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Article: Why Most Machine Learning Projects Fail to Reach Production

Wenjie Zi — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this article, the author diagnoses common failures in ML initiatives, including weak problem framing and the persistent prototype-to-production gap. The piece provides practical, experience-based guidance on setting clear business goals, treating data as a product, and aligning cross-functional teams for reliable, production-ready ML delivery.

By Wenjie Zi

Article: The Friction Fix: Change What Matters

Cat Morris, Diana Montalion — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Friction is the invisible current that sinks every transformation. Friction isn’t one thing – it’s systemic. Relationships produce friction: between the people, teams and technology. The fix isn’t Kubernetes, the Cloud or AI. The fix is changing our patterns of thinking, communicating, and organizing.

By Cat Morris, Diana Montalion