Sandra Vogel
The new-age technology saving the high street

Technology
The new-age technology saving the high street
Innovation has eroded the high street, but are our physical shops in terminal decline or ready for a technology-led revival?
14 Jun 2022
Patching together the UK’s fragmented smart city landscape

smart city
Patching together the UK’s fragmented smart city landscape
Despite a lack of central government direction, disparate smart city projects are delivering rich successes and finding ways to stay connected
14 Mar 2022
Why 5G monetisation is proving a headache for operators

5G
Why 5G monetisation is proving a headache for operators
Although 5G is expected to take off imminently, telecoms firms still face major barriers in actually turning a profit
23 Feb 2022
What is green cloud?

Cloud
What is green cloud?
Tech firms can do their bit to support our march to a zero carbon lifestyle by cleaning up their cloud
16 Feb 2022
A look at some of the UK's best digital skills initiatives

Careers & training
A look at some of the UK's best digital skills initiatives
We take a look at the programmes attempting to bridge the UK's growing skills gap
23 Sep 2021
How to spot a failing digital transformation project

digital transformation
How to spot a failing digital transformation project
For large-scale projects, figuring out what's working and what isn't can be a daunting task
22 Jul 2021
How tech startups can present their best selves to investors

startups
How tech startups can present their best selves to investors
Businesses need funding and, in the beginning, that means impressing investors. Here are some tips on how to do that
29 Jun 2021
The Locus Charter – a sign of the times

privacy
The Locus Charter – a sign of the times
Location data is going to be big in the coming years, and a new location data charter aims to help ensure it’s used fairly and personal data is protec…
17 Jun 2021
Regtech and the elimination of paper

compliance
Regtech and the elimination of paper
Organisations are realising the many benefits of regtech, but what should they consider before they start to implement it?
20 May 2021
Why aren’t women heading more tech startups?

startups
Why aren’t women heading more tech startups?
Women are in incredibly short supply as founders of top tech firms. What’s going on, and can the situation change for the better?
20 May 2021
How do you measure the success of your cloud strategy?

cloud deployment
How do you measure the success of your cloud strategy?
Moving to the cloud can transform business processes. This can make measuring success complex, but it is achievable
11 May 2021
How good is your backup, really?

backup
How good is your backup, really?
Set it and forget it is no way to treat a critical element of business resiliency
4 May 2021
What is offensive AI and how do you protect against it?

cyber security
What is offensive AI and how do you protect against it?
Offensive AI is on the rise and organisations need to put appropriate defences in place if they are to fend off attacks
22 Apr 2021
Why IT projects fail and how to make yours a success

digital transformation
Why IT projects fail and how to make yours a success
IT projects often run into trouble and have to be abandoned, but organisations can take steps to avoid common pitfalls
15 Apr 2021
ePrivacy Regulation: What is it and how does it affect me?

privacy
ePrivacy Regulation: What is it and how does it affect me?
We look at the new rules designed to maintain user privacy in the digital age
13 Apr 2021
Cloud can help you understand data – but only if you plan first

cloud computing
Cloud can help you understand data – but only if you plan first
Moving to the cloud is often seen as a way to get insights from your data, but you need to plan and spend some quality time with it first
18 Mar 2021
Making a smooth transition to a new IT services provider

Business strategy
Making a smooth transition to a new IT services provider
IT services are core to many firms and changing to a new provider is often a significant task. Careful planning, however, can help avoid some common p…
11 Mar 2021
How should employers support people working from home?

Business strategy
How should employers support people working from home?
From the technological to the physical and mental, remote working raises new challenges when it comes to employee wellbeing
26 Feb 2021
What is digital capital and how does it fit with the government’s levelling up agenda?

public sector
What is digital capital and how does it fit with the government’s levelling up agenda?
There's more to improving our standing as a future-facing economy than digital skills
8 Feb 2021
What are employers' responsibilities when we use personal tech to work from home?

flexible working
What are employers' responsibilities when we use personal tech to work from home?
With many more months of lockdown ahead of us, and workers reluctant to return to the office full time, it's time to think about roles and responsibil…
25 Jan 2021
Upskilling a remote workforce

training
Upskilling a remote workforce
With the distributed office here to stay, organisations need to think how they can deliver effective training in this new environment
15 Dec 2020
What is design thinking and why do diverse workforces do it better?

Business strategy
What is design thinking and why do diverse workforces do it better?
From 'innovation revenue' to first mover advantage, design thinking has a lot to offer
8 Dec 2020
How to find and root out unconscious bias

Business
How to find and root out unconscious bias
While most organisations are cracking down on overt bias and prejudice, addressing ingrained attitudes can be more difficult
16 Nov 2020
How to find and root out unconscious bias

Business
How to find and root out unconscious bias
While most organisations are cracking down on overt bias and prejudice, addressing ingrained attitudes can be more difficult
16 Nov 2020
Why is IoT security still such a problem?

Internet of Things (IoT)
Why is IoT security still such a problem?
Talk about privacy by design and regulation has so far failed to yield results
13 Nov 2020
Do you really need to invest in new technology?

business transformation
Do you really need to invest in new technology?
There's a difficult balance between adding complexity with little benefit and letting systems become outdated
29 Oct 2020
Is your board up to speed on IT infrastructure?

Business strategy
Is your board up to speed on IT infrastructure?
While they fulfil different roles and have different responsibilities, members of the c-suite need to work together on IT
23 Oct 2020
Will folding screens ever make it to the mass market?

Mobile
Will folding screens ever make it to the mass market?
They seem like a pricey novelty, but that may not always be the case
27 Sep 2020
Is now the right time to launch your tech business?

startups
Is now the right time to launch your tech business?
Times are uncertain and risks abound, but being a first mover could bring serious rewards
3 Sep 2020
What should tech CEOs do in an economic crisis?

Business strategy
What should tech CEOs do in an economic crisis?
With organisations taking a hit from coronavirus and a recession on the horizon, now is the time for business leaders to take action to firm up their …
3 Jun 2020
What is anticipatory regulation?

Policy & legislation
What is anticipatory regulation?
This type of legislation aims to resolve the conflict between lumbering legislative process and rapidly evolving tech
1 Jun 2020
How can organisations protect themselves from NAS ransomware attacks?

ransomware
How can organisations protect themselves from NAS ransomware attacks?
This growing threat challenges assumptions about the vulnerability of backups
28 May 2020
How food tech is transforming the food chain

Internet of Things (IoT)
How food tech is transforming the food chain
From plant-based meats to recyclable packaging and more durable crops, food tech is quietly disrupting the way we produce food
18 May 2020
How much cloud is enough?

Cloud
How much cloud is enough?
Optimum use of cloud depends on capacity, specialisation and a commitment to monitoring
22 Apr 2020
The consumerisation of IT continues apace – here’s how your business can benefit

Business strategy
The consumerisation of IT continues apace – here’s how your business can benefit
BYOD may be a fact of business, but there are still more ways organisations can grow by embracing consumer tech
30 Mar 2020
Why transparency is key to promoting trust in artificial intelligence

artificial intelligence (AI)
Why transparency is key to promoting trust in artificial intelligence
Breaking open the black box with explainable AI is the first step in making the technology fairer for all
27 Mar 2020