Working from home (WFH) is no longer a short-term response to a crisis. It has become a permanent part of how modern organizations operate. As we move deeper into 2026, companies are being forced to rethink their working from home policies, moving away from improvised pandemic-era solutions and toward structured, intentional, and sustainable models. The key challenge is balance. Organizations must support flexibility while maintaining productivity, security, accountability

The phrase “play the ball and not the man” originally comes from sports. It means aiming for the ball rather than attacking the player. In broader use, it refers to focusing on the issue instead of the individual. In foreign policy, this principle means: Concentrating on real policy direction and concrete actions Avoiding emotional reactions to strong personalities or dramatic language Ignoring noise and focusing on measurable evidence Modern global politics

The EU Data Act rationale is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: data generated by connected products should not be locked away by default. As Europe’s economy becomes more digital, more automated, and more data-driven, lawmakers believe that fair access to data is now essential for competition, innovation, and consumer choice. Connected devices—from cars and farm equipment to smart home systems and industrial machinery—generate vast amounts of valuable data every day. U