You Probably Don’t Need AWS (And That’s Okay)

Noura Taki Blog April 16, 2026
I’m going to say something that might sound controversial in tech circles: most companies using AWS, Azure, or GCP are massively over-provisioned and under-utilizing what they’re paying for. There. I said it. Before the replies…
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Our Servers Heat Greenhouses. No, Seriously.

Noura Taki Blog April 2, 2026
Every time someone tells me they work in “green tech,” I brace myself for the usual pitch. Carbon offsets. Renewable energy certificates. A tree planted somewhere for every signup. Nice gestures, sure. But let’s be…
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Why Your Data Belongs in Europe (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Noura Taki Blog March 19, 2026
Last year, a friend of mine — a founder running a mid-size SaaS platform — got a letter from a client in Germany. Not a happy one. The client’s legal team had flagged that user…
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