Sandra Vogel
Sandra Vogel is a freelance journalist with a wealth of experience in the tech sector. Sandra has produced work across a diverse range of formats including long-form and explainer content, research papers, case studies, white papers, blogs, books, and hardware reviews.
At ITPro, Sandra has contributed articles on artificial intelligence (AI), measures that can be taken to cope with inflation, the telecoms industry, risk management, and C-suite strategies. In the past, Sandra also contributed handset reviews for ITPro and has written for the brand for more than 13 years in total.
Sandra’s other work includes being a main phone and laptop reviewer for ZDNet for many years till 2023, national newspapers, and many of the best-known technology websites.
Outside the world of tech journalism, Sandra also has a strong interest in volunteering and consulting in the community sector. She was formerly head of information at the housing and homelessness charity Shelter and is currently a trustee of several organizations. She is a keen saxophone player.
Latest articles by Sandra Vogel
What is a digital apprenticeship and should your firm take on apprentices?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Digital apprenticeships can benefit companies and employees alike, addressing the IT skills gap and smoothing the onboarding process
Building a sustainable business model in tech
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Those without a sustainable business model stand to lose out on customers and fall behind competitors
The benefits of a four-day week in tech
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Popular with firms and employees alike, the benefits of a four-day week could make it an ideal structure for tech workers
Keeping up with the compliance landscape in 2024
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth The compliance landscape can be complex but avoidance is not an option – especially as AI and automation become more ubiquitous
The company-wide benefits of mentorship in tech
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Those who achieve success often cite the importance of mentors. So how do firms champion mentorship in tech?
What does data-driven mean in business?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Knowing what data-driven means in business and the best ways to prepare one’s data before deploying analytics can be a powerful recipe for success
How leaders can look after information security professionals
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Too many security experts suffer from stress. How do you look after information security professionals properly?
Why not to invest in generative AI – for now
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Not every business will feel ready to invest in generative AI, given how young and unproven the technology remains
Why cloud auditing at the right time is essential
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Leaders should know the role of cloud auditing and how it can inform actions to keep cloud provisions in order
How SMBs can prepare for the cloud going down
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Cloud outages are inevitable, and preparation for the inevitable makes sound business sense
How many security providers do you really need?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth There is no substitute for an adequately secured technology estate, but it is worth periodically questioning your security stakes
Protecting your business from AI web scraping
By Sandra Vogel published
Feature AI-based web scraping is an increasingly widespread phenomenon. What is it, and can you protect your business from it?
How to make asynchronous collaboration work for your business
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Asynchronous collaboration is loved by some, loathed by others. But if your business does support it, how do you make asynchronous collaboration work?
Strategies for effective upward management while working remotely
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Upward management is a basic tenet of good business practice, but how has it been affected by remote working?
Rushing digital transformation will create cyber security 'bear traps'
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Although digital transformation brings many benefits, rushing projects may result in unforeseen cyber security risks
Implementing zero trust with the Internet of Things (IoT)
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Continuous focus on organizational security is a necessary part of modern life, but are you giving your IoT devices enough attention?
Four ways AI is helping knowledge workers excel
By Sandra Vogel published
Case Study From medical diagnostics to mining and exploration, many industries are using AI to make their workers more effective
Examples of generative AI in action today
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth There are many exciting generative AI examples in action across a wide variety of industries - here are just some of the more compelling applications
How can small businesses cope with inflation?
By Sandra Vogel published
Tutorial With high inflation increasing the cost of doing business, how can small businesses weather the storm?
Do risk awareness and risk management strategies actually make a difference?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth If cyber attacks are a matter of when, not if, it's tempting to ask whether risk awareness and risk management are effective
How to deal with inflation while undergoing digital transformation
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth How can organizations stave off inflation while attempting to grow by digitally transforming their businesses?
How businesses can use technology to fight inflation
By Sandra Vogel published
TUTORIAL While technology can’t provide all the answers to fight rising inflation, it can help ease the pain on businesses in the long term
How to mitigate identity-based attacks
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth If identity-based cyber attacks are successful, they can give hackers the opportunity to infiltrate an entire network