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.
Latest articles by Keri Allan
Three ways sustainability tech is helping businesses meet climate goals
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Adoption of even simple sustainability tech can cut costs and reduce carbon emissions, while AI and IIoT can enable more advanced green transformations
How leaders can ensure open source adoption is a success
By Keri Allan published
In-depth A clear strategy is key for open source adoption, with core responsibilities for security and licensing falling on leaders
How can leaders support neurodiversity in tech?
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Fostering the right workplace culture for neurodiversity in tech is a must for an effective, equal office
Five common barriers holding back women in tech
By Keri Allan published
Women in tech still face significant challenges in the workplace
Do businesses have a Friday problem?
By Keri Allan published
In-depth The concept of a 'Friday problem' might come from a troubled concept of productivity
The best C++ courses to kickstart your software development career
By Keri Allan last updated
In-depth Some of the best C++ courses available today for landing a new job, from entry level courses to full certificates
The best Excel courses for business users
By Keri Allan last updated
In-depth A selection of some of the best Excel courses, including both free and paid options, to help you develop the valuable skills your business needs
Six digital transformation quick wins your business can try today
By Keri Allan published
Case Study Digital transformation doesn’t need to be a never-ending slog – and there are many projects you can complete in less than a year
AI in software engineering – Six ways the profession is changing
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Experts explain how the addition of AI in software engineering might redefine building, testing, and deployment
When should you cancel digital transformation?
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Experts highlight the digital transformation red flags to look out for, and how to navigate a complete cancelation
Is the Kubernetes security deficit widening?
By Keri Allan published
In-Depth Kubernetes and containerization are surging in popularity but organizations are worrying over unaddressed cyber security risks
What is the future of public cloud?
By Keri Allan published
In-depth The public cloud has been around for more than two decades, yet its popularity endures despite hybrid, private and repatriation movements
What is 'steal now, crack later'?
By Keri Allan published
In-depth The rise in quantum computing this decade is pushing cyber criminals into stealing encrypted business data with the hopes of cracking it in the future
Building a data governance strategy in 2023
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Data governance will continue to expand as attitudes change and businesses look to optimise the value of their data
Building a more supportive environment for LGBTQ+ staff
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Tech workers feel solidarity is starting to erode, and the workplace may be to blame
Digital transformation: Managing a hybrid IT estate of old and new
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Although a mixed IT estate isn’t sustainable in the long term, there are ways to make your job easier
Building an IT dream team
By Keri Allan published
In-depth With the tech industry constantly evolving, it’s important for your organisation to remain as agile and forward thinking as possible
Investment starvation could stall startup innovation
By Keri Allan published
In-depth With tech startups seeing less funding coming their way, how serious will the ramifications be for UK innovation?
How to avoid corrupting your hybrid work strategy
By Keri Allan last updated
In-depth Promises of flexibility and empowerment risk being undercut with increased monitoring and control over workers
Pushing cloud AI closer to the edge
By Keri Allan last updated
In-depth The popularity of AI services means cloud-only processing is no longer enough
Hyperautomation in action: The most exciting examples
By Keri Allan published
In-depth Three case studies showcasing the potential for hyperautomation to radically transform business processes
5G future trends to watch in 2022
By Keri Allan published
In-depth It may not revolutionise your business overnight, but success is on the horizon if you can sharpen up your 5G strategy
What does the future look like for AIOps?
By Keri Allan last updated
In-depth Discover how AIOps is evolving and how enterprises can ensure they benefit from the opportunities the technology offers