Dale Walker
Dale Walker is the former managing editor at ITPro, as well as its sibling sites CloudPro and ChannelPro. Dale first joined ITPro in 2016 as an intern and went on to hold a variety of different positions across the brand, including a staff writer role where he developed a keen interest in IT regulations, data protection, and cyber security.
He spent a number of years reporting for ITPro from numerous domestic and international events, including IBM, Red Hat, Google, and has been a regular reporter for Microsoft's various yearly showcases, including Ignite.
Prior to joining ITPro, Dale secured a Masters degree in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield, where he also won a number of awards for his design and concept work, including BBC Worldwide Best New Magazine Brand at the 2016 Magazine Academy awards.
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What is IP telephony and how will the PSTN switch off affect my business?
Sponsored A great shakeup of UK telecommunications is underway and businesses need to act now to ensure they’re prepared for the new age of cloud-based calling
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IT Pro 20/20: The tech of 2023
ITPro 20/20 The technology, policies, and markets likely to shape IT decision-making in the year ahead
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IT Pro 20/20: LinkedIn & the toxic world of cyber security
ITPro 20/20 A look at the shady world of cyber security networking and online communities
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IT Pro 20/20: Inside Japan's war over digital transformation
ITPro 20/20 Issue 32 looks at the problems that can arise when businesses choose to embrace flashy terminology at the expense of simplification
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IT Pro 20/20: The ABBA effect
ITPro 20/20 Advancements in the core technology mean holograms could soon become instrumental in eliminating the worst aspects of hybrid work
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How to build Android apps
In-depth Follow these eight steps to learn how to build Android apps and get them on Google Play
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IT Pro 20/20: Building a recession-proof startup
ITPro 20/20 Issue 30 considers the various cost-cutting measures startups can deploy, during a time of funding droughts and a cost of living crisis
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Microsoft Surface Pro review: Still worth buying?
Reviews Microsoft's hybrid maybe five years old, but it still manages to pack a punch
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The UK's best cities for tech workers in 2022
In-depth The range of exciting jobs, chances to network, and overall ease of living put these cities a cut above the rest
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CMO job description: What does a chief marketing officer do?
In-depth A modern CMO needs to be far more than just a marketing guru - they need to have a firm grasp of the latest technology
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IT Pro 20/20: Disrupting cyber security
ITPro 20/20 Issue 29 looks at the companies and trends aiming to shake up the industry in 2022
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What is a DHCP server?
In-depth We take a closer look at what a DHCP server is, and how it can make network administration easier
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What is SSID?
In-depth We look at what SSID is and how it is used to connect devices to the internet
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What is cryptocurrency mining?
In-depth We explain how virtual currencies such as Bitcoin and Ether are actually made
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GDPR fines: How high are they, and how can you avoid them?
In-depth A look at the various reasons why a company may find itself facing regulatory action
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IT Pro 20/20: The quest to humanise AI
IT Pro 20/20 Issue 28 looks at recent developments in artificial intelligence that are pushing businesses to be more creative
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Best VPN services 2023
In-depth With remote working on the rise, we round up the best tried and tested VPN services
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What is a freedom of information (FOI) request?
In-depth We look at the mechanism citizens can use to hold public bodies to account
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What is Microsoft Pluton?
In-depth A quick look at Microsoft's new approach to CPUs that promises to revolutionise Windows security
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IT Pro 20/20: The ugly side of gamification
IT Pro 20/20 Issue 27 looks at why you might want to reconsider team incentives, how cloud PCs are set to transform the enterprise, and why Gaia-X is the last chance for EU cloud sovereignty
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IT Pro 20/20: Is it time to ditch broadband?
IT Pro 20/20 5G adoption is picking up and promises to solve every networking woe faced by businesses on the move... but is it a Wi-Fi killer?
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What is Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) under PSD2?
In-depth An in-depth look at the EU directive that aims to harmonise online payment protection
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IT Pro 20/20: The new frontier of innovation
IT Pro 20/20 Businesses are putting green tech at their heart of their buying decisions, and manufacturers and paying attention
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What is PRINCE2?
In-depth We take a closer look at the project management framework
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