
Bobby Hellard
Bobby Hellard is ITPro's Reviews Editor and has worked on CloudPro and ChannelPro since 2018. In his time at ITPro, Bobby has covered stories for all the major technology companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, and regularly attends industry-leading events such as AWS Re:Invent and Google Cloud Next.
Bobby mainly covers hardware reviews, but you will also recognize him as the face of many of our video reviews of laptops and smartphones.
He has been a journalist for ten years, originally covering sports, before moving into business technology with ITPro. He has bylines in The Independent, Vice and The Business Briefing. Contact him at bobby.hellard@futurenet.com or find him on Twitter: @bobbyhellard
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How DocuWare is empowering partners with AI
News DocuWare is aiming to revolutionize the channel with AI and automated services, with a host of new products announced at its annual EMEA partner conference in Berlin.
By Bobby Hellard Published
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DocuWare CEO Michael Berger on the company’s rapid growth
News ChannelPro sat down with DocuWare CEO Michael Berger to discuss the company's rapid growth and channel strategy.
By Bobby Hellard Published
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IDC warns US tariffs will impact tech sector spending
News IDC has warned that the US government's sweeping tariffs could cut global IT spending in half over the next six months.
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Microsoft enters mini PC market with its slick Windows 365 Link
News A modern thin client that works via the web and promises thorough security for remote and hybrid teams
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Former GCHQ intern risked national security after taking home top secret data
News A former GCHQ intern has pleaded guilty to transferring data from a top-secret computer onto his work phone.
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals
News Microsoft is expanding its Security Copilot service with new AI agents to help overworked IT teams deal with surging security threats.
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Why do I find AI assistants so annoying?
Opinion From Google Gemini to Microsoft Copilot, the in-your-face approach to AI is too distracting
By Bobby Hellard Published
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MSI Modern 14 F13MG review
Reviews There isn't much excitement about the Modern 14, but it's a great value work machine for remote and entry-level employees
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Doing business under US sanctions: a Huawei success story
Analysis Doubling down on R&D, diversifying its business, and seeking out ripe new markets – the resurgence of Huawei carries lessons for all businesses
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Huawei Cloud’s customizable services reap rewards in Europe
Analysis Huawei’s cloud division has seen significant growth outside of China over the last few years, with a sizable uptake in Europe.
By Bobby Hellard Published
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MWC 2025: How will 5G and AI come together?
Analysis Traditionally a telecoms extravaganza, this year’s event will open the floor up to generative AI
By Bobby Hellard Published
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How IT decision makers can prepare for the AI Age
Supported Content Whether it’s the hardware in your office or what’s powering your virtual machines, the right processors are the key to success
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Why the CPU you chose is the key to Windows 11
Presented by AMD
The end of Windows 10 is on the horizon – it’s time to upgrade to an fTPM-protected processor
By Bobby Hellard Published
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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review
Reviews With stronger performance compared to the AMD model, the Flip has a lot to offer creative workers
By Bobby Hellard Published
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ReMarkable Paper Pro review
Reviews A digital notepad for distraction-free productivity with a display that has the scratch of a pencil on paper – and yes, it is expensive
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Does AI level the playing field for small businesses?
Presented by Huawei
Supported Content The odds have always been stacked against smaller businesses, but with AI now so accessible, and affordable, the gains are there to be had
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How AI innovation is driving educational excellence
Presented by Huawei
Supported Content Generative AI is helping students learn and educators teach, and the classroom of today is shaping the future of work
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Why organizations need an integrated approach to enterprise backup and recovery
Sponsored by Cohesity
From malicious threats to natural disasters, there are many ways to lose your systems and data
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Apple’s ‘carbon neutral’ Mac Mini is small and compact, but packs a mighty punch with the new M4 chips
News With a pint-sized footprint only half the size of its M2 predecessor, the M4 and M4 Pro edition of the Mac Mini promises to bring an unprecedented size-to-performance ratio
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2in (PaperMatte Edition) review
Reviews One of the best screen and stylus combos around, but the Android alternative software isn't quite there
By Bobby Hellard Published
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What are the benefits of a mini PC?
Sponsored by MSI
Sponsored Content All the power and connectivity of a desktop computer, in a form factor you can hide around the back of a monitor – what’s not to like?
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Apple M3 MacBook Air 13.6in review
Reviews The petit MacBook offering is pleasingly thin and enjoyable to use, but there's better value for money in an older model
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Not everyone working from home is procrastinating – but I miss doing it in the office
Opinion The debate around working from home has become stale and riddled with narrow-minded opinions
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Does every business need zero trust?
Sponsored by BT
Supported content ‘Never trust, always verify’ and your business might reap more than just the security benefits
By Bobby Hellard Published
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