Jane McCallion
Jane McCallion, Features Editor Dennis Technology B2B. Jane primarily covers security, storage and networking for IT Pro, Cloud Pro and Channel Pro, as well as taking care of features and analysis across the three sites.
Jane joined IT Pro and Cloud Pro in July 2012, having previously written freelance for a number of business and finance magazines. She has also covered current affairs, including the student, public sector workers and TUC protests and strikes in central London while studying a Masters in Journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Prior to becoming a journalist, Jane studied Applied Languages at the University of Portsmouth.
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
Policy & legislation
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
If your computer systems are attacked, is the law effective enough to put those criminals behind bars?
4 Apr 2022
How to delete a Gmail account
email providers
How to delete a Gmail account
Our step-by-step guide on how to close your Google email account for good
25 Feb 2022
LTE vs 4G
Mobile
LTE vs 4G
LTE and 4G are both high-speed data networks, but what’s the difference and which is better?
10 Feb 2022
What are petabytes and just how big are they?
Server & storage
What are petabytes and just how big are they?
Enterprise storage is moving from tera to peta, but what do the terms mean?
1 Feb 2022
What is big data analytics?
Business strategy
What is big data analytics?
We explain the differences between descriptive, predictive and prescriptive methods of looking at data
18 Jan 2022
Cloud communications - what is it and why do you need it?
software as a service (SaaS)
Cloud communications - what is it and why do you need it?
We look at the future of communication and the cloud-based options available
12 Jan 2022
The best remote access solutions
Software
The best remote access solutions
We round up the top remote access software for mobile workers, including those with collaboration, screen-sharing and support tools
22 Oct 2021
Scottish schools serve up facial recognition for school dinners
biometrics
Scottish schools serve up facial recognition for school dinners
COVID, quicker payments and better security are all cited as reasons for ditching cards and fingerprints in favour of the new system
18 Oct 2021
Facebook to hire 10,000 workers across the EU
social media
Facebook to hire 10,000 workers across the EU
The high-skilled jobs drive is a “vote of confidence” in the European tech industry
18 Oct 2021
What is cyber warfare?
Security
What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
15 Oct 2021
Everything you need to know about HPE
Business strategy
Everything you need to know about HPE
Born out of HP's split, HPE focuses on enterprise products and services
1 Oct 2021
HTTP vs HTTPS: What difference does it make to security?
Network & Internet
HTTP vs HTTPS: What difference does it make to security?
We look at the difference between the two and tell you how to switch between them
17 Sep 2021
Structured vs unstructured data management
big data analytics
Structured vs unstructured data management
Big data is big business – if you have the skills to manage it
27 Aug 2021
IT Pro Asks: What if the Carrington Event happened today?
disaster recovery (DR)
IT Pro Asks: What if the Carrington Event happened today?
Welcome to the latest series of 2-minute IT Pro videos
23 Aug 2021
What are digital workflow solutions?
workflow
What are digital workflow solutions?
How the mapping of repeatable processes can help drive business efficiency
5 Aug 2021
Machine learning vs AI
Business strategy
Machine learning vs AI
These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different technologies
5 Aug 2021
What is racetrack memory?
Server & storage
What is racetrack memory?
This experimental technology could change the face of how we store data
5 Jul 2021
Your essential guide to internet security
Security
Your essential guide to internet security
We explain how to ensure both you and your business remain safe online
25 Jun 2021
HPE CEO talks up ‘Age of Insight’ at Discover 2021
private cloud
HPE CEO talks up ‘Age of Insight’ at Discover 2021
Transitioning away from collecting data to derive value will be key to future of business and technology, says Antonio Neri
22 Jun 2021
GreenLake is the future of HPE, CEO claims
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
GreenLake is the future of HPE, CEO claims
The company's consumption-based business model takes centre stage at this year's HPE Discover
22 Jun 2021
HPE simplifies GreenLake provisioning with Lighthouse
Business strategy
HPE simplifies GreenLake provisioning with Lighthouse
Simplified resource management, new security features and Silicon on Demand form the heart of this year's news from HPE Discover
22 Jun 2021
HPE bolsters HPC business with Determined AI acquisition
mergers and acquisitions
HPE bolsters HPC business with Determined AI acquisition
The four-year-old startup will join the company's high-performance computing business unit
21 Jun 2021
HPE expands GreenLake offerings for Microsoft Azure
private cloud
HPE expands GreenLake offerings for Microsoft Azure
The company's 'as a service' portfolio now includes greater support for hyperconverged infrastructure
21 Jun 2021
View from the Airport: Appian World 2021
Business strategy
View from the Airport: Appian World 2021
Even in the virtual world, a return to reality is starting to take shape
12 May 2021
Appian talks up mobile at annual global conference
Mobile
Appian talks up mobile at annual global conference
Year of disruption and pivot towards mobile has shown low-code's strengths, claims CEO
11 May 2021
'Low-code data' placed front and centre at Appian World 2021
automation
'Low-code data' placed front and centre at Appian World 2021
CEO Matt Calkins claims low-code data overcomes the last major hurdle of application development
11 May 2021
What is shoulder surfing?
social engineering
What is shoulder surfing?
This social engineering technique can pose a major security risk, so here's how to best protect against it
22 Mar 2021
International Women’s Day: Where now for women in tech?
Business strategy
International Women’s Day: Where now for women in tech?
Women have a long history of making strides in technology, yet recognition – and fair treatment – remain elusive
8 Mar 2021
It’s time to give edge computing some space
data processing
It’s time to give edge computing some space
There’s no time for latency if we’re going to colonise the stars
12 Feb 2021
How much will a data breach really damage your organisation’s reputation?
data breaches
How much will a data breach really damage your organisation’s reputation?
It’s not just fines that can hurt in the wake of a data breach – your reputation can take a hit, too
5 Feb 2021
IT Pro News in Review: Bezos bows out, Serco hit by ransomware, Google Cloud losses
Business strategy
IT Pro News in Review: Bezos bows out, Serco hit by ransomware, Google Cloud losses
Catch up on the top stories of the week with our new video review
5 Feb 2021
How to pick the best cloud accounting software
software as a service (SaaS)
How to pick the best cloud accounting software
There are myriad cloud accounting software products on the market, but which one is best for you?
19 Jan 2021
What is AES encryption?
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
What is AES encryption?
AES is one of the most widely used encryption protocols, but where did it come from and how does it work?
5 Jan 2021
What is 6G and how far are we from rollout?
Network & Internet
What is 6G and how far are we from rollout?
Everything you need to know about 6G mobile connectivity
17 Dec 2020
What is hybrid cloud?
hybrid cloud
What is hybrid cloud?
An in-depth look at what is fast becoming the most popular method of cloud deployment
27 Oct 2020
Dell Technologies takes on HPE with Project Apex
platform as a service (PaaS)
Dell Technologies takes on HPE with Project Apex
Company moves to simplified ‘everything as a service’ strategy in face of hybrid, multi-cloud trends
21 Oct 2020