technology and eco... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/07/building-resilient-digital-transactions-in.html
In fragile environments, secure and inclusive digital transactions can transform lives. I recently revisited the technology and eco... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/07/building-resilient-digital-transactions-in.html
October 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
🌐 Building Resilient Digital Transactions in Fragile Contexts with Web3 🌐
In fragile environments, secure and inclusive digital transactions can transform lives. I recently revisited the technology and eco... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/07/building-resilient-digital-transactions-in.html
In fragile environments, secure and inclusive digital transactions can transform lives. I recently revisited the technology and eco... https://blog.locational.network/2025/10/07/building-resilient-digital-transactions-in.html
🚀 When internet coverage through landline or mobile is weak, for a some years now you immediately look up - for internet from space.
The battle for global internet from space is heating up! Here’s the latest:... https://blog.locational.network/2025/09/17/when-internet-coverage-through-landline.html
The battle for global internet from space is heating up! Here’s the latest:... https://blog.locational.network/2025/09/17/when-internet-coverage-through-landline.html
September 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
🚀 When internet coverage through landline or mobile is weak, for a some years now you immediately look up - for internet from space.
The battle for global internet from space is heating up! Here’s the latest:... https://blog.locational.network/2025/09/17/when-internet-coverage-through-landline.html
The battle for global internet from space is heating up! Here’s the latest:... https://blog.locational.network/2025/09/17/when-internet-coverage-through-landline.html
I was recently again involved in discussions about improving internet connectivity in Africa. The current situation, in terms of internet connectivity on the continental scale, revealed a landscape of both progress and ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/09/15/i-was-recently-again-involved.html
September 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I was recently again involved in discussions about improving internet connectivity in Africa. The current situation, in terms of internet connectivity on the continental scale, revealed a landscape of both progress and ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/09/15/i-was-recently-again-involved.html
Blockchain based solutions seem to slowly pass the trough of disillusionment, entering the slope of enlightenment, following the Cycle of Overblown Hopes and Shattered Dreams defined by a large research and advisor... https://blog.locational.network/2025/08/28/blockchain-based-solutions-seem-to.html
August 28, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Blockchain based solutions seem to slowly pass the trough of disillusionment, entering the slope of enlightenment, following the Cycle of Overblown Hopes and Shattered Dreams defined by a large research and advisor... https://blog.locational.network/2025/08/28/blockchain-based-solutions-seem-to.html
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit neu denken: Drei Säulen für eine Zukunft dieses Politikfeldes (Überarbeitet!): https://blog.locational.network/2025/08/04/entwicklungszusammenarbeit-neu-denken-drei-sulen.html
Die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit muss neu ausgerichtet werden, um klare, maßgeschneiderte Koope...
Die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit muss neu ausgerichtet werden, um klare, maßgeschneiderte Koope...
August 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit neu denken: Drei Säulen für eine Zukunft dieses Politikfeldes (Überarbeitet!): https://blog.locational.network/2025/08/04/entwicklungszusammenarbeit-neu-denken-drei-sulen.html
Die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit muss neu ausgerichtet werden, um klare, maßgeschneiderte Koope...
Die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit muss neu ausgerichtet werden, um klare, maßgeschneiderte Koope...
In June, I shared a vision for the future of German government-funded development cooperation. The response was very positive, sparking many insightful discussions. Thank you for your engagement and valuable contributions!
Encour... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/31/in-june-i-shared-a.html
Encour... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/31/in-june-i-shared-a.html
July 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM
In June, I shared a vision for the future of German government-funded development cooperation. The response was very positive, sparking many insightful discussions. Thank you for your engagement and valuable contributions!
Encour... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/31/in-june-i-shared-a.html
Encour... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/31/in-june-i-shared-a.html
Two headlines on the same company in last days:
OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is coming out soon.
The company needs to stay at the cutting edge of the AI game. Red team capacity - speci... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/30/we-planned-to-launch-our.html
OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is coming out soon.
The company needs to stay at the cutting edge of the AI game. Red team capacity - speci... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/30/we-planned-to-launch-our.html
July 30, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Two headlines on the same company in last days:
OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is coming out soon.
The company needs to stay at the cutting edge of the AI game. Red team capacity - speci... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/30/we-planned-to-launch-our.html
OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is coming out soon.
The company needs to stay at the cutting edge of the AI game. Red team capacity - speci... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/30/we-planned-to-launch-our.html
🌟 Another notable addition to European #AI solutions: Lumo, an AI by #Swiss company #Proton 🌟
Lumo delivers a cutting-edge AI assistant service that prioritises your privacy and keeps your data secure.
