Dale Walker
Dale Walker is the Managing Editor of ITPro, and its sibling sites CloudPro and ChannelPro. Dale first joined ITPro in 2016 as an intern, and gone on to hold a variety of different positions across the brand, including a Staff Writer role where he developed a keen interest in IT regulations, data protection, and cyber security. He spent a number of years reporting for ITPro from numerous domestic and international events, including IBM, Red Hat, Google, and has been a regular reporter for Microsoft's various yearly showcases, including Ignite. Dale is also the Editor of ITPro 20/20, a monthly digital magazine providing a snapshot of the stories and themes shaping the business tech world.
Prior to joining ITPro, Dale secured a Masters degree in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield, where he also won a number of awards for his design and concept work, including BBC Worldwide Best New Magazine Brand at the 2016 Magazine Academy awards.
Latest articles by Dale Walker
IT Pro 20/20: The tech of 2023
By Dale Walker published
ITPro 20/20 The technology, policies, and markets likely to shape IT decision-making in the year ahead
IT Pro 20/20: LinkedIn & the toxic world of cyber security
By Dale Walker published
ITPro 20/20 A look at the shady world of cyber security networking and online communities
IT Pro 20/20: Inside Japan's war over digital transformation
By Dale Walker published
ITPro 20/20 Issue 32 looks at the problems that can arise when businesses choose to embrace flashy terminology at the expense of simplification
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A look at the UK's Data Protection Act and how GDPR fits into the puzzle
IT Pro 20/20: The ABBA effect
By Dale Walker published
ITPro 20/20 Advancements in the core technology mean holograms could soon become instrumental in eliminating the worst aspects of hybrid work
What is a managed IT service?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth With two-thirds of businesses using them, learn about what managed IT services are and how they’re being used
How to build Android apps
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Follow these eight steps to learn how to build Android apps and get them on Google Play
IT Pro 20/20: Building a recession-proof startup
By Dale Walker published
ITPro 20/20 Issue 30 considers the various cost-cutting measures startups can deploy, during a time of funding droughts and a cost of living crisis
Microsoft Surface Pro review: Still worth buying?
By Dale Walker last updated
Reviews Microsoft's hybrid maybe five years old, but it still manages to pack a punch
The UK's best cities for tech workers in 2022
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth The range of exciting jobs, chances to network, and overall ease of living put these cities a cut above the rest
CMO job description: What does a chief marketing officer do?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A modern CMO needs to be far more than just a marketing guru - they need to have a firm grasp of the latest technology
IT Pro 20/20: Disrupting cyber security
By Dale Walker published
ITPro 20/20 Issue 29 looks at the companies and trends aiming to shake up the industry in 2022
What is a DHCP server?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We take a closer look at what a DHCP server is, and how it can make network administration easier
What is SSID?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We look at what SSID is and how it is used to connect devices to the internet
What is cryptocurrency mining?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We explain how virtual currencies such as Bitcoin and Ether are actually made
GDPR fines: How high are they, and how can you avoid them?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A look at the various reasons why a company may find itself facing regulatory action
IT Pro 20/20: The quest to humanise AI
By Dale Walker published
IT Pro 20/20 Issue 28 looks at recent developments in artificial intelligence that are pushing businesses to be more creative
Best VPN services 2023
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth With remote working on the rise, we round up the best tried and tested VPN services
What is a freedom of information (FOI) request?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We look at the mechanism citizens can use to hold public bodies to account
What is Microsoft Pluton?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A quick look at Microsoft's new approach to CPUs that promises to revolutionise Windows security
IT Pro 20/20: The ugly side of gamification
By Dale Walker published
IT Pro 20/20 Issue 27 looks at why you might want to reconsider team incentives, how cloud PCs are set to transform the enterprise, and why Gaia-X is the last chance for EU cloud sovereignty
IT Pro 20/20: Is it time to ditch broadband?
By Dale Walker published
IT Pro 20/20 5G adoption is picking up and promises to solve every networking woe faced by businesses on the move... but is it a Wi-Fi killer?
What is Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) under PSD2?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth An in-depth look at the EU directive that aims to harmonise online payment protection