Joe McKendrick

Joe McKendrick is a seasoned technology journalist and industry analyst who currently serves as Industry Editor at RTInsights, focusing on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cloud computing, and Big Data topics. He maintains a diverse portfolio as a contributing editor and writer for Database Trends and Applications and Big Data Quarterly magazines, while also serving as lead research analyst for Unisphere Research at Information Today, Inc. McKendrick is a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, ZDNet, and other major technology publications. His journalism career spans multiple decades, during which he has established himself as a thought leader in emerging technology trends. He served on the organizing committee for the IEEE International Conference on Edge Computing and brings both optimism and skepticism to his analysis of technological disruption. His writing style combines deep technical knowledge with business-focused insights, making complex technology topics accessible to enterprise decision-makers. McKendrick is particularly known for his data-driven approach to journalism and his ability to identify early trends in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation.