Jonathan Weinberg
Jonathan Weinberg is a freelance journalist and writer who specialises in technology and business, with a particular interest in the social and economic impact on the future of work and wider society. His passion is for telling stories that show how technology and digital improves our lives for the better, while keeping one eye on the emerging security and privacy dangers. A former national newspaper technology, gadgets and gaming editor for a decade, Jonathan has been bylined in national, consumer and trade publications across print and online, in the UK and the US.
Latest articles by Jonathan Weinberg
What is phishing as a service (Phaas)?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth With phishing as a service attacks surging, we explain what this low-cost, off-the-shelf method of targeting businesses is and why it’s growing in popularity
Fears mount NHS innovation has been “sent packing to the basement”
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth With NHSX and NHS Digital folded into NHSE/I, experts question whether it’ll slow the delivery of new technologies or unleash a new era of fast-paced change
Building an AI superpower: Does the UK stand a chance?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth As the home of Turing, Lovelace and DeepMind, the country has a rich heritage of scientific achievement, but does the UK's latest plan match its global ambitions?
The most significant industry moves of 2021
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From Intel to Salesforce, we look back at the mergers, acquisitions and strategical shifts that shaped the last 12 months
What should we do about encrypted messaging apps?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From WhatsApp to Telegram to Signal, the growth in use of end-to-end encryption messaging apps is soaring. But do their positives outweigh the risks of them being used by 'bad actors'?
How apprenticeships are fuelling the future of UK tech
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth On-the-job training is becoming key to resolving the talent crisis, but it isn’t just young people benefitting from apprenticeships
Is the Global Talent Visa really helping the UK tech skills crisis?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth As skills shortages hit many UK industries, from food to logistics, has the Global Talent Visa proved beneficial amid the rush for talent to bolster our technology and digital sectors?
How UK tech’s environmental startup scene is growing in stature
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Can our most innovative green technology companies make a difference and turn a profit?
The MedTech startups grappling with tomorrow’s health challenges
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth CTOs, CEOs and founders explain how their companies are powering the next generation of digital healthcare systems
When should startups hire their first CTO?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Hiring a senior tech leader is a big event in the life of any start-up, but when is the right time? And what’s the right approach?
What does it take to launch a successful Fintech startup?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Emerging and established Fintech startups explain how they have navigated the complexity of creating a tech stack and IT system that drives growth
How the cyber security threat landscape is changing
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From worms to ransomware in 20 years – how can companies stay on top of threats?
Closing the cyber security education gap
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth How a lack of talent, apathy among employees and confusing training is weakening defences
The future of AI in advertising and media
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth The online advertising industry is at a critical turning point. Could AI help lead the way?
The future of AI in manufacturing
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth As one of the fields most readily accepting of new technology, manufacturing offers an example of how AI can be deployed successfully and at scale
The future of AI in the legal industry
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth It’s an industry that can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome but how will artificial intelligence catapult the legal profession into the 21st century?
10 learnings to consider when it comes to enterprise mobility
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth While the past 12 months may have been the opposite of 'mobile', it's enabled businesses to target pain points associated with EM
How do IT leaders prepare for a refusal to return to the office?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth With working from home likely to become a permanent option across many businesses, it's important to plan ahead as the end of lockdown is finally in sight
Can private companies help solve the COVID laptop crisis?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth IT departments in the private sector could help bridge the digital divide, both now and as we emerge from the current crisis
Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
Is it time for IT departments to call time on WhatsApp?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
The softer skills CIOs will need to adopt for the future
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth The world of work is changing and tech leaders must change their approaches to keep up
Is the UK government's plan for digital upskilling on track?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Eighteen months after plans to build a "world leading digital economy" were announced, is enough being done to achieve it?
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