George Fitzmaurice
George Fitzmaurice is a staff writer at ITPro, ChannelPro, and CloudPro, with a particular interest in AI regulation, data legislation, and market development. After graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in English Language and Literature, he undertook an internship at the New Statesman before starting at ITPro. Outside of the office, George is both an aspiring musician and an avid reader.
Latest articles by George Fitzmaurice
Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it’s building data centers with wood
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Steel and concrete are among some of Microsoft’s most significant sources of carbon emissions
Tech sector left wanting after UK budget overlooks key industry concerns
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The government announced more network investment, but concerns have been raised over a lack of focus on critical areas
Data center constraints pinch as Microsoft reports soaring AI demand
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The firm’s CEO Satya Nadella remained confident that supply and demand would start matching up later in the fiscal year
VMware needs to win back trust – and VMware Explore Barcelona 2024 is its chance to do so
By George Fitzmaurice published
Analysis After a year of heavily criticized messaging, VMware will need to hit reset and prove it can meet customer needs and demands
Firms with remote working options record better financial performance
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The data could make remote work more attractive to execs who’ve been hammering away on RTO mandates
Does anyone care if you use AI? Fiverr doesn’t think so
By George Fitzmaurice published
Opinion The freelance marketplace’s latest marketing campaign feels like a reductive take on an unpredictable technology
Why agentic AI will be a huge money-spinner for big tech providers
By George Fitzmaurice published
News This latest trend in AI promises to fully automate tasks and workflows, and many firms are already looking to cash in
Microsoft slams Google’s ‘shadow campaigns’ as feud over cloud regulation escalates
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Google is being accused of creating an “astroturf” organization that is driven by ulterior motives
Not all developers are sold on AI coding tools
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
News Many software developers have concerns over the quality and security of AI-generated code despite marked productivity boosts
Industry body hits out at CMA following launch of Google, Anthropic merger probe
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Industry stakeholders think the probe will negatively impact innovation and growth in the UK’s AI sector
ROI from AI projects has nosedived – how can IT leaders deliver success?
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Return on investment (ROI) from AI has plummeted over the last three years, and the issue rests on how enterprises are maximizing the use of their data.
Staff working from home tend to be higher earners, but they also experience lower wage growth
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
News Hybrid work ultimately leaves most staff on even footing, according to a new study
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff hits out at Microsoft Copilot once again
By George Fitzmaurice published
News He has accused the tool of being inaccurate, insecure, and little better than a Microsoft assistant almost 30 years older
UK government inks five-year cloud and AI deal with Microsoft
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The move is aimed at increasing innovation and efficiency throughout the UK public sector
Want to call yourself a real tech company? Mark Zuckerberg says get a technical CEO
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Firms without enough technical representation can’t truly call themselves tech companies, according to Mark Zuckerberg
Feeling safe with that complicated password? Think again, security experts say
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
News Password complexity affects user memorability and can inadvertently foster complacency and unsafe practices
UK jobseekers could be using AI to beef up CVs – here’s why you really shouldn’t do that
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Some applicants are using the technology to exaggerate skills on CVs, cover letters, and assessments
AMD and Intel’s new x86 advisory group looks to tackle Arm, but will it succeed?
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The pair will look to make x86 CPU architecture more interoperable
96% of SMBs are missing critical cybersecurity skills – here's why
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The skills shortage hits SMBs worse as they often suffer from a lack of budget and resources
How the University of St Andrews cut bills and energy usage with Pure Storage
By George Fitzmaurice published
Case study Scotland's oldest university is set to save tens of thousands of kilowatt hours, as it targets sustainable operations
AWS CISO Chris Betz wants greater industry collaboration for the multi-cloud era
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Chris Betz spoke to ITPro about the importance of collaboration and the firm’s focus on bringing security data together
Microsoft isn't planning a strict RTO
By George Fitzmaurice published
News While other big tech companies are forcing reluctant workforces back into the office, Microsoft isn’t following suit
With one year to go until Windows 10 end of life, here’s what businesses should do to prepare
By George Fitzmaurice published
News IT teams need to migrate soon or risk a plethora of security and sustainability issues
UK govt appoints Microsoft CEO to chair industrial strategy council as it looks to attract tech investment
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Clare Barclay's official role overseeing strategic development follows the appointment of former Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson as the country’s new investment minister
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