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
Can the UK's AI Safety Summit succeed?
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Focusing on the risks of AI without regulatory backing might not provide the certainty businesses are looking for
Anthropic could be the champion AWS and Google need
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Anthropic is being backed by two of the ‘big three’ cloud heavyweights with some serious investment
LockBit claims “tremendous” Boeing breach, sets deadline for data leak
By Rory Bathgate published
News Claims hackers used a zero-day to breach Boeing have not been confirmed
Rishi Sunak’s stance on AI goes against the demands of businesses
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Execs demanding transparency and consistency could find themselves disappointed with the government’s hands-off approach
Online Safety Act slammed by rights groups as bill gains royal assent
By Rory Bathgate published
News The Online Safety Act has been described as a veiled attempt to secure access to encrypted messages
Compliance through automation and localization
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast The crossover between automation, localization, and even AI is strong
What is Citrix Bleed and should you be worried?
By Rory Bathgate published
News A critical buffer over-read can expose sensitive information in affected devices
80% of C-suites aren’t acting on worries that workers already use generative AI
By Rory Bathgate published
News The disconnect between fears around generative AI and a willingness to use it in place of employees could have profound implications for business security
Microsoft beats Q1 expectations as AI anticipation buoys Azure revenues
By Rory Bathgate published
News Increased AI spend could flatten the curve on Azure revenues for FY24, but the firm's success on customer investment is undeniable
Microsoft knows AI has many problems – here’s how it plans to fix them
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Satya Nadella left lots unsaid on safety, despite a clear strategy for engagement and sustainability
Everything we know so far about Okta’s data breach
By Rory Bathgate published
News Threat actors breached Okta’s support environment and used stolen files to launch further attacks
NetSuite's approach to AI is unlike any other, but will its customers follow?
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Cohere confidence and the backing of OCI puts the firm in a very good position to integrate as much AI as it wants
Breaking the AI hype cycle
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Businesses need to figure out where AI fits in for them before they fall behind
SuiteWorld 2023: NetSuite's day-two announcements
By Rory Bathgate last updated
Live Blog Keep up-to-date with all the day-two announcements from NetSuite SuiteWorld 2023
SuiteWorld 2023 proves customers still don't know what they're supposed to do with generative AI
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis More clarity on generative AI business benefits may be necessary to drive uptake past the initial hype
NetSuite aims to bolster finance teams with new AI planning tools
By Rory Bathgate published
News The new set of NetSuite financial automation tools builds on its suite of end-to-end solutions
SuiteWorld 2023: NetSuite unveils new cross-platform generative AI tools
By Rory Bathgate published
News The new NetSuite generative AI tools can be applied across its product suite
Will NetSuite take a cautious approach to AI at SuiteWorld 2023?
By Rory Bathgate published
Analysis Generative AI is likely to loom large over SuiteWorld – but NetSuite may instead bank on boosting its core end-to-end automation tech
New Bing AI bug bounty program offers rewards of up to $15,000
By Rory Bathgate published
News The Bing AI bug bounty aims to catch flaws that would let attackers alter the behavior of the chatbot
How can we support CISOs better?
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Good CISOs work with leaders across their organization, and effective leadership teams respond in kind
Google Cloud sharpens focus on domain specialization and new partner incentives
By Rory Bathgate published
Sustainability continues to lead customer conversations, and Google Cloud plans to expand support in this area
Google Cloud Next London 2023: All the day-one announcements
By Rory Bathgate last updated
Live Blog Keep up-to-date with all the day-one announcements from Google Cloud Next London 2023
"Prohibitive" generative AI costs could pose challenges for firms in 2024, analysts warn
By Rory Bathgate published
News Generative AI risks will also be a front-of-mind concern for executives in the year ahead
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