Keri Allan
Keri Allan is a freelancer with 20 years of experience writing about technology and has written for publications including the Guardian, the Sunday Times, CIO, E&T and Arabian Computer News. She specialises in areas including the cloud, IoT, AI, machine learning and digital transformation. You can follow Keri on Twitter.
Building a data governance strategy in 2023
data governance
Building a data governance strategy in 2023
Data governance will continue to expand as attitudes change and businesses look to optimise the value of their data
11 Jan 2023
Building a more supportive environment for LGBTQ+ staff
Careers & training
Building a more supportive environment for LGBTQ+ staff
Tech workers feel solidarity is starting to erode, and the workplace may be to blame
5 Jan 2023
Digital transformation: Managing a hybrid IT estate of old and new
digital transformation
Digital transformation: Managing a hybrid IT estate of old and new
Although a mixed IT estate isn’t sustainable in the long term, there are ways to make your job easier
18 Nov 2022
Building an IT dream team
Business strategy
Building an IT dream team
With the tech industry constantly evolving, it’s important for your organisation to remain as agile and forward thinking as possible
7 Oct 2022
Investment starvation could stall startup innovation
startups
Investment starvation could stall startup innovation
With tech startups seeing less funding coming their way, how serious will the ramifications be for UK innovation?
2 Aug 2022
How to avoid corrupting your hybrid work strategy
flexible working
How to avoid corrupting your hybrid work strategy
Promises of flexibility and empowerment risk being undercut with increased monitoring and control over workers
5 Jul 2022
Pushing cloud AI closer to the edge
machine learning
Pushing cloud AI closer to the edge
The popularity of AI services means cloud-only processing is no longer enough
1 Jun 2022
Hyperautomation in action: The most exciting examples
automation
Hyperautomation in action: The most exciting examples
Three case studies showcasing the potential for hyperautomation to radically transform business processes
12 Apr 2022
5G future trends to watch in 2022
5G
5G future trends to watch in 2022
It may not revolutionise your business overnight, but success is on the horizon if you can sharpen up your 5G strategy
18 Feb 2022
What does the future look like for AIOps?
DevOps
What does the future look like for AIOps?
Discover how AIOps is evolving and how enterprises can ensure they benefit from the opportunities the technology offers
28 Jan 2022
Platform-based banking is revolutionising finance
IT infrastructure
Platform-based banking is revolutionising finance
Traditional banks are waking up to the value of platform banking, allowing them to offer services to other firms as well as new apps to their own cust…
21 Oct 2021
The rise of cloud misconfiguration threats and how to avoid them
Cloud
The rise of cloud misconfiguration threats and how to avoid them
Businesses must adopt new tools and practices to combat one of the leading causes of security breaches
16 Oct 2021
Augmented reality’s making a comeback – but did it ever actually leave?
augmented reality (AR)
Augmented reality’s making a comeback – but did it ever actually leave?
With new consumer AR products on the horizon, the hype around this technology is building again. But in the enterprise sector, it's already found its …
7 Sep 2021
What has the move to remote working meant for employee monitoring?
Business strategy
What has the move to remote working meant for employee monitoring?
Reports show a growth in employee monitoring since the start of the pandemic, but are staff aware of the extent of surveillance?
30 May 2021
Cyber risk planning for directors – six principles to follow
cyber security
Cyber risk planning for directors – six principles to follow
By following these core principles, members of the boardroom can help create a business-wide culture of security
13 May 2021
Confidential computing – the next frontier in security
encryption
Confidential computing – the next frontier in security
Confidential computing provides the opportunity for businesses to encrypt their data while in use, rather than just in transit or rest. Could it becom…
18 Mar 2021
Developing the Internet of Senses
Internet of Things (IoT)
Developing the Internet of Senses
The Internet of Senses aims to deliver multisensory experiences, but is it truly achievable by 2030?