In a wor... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/27/another-notable-addition-to-european.html
Lumo delivers a cutting-edge AI assistant service that prioritises your privacy and keeps your data secure.
In a wor... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/27/another-notable-addition-to-european.html
July 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🌟 Another notable addition to European #AI solutions: Lumo, an AI by #Swiss company #Proton 🌟
Lumo delivers a cutting-edge AI assistant service that prioritises your privacy and keeps your data secure.
In a wor... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/27/another-notable-addition-to-european.html
Lumo delivers a cutting-edge AI assistant service that prioritises your privacy and keeps your data secure.
In a wor... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/27/another-notable-addition-to-european.html
Contrary to popular narratives, a recent paper suggests that the use of #AI in software development can actually reduce productivity.
Check out the paper for more details
However, let’s delve into the fine print. T... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/22/contrary-to-popular-narratives-a.html
Check out the paper for more details
However, let’s delve into the fine print. T... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/22/contrary-to-popular-narratives-a.html
July 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Contrary to popular narratives, a recent paper suggests that the use of #AI in software development can actually reduce productivity.
Check out the paper for more details
However, let’s delve into the fine print. T... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/22/contrary-to-popular-narratives-a.html
Check out the paper for more details
However, let’s delve into the fine print. T... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/22/contrary-to-popular-narratives-a.html
I’ve been having chats recently about how well #Europe is doing in the #AI field. I hear people saying how Europe is behind the times and there’s no chance of catching up. They even say we’re doomed. There’s no denying... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/20/ive-been-having-chats-recently.html
July 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’ve been having chats recently about how well #Europe is doing in the #AI field. I hear people saying how Europe is behind the times and there’s no chance of catching up. They even say we’re doomed. There’s no denying... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/20/ive-been-having-chats-recently.html
Was es konkret heisst, „ausreichende“ #Rechenkapazität bereitzustellen im Zeichen des #KI #AI Booms, zeigt diese sehr spannende Analyse am Beispiel des Großraums Berlin.
Ähnliche Großinvestitionen auch zB im Rhein... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/13/was-es-konkret-heisst-ausreichende.html
Ähnliche Großinvestitionen auch zB im Rhein... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/13/was-es-konkret-heisst-ausreichende.html
July 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Was es konkret heisst, „ausreichende“ #Rechenkapazität bereitzustellen im Zeichen des #KI #AI Booms, zeigt diese sehr spannende Analyse am Beispiel des Großraums Berlin.
Ähnliche Großinvestitionen auch zB im Rhein... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/13/was-es-konkret-heisst-ausreichende.html
Ähnliche Großinvestitionen auch zB im Rhein... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/13/was-es-konkret-heisst-ausreichende.html
Around six months ago, I pointed to the often overlooked small #AIhref="/hashtag/AI" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AI models and #EdgeAI. In the fast-paced world of machine intelligence #AI, that feels like an eternity! Since then, we have seen some interesting developments, ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/02/around-six-months-ago-i.html
July 2, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Around six months ago, I pointed to the often overlooked small #AIhref="/hashtag/AI" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AI models and #EdgeAI. In the fast-paced world of machine intelligence #AI, that feels like an eternity! Since then, we have seen some interesting developments, ... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/02/around-six-months-ago-i.html
As computational power needs to be massively expanded with the broad application of machine intelligence #AI #LLMs, the topic of #energy consumption and environmental footprint in general has rightly received more att... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/02/as-computational-power-needs-to.html
July 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
As computational power needs to be massively expanded with the broad application of machine intelligence #AI #LLMs, the topic of #energy consumption and environmental footprint in general has rightly received more att... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/02/as-computational-power-needs-to.html
Around six months ago, I pointed to the often overlooked small AI models and EdgeAI. In the fast-paced world of machine intelligence #AI, that feels like an eternity! Since then, we have seen some interesting developments, wi... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/01/around-six-months-ago-i.html
July 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Around six months ago, I pointed to the often overlooked small AI models and EdgeAI. In the fast-paced world of machine intelligence #AI, that feels like an eternity! Since then, we have seen some interesting developments, wi... https://blog.locational.network/2025/07/01/around-six-months-ago-i.html
🔍 Considering moving from siloed software as a service products to open source to regain control?
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/17/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/17/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
June 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
🔍 Considering moving from siloed software as a service products to open source to regain control?
