Dale Walker
Dale Walker is the former managing editor at ITPro, as well as its sibling sites CloudPro and ChannelPro. Dale first joined ITPro in 2016 as an intern and went 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.
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
European court invalidates primary EU-US data transfer mechanism
By Dale Walker published
News Privacy Shield ruled to be incompatible with GDPR in landmark case
Businesses worldwide brace for ECJ ruling on data transfers
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A guide to Thursday's ruling on data transfers and what it might mean for UK businesses
BigQuery Omni pulls Google, AWS, and Azure analytics into one UI
By Dale Walker published
News Google's Anthos-powered platform lets users analyse data across multiple providers at once
Google launches Confidential VMs for sensitive data processing
By Dale Walker published
News New feature allows customers to encrypt data while it is being processed
What is serverless architecture?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We explain the basics of serverless architecture, including benefits and drawbacks
What is a proxy server?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We explain what a proxy server is, how it works, and the different types available
What is the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth The act, better known as the Snooper's Charter, dictates how much of your internet history the government can see
What is the Communications Act 2003?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A look at the principle law governing telecoms in the UK, including its contentious Section 127
Coronavirus lockdown gave me a new perspective on the importance of mental health
By Dale Walker published
Opinion Efforts to support employees in a time of crisis reveals how little we do in times of normality
Hackers revive years-old malware to exploit mass remote working
By Dale Walker published
News Strains that rely on social engineering are once again growing in popularity
Can Microsoft's new approach to AI erase the memory of Tay?
By Dale Walker published
In-depth How one disastrous AI project inspired a new way of thinking at Microsoft
Acer Chromebook R13 review
By Dale Walker last updated
Reviews A premium 2-in-1 Chromebook with some superb standout features
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Wondering about the Internet of Things? Here's our guide to all things connected
Google expands Duplex automated calling to the UK
By Dale Walker published
News Support pages detail new regions despite a lack of an official announcement
What is ISO 27001?
By Dale Walker, Clare Hopping, ITPro last updated
In-depth We explain what ISO 27001 is and how it relates to IT management systems
When it comes to AI, the EU is a very small fish in a very big pond
By Dale Walker published
Opinion Recent proposals around the regulation of artificial intelligence show just how irrelevant the EU has become
Cambridge attracts four times as much tech investment as London
By Dale Walker published
News The university city's biotech sector has encouraged a 60% year-on-year increase in new startup launches
Bottlerocket is Amazon's new purpose-built OS for running containers
By Dale Walker published
News The open source system features a single step process to support automated updates
What is Libra? A guide to Facebook's cryptocurrency
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Users will soon be able to send and receive payments across Facebook and WhatsApp
Understanding my new-found appreciation of Google Maps
By Dale Walker published
Opinion The true magic of Maps is only found when you type in your old postcodes
GDPR and financial services: What does it mean?
By Dale Walker, ITPro last updated
In-depth We review how new data protection laws affect the financial services industry
Avast shutters Jumpshot unit in wake of data privacy concerns
By Dale Walker published
News The data collection business found to be at odds with Avast's corporate priorities, CEO explains
Trump piles pressure on Apple to unlock Pensacola shooter's iPhone
By Dale Walker published
News US President suggests action should be taken as part of a quid pro quo
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