
Bobby Hellard
Bobby Hellard is ITPro's Reviews Editor and has worked on CloudPro and ChannelPro since 2018. In his time at ITPro, Bobby has covered stories for all the major technology companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, and regularly attends industry-leading events such as AWS Re:Invent and Google Cloud Next.
Bobby mainly covers hardware reviews, but you will also recognize him as the face of many of our video reviews of laptops and smartphones.
He has been a journalist for ten years, originally covering sports, before moving into business technology with ITPro. He has bylines in The Independent, Vice and The Business Briefing. Contact him at bobby.hellard@futurenet.com or find him on Twitter: @bobbyhellard
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DocuWare CEO Michael Berger on the company’s rapid growthNews ChannelPro sat down with DocuWare CEO Michael Berger to discuss the company's rapid growth and channel strategy.
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IDC warns US tariffs will impact tech sector spendingNews IDC has warned that the US government's sweeping tariffs could cut global IT spending in half over the next six months.
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Microsoft enters mini PC market with its slick Windows 365 LinkNews A modern thin client that works via the web and promises thorough security for remote and hybrid teams
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Former GCHQ intern risked national security after taking home top secret dataNews A former GCHQ intern has pleaded guilty to transferring data from a top-secret computer onto his work phone.
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Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionalsNews Microsoft is expanding its Security Copilot service with new AI agents to help overworked IT teams deal with surging security threats.
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Why do I find AI assistants so annoying?Opinion From Google Gemini to Microsoft Copilot, the in-your-face approach to AI is too distracting
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MSI Modern 14 F13MG reviewReviews There isn't much excitement about the Modern 14, but it's a great value work machine for remote and entry-level employees
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Does AI level the playing field for small businesses?Presented by Huawei
Supported Content The odds have always been stacked against smaller businesses, but with AI now so accessible, and affordable, the gains are there to be had
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Doing business under US sanctions: a Huawei success storyAnalysis Doubling down on R&D, diversifying its business, and seeking out ripe new markets – the resurgence of Huawei carries lessons for all businesses
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Huawei Cloud’s customizable services reap rewards in EuropeAnalysis Huawei’s cloud division has seen significant growth outside of China over the last few years, with a sizable uptake in Europe.
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MWC 2025: How will 5G and AI come together?Opinion Traditionally a telecoms extravaganza, this year’s event will open the floor up to generative AI
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How IT decision makers can prepare for the AI AgePresented by AMD
Supported Whether it’s the hardware in your office or what’s powering your virtual machines, the right processors are the key to success
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Why the CPU you chose is the key to Windows 11Presented by AMD
Supported The end of Windows 10 is on the horizon – it’s time to upgrade to an fTPM-protected processor
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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 reviewReviews With stronger performance compared to the AMD model, the Flip has a lot to offer creative workers
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ReMarkable Paper Pro reviewReviews A digital notepad for distraction-free productivity with a display that has the scratch of a pencil on paper – and yes, it is expensive
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How AI innovation is driving educational excellencePresented by Huawei
Supported Content Generative AI is helping students learn and educators teach, and the classroom of today is shaping the future of work
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Why organizations need an integrated approach to enterprise backup and recoverySponsored by Cohesity
From malicious threats to natural disasters, there are many ways to lose your systems and data
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Apple’s ‘carbon neutral’ Mac Mini is small and compact, but packs a mighty punch with the new M4 chipsNews With a pint-sized footprint only half the size of its M2 predecessor, the M4 and M4 Pro edition of the Mac Mini promises to bring an unprecedented size-to-performance ratio
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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2in (PaperMatte Edition) reviewReviews One of the best screen and stylus combos around, but the Android alternative software isn't quite there
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What are the benefits of a mini PC?Sponsored by MSI
Sponsored Content All the power and connectivity of a desktop computer, in a form factor you can hide around the back of a monitor – what’s not to like?
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Apple M3 MacBook Air 13.6in reviewReviews The petit MacBook offering is pleasingly thin and enjoyable to use, but there's better value for money in an older model
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Not everyone working from home is procrastinating – but I miss doing it in the officeOpinion The debate around working from home has become stale and riddled with narrow-minded opinions
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Does every business need zero trust?Sponsored by BT
Supported content ‘Never trust, always verify’ and your business might reap more than just the security benefits
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How AI is accelerating digital transformation in the banking industryIn partnership with Huawei
Supported Content Gen AI, fraud detection, and chatbots are all transforming the financial industry, but the cloud is the foundation for it all
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