Rory Bathgate
Rory Bathgate is the Features and Multimedia Editor at ITPro, overseeing all in-depth content and case studies. He is a subject expert on artificial intelligence and business networks but in his time at ITPro has also covered a wide range of areas including cyber security and hardware. Throughout his time at ITPro, Rory has charted the rise in popularity of generative AI and specifically companies such as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google.
Alongside this, he has delved into increasing calls for ethical and responsible AI as global legislators circle the technology, as well as the latest in mobile networking technology, from 5G mmWave to the 3G sunset and how it will affect businesses.
He has provided coverage from high-profile tech conferences such as Dell Technologies World, SuiteWorld, and VMware Explore Europe. His on-the-ground coverage has included live blogs, extensive daily coverage of the most significant announcements, analysis pieces, and podcasts.
Indeed, Rory is also a full-time co-host of the ITPro Podcast alongside Jane McCallion, where he swaps a keyboard for a microphone to discuss the latest learnings in tech. Each week, a guest comes onto the show to discuss topics such as cyber security, productivity, or digital transformation in detail.
Rory has an MA in Eighteenth-Century Studies from King’s College London, as well as a BA in English and American Literature from the University of Kent. He joined ITPro in 2022 as a graduate, after four years in student journalism.
In his free time, Rory enjoys photography and video editing, and can often be found at the cinema or reading a good science fiction paperback.
Latest articles by Rory Bathgate
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Crackdown on crypto needed to curb cyber crime, says expert
By Rory Bathgate published
News Threat actors would struggle to generate money without the anonymity provided by unregulated digital tokens, but such a move would require worldwide buy-in
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Virgin Media O2 layoffs to reach 2,000, with Vodafone-Three merger ‘likely’ leading to more
By Rory Bathgate published
News The telco giant says it's in conversation with unions over the cuts
![Apple zero day: A close up of the iPhone 14 Pro's camera system](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HRjftwBWwVhDQ6veatcNC4-320-80.jpeg)
Apple patches zero day linked to spyware campaign
By Rory Bathgate published
News Kaspersky researchers were the first to report a zero day used in a sophisticated attack chain
![Twitter rebrand: Elon musk headshot looking into distance set against a black background both showing backlit logos of the Twitter bird and the X.com logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPva5hGs6MSAAjV6e22c9h-320-80.jpg)
A look back at 7 other tech companies to undergo major rebrands
By Rory Bathgate published
News As Elon Musk announces a total change of Twitter’s branding after 17 years, we look back at how similar projects have panned out for other big tech firms
![Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Jonathan Ashworth standing in a suit outside BBC Broadcasting House, which is out of focus in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CufBwAoHXxi2gkybEbBWX-320-80.jpg)
Labour must approach AI carefully to avoid repeating a Dutch disaster
By Rory Bathgate published
Opinion A proposal from the UK’s Labour Party involves crowbarring AI into the wrong government department
![The words ‘Why businesses are turning to private 5G’ with ‘private 5G’ highlighted in yellow and the other words in white, against a blurry photo of a factory floor with a large autonomous robot arm.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MP7YtJkmJg9YY2V5WznmJJ-320-80.jpg)
Why businesses are turning to private 5G
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Tailored networks can offer automation and safety boosts, especially in controlled environments
![P2PInfect: A CGI render of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East as viewed from space, with red light similar to fiber optic cables arcing up from points on the Earth (including from other unseen continents) to represent malware attacks.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PkA5drTvL6Rx3senG4rDTn-320-80.jpg)
P2PInfect self-replicating Rust worm discovered attacking Redis instances
By Rory Bathgate published
News Researchers believe that the worm could be laying the groundwork for a larger campaign to be launched at some point in the future
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OpenSSH vulnerability uncovered by researchers, RCE exploit developed
By Rory Bathgate published
News Attackers can remotely manipulate common libraries to execute arbitrary code
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Microsoft signals end to free AI offerings with new Microsoft 365 Copilot prices
By Rory Bathgate published
News No free lunch for firms adopting AI, as Microsoft lays out its plans to corner the AI subscriptions market
![Llama 2: Meta logo outside its HQ offices at 1 Hacker Way, San Francisco](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e6CFxEsXUqTnbivAyTKz99-320-80.jpg)
Meta’s Llama 2 is the ‘first’ free ChatGPT competitor, but experts rebut open source claims
