Robert Falzon
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Co-founder and CEO of Inkwell Data. Home of Altior - common ground data acquisition and handling platform to support IoT / AI at scale. On tech, innovation, startups, history, art, wine, and much more.
S. N. Bose (1894–1974) was a Bengali Indian physics prodigy from a middle-class family. In 1924 he devised a new way to count quantum particles and sent his paper to Einstein, who published it, and then extended the idea to atoms — laying the foundations for Bose–Einstein statistics, “bosons”.
January 16, 2026 at 8:13 AM
S. N. Bose (1894–1974) was a Bengali Indian physics prodigy from a middle-class family. In 1924 he devised a new way to count quantum particles and sent his paper to Einstein, who published it, and then extended the idea to atoms — laying the foundations for Bose–Einstein statistics, “bosons”.
Cirque du Soleil redefined the circus by replacing animals with (at times lethal) acrobatics / spectacular staging. Founded by Canadian street performer Guy Laliberté, it remains globally successful with a diverse cast of 50 from 21 countries. Has become investor-owned after COVID-era restructuring.
January 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Cirque du Soleil redefined the circus by replacing animals with (at times lethal) acrobatics / spectacular staging. Founded by Canadian street performer Guy Laliberté, it remains globally successful with a diverse cast of 50 from 21 countries. Has become investor-owned after COVID-era restructuring.
Heat networks are scaling, electrifying and becoming regulated utilities. As Ofgem oversight goes live and grid integration deepens through HeatScape, robust operational data infrastructure is essential. Altior provides a governed, protocol-native data layer to support compliance and flexibility.
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Heat networks are scaling, electrifying and becoming regulated utilities. As Ofgem oversight goes live and grid integration deepens through HeatScape, robust operational data infrastructure is essential. Altior provides a governed, protocol-native data layer to support compliance and flexibility.
Northampton were swept aside 50–28 by Bordeaux-Bègles after being bullied in the scrum and picked off at the breakdown. UBB’s back three were outstanding, with Rayasi electric and Penaud relentless. Pollock was targeted but still emerged as a Rugby superstar in a Saints side that never truly fired.
January 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Northampton were swept aside 50–28 by Bordeaux-Bègles after being bullied in the scrum and picked off at the breakdown. UBB’s back three were outstanding, with Rayasi electric and Penaud relentless. Pollock was targeted but still emerged as a Rugby superstar in a Saints side that never truly fired.
Protests have spread to all 31 Iranian provinces, with tens of thousands mobilised. References to Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince, suggest Iran is ready for a regjme change. Attention will turn to whether the US redeploys regional military assets, which would further raise strategic stakes.
January 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Protests have spread to all 31 Iranian provinces, with tens of thousands mobilised. References to Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince, suggest Iran is ready for a regjme change. Attention will turn to whether the US redeploys regional military assets, which would further raise strategic stakes.
After 25 years, the EU–Mercosur deal creates the world’s largest trading area (700 million people). It cuts tariffs, boosts EU machinery / auto exports, and strengthens strategic autonomy. Sensitive farm sectors are protected by c.1.5% quotas & EU standards, with Italy's support pivotal to the deal.
January 11, 2026 at 7:46 AM
After 25 years, the EU–Mercosur deal creates the world’s largest trading area (700 million people). It cuts tariffs, boosts EU machinery / auto exports, and strengthens strategic autonomy. Sensitive farm sectors are protected by c.1.5% quotas & EU standards, with Italy's support pivotal to the deal.
Regulators, including the NSA, expect AI in energy and industrial systems to be secured at the OT device level and throughout data in transit. Digital twins can act as a control layer when grounded in trusted data. Altior helps operationalise this safely and at scale, across complex estates.
January 8, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Regulators, including the NSA, expect AI in energy and industrial systems to be secured at the OT device level and throughout data in transit. Digital twins can act as a control layer when grounded in trusted data. Altior helps operationalise this safely and at scale, across complex estates.
Military strategist Edward Luttwak believes Russia’s power has ebbed after failing to conquer Ukraine, while China’s leaders are driven to prove they can fight, raising Taiwan risks. He expects no world war but more adventurism in a messy post-nuclear era. The West is troubled/divided but resilient.
January 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Military strategist Edward Luttwak believes Russia’s power has ebbed after failing to conquer Ukraine, while China’s leaders are driven to prove they can fight, raising Taiwan risks. He expects no world war but more adventurism in a messy post-nuclear era. The West is troubled/divided but resilient.
