
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.
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Can 'smart water' fix Britain's broken water supply?
In-depth Experts hope technologies like IoT, machine learning and digital twins will deliver an integrated and reliable water management system
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The standard of tech education is letting businesses down
In-depth Is there a disconnect between how schools and higher education teach technology skills, and the needs of business leaders?
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What will it take to make the UK's 2022 Digital Strategy a success?
In-depth Failure to see the plan through will see the UK become the “low-skill, low growth backwater of the developed world”
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Priming your business for the new age of quantum computing
In-depth As quantum computing begins to shape business processes, how will enterprises determine their quantum future?
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Why enterprises are resurrecting the intranet
In-depth Businesses are embracing the next-gen intranet as they seek to create engaging and inclusive communications experiences
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Why does the UK government want to replace GDPR with the Data Reform Bill?
In-depth Critics brand the EU's regulations as inflexible and counterproductive, but do the claims stand up to scrutiny?
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What is metaverse security?
In-depth As the metaverse evolves, businesses need to think differently about virtual security to protect their IT infrastructure, staff, and customers
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A new age of asset management
In-depth Can migrating a business’ Active Directory to the cloud become a core resource as the consumerisation of tech continues?
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The cookie phase-out might precede an AdTech apocalypse
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?
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Gaia-X: The last chance saloon for Europe’s visionary cloud project
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?
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Redefining the ‘where’ of hybrid work
In-depth As working patterns become more fluid, where are the best locations to work remotely and how will hybrid work evolve?
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The decades-old vision of “pervasive computing” is blueprinting today’s smart cities
In-depth As first alluded to in 1988, cities are becoming invisibly intelligent spaces, often entirely unbeknownst to us
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The 'new normal' is pushing us closer to the edge
In-depth Businesses are tapping into edge computing to join up decentralised workforces, kicking this longstanding technology into the mainstream
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Why now is the perfect time to start a side hustle
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
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Making office culture great again
In-depth With the post-COVID workplace taking shape, efforts are underway to resurrect the collaborative benefits of the age-old water cooler moment
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Building IT antibodies to fight future shocks
In-depth As enterprises look towards their post-COVID futures, they must ensure their IT systems are robust, secure, and resilient
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Hired by machines: Exploring recruitment's machine-driven future
In-depth As HR begins to incorporate AI, psychometrics, and digital twins, what does this mean for job seekers and businesses alike?
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The business of the metaverse
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?
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How can your small business attract top-class tech talent?
In-depth With a finite pool of technical talent available, less well-resourced firms must think laterally when hiring and holding onto their expertise
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Gatekeeping the internet: Is UK net neutrality under threat?
In-depth As Ofcom reviews the UK's net neutrality regulations, we explore whether the web is a level playing field for all businesses
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Immersive tech can be more than just a gimmick
In-depth Technologies like AR and VR are falling in price and expanding in potential applications, but are business leaders any more tempted?
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Why Big Brother could be your friend
In-depth As high street stores join the NICE Investigate Digital Evidence Management system, what does this mean for the wider business community?
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Nurturing your business’ citizen developers
In-depth With enterprises increasingly struggling to locate skilled developers, what if the developers your business needs are already in your company?
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The technology powering the future of shopping
In-depth With the likes of Morrisons and Amazon Fresh embracing till-free checkout, will this trend lead to a new shopping experience?
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