Drew Turney
Drew Turney is a freelance journalist who has been working in the industry for more than 25 years. He has written on a range of topics including technology, film, science, and publishing.
Since 1995, Drew has written for publications including MacWorld, PCMag, io9, Variety, Empire, GQ, and the Daily Telegraph.In all, he has contributed to more than 150 titles. He is an experienced interviewer, features writer, and media reviewer with a strong background in scientific knowledge.
At ITPro, Drew has written on the topics of smart manufacturing, cyber security certifications, computing degrees, data analytics, and mixed reality technologies.
He has worked as a film reviewer for many years and has led a number of interviews with the cast and crew of notable films and has also written extensively on books, authors, and the publishing industry.
Before entering the field of journalism full-time, Drew was a graphic designer. He spent time working on a combination of web and print media throughout the early 2000s, before pursuing freelance journalism as his sole pursuit in 2006.
Latest articles by Drew Turney
![Data centre and servers in the cloud with a technology overlay](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sHYET8AJiZ2Z6UWBSezgTE-320-80.jpg)
Four business benefits of cloud data warehousing
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Cloud data warehouses can help businesses store and analyse data to find informative patterns
![A collection of IoT devices](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a4ymtHSCHyEoyrMbc6Gq7K-320-80.jpg)
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Wondering about the Internet of Things? Here's our guide to all things connected
![Data center worker in a server room working on racks.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W5Ze8tZ9nHxJ57TTK9nHaj-320-80.jpg)
What is colocation?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Colocation can be cost-effective, but just what is it?
![Two hands clasped in a handshake, overlaid with circuit boards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHD2EtATaAQrgDqHgB2mCY-320-80.jpg)
What is Zero Trust?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Zero Trust is the protection framework sweeping the cyber security industry. Here's what you need to know
![An abstract cube filled with multi-colored layers exposed in missing chunks, surrounded by other cubes, representing AI data protection. Decorative: the cube in the center is yellow and the other cubes are blue, while all sit on a polished white surface.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ptYVxnFiFQ4ETsmxd8SAS9-320-80.jpg)
What is big data?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Big data is a big deal for the business world - here's what it's all about...
![A business leader is discussing matters with her team](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GfNjnvgpcEiVQEbmARPFy7-320-80.jpg)
Why people management skills are key to being a CIO
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Technology is important, but explaining technology and managing change is even more essential to the role
![Edge computing connecting software and applications](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rg5grAm28o7X8PjAwr3hmN-320-80.jpg)
How edge computing can benefit businesses
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Edge computing may receive less attention than cloud computing, yet it may be the secret to transforming business operations
![A CGI render of an automated, smart manufacturing floor using Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. Machine arms construct a car, while holographic lines and WiFI symbols denote a private network of devices within the factory.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W7ePFAxUXdbrDRbphASxR-320-80.jpg)
What is edge computing?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Edge computing is a new paradigm that brings processing closer to the data source than ever, and might circumvent growing problems in network latency, processing time, and security
![Server racks forming a supercomputer inside a data center.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uumuwxne2r9wb2UBSA47Ei-320-80.jpg)
What is high-performance computing (HPC)?
By Drew Turney published
Explainer The next generation of data processing will happen at previously unimagined scales, letting us model and solve the biggest, most complex problems we have
![An older man who is an architect, wearing a VR headset to represent the business use cases for virtual reality. His hands are raised and a digital blueprint floats between them, while a model wind turbine is visible in the office behind him.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h7sZDmMAvTnvqsftrYiAeB-320-80.jpg)
The industries with clear business use cases for virtual reality
By Drew Turney published
In-depth Even as buzz around virtual reality is drowned out by the AI hype cycle, the maturing technology is finally proving its worth for
![An offshore wind farm, with data points in place of waves to represent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pTJjr5niHnPrrb49ixRPbb-320-80.jpg)
What is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?
By Drew Turney published
In-depth Improved connectivity between machines and processes driven by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gives businesses better insight and control over their environments
![A hand with a green pen drawing over the smoke from a smokestack, to represent greenwashing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3GcNVrSMNQM24HiwhBo3D4-320-80.jpg)
Why the best businesses avoid greenwashing and how they do it
By Drew Turney published
In-depth Businesses need clear messaging and careful oversight to avoid greenwashing – or they could pay a steep price
![A top-down shot of a car being made using smart manufacturing robot arms, against a grey metal floor. There are four of the robot arms and they are orange.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/283P39URkTmvNUJywYUZXE-320-80.jpg)
What is smart manufacturing and is it the future?
By Drew Turney published
In-depth As the industrial and digital worlds collide, what is smart manufacturing and what are its elements and benefits?
![Big data represented by a glowing particle and binary wave pattern on dark background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oAeuapEmEPQUKgk8M85J6S-320-80.jpg)
Data science vs data analytics: Which field is right for you?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth A career as a data analyst or a data scientist can be as rewarding as it is lucrative, but it pays to understand the subtle differences between the two
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