David Howell
David Howell is a freelance writer, journalist, broadcaster and content creator helping enterprises communicate.
Focussing on business and technology, he has a particular interest in how enterprises are using technology to connect with their customers using AI, VR and mobile innovation.
His work over the past 30 years has appeared in the national press and a diverse range of business and technology publications. You can follow David on LinkedIn.
Latest articles by David Howell
Why does the UK government want to replace GDPR with the Data Reform Bill?
By David Howell published
In-depth Critics brand the EU's regulations as inflexible and counterproductive, but do the claims stand up to scrutiny?
What is metaverse security?
By David Howell published
In-depth As the metaverse evolves, businesses need to think differently about virtual security to protect their IT infrastructure, staff, and customers
A new age of asset management
By David Howell last updated
In-depth Can migrating a business’ Active Directory to the cloud become a core resource as the consumerisation of tech continues?
The cookie phase-out might precede an AdTech apocalypse
By David Howell published
In-depth With the industry phasing out third-party cookies, what does this mean for businesses reliant on them to track and improve their campaigns?
Gaia-X: The last chance saloon for Europe’s visionary cloud project
By David Howell published
In-depth Beset by technical and political problems, is Gaia-X finally ready to secure European data sovereignty – or is it a “byzantine” project that's doomed to fail?
Redefining the ‘where’ of hybrid work
By David Howell last updated
In-depth As working patterns become more fluid, where are the best locations to work remotely and how will hybrid work evolve?
The decades-old vision of “pervasive computing” is blueprinting today’s smart cities
By David Howell published
In-depth As first alluded to in 1988, cities are becoming invisibly intelligent spaces, often entirely unbeknownst to us
The 'new normal' is pushing us closer to the edge
By David Howell published
In-depth Businesses are tapping into edge computing to join up decentralised workforces, kicking this longstanding technology into the mainstream
Why now is the perfect time to start a side hustle
By David Howell published
In-depth The pandemic has pushed many to re-evaluate their working lives, swelling a sector that's now worth £72 billion for the UK economy
Making office culture great again
By David Howell published
In-depth With the post-COVID workplace taking shape, efforts are underway to resurrect the collaborative benefits of the age-old water cooler moment
Building IT antibodies to fight future shocks
By David Howell published
In-depth As enterprises look towards their post-COVID futures, they must ensure their IT systems are robust, secure, and resilient
Hired by machines: Exploring recruitment's machine-driven future
By David Howell published
In-depth As HR begins to incorporate AI, psychometrics, and digital twins, what does this mean for job seekers and businesses alike?
The business of the metaverse
By David Howell published
In-depth As Facebook’s rebrand once again resurfaces the concept of the metaverse, is this a space all businesses should finally be paying attention to?
How can your small business attract top-class tech talent?
By David Howell published
In-depth With a finite pool of technical talent available, less well-resourced firms must think laterally when hiring and holding onto their expertise
Gatekeeping the internet: Is UK net neutrality under threat?
By David Howell published
In-depth As Ofcom reviews the UK's net neutrality regulations, we explore whether the web is a level playing field for all businesses
Immersive tech can be more than just a gimmick
By David Howell published
In-depth Technologies like AR and VR are falling in price and expanding in potential applications, but are business leaders any more tempted?
Why Big Brother could be your friend
By David Howell published
In-depth As high street stores join the NICE Investigate Digital Evidence Management system, what does this mean for the wider business community?
Nurturing your business’ citizen developers
By David Howell published
In-depth With enterprises increasingly struggling to locate skilled developers, what if the developers your business needs are already in your company?
The technology powering the future of shopping
By David Howell published
In-depth With the likes of Morrisons and Amazon Fresh embracing till-free checkout, will this trend lead to a new shopping experience?
Is it cloudy in manufacturing?
By David Howell published
In-depth The cloud may be a dominant presence across most sectors and businesses, manufacturing has been more hesitant
More customers, more threats?
By David Howell published
In-depth The pandemic has increased the use of all digital channels, boosting customers numbers – but at what security cost?
Does your business need a digital twin?
By David Howell last updated
In-depth Developing a digital twin for your business could open a new era in connectivity, profitability and ensures your company is post-COVID ready
Post-pandemic tech jobs
By David Howell published
In-depth How has the pandemic changed the tech jobs landscape, and which tech jobs will be in demand throughout 2021?
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