Latest articles by George Fitzmaurice
NatWest just banned staff from using WhatsApp at work – here’s why
News Allowing staff to use communication channels outside an organization's control can create serious problems
Google says more than 25% of its code is now AI-generated
News Google’s AI-generated code focus is a sign of the times in software development
SAP launches sovereign cloud service for UK customers
News The move makes SAP the latest to roll out a sovereign cloud service for UK customers
Microsoft's Azure growth isn't cause for concern, analysts say
Analysis Azure growth has slowed slightly, but Microsoft faces bigger problems with expanding infrastructure
Power supply shortages are a ticking time bomb for data center operators
News Two-fifths (40%) of data centers will face constraints in power availability by 2027.
Broadcom claims it’s been able to solve most of its customer issues following VMware acquisition
News Joe Baguley says the firm has been walking customers through license changes and explaining the value of VMware
Cloud repatriation may be nipping at hyperscaler market share, but it’s a boon for VMware
News The firm’s private cloud offerings put it in a strong position to aid customers moving workloads out of the public cloud – but repatriation can’t be the only conversation
VMware Explore 2024 live: All the news and updates as they happen
Live Blog ITPro is live on the ground in Barcelona for VMware Explore 2024 – keep tabs on all the news, updates, and announcements in our rolling coverage
Dropbox layoffs continue as firm cuts another 20% of staff
News The firm cited difficulties transitioning to its next phase of growth under its current structure
Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it’s building data centers with wood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
News The move is aimed at increasing innovation and efficiency throughout the UK public sector
