Rory Bathgate
Rory Bathgate is the Features and Multimedia Editor at ITPro, overseeing all in-depth content and case studies. He is a subject expert on artificial intelligence and business networks but in his time at ITPro has also covered a wide range of areas including cyber security and hardware. Throughout his time at ITPro, Rory has charted the rise in popularity of generative AI and specifically companies such as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google.
Alongside this, he has delved into increasing calls for ethical and responsible AI as global legislators circle the technology, as well as the latest in mobile networking technology, from 5G mmWave to the 3G sunset and how it will affect businesses.
He has provided coverage from high-profile tech conferences such as Dell Technologies World, SuiteWorld, and VMware Explore Europe. His on-the-ground coverage has included live blogs, extensive daily coverage of the most significant announcements, analysis pieces, and podcasts.
Indeed, Rory is also a full-time co-host of the ITPro Podcast alongside Jane McCallion, where he swaps a keyboard for a microphone to discuss the latest learnings in tech. Each week, a guest comes onto the show to discuss topics such as cyber security, productivity, or digital transformation in detail.
Rory has an MA in Eighteenth-Century Studies from King’s College London, as well as a BA in English and American Literature from the University of Kent. He joined ITPro in 2022 as a graduate, after four years in student journalism.
In his free time, Rory enjoys photography and video editing, and can often be found at the cinema or reading a good science fiction paperback.
Latest articles by Rory Bathgate
Has Google made a quantum breakthrough?
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast The Willow chip is reported to run laps around even the fastest supercomputers – but the context for these benchmarks reveals only longer-term benefits
Is OpenAI on a downward trend?
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Forced to chase profit, the pivotal AI startup is up against stiff competition and diminishing technological returns
How Mondra is targeting food net zero using Microsoft Azure cloud computing
By Rory Bathgate published
Case study Combining predictive AI and OpenAI models, the firm aims to shine a light on hard-to-pinpoint Scope 3 emissions figures
Supply chain scares and Google’s AI code
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast As the ransomware attack on Blue Yonder disrupts a wide range of firms, Google moves to lead by example on internal AI code
Dell Technologies CTO: ROI on AI should be the number one focus for execs
By Rory Bathgate published
Chasing workforce consensus or playing it safe may cost firms far more in the long run than making decisive moves on AI now and learning from their results
What DORA means for business
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Stringent requirements for third party monitoring and ongoing resilience testing could help put businesses on the best track for security
Can the four-day week work for tech?
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast As the four-day week gives Icelandic workers a boost, we also look at whether AI coding is up to scratch – and if OpenAI can keep its funding momentum
There's no single route to AI adoption, and Anthropic is charting all available paths
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Advances in model capabilities allow firms to get more done with less data preparation, but data regulation must still be met
Microsoft expands autonomy of Copilot agents ahead of public preview
By Rory Bathgate published
News Autonomous agents within Microsoft 365 can analyze and respond to emails, or oversee continual chatbot improvement
How to sell cyber security without the FUD
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast A trusted network of cybersecurity marketing professionals can help professionals cut through at the board level
Microsoft logs 600 million identity attacks per day as threat actors collaborate more
By Rory Bathgate published
News A shift to passwordless authentication and greater reliance on AI could help stem the flow of attacks as threat actors arm themselves with better techniques and tools
The UK has ‘seismic’ AI potential, says AWS startup leader – but startups still need skills support
By Rory Bathgate published
News AI demand outstrips readiness across the business world, but with hyperscaler support startups are starting to show the technology’s potential
Embracing cloud migration at scale
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Leaders should establish a clear plan for cloud governance and data storage to lay the groundwork for complex cloud workloads such as AI models
Salesforce Dreamforce 2024: Delivering on AI hype
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Throughout its annual conference, Salesforce has sold its new vision for AI agents as the next in AI 'evolution'
Microsoft expands Copilot across the Windows ecosystem, with new Vision and Copilot PC features
By Rory Bathgate published
News Copilot Voice for the dedicated Microsoft Copilot app will also seek to lower the friction for users when interacting with chatbots
“We’re right on the tip of the iceberg”: Appian SVP on how AI could be as transformative as networking
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Longer context windows and reduced hallucinations could be the perfect recipe for enterprise AI success in 2025
Hyperscalers go nuclear
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast As energy costs for data centers become a challenge for cloud providers and AI developers alike, plentiful clean power is a key focus
Google Cloud claims first ROI on AI Agents approach – but is it enough to beat the competition?
By Rory Bathgate published
News Across customer interactions and security insights, Google Cloud says its customers are starting to realize the full potential of AI agents
AI’s thirsty secret
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Data center expansion is putting freshwater sources under immense strain, with operators facing an environmental and PR reckoning
Cracking open insider threats
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Leaders need to perform strict identity measures on would-be hires – and ensure employees who leave have access promptly removed
NetSuite expands AI to enhance performance management, analytics offerings
By Rory Bathgate published
News With AI offerings grounded in natural language prompts, NetSuite aims to lower barrier to entry for teams and empower analysts with data more quickly
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