19 Jan 2021
Developing the Internet of Senses
Internet of Things (IoT)
Developing the Internet of Senses
The Internet of Senses aims to deliver multisensory experiences, but is it truly achievable by 2030?
19 Jan 2021
The rise of consent and preference management
data management
The rise of consent and preference management
With cookies falling out of favour, organisations need to find another way to manage customer data
11 Dec 2020
The role of cloud native at the edge
Cloud
The role of cloud native at the edge
Could cloud native tame edge computing’s ‘Wild West’? We examine the synergy between the two
14 Nov 2020
Should we be worried about self-learning malware?
cyber security
Should we be worried about self-learning malware?
Some analysts predict self-learning malware will cause a major security breach by 2024, but not everyone agrees
7 Nov 2020
What is DevSecOps and why is it important?
DevOps
What is DevSecOps and why is it important?
This new flavour of DevOps is helping organisations rapidly implement security by design
30 Oct 2020
Why deepfakes could threaten everything from biometrics to democracy
Security
Why deepfakes could threaten everything from biometrics to democracy
Deepfake technology has been rated the most serious AI crime threat, but there are ways to fight back
30 Oct 2020
How Stanford University is putting humans at the centre of AI
artificial intelligence (AI)
How Stanford University is putting humans at the centre of AI
Recipients of the Hoffman-Yee Research Grant Program are researching everything from the evolution of words to advances in elderly care
24 Sep 2020
Why Stanford University wants to put humans at the centre of AI
artificial intelligence (AI)
Why Stanford University wants to put humans at the centre of AI
Recipients of the Hoffman-Yee Research Grant Program are researching everything from the evolution of words to advances in elderly care
22 Sep 2020
How do we fix security's toxic culture?
Careers & training
How do we fix security's toxic culture?
From high staff churn to bullying and loss of productivity, security teams are suffering when they fail to address poor working environments
4 Aug 2020
Have coronavirus conspiracies damaged the rollout of UK 5G?
5G
Have coronavirus conspiracies damaged the rollout of UK 5G?
5G was already the target of health scares and rumours – the eruption of COVID-19 has only made it worse
7 Jul 2020
Computer vision – have you seen the light?
artificial intelligence (AI)
Computer vision – have you seen the light?
From detecting tumours to identifying wear in machines, computer vision can help improve our world – but not everything is plain sailing
6 Jul 2020
What is Tiny AI?
artificial intelligence (AI)
What is Tiny AI?
Listed as one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2020, this version of AI is set to make a real difference in solving importan…
20 May 2020
How can we deal with digital pollution?
energy efficiency
How can we deal with digital pollution?
Data may seem ethereal, but everything from the biggest cloud to a single unopened email has an environmental cost
10 May 2020
Do you have visibility of all your machine identities?
cyber security
Do you have visibility of all your machine identities?
SSH manipulation has become mainstream, presenting a real threat to businesses. Here's how to protect yourself
6 Apr 2020
How technology is changing the role of the manager
Careers & training
How technology is changing the role of the manager
A changing tech landscape will require managers to keep on top of not only their team's skills and training, but their own, too
1 Apr 2020
Ensuring cyber security during mergers and acquisitions
cyber security
Ensuring cyber security during mergers and acquisitions
A lack of due diligence when bringing two companies together can lead to major IT and security issues down the line
13 Feb 2020
CIOs are taking their seat at the boardroom table
chief information officer (CIO)
CIOs are taking their seat at the boardroom table
Once the poor relation of the C-suite, IT leaders have an increasingly important strategic role to play
17 Jan 2020
Do we need to improve diversity within cyber security?
Business strategy
Do we need to improve diversity within cyber security?
We take a look at the industry's ongoing struggle with gender representation and the initiatives helping to create change
16 Dec 2019
What are the biggest career trends in cyber security?
Security
What are the biggest career trends in cyber security?
We take a look at where the jobs are, who are the top employers and the most sought-after skills
28 Oct 2019