The war in Ukraine has exposed Russian military weakness, yet Europe still feels pressure on its eastern flank. Europe must accept a US step back and invest in troop mobility, surveillance, air defence / drones, logistics, command systems, positioning forces in Eastern Europe, Ukraine / the Baltics.
January 7, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The war in Ukraine has exposed Russian military weakness, yet Europe still feels pressure on its eastern flank. Europe must accept a US step back and invest in troop mobility, surveillance, air defence / drones, logistics, command systems, positioning forces in Eastern Europe, Ukraine / the Baltics.
Trump’s geopolitical strategy is not as irrational as it looks, albeit openly disruptive. It marks a dramatic public break from obsolete norms formed in another era—one where Russia was a greater threat and Europe a shattered continent. The world has changed, and foreign policy has shifted with it.
January 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Trump’s geopolitical strategy is not as irrational as it looks, albeit openly disruptive. It marks a dramatic public break from obsolete norms formed in another era—one where Russia was a greater threat and Europe a shattered continent. The world has changed, and foreign policy has shifted with it.
End users & enterprise platform providers do not always share the same objectives. Altior reconciles this by separating intent from execution, enabling platforms to express decisions while Altior delivers governed, secure action at the OT/IT boundary—without replacing existing systems or adding risk
January 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
End users & enterprise platform providers do not always share the same objectives. Altior reconciles this by separating intent from execution, enabling platforms to express decisions while Altior delivers governed, secure action at the OT/IT boundary—without replacing existing systems or adding risk
Founded in 1660 under Charles II, the Royal Society was established to promote experimental science. Its coat of arms includes the English royal arms, the eagle symbolising vision, two talbot dogs representing vigilance, and the motto 'Nullius in verba' - truth rests on evidence, not authority.
January 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Founded in 1660 under Charles II, the Royal Society was established to promote experimental science. Its coat of arms includes the English royal arms, the eagle symbolising vision, two talbot dogs representing vigilance, and the motto 'Nullius in verba' - truth rests on evidence, not authority.
Daniel Kahneman argued that human decisions are driven primarily by intuitive, emotional System 1 thinking rather than rational analysis. People decide first to use instinct and bias, then engage System 2 reasoning to explain and justify those choices. People buy from you when they feel understood.
January 1, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Daniel Kahneman argued that human decisions are driven primarily by intuitive, emotional System 1 thinking rather than rational analysis. People decide first to use instinct and bias, then engage System 2 reasoning to explain and justify those choices. People buy from you when they feel understood.
LLMs are rapidly commoditising as costs fall, parity rises and access widens. The model is no longer the moat. Advantage shifts up the stack to proprietary data, agent orchestration, governance, workflow integration and human-AI operating models. Strategy is organisational design, not vendor choice.
December 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
LLMs are rapidly commoditising as costs fall, parity rises and access widens. The model is no longer the moat. Advantage shifts up the stack to proprietary data, agent orchestration, governance, workflow integration and human-AI operating models. Strategy is organisational design, not vendor choice.
The Saints beat reigning champions Bath 41–21 at the Rec despite missing Coles, Mitchell and Fin Smith. Bold in selection and brave in approach, Northampton scored in transition through Freeman (3) and Pollock (2). Captain Callum Chick led defensively, forcing turnovers and setting standards.
December 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The Saints beat reigning champions Bath 41–21 at the Rec despite missing Coles, Mitchell and Fin Smith. Bold in selection and brave in approach, Northampton scored in transition through Freeman (3) and Pollock (2). Captain Callum Chick led defensively, forcing turnovers and setting standards.
Tito Boeri, Bocconi economist, argues the state should act as an insurer rather than a redistributor. Insurance-based welfare preserves incentives to work, save & invest by linking benefits to contributions and risks, reducing moral hazard, supporting labour participation & economic sustainability.
December 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Tito Boeri, Bocconi economist, argues the state should act as an insurer rather than a redistributor. Insurance-based welfare preserves incentives to work, save & invest by linking benefits to contributions and risks, reducing moral hazard, supporting labour participation & economic sustainability.
EU regulators have acknowledged that a 2035 EV-only mandate is unworkable. Consumers are reluctant to absorb steep EV depreciation without heavy subsidies, while manufacturers lose money on every EV. Losses increase with vehicle size, as battery weight limits constrain range & commercial viability.
