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
Assessing your cloud strategy after COVID
By David Howell published
In-depth Is the cloud still the perceived panacea that delivers cost reductions, efficiency gains and a platform for businesses to thrive post-COVID?
The new generation of technologists
By David Howell published
In-depth What if workers could create their own applications and digital services without the need for IT specialists? Welcome to the new tech leaders
Neo digital transformation
By David Howell published
In-depth In a post-COVID business landscape, do enterprises need to rethink how they acquire and implement technologies?
A new age of collaboration tools
By David Howell published
In-depth Businesses have always used collaboration tools, but have these been altered at all by COVID-19 lockdowns?
What are your tech skills worth?
By David Howell published
In-depth Whether your business is struggling to find the talent it needs or you’re looking to make a career change, having the right tech skills is critical
Is the cashless society finally here?
By David Howell published
In-depth The cashless society has been forecast for decades, yet cash remains in rude health. Could the pandemic finally change that?
What is the 'personalisation of IT'?
By David Howell published
In-depth With millions of people using personal devices for professional purposes while working from home, consumerisation has entered a new phase
Why tech can’t close the diversity gap
By David Howell published
In-depth Despite an appetite for change, inequality in the tech sector persists. Why is there little practical action taken?
Is one cloud enough?
By David Howell published
In-depth Multi-cloud may be at the centre of a lot of hype, but amalgamating your cloud deployments could increase efficiency and offer a commercial edge
Compact and bijou: Shrinking IT infrastructures
By David Howell published
In-depth Should your business reduce its IT infrastructure to remain competitive in a post-coronavirus landscape?
Which tech should your business invest in now?
By David Howell published
In-depth Why now is the time to put the tech foundations in place for your post-coronavirus future
Should you learn to code?
By David Howell published
In-depth With the rise of low code application development services, is becoming a programmer still the steady job path it used to be?
Connected Cloth: Your new digital epidermis
By David Howell published
In-depth eTextiles, smart fabrics and connected clothing could revolutionise wearable tech
Building the best tech stack for your SMB
By David Howell published
In-depth Businesses have been encouraged to ‘go digital’ and transform their enterprises, but what tech should you choose to gain the most advantage?
Bridging the coronavirus skills gap
By David Howell published
In-depth As employers and employees adjust to the new post-COVID-19 business environment, which tech skills will be in demand?
Quantum security: The end of security as we know it?
By David Howell published
In-depth It’s a core component of the developing DARQ technologies, but if a quantum computer performs as expected it could wreak havoc on cyber security
Is IT regulation in the DARQ?
By David Howell published
In-depth As distributed ledger technologies, AI, extended reality and quantum computing expand, how will we regulate these technologies?
Only skin deep: The state of biometric security
By David Howell published
In-depth Biometrics were supposed to solve the issue of identification once and for all. Are these systems reliable, accurate and secure?
Is the IoT the saviour of the environment?
By David Howell published
In-depth We are on the cusp of a connection revolution as IoT rapidly develops. Could this technology solve the climate change crisis?
Do we need an algorithm police?
By David Howell published
In-depth As algorithms move into their next phase of development with expanding AI, the need for regulation is becoming more apparent
Smart Cities: Living in intelligent spaces
By David Howell published
In-depth As communications networks expand and the built environment becomes intelligent, how will smart cities provide new ways of living and working?
Are 5G and IoT really a match made in heaven?
By David Howell published
In-depth These twin technologies are supposed to transform every aspect of our lives, but the reality is more complex
Making the case for screenless content
By David Howell published
In-depth From podcasts to audiobooks and spoken content, your business needs an audio strategy
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