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/17/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/17/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
🔍 Considering moving from siloed software as a service products to open source to regain control?
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
June 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
🔍 Considering moving from siloed software as a service products to open source to regain control?
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
💡 Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software: 🌐 A curated collection of the best open source altern... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/considering-moving-from-siloed-software.html
🌍💻 Jupiter: Europe’s First Exascale Supercomputer
Europe is advancing in supercomputing with Jupiter, the continent’s first exascale supercomputer at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
🌟 Key Highlights
Unpreceden... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/jupiter-europes-first-exascale-supercomputer.html
Europe is advancing in supercomputing with Jupiter, the continent’s first exascale supercomputer at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
🌟 Key Highlights
Unpreceden... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/jupiter-europes-first-exascale-supercomputer.html
June 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
🌍💻 Jupiter: Europe’s First Exascale Supercomputer
Europe is advancing in supercomputing with Jupiter, the continent’s first exascale supercomputer at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
🌟 Key Highlights
Unpreceden... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/jupiter-europes-first-exascale-supercomputer.html
Europe is advancing in supercomputing with Jupiter, the continent’s first exascale supercomputer at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
🌟 Key Highlights
Unpreceden... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/12/jupiter-europes-first-exascale-supercomputer.html
🌍 Empowering Europe’s Digital Future 🌍
Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy and protects our data. European Alternatives leads by promoting digital services aligned with European values.
... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/11/empowering-europes-digital-future-supporting.html
Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy and protects our data. European Alternatives leads by promoting digital services aligned with European values.
... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/11/empowering-europes-digital-future-supporting.html
June 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🌍 Empowering Europe’s Digital Future 🌍
Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy and protects our data. European Alternatives leads by promoting digital services aligned with European values.
... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/11/empowering-europes-digital-future-supporting.html
Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy and protects our data. European Alternatives leads by promoting digital services aligned with European values.
... https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/11/empowering-europes-digital-future-supporting.html
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit neu denken: Drei Säulen für eine Zukunft dieses Politikfeldes: https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/10/entwicklungszusammenarbeit-neu-denken-drei-sulen.html
June 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit neu denken: Drei Säulen für eine Zukunft dieses Politikfeldes: https://blog.locational.network/2025/06/10/entwicklungszusammenarbeit-neu-denken-drei-sulen.html
For too long, the development sector has operated in a self-referential bubble — talking mostly to itself, reinforcing its own logic, and shielding itself from broader scrutiny. But the world has changed, and the gap bet... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/05/for-too-long-the-development.html
May 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
For too long, the development sector has operated in a self-referential bubble — talking mostly to itself, reinforcing its own logic, and shielding itself from broader scrutiny. But the world has changed, and the gap bet... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/05/for-too-long-the-development.html
Feeling a bit doomsday-ish? Then this post is for you!
#AI is advancing at warp speed, and researchers are still grappling with how these models really work. 🤖💨 Research revealed some creative strategies of these mode... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/04/feeling-a-bit-doomsdayish-then.html
#AI is advancing at warp speed, and researchers are still grappling with how these models really work. 🤖💨 Research revealed some creative strategies of these mode... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/04/feeling-a-bit-doomsdayish-then.html
May 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Feeling a bit doomsday-ish? Then this post is for you!
#AI is advancing at warp speed, and researchers are still grappling with how these models really work. 🤖💨 Research revealed some creative strategies of these mode... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/04/feeling-a-bit-doomsdayish-then.html
#AI is advancing at warp speed, and researchers are still grappling with how these models really work. 🤖💨 Research revealed some creative strategies of these mode... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/04/feeling-a-bit-doomsdayish-then.html
Ever noticed how we struggle with rapid, non-linear change? 🌪️ Fasten your seatbelts, because groundbreaking AI-based developments could make your head spin!
Enter superhuman AI 🤖. Experts predict its impact over the ne... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/01/ever-noticed-how-we-struggle.html
Enter superhuman AI 🤖. Experts predict its impact over the ne... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/01/ever-noticed-how-we-struggle.html
May 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Ever noticed how we struggle with rapid, non-linear change? 🌪️ Fasten your seatbelts, because groundbreaking AI-based developments could make your head spin!
Enter superhuman AI 🤖. Experts predict its impact over the ne... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/01/ever-noticed-how-we-struggle.html
Enter superhuman AI 🤖. Experts predict its impact over the ne... https://blog.locational.network/2025/05/01/ever-noticed-how-we-struggle.html