Sandra Vogel

London

IT Journalist at Freelance

Freelance IT Journalist at ZDNet

Freelance IT Journalist at IT Pro

IT journalism and rants @SanVog

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Articles

Why supply chain oversight is critical for business

1 month ago | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

All businesses, from the smallest ventures to the largest enterprises, have supply chains and a need for supply chain oversight. Whether it’s the raw materials made into the product you sell, or the office equipment and software you procure for your service-based business, you’ll always have dependencies and a need to maintain oversight over your personal supply chain.
Agenda 2030: Arbeitsmarktpolitische Weichenstellungen für die Jahre 2025-2029

Nov 18, 2024 | iwkoeln.de | Andrea Hammermann |Jochen Pimpertz |Holger Schäfer |Christoph Schröder |Stefanie Seele |Oliver Stettes | +1 more

Die Arbeitsmarktentwicklung ist derzeit von einer konjunkturellen Eintrübung gekennzeichnet, hinter der sich allerdings eine strukturelle Wachstumsschwäche verbirgt. Das Wohlstandmodell steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Arbeitsmarktpolitik darf den Strukturwandel nicht behindern. Sie sollte ihn begleiten und den Weg öffnen für effiziente Lösungen in einer sich verändernden Arbeitswelt.
What has happened to the Right to Repair?

Nov 17, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

The Right to Repair is a concept that is being increasingly enshrined into law that gives each individual the right to fix the products they have purchased. This covers both adjustments to the manufacturing process to make it easier for consumers to fix their own devices, as well as issues such as voiding warranties.
Venture capital has a serious gender gap: Here's how to fix it | ITPro

Sep 3, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

Broader funding support and better organizational transparency are needed to enable female founders, who deliver better returns on investment than their male counterparts
The benefits of a circular economy in tech

Sep 3, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

As we all become more aware of the climate crisis and as consumers increasingly move toward upcycling and reuse, the circular economy is gaining popularity. It’s a simple concept that can go a long way: emphasizing the reuse and recycling of products, components, or individual materials within hardware. The tech sector relies on a vast array of devices – that often come with a steep upfront cost – and reducing waste here can cut costs and reduce the environmental impact of the whole industry.
Embracing digital transformation for small businesses in 2024

Aug 8, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

Digital transformation for small businesses can be a hugely beneficial process, giving any firm the foothold it needs to establish itself in the market. But that first step up can be the most difficult.
Five ways businesses can reduce tech energy consumption

Jul 31, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

When leaders consider the cost of new technology, this is most often in terms of CapEx and OpEx, compared to its perceived gain. OpEx can be harder to estimate, particularly across the whole of one’s estate but the past few years have made one aspect of OpEx that has been thrown into clear view for all businesses: energy cost.
How Specsavers used remote access software to revolutionize its IT experience

Jul 22, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

The optometry firm Specsavers is a household name. With operations across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and Australasia, Specsavers employs 46,000 people across 2,293 and has a vast network of stores and support offices. The company uses TeamViewer's Tensor and Assist AR solutions to remotely access and troubleshoot all of its machines, including PCs and medical equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to their operations.
Five steps for implementing predictive AI successfully

Jul 9, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

Predictive analytics is not a new concept. Before the arrival of the computer, businesses would examine purchasing trends, profit margins, external factors, and other metrics to make decisions on how best to maximize both profit and responsiveness to customers. Computers, and spreadsheets in particular, allowed businesses to refine their approach to analytics, learn more, and adjust practices accordingly.
How businesses can cut cloud costs in 2024

Jun 27, 2024 | itpro.com | Sandra Vogel

The goal for any organization is that their cloud implementation fits their needs like a glove fits a hand. Snug, allowing full flexibility and providing the protection it was designed to provide – no holes, no constrictions. This is a It's a neat analogy but when gloves wear out we can simply acquire new ones. With cloud, things are more complex, and maintaining that snug fit is an ongoing matter. One way to think of a misaligned cloud setup is to see it as creating unnecessary expenditure.