Drew Turney
Drew Turney is a freelance journalist who has been working in the industry for more than 25 years. He has written on a range of topics including technology, film, science, and publishing.
Since 1995, Drew has written for publications including MacWorld, PCMag, io9, Variety, Empire, GQ, and the Daily Telegraph.In all, he has contributed to more than 150 titles. He is an experienced interviewer, features writer, and media reviewer with a strong background in scientific knowledge.
At ITPro, Drew has written on the topics of smart manufacturing, cyber security certifications, computing degrees, data analytics, and mixed reality technologies.
He has worked as a film reviewer for many years and has led a number of interviews with the cast and crew of notable films and has also written extensively on books, authors, and the publishing industry.
Before entering the field of journalism full-time, Drew was a graphic designer. He spent time working on a combination of web and print media throughout the early 2000s, before pursuing freelance journalism as his sole pursuit in 2006.
Latest articles by Drew Turney
How edge computing can benefit businesses
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Edge computing may receive less attention than cloud computing, yet it may be the secret to transforming business operations
What is edge computing?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth Edge computing is a new paradigm that brings processing closer to the data source than ever, and might circumvent growing problems in network latency, processing time, and security
What is high-performance computing (HPC)?
By Drew Turney published
Explainer The next generation of data processing will happen at previously unimagined scales, letting us model and solve the biggest, most complex problems we have
The industries with clear business use cases for virtual reality in 2024
By Drew Turney published
In-depth Even as buzz around virtual reality is drowned out by the AI hype cycle, the maturing technology is finally proving its worth for
What is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?
By Drew Turney published
In-depth Improved connectivity between machines and processes driven by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gives businesses better insight and control over their environments
Why the best businesses avoid greenwashing and how they do it
By Drew Turney published
In-depth Businesses need clear messaging and careful oversight to avoid greenwashing – or they could pay a steep price
What is smart manufacturing and is it the future?
By Drew Turney published
In-depth As the industrial and digital worlds collide, what is smart manufacturing and what are its elements and benefits?
Data science vs data analytics: Which field is right for you?
By Drew Turney last updated
In-depth A career as a data analyst or a data scientist can be as rewarding as it is lucrative, but it pays to understand the subtle differences between the two
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