Jonathan Weinberg
Jonathan Weinberg is a freelance journalist and writer who specialises in technology and business, with a particular interest in the social and economic impact on the future of work and wider society. His passion is for telling stories that show how technology and digital improves our lives for the better, while keeping one eye on the emerging security and privacy dangers. A former national newspaper technology, gadgets and gaming editor for a decade, Jonathan has been bylined in national, consumer and trade publications across print and online, in the UK and the US.
Latest articles by Jonathan Weinberg

Why legacy tech is stifling CIOs’ dreams of global growth
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth The biggest opportunity for growth is in Western Europe followed by North America, but many factors are getting in the way

Will the NHS Federated Data Platform transform UK healthcare?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Plans to create a data platform in partnership with the private sector could revolutionize NHS treatment, but concerns over data privacy and security are festering

Boosting mental health support in the workplace
By Jonathan Weinberg published
Feature Improving employees' mental health in the workplace is now a subject of importance at all levels of a business, but implementing an effective strategy can prove challenging

How shortages overshadowed 2022's tech successes
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From components to skills and even ideas, businesses have experienced shortages on many fronts

Machine learning vs statistics: What’s the difference?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Both machine learning and statistics involve collecting datasets, building models and making predictions, but they differ in approach

Planning ahead for business blackouts this winter
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth With prospective power outages on the horizon, we examine how organisations can plan ahead to guarantee employee safety and business continuity

Seven reasons why machine learning is a good career
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Seen as one of the fastest growing areas in technology, there are several key reasons why machine learning is a field worthy of carving out a career in

Low-cost ways for SMBs to upskill their workforce
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth For many UK SMBs, recruiting new workers with the right skills is proving tough – leading many to reinvent their methods for training employees from within

What is phishing as a service (Phaas)?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth With phishing as a service attacks surging, we explain what this low-cost, off-the-shelf method of targeting businesses is and why it’s growing in popularity

Fears mount NHS innovation has been “sent packing to the basement”
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth With NHSX and NHS Digital folded into NHSE/I, experts question whether it’ll slow the delivery of new technologies or unleash a new era of fast-paced change

Building an AI superpower: Does the UK stand a chance?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth As the home of Turing, Lovelace and DeepMind, the country has a rich heritage of scientific achievement, but does the UK's latest plan match its global ambitions?

The most significant industry moves of 2021
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From Intel to Salesforce, we look back at the mergers, acquisitions and strategical shifts that shaped the last 12 months

What should we do about encrypted messaging apps?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From WhatsApp to Telegram to Signal, the growth in use of end-to-end encryption messaging apps is soaring. But do their positives outweigh the risks of them being used by 'bad actors'?

How apprenticeships are fuelling the future of UK tech
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth On-the-job training is becoming key to resolving the talent crisis, but it isn’t just young people benefitting from apprenticeships

Is the Global Talent Visa really helping the UK tech skills crisis?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth As skills shortages hit many UK industries, from food to logistics, has the Global Talent Visa proved beneficial amid the rush for talent to bolster our technology and digital sectors?

How UK tech’s environmental startup scene is growing in stature
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Can our most innovative green technology companies make a difference and turn a profit?

The MedTech startups grappling with tomorrow’s health challenges
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth CTOs, CEOs and founders explain how their companies are powering the next generation of digital healthcare systems

When should startups hire their first CTO?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Hiring a senior tech leader is a big event in the life of any start-up, but when is the right time? And what’s the right approach?

What does it take to launch a successful Fintech startup?
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth Emerging and established Fintech startups explain how they have navigated the complexity of creating a tech stack and IT system that drives growth

How the cyber security threat landscape is changing
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth From worms to ransomware in 20 years – how can companies stay on top of threats?

Closing the cyber security education gap
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth How a lack of talent, apathy among employees and confusing training is weakening defences

The future of AI in advertising and media
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth The online advertising industry is at a critical turning point. Could AI help lead the way?

The future of AI in manufacturing
By Jonathan Weinberg published
In-depth As one of the fields most readily accepting of new technology, manufacturing offers an example of how AI can be deployed successfully and at scale