Carly Page
Carly Page is News Editor at IT Pro, working Monday to Wednesday each week. She oversees the daily news output for the website, compiles content for the weekly IT Pro News in Review video, and regularly contributes news stories covering areas including cyber security, policy, and hardware.
Outside of IT Pro, Carly works as a freelance technology journalist across a number of technology titles, including Forbes, TechCrunch, TechRadar and WIRED, and she also offers copywriting and consultancy services. Prior to entering the weird and wonderful world of freelance journalism, Carly served as Editor of tech tabloid The INQUIRER from 2012 and 2019. She is also a graduate of the University of Lincoln, where she earned a degree in journalism.
You can check out Carly's ramblings (and her dog) on Twitter.
Solving cyber security's diversity problem
Careers & training
Solving cyber security's diversity problem
Why failing to address a shortage of women in senior cyber security positions may open businesses up to greater threats
5 Jan 2022
The most spectacular tech gaffes of 2021
Technology
The most spectacular tech gaffes of 2021
Outages, IT blunders and devastating cyber security misunderstands comprise this year’s most embarrassing incidents
30 Dec 2021
Are we hurtling towards digital transformation burnout?
Development
Are we hurtling towards digital transformation burnout?
With decision makers and developers under stress, innovation efforts could stagnate
30 Nov 2021
How the pandemic has shaped the office of the future
Technology
How the pandemic has shaped the office of the future
From 3D video calls to AI meditation, the workplace will never be the same again
29 Oct 2021
Apple expected to unveil MacBook Pro revamp at 18 October event
Laptops
Apple expected to unveil MacBook Pro revamp at 18 October event
The company has confirmed its next hardware-focused virtual reveal for next week
13 Oct 2021
Flexible salaries for flexible workers?
Business strategy
Flexible salaries for flexible workers?
With Google confirming plans to slash salaries for remote workers, others are looking to follow suit. But is it all above board, necessary, or even fa…
30 Sep 2021
Google begins appeal against record €4.34 billion Android antitrust fine
Google Android
Google begins appeal against record €4.34 billion Android antitrust fine
The tech giant will argue that the open source operating system has created more choice and supports thousands of successful businesses in Europe
28 Sep 2021
Small businesses: How to fix the weakest link in cyber security
SMB
Small businesses: How to fix the weakest link in cyber security
Hackers have turned their attention to SMBs - and the consequences could be grave
30 Aug 2021
NHS Digital delays patient data-sharing plans as millions opt-out
privacy
NHS Digital delays patient data-sharing plans as millions opt-out
The controversial GPDPR initiative has been put on hold indefinitely amid growing backlash
24 Aug 2021
Is this the end of the road for ransomware?
ransomware
Is this the end of the road for ransomware?
Hackers seem to have developed a conscience, but it’s unlikely they are gone for good
31 Jul 2021
GDPR 2.0: What do Europe’s new AI rules mean for businesses?
IT regulation
GDPR 2.0: What do Europe’s new AI rules mean for businesses?
Although they target 'high-risk' use cases, swathes of organisations could be affected
28 Jun 2021
EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising business
Policy & legislation
EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising business
The European Commission will investigate whether the tech giant favours its own services at the expense of rival advertisers and publishers
22 Jun 2021
EU privacy watchdogs call for facial recognition ban in public spaces
artificial intelligence (AI)
EU privacy watchdogs call for facial recognition ban in public spaces
The EDPB and EDPS claim a ban is needed if we want to preserve our freedoms and create a human-centric legal framework for AI
22 Jun 2021
UK watchdog to investigate Apple and Google's mobile 'duopoly'
Policy & legislation
UK watchdog to investigate Apple and Google's mobile 'duopoly'
The Competition and Markets Authority will examine whether the tech giant's dominance stifles competition and reduces innovation
16 Jun 2021
Is AI making us lazy?
artificial intelligence (AI)
Is AI making us lazy?
