David Howell
David Howell is a freelance writer, journalist, broadcaster and content creator helping enterprises communicate.
Focussing on business and technology, he has a particular interest in how enterprises are using technology to connect with their customers using AI, VR and mobile innovation.
His work over the past 30 years has appeared in the national press and a diverse range of business and technology publications. You can follow David on LinkedIn.
Latest articles by David Howell
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Everything you need to know about Cisco
By David Howell last updated
In-depth A brief guide to Cisco, one of the most consequential companies in networking history
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Everything you need to know about Cloudflare
By David Howell last updated
In-depth A guide to Cloudflare's history and position in the market, including key figures and products
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Everything you need to know about VMware
By David Howell last updated
In-depth A brief guide to VMware's history, main products, and the key people shaping its strategic direction
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How will energy prices affect data center costs in 2024 and beyond?
By David Howell published
In-depth Under pressure to improve their sustainability credentials and offer cost-effective services, data centers are at the forefront of managing the cost of energy
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Crunch culture is a detriment to developers – here's how businesses can prevent it
By David Howell published
In-depth Developers regularly suffer crunch culture in the name of productivity, but leaders looking to preserve the mental and physical wellbeing of staff should change up tactics
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What is AI?
By Jane McCallion last updated
In-depth A look at technology's most exciting, yet most misunderstood, field of research
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Can AI code generation really replace human developers?
By David Howell published
In-depth As businesses continue to automate, the risks associated with AI code generation and the extent to which it is capable of phasing out skilled professionals are under the spotlight
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The best online Python courses 2024
By David Howell last updated
In-depth A snapshot of some of the best online Python courses around, offering the tools you need to start or develop your coding career
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How the channel can harness cloud opportunities through adaptation
By David Howell published
In-depth While cloud opportunities are clear, how does the channel ensure its offerings meet evolving customer needs?
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Protecting your intellectual property in 2024 and beyond
By David Howell last updated
In-depth Intellectual property (IP) is a critical asset for businesses – here's how to keep it safe in a world dominated by generative AI
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IoT security strategy: An arms race for businesses
By David Howell published
In-depth As IoT devices become more common, lack of a clear IoT security strategy could leave businesses open to attacks
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Everything you need to know about Kyndryl
By David Howell published
In-depth A brief guide to the history of IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl, including its key products and people
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How data-driven decision-making can inform the channel
By David Howell published
In-depth With continued global economic uncertainty, data-driven decision-making can align the channel with customer needs
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Tips for CISOs: Why a focus on 'Goldilocks' candidates may undermine your cyber security strategy
By David Howell published
In-depth CISOs give their take on cyber security recruitment, and why talent diversity should be at the core of every strategy
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Can thin clients be an antidote to the sprawling attack surface?
By David Howell published
In-depth Data security and the risk of ransomware may be about to push organizations into using thin clients again
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What is causing the tech industry's significant global decline in VC investment?
By David Howell published
In-depth With a backdrop of uncertain economic stability, are the recent significant drops in VC a symptom of the changing tech landscape or simply a re-setting of investment portfolios?
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What does a CTO do and what skills are required to succeed?
By Rich McEachran last updated
In-depth More than a glorified IT manager, a CTO can have real clout in an organisation, but what does a CTO do for a business exactly?
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How to choose the right storage medium for your organization’s backup strategy
By David Howell published
In-depth Hard disks have been the go-to backup medium for decades, but are they heading for the scrap heap?
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How the IT channel is working to prove the supply chain’s sustainability credentials
By David Howell published
Businesses use suppliers’ sustainability credentials as a differentiator, but how exactly is the channel proving its sustainability chops?
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The best SQL courses 2024
By David Howell last updated
In-depth Learn about a core data management technology with the best SQL courses, covering both basics and more advanced skills
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Best online cyber security courses for 2024
By David Gargaro last updated
Best Learn new skills or update your cyber security toolkit with our top picks of paid cyber security courses for beginners and experts
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What is decision automation and what are the benefits?
By David Howell published
In-depth Businesses can streamline core operations so long as they mitigate the risks and trust deficit of decision automation
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The costs of building generative AI platforms are racking up
By David Howell published
In-depth Businesses must be alert to how much it actually costs to develop and train, or even just use, AI systems