Sandra Vogel
Sandra Vogel is a freelance journalist with a wealth of experience in the tech sector. Sandra has produced work across a diverse range of formats including long-form and explainer content, research papers, case studies, white papers, blogs, books, and hardware reviews.
At ITPro, Sandra has contributed articles on artificial intelligence (AI), measures that can be taken to cope with inflation, the telecoms industry, risk management, and C-suite strategies. In the past, Sandra also contributed handset reviews for ITPro and has written for the brand for more than 13 years in total.
Sandra’s other work includes being a main phone and laptop reviewer for ZDNet for many years till 2023, national newspapers, and many of the best-known technology websites. Outside the world of tech journalism, Sandra also has a strong interest in volunteering and consulting in the community sector. She was formerly head of information at the housing and homelessness charity Shelter and is currently a trustee of several organizations. She is a keen saxophone player.
Latest articles by Sandra Vogel
Serverless cloud - Is it for everyone?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth We take a look at the latest trend seeking to cut costs and ease deployment
Our data is redefining the health insurance industry
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Smartphones and wearables are blurring the line between healthcare and self-monitoring
Should employees be microchipped?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth With the UK now becoming a target for the microchipping craze, we assess its feasibility as a business tool
Legislation is the only way to secure the IoT industry
By Sandra Vogel published
Analysis Industry experts say the Government's Code of Practice will struggle to protect against unsafe devices from abroad
The ethical implications of conversational AI
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth With chatbots becoming part of daily life, we look at whether the right to data privacy is being impeded
Tips for a successful tech M&A
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Despite a company's good intentions, mergers and acquisitions can still be fraught with danger
Microgrids may be the solution to UK business energy demands
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Since the government's 'Smart Power' push in 2016, the cost of entry for local energy generation has fallen sharply
Has demand for cyber security skills hit crisis point?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth With the UK's security agencies now struggling to recruit, we look at what action is being taken
Local councils 'still aren't serious about security'
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Authorities faced an average of 37 attacks per minute between 2013 and 2017 on unsupported software
Why reskilling isn't just about learning new technology
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Experts say companies are placing too much emphasis on mastering specific products
Amazon Prime Day: A lesson in how not to handle an IT outage
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Tips for avoiding and mitigating downtime on what could be your busiest time of the year
What makes a great bespoke business app?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Why 'design thinking' is proving invaluable for the creation of in-house applications
How open data is driving smart city innovation
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Transport for London and local councils explain the importance of keeping data open for everyone
Why we need a clearer picture on council cloud adoption
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Local governments remain sheepish over the adoption of new technology, despite policy change
What new trends teach us about the future of collaboration
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Products and services can be futuristic or traditional, so long as they're inclusive
It's time to wake up to the cloud malware threat
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth It's only a matter of time before criminals exploit our over-reliance on SaaS
What Trumps' Broadcom/Qualcomm block means for the UK
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth Increasing protectionism is likely to hinder UK tech deals, say experts
Is facial recognition fit for purpose?
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth It's the newest smartphone trend, but you shouldn't ditch your password just yet
How the cloud can empower citizens to make energy decisions
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth From microgrids to cost savings, cloud underpins new ways of generating and consuming energy
How to get the best from a chief digital officer
By Sandra Vogel published
In-depth A CDO isn't a replacement for a CTO or CIO – it's another role entirely
HTC Incredible S review
By Sandra Vogel published
Reviews HTC's latest high-end Android smartphone is sleek and sturdy, but is this enough to set it apart from the competition? We take a closer look in our review to find out.
Acer Liquid Metal review
By Sandra Vogel published
Reviews Acer's latest Android 2.2 smartphone is only just making its way to the shops. Although very reasonably priced, is it worth buying over other smartphones? Read our review to find out.
HTC Desire Z review
By Sandra Vogel published
Reviews Is it worth giving up your BlackBerry for HTC's latest Android phone with its physical keyboard and remote security features? Read out review to find out.
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