Some believe automation is making us work-shy, but others believe the benefits outweigh the potential risks
29 May 2021
Samsung becomes latest big name to pull out of MWC 2021
business continuity
Samsung becomes latest big name to pull out of MWC 2021
The company said it no longer plans to exhibit at this year's show over attendee safety concerns
11 May 2021
Apple faces UK class-action over "excessive" App Store charges
Policy & legislation
Apple faces UK class-action over "excessive" App Store charges
The claim alleges that Apple deliberately shuts out competitors by forcing customers to use its own payment processing system
11 May 2021
Meet the companies leaving the office for good
flexible working
Meet the companies leaving the office for good
We speak to the businesses embracing remote working beyond the pandemic
5 May 2021
Google and Microsoft profits surge as cloud demand continues
Business operations
Google and Microsoft profits surge as cloud demand continues
Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure report impressive growth as digital adoption continues to accelerate
28 Apr 2021
What are NFTs, and should your business care?
blockchain
What are NFTs, and should your business care?
We decipher the crypto craze of the moment
20 Apr 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 official with AMD and Intel CPU options
Laptops
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 official with AMD and Intel CPU options
The firm claims the machine, which has been designed for hybrid working, is up to 70% faster than the Surface Laptop 3
13 Apr 2021
How smart city tech could help us return to ‘normal’
Internet of Things (IoT)
How smart city tech could help us return to ‘normal’
IoT, 5G and big data will be critical to our post-pandemic recovery
31 Mar 2021
AMD unveils Ryzen 5000 Pro chips for business laptops
Hardware
AMD unveils Ryzen 5000 Pro chips for business laptops
The company claims the mobile CPUs will outperform Intel's 11th-generation 'Tiger Lake' vPro processors
16 Mar 2021
The most interesting tech of CES 2021
Technology
The most interesting tech of CES 2021
While this year’s expo was much smaller than usual, there was still some interesting tech – and major announcements – on offer
2 Mar 2021
Brits could be owed £480m due to Qualcomm 4G "overcharging"
Policy & legislation
Brits could be owed £480m due to Qualcomm 4G "overcharging"
29 million people may be entitled to compensation of up to £30 each if a legal claim from watchdog Which? is successful
25 Feb 2021
UK antitrust court blocks Epic's case against Apple
Policy & legislation
UK antitrust court blocks Epic's case against Apple
However, the Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the game developer's case against Google can move forward
24 Feb 2021
Ransomware payments are declining as more victims refuse to pay
ransomware
Ransomware payments are declining as more victims refuse to pay
Coveware data shows that the average payment decreased by 34% to £112,800 in the fourth quarter of 2020
3 Feb 2021
Game on: How playing video games could level up your career
Careers & training
Game on: How playing video games could level up your career
Far from being lazy or a waste of time, gaming can build important transferable skills
31 Jan 2021
ICO restarts AdTech probe following threats of legal action
Information Commissioner
ICO restarts AdTech probe following threats of legal action
The regulator says the "complex" investigation will resume with a series of audits focusing on digital market platforms
22 Jan 2021
AMD steps up fight against Intel with Ryzen 5000 laptop processors
components
AMD steps up fight against Intel with Ryzen 5000 laptop processors
The company claims its Zen 3-based processors deliver the "industry's best" performance and energy efficiency
13 Jan 2021
IBM buys Salesforce consultancy firm 7Summits
digital transformation
IBM buys Salesforce consultancy firm 7Summits
The company says the deal will bring added support for clients' digital transformation projects through hybrid cloud and AI
12 Jan 2021
Dell's new monitors feature a dedicated Microsoft Teams button
monitors
Dell's new monitors feature a dedicated Microsoft Teams button
The PC giant is looking to facilitate businesses' continued reliance on video conferencing software
6 Jan 2021
What is the dark web?
web browser
What is the dark web?
We shine a light on the often unsavoury corners of the World Wide Web
5 Jan 2021
Why diversity is key to a successful AI strategy
artificial intelligence (AI)
Why diversity is key to a successful AI strategy
Having a diverse workforce cloud be even more vital in this field than elsewhere in tech
5 Jan 2021
Slack starts 2021 with a major outage
business communications
Slack starts 2021 with a major outage
Users of the business communications platform are currently unable to send or receive messages
4 Jan 2021
Major Google outage takes down Gmail, Drive, YouTube and more
cloud computing
Major Google outage takes down Gmail, Drive, YouTube and more
Google's cloud-based services are suffering issues across the globe
14 Dec 2020