By Rory Bathgate published
News The model is a feather in Meta’s democratized AI cap, and could become widely embraced by businesses
![IT spending: A gold piggy bank representing spending sitting on a screen showing a series of boxes and lines representing data and charts.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KzdRjkytrv4khcmScwSj53-320-80.jpg)
Worldwide IT spending to grow 4.3% in 2023, with no significant AI impact
By Rory Bathgate published
News Spending patterns have changed as companies take an inward focus
![Darktrace logo in the background on an orange and pink gradient screen, with the silhouette of a man in the foreground holding a smartphone out in front of him](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oEGfovwavU6hmYSkJQqBeN-320-80.jpg)
Darktrace cleared of channel stuffing claims by EY audit, announces 31% revenue growth
By Rory Bathgate published
News The firm acknowledged it has ‘a number’ of systems to improve, but none that materially impact its financial statements
![CIO: Female business leader delivering a boardroom presentation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V9G649Ldwf4Zc9J72NXbh6-320-80.jpg)
CIOs can drive more value than other C-suite executives, says expert
By Rory Bathgate published
News Those in the role have to balance tech know-how with empathy and a clear vision
![President Biden speaking into a microphone at a podium inside the Roosevelt Room of the White House, with his right hand raised.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbyfGLoCCTP67D3aGKno84-320-80.jpg)
US says National Cybersecurity Strategy will focus on market resilience and private partnerships
By Rory Bathgate published
News The recently announced implementation plans alow for more aggressive action against ransomware gangs
![JumpCloud: A CGI render of a glowing blue cloud, made of interconnected data points, hovering above a faint blue grid and surrounded by small padlocks. It is set against a black background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/urzkXUM92ynXRdk7bRPyje-320-80.jpg)
JumpCloud reveals nation-state hackers breached internal systems, following customer speculation
By Rory Bathgate published
News Suspicious activity was discovered in June, but a customer link took longer than a week to establish
![The words ‘How can CIOs adapt to change?’ with ‘CIOs’ highlighted in yellow and the other words in white, against a blurry photo of a boardroom meeting.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ejMmSvJTD3xz4vLnEJRPKS-320-80.jpg)
How can CIOs adapt to change?
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Successful executives understand their people, tech, and wider company vision
![Ransomware: A 2D mockup image of a business paying a cyber criminal for a ransom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bFQu3h53zHpohYToQdXjg6-320-80.jpg)
‘Big game ransomware’ tactics return as attackers eye lucrative payouts
By Rory Bathgate published
Small businesses aren’t out of the firing line, but big business is facing a new wave as operators take gambles
![Microsoft SQL: The Microsoft logo against a white background out of focus, with the silhouette of a hand holding a padlock to the left of frame in focus.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U3XRG9ZZjSHHxMUXhHdqk7-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft SQL password-guessing attacks rising as hackers pivot from OneNote vectors
By Rory Bathgate published
News Database admins are advised to enforce better controls as attacks ending in ransomware are being observed
![KMPG logo (the white letters "KPMG" against four white rectangles with blue centers) on a blue pillar outside the KPMG office.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8dtnDnJFr5tWMEX8cQQ9rU-320-80.jpg)
KPMG eyes $12 billion opportunity in five-year AI, cloud deal with Microsoft
By Rory Bathgate published
News Clients stand to benefit from the combined suites of both firms, with improved data insight and automation
![The Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED on a white surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vv5ZbGPBSuNxVS9Yhz6FP8-320-80.png)
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) 2023 review: Creativity in motion
By Rory Bathgate published
Reviews An excellent display coupled with portability make this a versatile machine for any business user
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EU-US Data Transfer Framework will be overturned within five years, says expert
By Rory Bathgate published
News Gartner VP analyst dubs the adequacy ruling “Déjà EU”, citing lack of transparency over remediation
![BT Group CEO Philip Jansen, standing with his hands raised. Behind him, BT CMO Gerry McQuade and head of consumer unit at BT Marc Allera are looking at him, slightly out of focus.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cMtrYaU4y92yYvuWXJ4Pwi-320-80.jpg)
Philip Jansen to leave BT within year, firm staying the course on cost-cuts
By Rory Bathgate published
The CEO has overseen BT through a rocky four years
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Quantexa announces £200 million for AI R&D, will create new jobs at London hub
By Rory Bathgate published
UK government figures have praised the unicorn for its local investment