Drew Turney

Drew Turney

Freelance journalist

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

An offshore wind farm, with data points in place of waves to represent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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

In-depth
A hand with a green pen drawing over the smoke from a smokestack, to represent greenwashing.

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

In-depth
A top-down shot of a car being made using smart manufacturing robot arms, against a grey metal floor. There are four of the robot arms and they are orange.

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?

In-depth
Big data represented by a glowing particle and binary wave pattern on dark background

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

In-depth
The metaverse or VR being used for urban planning

How mixed reality is transforming city and urban planning

By Drew Turney published

In-depth Simulating your neighborhood before you break ground will have everybody talking – and ultimately save you money

In-depth
Somebody with glasses thinking while looking at a screen in a dark room

Cyber security certification vs degree

By Drew Turney last updated

In-depth The choice of whether to pursue a cyber security certification or a degree entirely depends on where you're starting from and what you want to achieve

In-depth

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