Monthly Archives: February 2025

Is Ransomware Fading?

Posted on February 19, 2025 by way0utwest

There were less ransomware payments in the second half of 2024, according to research from cryptocurrency tracing firms. There were certainly some high profile attacks, but this matches with my impressions from talking with lots of fellow data professionals around … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #183 Roundup

Posted on February 18, 2025 by way0utwest

I hosted this month’s T-SQL Tuesday party with my invitation asking about tracking permissions. I didn’t get my own post completed in time, but I’ll add it in the next week sometimes. In any case, here’s a roundup of the … Continue reading →

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A Little Brainstorming with an AI

Posted on February 17, 2025 by way0utwest

I was asked to do some a little thinking and brainstorming recently. Rather than send some emails or get on a call, I decided to ask my local AI a few things. This talks about the responses and reactions from … Continue reading →

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Republish: The Change Failure Rate

Posted on February 17, 2025 by way0utwest

It’s President’s Day in the US and I have a day off, where I’m coaching volleyball up in Greeley, CO. And slightly worrying what maintenance might be waiting for my back at the ranch. You get to re-read (and re-comment) … Continue reading →

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