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IT careers and IT skills
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August 18, 2022
18
Aug'22
A-level computing results: Progress made in gender diversity
The UK is facing a vacancies crisis and there is no short-term fix, but this year’s A-level results point to an increasingly gender-diverse future workforce
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August 17, 2022
17
Aug'22
CTO interview: Steve Otto, CTO, The R&A
The Open Championship was fully back in 2022 after Covid, and back at golf’s spiritual home of St Andrews – and it was an opportunity for the club’s CTO to reflect on where technology will take the sport next
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August 16, 2022
16
Aug'22
Cyber security accelerator launches in Greater Manchester
Accelerator will add to Manchester’s growing cyber security ecosystem, which already includes several tech unicorns, arms companies and the offices of GCHQ
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August 16, 2022
16
Aug'22
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2022 longlist
Each year, Computer Weekly publishes the longlist of all of the women put forward to be considered for its list of the top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech. Here are 2022’s nominees
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August 16, 2022
16
Aug'22
Why organisations need to harmonise their CIO and CISO roles
Unless properly managed, conflicting responsibilities between the chief information officer and the chief information security officer can cause project delays and budget overruns, says Netskope’s Mike Anderson
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August 16, 2022
16
Aug'22
DWP looks to hire new CDIO
Department is on the hunt for a chief digital and information officer to lead on its digital agenda, offering up to £200,000 pa for the role
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August 15, 2022
15
Aug'22
Major APAC economies to lose 63 million jobs to automation
Workers in India, China, South Korea, Australia and Japan are more at risk of losing their jobs to automation, despite the creation of new jobs in the green economy and ICT industry
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August 15, 2022
15
Aug'22
FCSA appoints independent panel to bolster dispute resolution protocols for umbrella firms
In a statement to Computer Weekly, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association says the panel will provide umbrella companies with a route to appeal against the decisions made by its CEO
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August 15, 2022
15
Aug'22
How a young developer cut her teeth in coding
Xenia Kim’s knack for solving problems and fixing software bugs eventually landed her a career in software development
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August 12, 2022
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Aug'22
Online Safety Bill ‘not fit for purpose’, say tech experts
IT specialists lack confidence that legislation compelling tech firms to tackle online harms will work as intended, with only a small minority believing ‘harmful but legal’ content can be effectively and proportionately policed by internet platforms
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August 10, 2022
10
Aug'22
Increase in UK startups scaling to exit, but half still struggle
Despite more startups scaling to the point of exit than ever before, half are still stuck in low growth stages – particularly those working with emerging technologies
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August 08, 2022
08
Aug'22
Around 750 new software developer jobs advertised every day
Tech job adverts in the UK are still on the rise, with recruiters saying finding the talent they need for roles could be the biggest challenge of 2022
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August 05, 2022
05
Aug'22
CIO interview: Stephen Booth, CIO, Coventry University
After more than 20 years at the university, the CIO is still taking on new responsibilities – including his team becoming a commercial entity and acquiring its own software
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August 04, 2022
04
Aug'22
SBRC to administer NCSC training across Scotland
The Scottish Business Resilience Centre has been awarded a £500,000 contract to extend cyber resilience training across more than 250 at-risk organisations
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August 04, 2022
04
Aug'22
Financial services regulator opens digital delivery centre in Leeds
The Financial Conduct Authority is increasing the number of tech experts in its workforce through a new digital delivery centre in Leeds
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July 28, 2022
28
Jul'22
Ex-youth footballers kick-start cyber careers
New programme aims to find fresh careers for former youth footballers in cyber security
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July 28, 2022
28
Jul'22
Home Office selects CGI as strategic delivery partner
IT services supplier will act as strategic delivery partner for the Home Office’s plans to modernise and join up UK law enforcement’s digital capabilities
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July 26, 2022
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Jul'22
Meta publishes first-ever human rights report
Meta details its approach to protecting and promoting human rights, but civil society groups say the company has failed to grapple with the human rights risks associated with its own business model
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July 25, 2022
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Jul'22
NCSC seeks community input for Cyber Advisor service
The NCSC is proposing to establish a new Cyber Advisor service to train up experts in security guidance, and is inviting interested parties to come forward
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July 22, 2022
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Jul'22
UK could see almost 15,000 tech jobs created this year
The UK’s tech sector has been steadily growing over the past five years, and research by CompTIA suggests this year could see another tech job surge
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July 21, 2022
21
Jul'22
SSEN partners with Icebreaker One to break energy data silos
Better access to, and sharing of, energy data will help direct the installation of new electric vehicle charging points, as well as help network operators to better understand the electricity grid’s capacity for the introduction of more renewables
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July 20, 2022
20
Jul'22
(ISC)² expands entry-level cyber programme after UK success
Flush with success from a UK certification programme, reaching 100k in the UK, (ISC)² now wants to provide free security certification to a million people worldwide
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July 20, 2022
20
Jul'22
Estonia calls on tech experts to develop its Siri-like civil servant
Estonian government opens up applications to tech experts across the world, offering them the chance to work on a world first for digital government services
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July 20, 2022
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Jul'22
Advanced Research and Invention Agency gets CEO and chairman
The government has named a CEO for the agency it set up to get more out of science and technology, after its original appointment couldn’t take the role
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July 18, 2022
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Jul'22
Putting automation into motion will put the wheels on UK economic growth
Automation technologies and artificial intelligence will change the workplace for the better, giving people time to focus on high-value creative work
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July 15, 2022
15
Jul'22
Drivers’ union calls for immediate dismissal of Uber executive
Uber’s continued employment of an executive directly involved in efforts to resist regulatory oversight puts the ride-hailing firm in breach of its 2018 licence conditions, says drivers’ union
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July 13, 2022
13
Jul'22
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022
Who do you think should be considered for Computer Weekly’s 2022 list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology?
