Stephen Pritchard
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National roaming: Filling in the UK's mobile coverage gaps
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Plans to let mobile users "roam" on to other networks have met with resistance, but may be part of the solution to "notspots"
Cyber security: Security awareness can't be just a one off
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Initiatives such as the US' National Cyber Security Awareness Month are all well and good, but day-to-day attitudes must change too
Curtain falls on Nokia's smartphones
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Microsoft is dropping the Nokia brand from its Windows smartphones. It is the end of an era
Inside IBM & SAP's cloud tie-up
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth SAP will host its enterprise applications on IBM's cloud, for the benefit of both firms and their customers
HP does the splits, again
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth HP is once again looking to restructure, this time by moving PCs and printers into a new company.
Windows: Microsoft's power of 10
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth The latest version of Windows needs to mark a return to form, if the company is to hold its own on the desktop and personal devices
Faster than fast: The roadmap to 400Mpbs mobile data
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth A new version of the LTE cellular standard promises speeds of up to 400Mbps next year. This puts mobile connections ahead of landlines
TV technology gives big data extra vision
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth A collaboration between the software and broadcast industries is creating new applications – and winning World Cups
Apple Watch: What's in it for business users?
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Apple's much-anticipated move into "wearables" is now official. But the business potential of the technology is far from clear
Rural broadband: still life on a branch line
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth The UK now boasts some of the best average broadband speeds in Europe, but this still leaves a large number of businesses in the slow lane
Online spending: Taking up the £100bn opportunity
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Online retail spending continues to grow rapidly. Businesses that are not prepared will be leaving money on the table
Big data: taking to the air
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth When it comes to big data, we should take our lead from the world of aviation, according to Stephen Pritchard...
Easing off the tablets
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Analyst research suggests tablet sales are flattening, but the decline in notebook sales may be halting too
Green IT: Unplug before you go away
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Chargers for phones and tablets account for a growing proportion of the energy used by IT. Unplugging them could cut costs
Dropbox tries to solve the "Dropbox Problem"
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Dropbox has moved to address business concerns about its data privacy practices, but has it done enough to win over IT pros?
Apple and IBM: a new alliance
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Apple and IBM have joined forces to create new business apps for mobile devices
Google's millions, and London as a tech hub
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Google is making London the base for its new venture capital arm. Is the city now a valid tech hub?
Is security too low on the business agenda?
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Company boards are failing to put enough stress on cybersecurity, consultants warn. This could leave businesses vulnerable
Consumer devices: The sting in the tail
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Are the advantages of BYOD outweighed by the risks? Perhaps not, but CIOs need to plan for a more fluid line between work and personal life
Amazon Fire: taking consumerisation too far?
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Amazon's new Fire phone offers shopping at the touch of a button. Could this pose another challenge for CIOs?
Local action will be key to passing the 1bn broadband mark
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth Global fixed-line internet connections are growing rapidly, but some communities are still left in "not spots”.
Windows XP: Why is the enterprise so reluctant to let it go?
By Stephen Pritchard published
In-depth The risks to businesses from older OS and software installations are well known, but businesses still aren't budging
Logitech cc3000e ConferenceCam review
By Stephen Pritchard published
Reviews Is this £700 camera and speakerphone combination value for money?