IT Pro 20/20: Using technology to create a better future
Issue 21 of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the newest innovations and projects shaping our interactions with the world around us

Welcome to issue 21 of IT Pro 20/20, distilling the most important themes of the previous month into a simple, easy-to-read package.
This month we look at the newest innovations and projects helping to shape how we interact with the world around us.
Whether that be new approaches to tackling climate change, quirky ideas on what the office should look like post-pandemic, or ambitious plans to build a world-leading smart city, each story celebrates technology that’s helping to turn age-old into cutting-edge.
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Dale Walker is a contributor specializing in cybersecurity, data protection, and IT regulations. He was the former managing editor at ITPro, as well as its sibling sites CloudPro and ChannelPro. 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.
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