Jonathan Weinberg
Jonathan Weinberg is a freelance journalist and writer who specialises in technology and business, with a particular interest in the social and economic impact on the future of work and wider society. His passion is for telling stories that show how technology and digital improves our lives for the better, while keeping one eye on the emerging security and privacy dangers. A former national newspaper technology, gadgets and gaming editor for a decade, Jonathan has been bylined in national, consumer and trade publications across print and online, in the UK and the US.
What is phishing as a service (Phaas)?
cyber security
What is phishing as a service (Phaas)?
With phishing as a service attacks surging, we explain what this low-cost, off-the-shelf method of targeting businesses is and why it’s growing in pop…
15 Jun 2022
Fears mount NHS innovation has been “sent packing to the basement”
Technology
Fears mount NHS innovation has been “sent packing to the basement”
With NHSX and NHS Digital folded into NHSE/I, experts question whether it’ll slow the delivery of new technologies or unleash a new era of fast-paced …
2 Feb 2022
Building an AI superpower: Does the UK stand a chance?
artificial intelligence (AI)
Building an AI superpower: Does the UK stand a chance?
As the home of Turing, Lovelace and DeepMind, the country has a rich heritage of scientific achievement, but does the UK's latest plan match its globa…
1 Feb 2022
The most significant industry moves of 2021
mergers and acquisitions
The most significant industry moves of 2021
From Intel to Salesforce, we look back at the mergers, acquisitions and strategical shifts that shaped the last 12 months
26 Dec 2021
What should we do about encrypted messaging apps?
encryption
What should we do about encrypted messaging apps?
From WhatsApp to Telegram to Signal, the growth in use of end-to-end encryption messaging apps is soaring. But do their positives outweigh the risks o…
15 Nov 2021
How apprenticeships are fuelling the future of UK tech
Careers & training
How apprenticeships are fuelling the future of UK tech
On-the-job training is becoming key to resolving the talent crisis, but it isn’t just young people benefitting from apprenticeships
14 Oct 2021
Is the Global Talent Visa really helping the UK tech skills crisis?
recruitment
Is the Global Talent Visa really helping the UK tech skills crisis?
As skills shortages hit many UK industries, from food to logistics, has the Global Talent Visa proved beneficial amid the rush for talent to bolster o…
10 Oct 2021
How UK tech’s environmental startup scene is growing in stature
startups
How UK tech’s environmental startup scene is growing in stature
Can our most innovative green technology companies make a difference and turn a profit?
9 Oct 2021
The MedTech startups grappling with tomorrow’s health challenges
startups
The MedTech startups grappling with tomorrow’s health challenges
CTOs, CEOs and founders explain how their companies are powering the next generation of digital healthcare systems
2 Oct 2021
When should startups hire their first CTO?
startups
When should startups hire their first CTO?
Hiring a senior tech leader is a big event in the life of any start-up, but when is the right time? And what’s the right approach?
28 Sep 2021
What does it take to launch a successful Fintech startup?
startups
What does it take to launch a successful Fintech startup?
Emerging and established Fintech startups explain how they have navigated the complexity of creating a tech stack and IT system that drives growth
12 Aug 2021
How the cyber security threat landscape is changing
cyber security
How the cyber security threat landscape is changing
From worms to ransomware in 20 years – how can companies stay on top of threats?
3 Aug 2021
Closing the cyber security education gap
cyber security
Closing the cyber security education gap
How a lack of talent, apathy among employees and confusing training is weakening defences
6 Jul 2021
The future of AI in advertising and media
artificial intelligence (AI)
The future of AI in advertising and media
The online advertising industry is at a critical turning point. Could AI help lead the way?
18 May 2021
The future of AI in manufacturing
artificial intelligence (AI)
The future of AI in manufacturing
As one of the fields most readily accepting of new technology, manufacturing offers an example of how AI can be deployed successfully and at scale
6 May 2021
The future of AI in the legal industry
artificial intelligence (AI)
The future of AI in the legal industry
It’s an industry that can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome but how will artificial intelligence catapult the legal profession into the 21st c…
26 Apr 2021
10 learnings to consider when it comes to enterprise mobility
Business strategy
10 learnings to consider when it comes to enterprise mobility
While the past 12 months may have been the opposite of 'mobile', it's enabled businesses to target pain points associated with EM
23 Mar 2021
How do IT leaders prepare for a refusal to return to the office?
flexible working
How do IT leaders prepare for a refusal to return to the office?
With working from home likely to become a permanent option across many businesses, it's important to plan ahead as the end of lockdown is finally in s…
16 Mar 2021
Can private companies help solve the COVID laptop crisis?
digital divide
Can private companies help solve the COVID laptop crisis?
IT departments in the private sector could help bridge the digital divide, both now and as we emerge from the current crisis
22 Jan 2021
Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
communications
Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
15 Jan 2021
The softer skills CIOs will need to adopt for the future
chief information officer (CIO)
The softer skills CIOs will need to adopt for the future
The world of work is changing and tech leaders must change their approaches to keep up
17 Dec 2020
Is the UK government's plan for digital upskilling on track?
Careers & training
Is the UK government's plan for digital upskilling on track?
Eighteen months after plans to build a "world leading digital economy" were announced, is enough being done to achieve it?
15 Dec 2020
Why SMBs are fishing in the wrong technology talent pools
Careers & training
Why SMBs are fishing in the wrong technology talent pools
For many businesses, solving the talent shortage could be a case of simple upskilling
15 May 2019
What can small businesses gain from 5G?
Mobile
What can small businesses gain from 5G?
There are many benefits on the table, but it can be hard to see them through all the hype...
19 Apr 2019