David Howell
David Howell is a freelance writer, journalist, broadcaster and content creator helping enterprises communicate.
Focussing on business and technology, he has a particular interest in how enterprises are using technology to connect with their customers using AI, VR and mobile innovation.
His work over the past 30 years has appeared in the national press and a diverse range of business and technology publications. You can follow David on LinkedIn.
Latest articles by David Howell
The business of the metaverse
By David Howell published
In-depth As Facebook’s rebrand once again resurfaces the concept of the metaverse, is this a space all businesses should finally be paying attention to?
How can your small business attract top-class tech talent?
By David Howell published
In-depth With a finite pool of technical talent available, less well-resourced firms must think laterally when hiring and holding onto their expertise
Gatekeeping the internet: Is UK net neutrality under threat?
By David Howell published
In-depth As Ofcom reviews the UK's net neutrality regulations, we explore whether the web is a level playing field for all businesses
Immersive tech can be more than just a gimmick
By David Howell published
In-depth Technologies like AR and VR are falling in price and expanding in potential applications, but are business leaders any more tempted?
Why Big Brother could be your friend
By David Howell published
In-depth As high street stores join the NICE Investigate Digital Evidence Management system, what does this mean for the wider business community?
Nurturing your business’ citizen developers
By David Howell published
In-depth With enterprises increasingly struggling to locate skilled developers, what if the developers your business needs are already in your company?
The technology powering the future of shopping
By David Howell published
In-depth With the likes of Morrisons and Amazon Fresh embracing till-free checkout, will this trend lead to a new shopping experience?
Is it cloudy in manufacturing?
By David Howell published
In-depth The cloud may be a dominant presence across most sectors and businesses, manufacturing has been more hesitant
More customers, more threats?
By David Howell published
In-depth The pandemic has increased the use of all digital channels, boosting customers numbers – but at what security cost?
Does your business need a digital twin?
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In-depth Developing a digital twin for your business could open a new era in connectivity, profitability and ensures your company is post-COVID ready
Post-pandemic tech jobs
By David Howell published
In-depth How has the pandemic changed the tech jobs landscape, and which tech jobs will be in demand throughout 2021?
Taming the machine: AI Governance
By David Howell published
In-depth As machine learning expands, ensuring these tools are properly managed is a critical priority for all businesses
Next generation CX
By David Howell published
In-depth Post-COVID, consumers will demand integrated experience from every business. How will these new experiences be built and delivered?
Assessing your cloud strategy after COVID
By David Howell published
In-depth Is the cloud still the perceived panacea that delivers cost reductions, efficiency gains and a platform for businesses to thrive post-COVID?
The new generation of technologists
By David Howell published
In-depth What if workers could create their own applications and digital services without the need for IT specialists? Welcome to the new tech leaders
Neo digital transformation
By David Howell published
In-depth In a post-COVID business landscape, do enterprises need to rethink how they acquire and implement technologies?
A new age of collaboration tools
By David Howell published
In-depth Businesses have always used collaboration tools, but have these been altered at all by COVID-19 lockdowns?
What are your tech skills worth?
By David Howell published
In-depth Whether your business is struggling to find the talent it needs or you’re looking to make a career change, having the right tech skills is critical
Is the cashless society finally here?
By David Howell published
In-depth The cashless society has been forecast for decades, yet cash remains in rude health. Could the pandemic finally change that?
What is the 'personalisation of IT'?
By David Howell published
In-depth With millions of people using personal devices for professional purposes while working from home, consumerisation has entered a new phase
Why tech can’t close the diversity gap
By David Howell published
In-depth Despite an appetite for change, inequality in the tech sector persists. Why is there little practical action taken?
Is one cloud enough?
By David Howell published
In-depth Multi-cloud may be at the centre of a lot of hype, but amalgamating your cloud deployments could increase efficiency and offer a commercial edge
Compact and bijou: Shrinking IT infrastructures
By David Howell published
In-depth Should your business reduce its IT infrastructure to remain competitive in a post-coronavirus landscape?