
Caroline Preece
Caroline has been writing about technology for more than a decade, switching between consumer smart home news and reviews and in-depth B2B industry coverage. In addition to her work for IT Pro and Cloud Pro, she has contributed to a number of titles including Expert Reviews, TechRadar, The Week and many more. She is currently the smart home editor across Future Publishing's homes titles.
You can get in touch with Caroline via email at caroline.preece@futurenet.com.
Wear OS by Google will replace Android Wear 

Google Android
Wear OS by Google will replace Android Wear
Wear OS by Google aims to better show how iPhones can be used with Android wearables
16 Mar 2018
In 2018 women in tech will value transparency above all else

Careers & training
In 2018 women in tech will value transparency above all else
The time for words and gestures is gone — now it's time for action
7 Mar 2018
Do digital assistants need to be more conversational? 

Software
Do digital assistants need to be more conversational?
AI is exciting, but conversation between man and machine is still stilted and unnatural
15 Dec 2017
More widespread tech hubs means more innovation

startups
More widespread tech hubs means more innovation
Tech companies and investors should learn to think beyond Silicon Valley and London's Tech City
11 Dec 2017
Is Facebook’s move into the enterprise complete?

cloud computing
Is Facebook’s move into the enterprise complete?
The company's offering is a serious business collaboration contender
21 Nov 2017
What's safer: Macs or PCs?

Security
What's safer: Macs or PCs?
We look at whether Mac or PC users should feel more vulnerable...
2 Nov 2017
Defeating sexism in tech

In-depth
Defeating sexism in tech
From legal recourse to other means, what can be done about gender discrimination?
18 Sep 2017
Generation Z isn’t niche, it’s the mainstream

Business strategy
Generation Z isn’t niche, it’s the mainstream
Companies need to start taking post-millennials seriously, or lose their business
15 Sep 2017
BlackBerry Passport review: 10 things to know before buying

Mobile
BlackBerry Passport review: 10 things to know before buying
We take a look at BlackBerry's unique square smartphone
4 Aug 2017
National Living Wage 'hits SMB profits'

Server Message Block (SMB)
National Living Wage 'hits SMB profits'
FSB finds small businesses lose out on profits to pay staff £7.50 rate
4 Aug 2017
IDC: Budget tablets fail to halt market's downward spiral

News
IDC: Budget tablets fail to halt market's downward spiral
Tablet market declines 3.4% as consumers wait for major upgrades
4 Aug 2017
BA experiences another tech failure

Business strategy
BA experiences another tech failure
Tech problems cause check-in systems to go down for the airline...
3 Aug 2017
HP launches VR backpack for professional training

Careers & training
HP launches VR backpack for professional training
VR kit lets employers train staff without the risk
1 Aug 2017
Security flaws put wind farms and factory robots at risk

Security
Security flaws put wind farms and factory robots at risk
A single day of downtime could cost $700,000 researcher claims at Black Hat
31 Jul 2017
Huawei exec hints at Mate 10 specs ahead of October release

Mobile Phones
Huawei exec hints at Mate 10 specs ahead of October release
Is Huawei looking to crash Apple's birthday party?
31 Jul 2017
What is dark data?

data centres
What is dark data?
Too many businesses are tackling the problem of dark data with additional storage, but this is an expensive and inefficient fix
20 Jul 2017
Thre reasons why cyber threat detection is still ineffective

Security
Thre reasons why cyber threat detection is still ineffective
Why 75% of organisations are dissatisfied with their ability to investigate threats
14 Jul 2017
How to avoid vendor lock-in when migrating to the cloud

cloud computing
How to avoid vendor lock-in when migrating to the cloud
Migrating to the cloud is a complicated business
12 Jul 2017
How CEOs and CISOs can work together more effectively

Business strategy
How CEOs and CISOs can work together more effectively
How involved is your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in business decisions?
11 Jul 2017
How to avoid being a victim of ransomware

Security
How to avoid being a victim of ransomware
Follow these simple steps to stop a hacker holding your files hostage
19 Jun 2017
Project yourself against Trojan attacks

Security
Project yourself against Trojan attacks
Trojan attacks are on the rise - how can you protect yourself?
9 Jun 2017
Android Pay: What is it and how do I use it?

Google Android
Android Pay: What is it and how do I use it?
Emirates becomes the first global airline to offer UK customers Android Pay
15 Mar 2017
One-third of Android devices still run on Marshmallow

Google Android
One-third of Android devices still run on Marshmallow
Despite gains by Nougat, Android Marshmallow is still running on 31% of devices
8 Mar 2017
Does tech's future lie in 'back to basics' thinking?

Business strategy
Does tech's future lie in 'back to basics' thinking?
The tech industry could be on the verge of an "old-is-new-again" moment
8 Dec 2016
Why do women choose to leave the tech industry?

Careers & training
Why do women choose to leave the tech industry?
Although efforts are being made to bring more women into the tech sector, many face insurmountable barriers once they get there
18 Nov 2016
What does 2016 look like for UK women in tech?

Business strategy
What does 2016 look like for UK women in tech?
Programmes and initiatives abound, but there is more fundamental change needed
4 Nov 2016
New Raspberry Pi OS offers RealVNC remote access

Hardware
New Raspberry Pi OS offers RealVNC remote access
Now you can remotely manage your Raspberry Pi project from a tablet or PC
28 Sep 2016
Technology and the workplace of the future

Business strategy
Technology and the workplace of the future
As new inventions continue to change the way we live and work, what might the office look like in years to come?
9 Sep 2016
Apple issues Trident hack fix for businesses and consumers

Mobile
Apple issues Trident hack fix for businesses and consumers
Download iOS 9.3.5 to protect your company from iPhone spyware
26 Aug 2016
4in iPhone SE release date, price, specs and features

Mobile
4in iPhone SE release date, price, specs and features
Four-inch smartphone is bringing new customers to Apple
3 Aug 2016
Telsa Model S was speeding during fatal crash, says NTSB

Business strategy
Telsa Model S was speeding during fatal crash, says NTSB
The car was going nine miles over the limit, according to Tesla's data
27 Jul 2016
Apple Watch release date, price & features

Mobile
Apple Watch release date, price & features
But will only be available in Brazil
25 Jul 2016
Was Google working on its own VR headset?

Mobile
Was Google working on its own VR headset?
Tech giant was secretly developing a standalone VR device, says report
18 Jul 2016
Samsung Galaxy overtakes Apple iPhone US sales

Google Android
Samsung Galaxy overtakes Apple iPhone US sales
Galaxy S7 beats iPhone 6s shipments in American market
15 Jul 2016
EU launches new antitrust charge against Google's search ads

Policy & legislation
EU launches new antitrust charge against Google's search ads
European Commission also strengthens charge against Google's shopping comparison service
14 Jul 2016