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July 13, 2022
13
Jul'22
Goldman Sachs hires Google incubator founder
Bank recruits co-founder of Google’s incubator as it continues to transform its business through digital technology
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July 12, 2022
12
Jul'22
First cohort of data science professionals certified by AfDSP
The Alliance for Data Science Professionals has certified its first cohort, with the imprimatur of the UK’s national statistician, Ian Diamond
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July 12, 2022
12
Jul'22
Whitehall IT veteran Mike Potter returns as new government CDO
Potter will become the most senior digital government leader, in charge of the Central, Digital and Data Office, when he replaces Joanna Davinson in the autumn
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July 12, 2022
12
Jul'22
Singapore doubles down on OT security
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore will fund 80 scholarships to groom a talent pool of operational technology security experts, among other efforts to bolster the security of critical infrastructure in the city-state
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July 06, 2022
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Jul'22
60% of tech workers say more needs to be done on diversity
A large number of technology employees think their organisations could be doing more to promote diversity and inclusion in their workplaces, says ThoughtWorks
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July 06, 2022
06
Jul'22
CIO interview: Carl Dawson, CIO, Asda
As the IT handover from Walmart looms, Asda CIO Carl Dawson explains how the business is renewing all of its technology, putting the retailer in the rare position of being able to start from scratch
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July 06, 2022
06
Jul'22
Plexal seeks new scaleups for next phase of Cyber Runway
Established security startups looking to grow and scale their operations are being invited to join the next phase of Plexal’s Cyber Runway programme
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July 05, 2022
05
Jul'22
NCSC CEO: Why we should run towards crises to elevate cyber security
National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron, the 2022 Computer Weekly UKtech50 Most Influential Person in UK IT, reflects on a career immersed in crisis management, and how she is using this to elevate cyber security standards across the country
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July 05, 2022
05
Jul'22
UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 12th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
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July 04, 2022
04
Jul'22
Government rejects Lords police tech inquiry recommendations
The government has largely rejected the findings and recommendations of a House of Lords inquiry into police tech, which called for an overhaul of how police deploy artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies
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June 28, 2022
28
Jun'22
Mayor launches digital inclusion pilot for offline Londoners
Mayor of London to launch pilot programme aimed at helping 75,000 of the city’s residents online through recycled devices and free mobile connectivity
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June 28, 2022
28
Jun'22
Digital Poverty Alliance unveils evidence review
Evidence review into the state of digital poverty in the UK sets out policy principles and recommendations, which will be used as the basis for a national action plan to eliminate the issue
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June 24, 2022
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Jun'22
Ministers and MPs outline vision for digital economy
Government ministers and MPs met with the tech sector to discuss the UK’s digital strategy, the future of work, and how to deal with the country’s tech skills deficit
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June 24, 2022
24
Jun'22
UK tech has 2.8% gender ‘wage gap’, says Hired
The wage offered to women for tech jobs in the UK is 2.8% less than offered to male counterparts – a larger gap than in the US and Canada, says Hired
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June 23, 2022
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Jun'22
FCA seeks more tech expertise in fight against fraud
UK financial services regulator wants technology professionals to join its team fighting online fraud
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June 22, 2022
22
Jun'22
Uber drivers strike over pay issues and algorithmic transparency
Unionised Uber drivers take industrial action against the company over its failure to pay workers in line with a Supreme Court decision and inflation, as well as the lack of transparency around how it uses their data
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June 21, 2022
21
Jun'22
Government won’t regulate on professional cyber standards
The government has elected not to proceed with regulatory intervention to embed standards and pathways across the cyber profession
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June 21, 2022
21
Jun'22
Norwegian recruiters struggle to keep up with demand for IT specialists
The growing importance of IT in all industries, along with a shortage in skills, make for an excellent high-tech job market for candidates in Norway
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June 17, 2022
17
Jun'22
British businesses to recognise Google skills certificates
Google training programmes are being made available to more people in the UK as part of an initiative from the supplier and major UK businesses
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June 17, 2022
17
Jun'22
Tech sector sustainability efforts need full ecosystem approach
Reorienting the tech sector around collaboration rather than competition and reassessing the industry’s conventional wisdom around economic growth is essential to improving sustainability on the timescale needed, London Tech Week attendees are told
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June 17, 2022
17
Jun'22
Finnish recruiter says cultural fit is the key ingredient for executive positions
Job skills are important, but a good match of personality traits is a better predictor of long-term success in a company
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June 17, 2022
17
Jun'22
MoD sets out strategy to develop military AI with private sector
The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined its intention to work closely with the private sector to develop and deploy a range of artificial intelligence-powered technologies, committing to ‘lawful and ethical AI use’
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June 16, 2022
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Jun'22
TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley gives up his black hat for good
After serving a four-year prison sentence for his role in the 2015 TalkTalk hack and other cyber offences, Daniel Kelley now wants to pursue a legitimate cyber security career