TechRadar Quote of the Day: Software Pioneer Eric S. Raymond Says 'The End of Software Secrecy Is Almost Upon Us'

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TechRadar's item carried the byline of Keumars Afifi-Sabet, a freelance contributor to the publication and technology editor for Live Science. He has written for a range of outlets including ITPro, The Week Digital and ComputerActive, and has worked as a technology journalist for more than five years, previously holding the role of features editor at ITPro, where he oversaw commissioning and publication of long-form work in areas including artificial intelligence, cyber security, cloud computing and digital transformation.

Afifi-Sabet is an NCTJ-qualified journalist who specialises in technology. He began in journalism through student media while studying for a degree in biomedical sciences at Queen Mary, University of London. After graduating he wrote as a freelancer for local and national publications including The Independent, The Observer and Metro. During his NCTJ certification his work was commended in the 'Top Scoop' category of the 2017 NCTJ awards. He is also registered as a foundational chartered manager with the Chartered Management Institute, having qualified as a Level 3 team leader with distinction in 2023.

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