Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Keumars Afifi-Sabet is a writer and editor that specialises in public sector, cyber security, and cloud computing. He first joined ITPro as a staff writer in April 2018 and eventually became its Features Editor. Although a regular contributor to other tech sites in the past, these days you will find Keumars on LiveScience, where he runs its Technology section.
Latest articles by Keumars Afifi-Sabet

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Reviews There are plenty of great features in this enterprise machine – it's really enjoyable to type with and is as light as anything. But is it worth the price tag?

Everything you need to know about Citrix
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth A comprehensive guide to Citrix, tracing its history from on-premises virtualization to cloud services, highlighting key acquisitions and business mission

How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth A step-by-step guide on how to wipe a laptop safely, whether it's running Windows, macOS, or Linux

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Reviews This laptop is everything you want under the hood for a fantastic price – it's just a shame it's let down by its display

What is data democratization and how will embracing it benefit your business?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Explainer Data is no longer the preserve of a small number of highly skilled employees – everyone across the organization may soon have the tools to derive real-time insights at pace

HP Envy x360 2-in-1 (14-FC0009NA) review
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Reviews The Intel-powered HP Envy x360 is a decent punt for its price point despite a few bugbears

What does a smart campus look like and how far away is it from being a reality?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Smart campuses are a growing trend as our educational institutions try to modernize their infrastructure and processes for the modern age

The best AI tools for business to try today
By Barry Collins last updated
In-depth Explore our curated list of top AI tools for business, showcasing how generative AI is transforming workflows across industries—from design to data analysis—offering accessible, powerful solutions to enhance productivity and creativity.

What role will partners play in realizing our collective AI dreams?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
When venturing into unknown territory, you should seek to partner up with organizations that can share in your vision and help you implement AI faster

Do we really need smart buildings anymore in a hybrid world of work?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Most workers prefer a hybrid work arrangement, with offices feeling emptier than ever – but that doesn't mean you should give up on modernizing the workspace

Pittsburgh International Airport's digital transformation project is taking flight
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Case study The digital transformation program manages a pipeline of 100 projects in various stages of development to transform the airline industry as a whole

What good laptop security looks like today
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
In-depth You've given your employees a bank of shiny, new business laptops – but how do you make sure they stay safe while using them?

What is DevOps and how can it benefit your business?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Why organizations of all sizes around the world are flocking to this cutting-edge methodology for streamlining the software development cycle

How to enable Secure Boot in Windows 11
By John Loeppky last updated
Explainer Most modern PCs have Secure Boot enabled by default, but you may need to manually turn it on to meet Windows 11's security requirements

What is spyware?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Is spyware spying on you? What can you do about it?

The importance of supply chain resilience
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
One of the greatest threats to businesses lies deep in the supply chain, with software complexifying and new AI supply chain anxieties to worry about

The evolution of SASE and its importance in zero trust
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
SASE has been an increasingly important security framework for five years – but integrating zero trust is crucial to its success

How factories are transforming their operations with AI
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Advanced technologies are becoming more accessible as manufacturers strive for lights-out factories and greater operational efficiency

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Reviews Although unsightly, looks aren't everything -- with this AI-powered laptop capable of offering an outrageously long battery life and blistering performance

What is two-factor authentication?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Passwords aren't secure; it's time to add multi-factor authentication

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to track and analyze cyber risks
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Leaning on AI tools and services to improve cyber security is a no-brainer, but where do you start?

How AI can augment security professionals’ capabilities
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Although AI has been a fixture in security for years, the new wave of generative AI capabilities is exciting organizations who are keen to integrate these tools into security workflows

What is GDPR? Everything you need to know
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth What is GDPR and other questions answered in our complete guide to the data regulation
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