December 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
EU regulators have acknowledged that a 2035 EV-only mandate is unworkable. Consumers are reluctant to absorb steep EV depreciation without heavy subsidies, while manufacturers lose money on every EV. Losses increase with vehicle size, as battery weight limits constrain range & commercial viability.
Altior provides a shared operational data foundation that handles asset integration close to source. By standardising, governing and contextualising data, it makes digital twins, AI, ESG reporting genuinely usable—reducing bespoke integration and letting teams focus on outcomes rather than plumbing.
December 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Altior provides a shared operational data foundation that handles asset integration close to source. By standardising, governing and contextualising data, it makes digital twins, AI, ESG reporting genuinely usable—reducing bespoke integration and letting teams focus on outcomes rather than plumbing.
Sovereign data for critical infrastructure begins at the edge. Altior provides a federated, protocol-native, zero-trust operational substrate that keeps control of ingestion, identity, security and governance with operators—avoiding vendor lock-in and supporting multi-vendor fleets.
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Sovereign data for critical infrastructure begins at the edge. Altior provides a federated, protocol-native, zero-trust operational substrate that keeps control of ingestion, identity, security and governance with operators—avoiding vendor lock-in and supporting multi-vendor fleets.
LKY, 20th century's greatest strategist and State builder. Showed how (forced) high household savings could become cheap capital for infrastructure and industry. China scaled his model, suppressing consumption and creating vast deposits that the state directed into manufacturing and technology.
December 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
LKY, 20th century's greatest strategist and State builder. Showed how (forced) high household savings could become cheap capital for infrastructure and industry. China scaled his model, suppressing consumption and creating vast deposits that the state directed into manufacturing and technology.
Starmer is criticised for drift, but his strategy centres on rebuilding ties with Europe while keeping US security alignment. His self-imposed fiscal straightjacket & rising welfare costs are trapping the UK in a stagnation loop. Breaking out will depend on some luck & AI-driven productivity gains.
December 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Starmer is criticised for drift, but his strategy centres on rebuilding ties with Europe while keeping US security alignment. His self-imposed fiscal straightjacket & rising welfare costs are trapping the UK in a stagnation loop. Breaking out will depend on some luck & AI-driven productivity gains.
Frank Gehry, central figure in late-20th-century deconstructivism, has died at 96. Architect of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao—commissioned by the Basque Government, the City of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Foundation. A Pritzker laureate, famed for his titanium forms and use of digital tools.
December 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Frank Gehry, central figure in late-20th-century deconstructivism, has died at 96. Architect of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao—commissioned by the Basque Government, the City of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Foundation. A Pritzker laureate, famed for his titanium forms and use of digital tools.
King Faisal strengthened Saudi Arabia by consolidating ministries, enforcing budget discipline, launching nationwide schools and hospitals, and using rising oil revenues to build roads, utilities, and industry. His reforms unified the state and elevated Saudi influence before his 1975 assassination.
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
King Faisal strengthened Saudi Arabia by consolidating ministries, enforcing budget discipline, launching nationwide schools and hospitals, and using rising oil revenues to build roads, utilities, and industry. His reforms unified the state and elevated Saudi influence before his 1975 assassination.
Laurent Alexandre — surgeon, entrepreneur & futurologist — warns that AI will transform education, medicine, defence & public services. However, most politicians are tech illiterate. Voters have to choose more discerningly. Parties with slower tech cultures (eg. ecologists) will be disadvantaged.
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Laurent Alexandre — surgeon, entrepreneur & futurologist — warns that AI will transform education, medicine, defence & public services. However, most politicians are tech illiterate. Voters have to choose more discerningly. Parties with slower tech cultures (eg. ecologists) will be disadvantaged.
Pitt the Younger rebuilt Britain’s finances by cutting smuggling, broadening taxation and credit, giving the state far greater revenue and borrowing power. He strengthened oversight of empire. These changes gave Britain the fiscal and institutional edge that shaped its 19th-century global dominance.
November 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Pitt the Younger rebuilt Britain’s finances by cutting smuggling, broadening taxation and credit, giving the state far greater revenue and borrowing power. He strengthened oversight of empire. These changes gave Britain the fiscal and institutional edge that shaped its 19th-century global dominance.