All articles by Matthew Gooding

Matthew Gooding

Matthew Gooding is the former managing editor of Tech Monitor.

The launch of Nokia’s SaaS products for telcos could be impeccably timed

As telecoms companies look to a future in the cloud, Nokia’s new subscription service may help it cash in on this growing trend.

IBM’s 127-qubit chip Eagle: Quantum computing may soon be too powerful to ignore

IBM says its new quantum chip will overtake classical computers in two years. Tech leaders should be starting to consider whether quantum computing can help their business, experts advise.

Ready for take off: How regulatory changes could boost the UK’s drone economy

More UK businesses are embracing UAVs as part of their work. Regulatory changes could help spur further growth in the UK drone economy.

Inmarsat’s sale to Viasat would be another blow for British technology

Though the space industry is changing rapidly, geostationary satellite pioneer Inmarsat remains a key player in the sector. Its sale to a US rival would be a blow for Britain.

Is edge computing good or bad for the planet?

Edge computing will reduce the need to transport data to cloud facilities but may also curb the efficiency benefits of hyperscale cloud services.

Open data standards must be central to the power grid’s net zero future

The energy industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation as demand for power grows. Using data effectively is the only path to a sustainable future.

The Switzerland of cloud: Newly independent VMware to double down on SaaS and multi-cloud

Splitting from its parent company Dell will allow the virtualisation pioneer to focus on its SaaS and multi-cloud strategies, analysts say, and perhaps branch into 5G and edge computing

UK ‘skills revolution’: Will £3bn help close the digital skills gap?

The Chancellor has pledged to boost skills funding in this week’s budget. But will the cash be targeted at the right areas?

Cloud sovereignty: Why Europe’s tech companies are partnering with hyperscalers

European cloud companies are partnering with US rivals to build so-called ‘sovereign clouds’ across Europe. But do these really boost the EU’s digital sovereignty?

Apple eyes the business market with laptops powered by its own chips

With its new range of MacBook Pro laptops, powered by its self-designed M1 Max processors, Apple is hoping to boost its share of the business PC market, analysts say.