
Ross Kelly
Ross Kelly is ITPro's News & Analysis Editor, with a keen interest in cyber security, business leadership and emerging technologies.
He graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in Journalism, and joined ITPro in 2022 after four years working in technology conference research.
In his spare time, Ross enjoys cycling, walking and is an avid reader of history and non-fiction.
You can contact Ross at ross.kelly@futurenet.com or on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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A senior Microsoft exec says future Windows versions will offer more interactive, ‘multimodal’ experiences
News With speculation over a Windows 12 reveal mounting, a senior company figure claims the new operating system will mark a step change for users
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Microsoft says AI is finally having a 'meaningful impact' on developer productivity – and 80% 'would be sad if they could no longer use it'
News Researchers at Microsoft wanted to demystify how AI is being used by software developers – their findings show the benefits are finally becoming clear.
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Cyber pros say the buck stops with the board when it comes to security failings
News Fines, sanctions, and even prosecution are all on the table when it comes to cyber failings, practitioners believe
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Software engineers among hardest hit in latest Cisco layoffs
News A significant portion of job cuts affect staff in software engineering roles, documents show.
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AWS CEO Matt Garman just said what everyone is thinking about AI replacing software developers
News Junior developers aren’t going anywhere, according to AWS CEO Matt Garman
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‘Always on’ culture is harming productivity, so workers are demanding ‘digital silence’ to get on with tasks
News Tired of relentless notifications, emails, and messages? You're not alone. Workers across a range of industries are calling for 'digital silence' periods to boost productivity.
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Meta's 'chaotic' AI strategy shows it's scrambling to keep up with competitors
Analysis Does Meta know where it's going with AI? Talent poaching, rabid investment, and now another rumored overhaul of its AI strategy suggests the tech giant is floundering.
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Using an older version of Python? Here’s why you should upgrade
News New research from JetBrains shows a majority of enterprises are using a version of Python that’s a year or more older – and it's having a big impact on efficiency and performance.
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Databricks valuation jumps to $100 billion following Series K investment round
News The investment round marks the second in the space of a year for Databricks, bringing its valuation to over $100 billion - a 61% increase in the last two years.
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UK government set to back down on Apple encryption order
News Tulsi Gabbard, US director of national intelligence, has confirmed the UK plans to back down on plans that would see Apple forced to create a "back door" for authorities.
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Majority of English data centers use less water than a 'typical leisure center'
News England’s data centers are surprisingly efficient when it comes to water consumption
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Everything we know about the Workday data breach so far
News HR technology firm Workday has confirmed a data breach after threat actors gained access to a third-party CRM platform.
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This powerful new mini PC is great for SMBs on a budget
News The Lecoo Mini Pro is a compact, powerful bit of kit for home office workers
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US government could take stake in Intel as chip giant's woes continue
News The move would see increased support for Intel’s manufacturing operations
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Ransomware victims are taking a tougher stance on negotiating with hackers
News Enterprises are taking a tougher stance on ransomware hackers and refusing to pay up
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Microsoft says these 10 jobs are at highest risk of being upended by AI
News Microsoft thinks AI is going to destroy jobs across a range of industries – while experts aren't fully convinced, maybe it's time to start preparing.
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Workers view agents as ‘important teammates’ – but the prospect of an AI 'boss' is a step too far
News Workers are comfortable working alongside AI agents, according to research from Workday, but the prospect of having an AI 'boss' is a step too far.
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What Thomas Dohmke’s departure means for GitHub
News Thomas Dohmke won't be replaced as CEO at GitHub, with remaining company execs reporting directly to Microsoft's CoreAI division.
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DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis thinks Meta's multi-billion dollar hiring spree shows it's scrambling to catch up in the AI race
News DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis thinks Meta's multi-billion dollar hiring spree is "rational" given the company's current position in the generative AI space.
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CFOs were skeptical about AI investment, but they’ve changed their tune since the arrival of agents
News The introduction of agentic AI has CFOs changing their outlook on the technology
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JetBrains CEO on how developers must transform with AI
Interview There may still be a place for strong developer progression in the age of AI, if workers can adapt to rapid changes
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Google confirms customer data exposed in Salesforce database breach
News In an update to an investigation on the ShinyHunters group, Google revealed it had also been affected
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These are the top 'soft skills' your business needs to succeed with AI
News Technical capabilities can only take a business so far with AI adoption, according to Multiverse
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Cybersecurity teams are wasting time, money, and effort dealing with tool sprawl and ‘multi-vendor ecosystems’
News Tool sprawl is a problem that just won't go away for security teams
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