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
Bridging the coronavirus skills gap
By David Howell published
In-depth As employers and employees adjust to the new post-COVID-19 business environment, which tech skills will be in demand?
Quantum security: The end of security as we know it?
By David Howell published
In-depth It’s a core component of the developing DARQ technologies, but if a quantum computer performs as expected it could wreak havoc on cyber security
Is IT regulation in the DARQ?
By David Howell published
In-depth As distributed ledger technologies, AI, extended reality and quantum computing expand, how will we regulate these technologies?
Only skin deep: The state of biometric security
By David Howell published
In-depth Biometrics were supposed to solve the issue of identification once and for all. Are these systems reliable, accurate and secure?
Is the IoT the saviour of the environment?
By David Howell published
In-depth We are on the cusp of a connection revolution as IoT rapidly develops. Could this technology solve the climate change crisis?
Do we need an algorithm police?
By David Howell published
In-depth As algorithms move into their next phase of development with expanding AI, the need for regulation is becoming more apparent
Smart Cities: Living in intelligent spaces
By David Howell published
In-depth As communications networks expand and the built environment becomes intelligent, how will smart cities provide new ways of living and working?
Are 5G and IoT really a match made in heaven?
By David Howell published
In-depth These twin technologies are supposed to transform every aspect of our lives, but the reality is more complex
Making the case for screenless content
By David Howell published
In-depth From podcasts to audiobooks and spoken content, your business needs an audio strategy
Giving your business an edge
By David Howell published
In-depth As 5G begins to take off, how can businesses prepare for their data and communications infrastructure moving to the edge of their networks?
What’s next for e-commerce?
By David Howell published
In-depth Social media, mobile, e-payments, virtual sales forces, niche businesses and analytics are all converging to change how we shop
Mixed Reality: How to augment your IT
By David Howell published
In-depth Augmented reality has been rapidly maturing. How will this technology transform businesses?
Achieving BYOD confidence
By David Howell published
In-depth The use of personal devices in the workplace has been by turns feared and welcomed. Over 10 years since the launch of the first iPhone, where do we stand now with BYOD?
Building a digital nervous system for your business
By David Howell published
In-depth How connecting the right technologies, strategies and people can help future proof your business
Gamify your business growth
By David Howell published
In-depth Gamification has continued to expand and evolve. Today, your business can gamify many processes and reap the rewards
Marketing Automation Systems: A new age of marketing technology
By David Howell published
In-depth Learn how MAS is the perfect use of your cloud deployment
Inside the mind of a hacker
By David Howell published
In-depth Understanding why cyber criminals want to attack your business should be a key component of your security strategy
Is a bot your next employee?
By David Howell published
In-depth As AI continues to evolve rapidly, will bots become an essential part of your business' workforce?
An inside job: The human factor of cybersecurity
By David Howell published
In-depth Deploying the latest cybersecurity systems across your business is essential – but your staff could be the weakest link in your security
Replaced by an AI: Would you retrain for a new job?
By David Howell published
In-depth The government is testing a scheme to support anyone who loses their job to an AI — will businesses and their employees embrace it?
Why remote working could be your encryption blindspot
By David Howell published
In-depth Despite many businesses already using encryption, the majority of policies lack complete coverage
How to get data destruction right under GDPR
By David Howell published
In-depth When your business last disposed of its computers, were you sure all the data stored on them was safely and securely destroyed?
How to choose the right software for Making Tax Digital
By David Howell published
In-depth Best practice advice for making the switch over to online accounting