Articles by Rene Millman, Contributing Writer

Rene Millman is a seasoned technology journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Financial Times, Computer Weekly, and IT Pro. With over two decades of experience as a reporter and editor, he specializes in making complex topics like cybersecurity, VPNs, and enterprise software accessible and engaging.

His writing is backed by years of market analysis, allowing him to deliver news and features with an expert’s understanding of the industry.

Articles by: Rene Millman

How the CIO can have a successful relationship with their CEO

By Rene Millman published 18 March 16

We look at ways the CIO can make dealings with the CEO go more smoothly.

How to make your data centre greener

By Rene Millman published 16 March 16

We look at how forward-thinking data centres are cutting back on the carbon.

What CIOs should know about working with startups

By Rene Millman published 14 March 16

"Go with what you know" can be the default position for risk averse CIOs, but using a startup could produce lots of benefits.

Should your business upgrade to Windows 10?

By Rene Millman published 13 March 16

Why are businesses holding out when it comes to Windows 10 – and should they take the leap?

What to do when your infrastructure has been breached

By Rene Millman published 9 March 16

We look at how best to deal with the dreaded data breach.

What can the tech industry do to get more women involved?

By Rene Millman published 8 March 16

Women are leaving the tech world in droves – so what's putting them off?

The pros and cons of outsourcing to a service provider

By Rene Millman published 6 March 16

Stick to the knitting is the mantra of business, but when should you contract out your IT functions to an external service provider?

Should you ever pay up to ransomware criminals?

By Rene Millman published 23 February 16

Ransomware is becoming more prevalent, but should you ever pay criminals to get your data back?

How the open plan office is helping hackers

By Rene Millman published 16 April 15

They are light and airy, but are open plan offices throwing the doors open to hackers?

What are the actual security risks of OS X for businesses?

By Rene Millman published 13 April 15

Separating fact from fiction in the security world is never easy, and it's even worse when looking at Apple products.

Dirty laundry: the dark secrets of working in the technology industry

By Rene Millman published 25 March 15

We spill the beans on some of the most reprehensible facets of the IT industry.

The Apple Watch and wearables revolution: a boon or danger to your business?

By Rene Millman published 21 March 15

The wearables revolution will be driven further by the imminent Apple Watch, but how will these devices really affect businesses?

Can businesses ever trust the remote worker?

By Rene Millman published 20 March 15

Employees can assert their right to work from home, but is the technology there to keep them productive?

Probing hackers are becoming an increasing danger

Massive cyber-attack: what businesses can learn from major data breaches

By Rene Millman published 6 March 15

What can your business learn from recent large-scale hacks in terms of protecting your own infrastructure?

Is it madness to still rely on old Windows XP?

Can businesses stick with Windows XP and still avoid a hacking disaster?

By Rene Millman published 15 February 15

We look at possible reasons to stay with the venerable OS, and how best to plan a migration if necessary.

Cloud vs local: which is better for your data?

Has the private cloud had its day?

By Rene Millman published 28 March 14

In Depth The public cloud has a gravity that will suck more and more organisations in, but will private cloud fall into a black hole?

Is hybrid cloud the future?

By Rene Millman published 3 February 14

In Depth Small companies are embracing the cloud. In fact it is now an integral part of nearly every organisation's business. But what form will the cloud take in the organisation?

Is your data safer in the cloud?

By Rene Millman published 30 January 14

In Depth Is storing data in the cloud a better option for companies than on the premises?

Is wearable tech any use to business?

By Rene Millman published 8 November 13

In Depth It may have caught the imagination of some, but would wearable tech help you in your work?

How to appraise your IT staff

By Rene Millman published 28 August 13

In Depth Staff appraisal isn't an easy business, and the same goes for your IT organisation. So how should you do it?

Best Windows 8 business apps

By Rene Millman published 18 July 13

In Depth A collection of applications that can improve your productivity.

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