Max Cooter
Max Cooter is a freelance journalist who has been writing about the tech sector for almost forty years.
At ITPro, Max’s work has primarily focused on cloud computing, storage, and migration and he submitted software reviews and interviews with CIOs from a range of companies. He also contributed a number of opinion pieced on productivity tools and the cloud ecosystem.
Max was the founder-editor of ITPro sister publication CloudPro, which launched in 2011 to become the UK’s leading publication focused entirely on cloud computing news. This was not the first publication that Max had led, having previously held the role of editor at Richmond Publishing, EMAP, CMP, and IDG.
In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Max is the co-author of the book ‘Learn & Use Linux Made Easy: Home, Office, On the Go’. It includes guides on the various Linux distributions, and is aimed at beginners who are seeking advice from experienced Linux professionals.
Max attained a BA in philosophy and mathematics at the University of Bradford, combining humanities with a firm understanding of the STEM world in a manner that has served him well throughout his career. In his time away from tech, he coaches junior cricket and rugby teams and is an avid theater writer.
Latest articles by Max Cooter
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Patch management vs vulnerability management
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth What exactly is patch management, and why should IT pros sit up and take notice of doing it properly?
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Finance in the cloud: Why are regulators concerned?
By Max Cooter published
In-depth As finance in the cloud becomes more of a reality, regulators are targeting strict controls against cloud lock-in and its risks
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Inside Lambeth Council’s cost-cutting cloud migration
By Max Cooter published
Case Study Hammered by significant budget cuts, the council embarked on a long-term migration project with Oracle Cloud
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Cloud Foundry looks to embrace Kubernetes
By Max Cooter published
Analysis After years of hesitancy, the foundation is ready to take the plunge
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IoC uses first annual conference to tackle diversity in tech
By Max Cooter published
In-depth Although the event was noticeably light on industry representation
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UK Cloud Awards demonstrates health of cloud industry
By Max Cooter published
Opinion The judges have been busy looking through the entries and Max Cooter is pleased with the volume and quality of nominations
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Amazon WorkMail vs IBM Notes: Will it be a knockout fight?
By Max Cooter published
Opinion Amazon WorkMail is yet another example of how fast AWS can move in response to market demand, says Max Cooter
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Let's act to keep G Cloud flame burning
By Max Cooter published
Opinion Is it time to rally behind G Cloud - or will it quietly fade away?
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Apple not to blame for leaked pics; keep the cloud out of it
By Max Cooter published
Opinion There were plenty of commentators lining up to blame the cloud for celebrity embarrassment, but the finger pointing needs to stop
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UCAS turns to HP to meet website demands
By Max Cooter published
News University clearing house looks to handle peak levels of cloud
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Google Apps set for rollout across John Lewis and Waitrose
By Max Cooter published
News Retailers become the latest to plump for Google's answer to Microsoft Office
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UCAS and Telefonica clinch project wins at UK Cloud Awards
By Max Cooter published
News Two major projects scoop top awards while AWS wins best provider gong
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Where will cloud take us in 2014?
By Max Cooter published
In-depth Max Cooter ponders just where cloud is headed in the next year and beyond…
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Norfolk Council looks to transform information delivery
By Max Cooter published
News Partnership with HP, Microsoft and Vodafone to shake up county-wide IT
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Cloud Pro expert panel sets out future direction
By Max Cooter published
News A panel of cloud experts will help answer reader queries and provide guidance
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Dragon Naturally Speaking 12 review
By Max Cooter published
Reviews Is the voice dictation software a substitute for touch typing?
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Irish telco looks to expand to Europe with cloud services
By Max Cooter published
News Eircom teams up with Amazon to extend cloud reach
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AWS brings real-time analytics and low-cost VDI to the cloud
By Max Cooter published
News Cloud services giant sets out vision for easier big data analysis and lower cost VDI deployments at Re:Invent conference.
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Channel 4 uses cloud to make more sense of data
By Max Cooter published
Case Studies The TV company is already a cloud user but is now looking to beef up its analytics capability
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Experimenting with Big Data
By Max Cooter published
In-depth Big data is more than just the latest buzzword, it's a gateway to insight and understanding.
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Microsoft Business Intelligence eXperience Workshop
By Max Cooter published
In-depth What can you expect to learn at one of Microsoft's Business Intelligence eXperience Workshops? Max Cooter finds out.
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Have your say about Cloud Pro...
By Max Cooter published
News And you might win an Amazon Kindle Fire.
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The Benefits of Business Intelligence
By Max Cooter published
In-depth A well implemented business intelligence strategy can deliver real insight for your company.