Latest articles by Dale Walker
Businesses worldwide brace for ECJ ruling on data transfers
In-depth A guide to Thursday's ruling on data transfers and what it might mean for UK businesses
BigQuery Omni pulls Google, AWS, and Azure analytics into one UI
News Google's Anthos-powered platform lets users analyse data across multiple providers at once
Google launches Confidential VMs for sensitive data processing
News New feature allows customers to encrypt data while it is being processed
What is serverless architecture?
In-depth We explain the basics of serverless architecture, including benefits and drawbacks
What is a proxy server?
In-depth We explain what a proxy server is, how it works, and the different types available
What is the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
In-depth The act, better known as the Snooper's Charter, dictates how much of your internet history the government can see
What is the Communications Act 2003?
In-depth A look at the principle law governing telecoms in the UK, including its contentious Section 127
Coronavirus lockdown gave me a new perspective on the importance of mental health
Opinion Efforts to support employees in a time of crisis reveals how little we do in times of normality
Hackers revive years-old malware to exploit mass remote working
News Strains that rely on social engineering are once again growing in popularity
Can Microsoft's new approach to AI erase the memory of Tay?
In-depth How one disastrous AI project inspired a new way of thinking at Microsoft
Acer Chromebook R13 review
Reviews A premium 2-in-1 Chromebook with some superb standout features
Google expands Duplex automated calling to the UK
News Support pages detail new regions despite a lack of an official announcement
What is ISO 27001?
In-depth We explain what ISO 27001 is and how it relates to IT management systems
When it comes to AI, the EU is a very small fish in a very big pond
Opinion Recent proposals around the regulation of artificial intelligence show just how irrelevant the EU has become
Cambridge attracts four times as much tech investment as London
News The university city's biotech sector has encouraged a 60% year-on-year increase in new startup launches
Bottlerocket is Amazon's new purpose-built OS for running containers
News The open source system features a single step process to support automated updates
What is Libra? A guide to Facebook's cryptocurrency
In-depth Users will soon be able to send and receive payments across Facebook and WhatsApp
Understanding my new-found appreciation of Google Maps
Opinion The true magic of Maps is only found when you type in your old postcodes
GDPR and financial services: What does it mean?
In-depth We review how new data protection laws affect the financial services industry
Avast shutters Jumpshot unit in wake of data privacy concerns
News The data collection business found to be at odds with Avast's corporate priorities, CEO explains
Trump piles pressure on Apple to unlock Pensacola shooter's iPhone
News US President suggests action should be taken as part of a quid pro quo
Memes and Viking funerals: The internet reacts to the death of Windows 7
News Although official support has been withdrawn, the ghost of Windows 7 is likely to linger for many years to come
Currys PC World parent firm hit with £500k fine over historic data breach
News Hackers said to have stolen data belonging to 14 million customers over a nine-month period
