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CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst News | 22 May 2012
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How to improve your communication with your boss
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. News | 18 May 2012
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Survey reveals returning budget increases but lack of women in IT
Research from Harvey Nash finds more CIOs are confident of budget increases, but reveals a lack of women in the technology sector News | 17 May 2012
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CISO role follows evolution of CIO and CFO, according to IBM study
IBM survey of security professionals finds more CISOs moving from technology roles into more strategic business ones News | 11 May 2012
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Employers competing for IT professionals as recruitment remains buoyant
Employers are in competition for full-time IT staff as the IT recruitment sector is defying the downturn, according to Hays IT. News | 01 May 2012
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Infosec 2012: The rising role of the CISO
A lively debate at Infosec Europe 2012 discussed the evolving role of the CISO and where to progress from the top of the career tree News | 26 Apr 2012
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Martha Lane Fox launches Go On UK
Martha Lane Fox, the UK’s digital champion, has launched Go On UK, the latest initiative to increase the number of people using the internet. News | 23 Apr 2012
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Video: Top 10 Project Management Trends 2012
J. LeRoy Ward guides you through the top 10 trends shaping project management in 2012. Video | 20 Apr 2012
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IT skills shortage a global issue says recruitment firm Hays
IT programming has been included in recruitment firm Hays’ list of global skills shortages, with particular demand for Java, .NET and C++ News | 19 Apr 2012
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New Yahoo chief to axe 'non-core' products
Yahoo's chief executive Scott Thompson has confirmed plans to shut down dozens of products that are not seen as core business in a bid to turn around the firm's fortunes. News | 19 Apr 2012
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CW500: Transforming IT at HMRC, with CIO Phil Pavitt
Phil Pavitt, HM Revenue & Customs CIO, revealed the secrets behind running the UK's largest IT estate to CW500 Club members. Feature
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Cisco everywoman in Technology Awards: The winners’ stories
The winners of the everywoman in Technology Awards 2012 have been announced. Find out why they won Feature
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The future of work: The next-generation workforce
Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Research
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Information security superheroes: are we overlooking the obvious?
In these dark days of professional, organised cyber crime and state-sponsored cyber espionage, the world of business is looking for a cyber superhero to save the day. But in the quest for a cyber superhero, business is failing, Lois Lane-like, to rec... Feature
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Security Zone: Cloud security concerns – talk to your cloud vendor
Inherent security risks restrict many from adopting cloud - every CIO has questions in mind about security. Security Zone
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Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey
This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Research
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CW500: Public sector IT in an age of austerity
The role of CIOs in local government is changing as the sector faces a period of unprecedented austerity and cut-backs Feature
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Careers: interim management opportunities
Computer Weekly Manage IT Section: Careers/Senior Jobs This can be used in Manage IT section if required Does the grind of day-to-day IT management,... Feature
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Careers: staying on the technical track
Many people get into IT because they like solving problems and, let us be honest, tinkering with technology. But as their career progresses, they can find themselves shifted into project or operations management, where they seem to spend most of thei... Feature
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Next move: How do I move on from a small IT company?
Careers advice for IT professionals. Feature
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IT careers: Why relationships are everything
Former CIO, Dr Robina Chatham, explains why building relationships is the most important IT skill. IT skills
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Professionalising service management will help IT take its seat at the top table
IT service managers should be at the forefront of efforts to take IT into the boardroom. The present dearth of CEOs who come from an IT background in the UK is a major concern. Opinion
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Women in Technology: Learning the rules of a boys' game
Maria Ingold, CTO of FilmFlex Movies, shares her experience of working in the male-dominated technology industry Opinion
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UK must invest in skills to ensure future IT innovation
Young people may learn how to use PowerPoint at school, but they lack the innovative ICT skills businesses really need Opinion
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Security Think Tank: How to prepare for EU data protection rules (part 3)
If your CIO has little board input or budget responsibilities, now is the time to make these changes – to empower the CIO with budget responsibility and board influence Opinion
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Opinion: Is big data just big hype?
If the deluge of headlines and vendor marketing materials is anything to go by, big data is the next big thing. So how much is there really to all this big data talk? Opinion
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The top seven mistakes IT executives make
Global IT spending is forecast to increase slightly this year. But will IT executives spend the money effectively? Opinion
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Rising to the information management challenge
In a world of increasingly devolved decision making, few would disagree that it’s important to make the right information available to the right people at the right time. Opinion
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Innovation's dirty little secret
Innovation has a dirty little secret. It is unspoken, so swept under the carpet that most executives are unaware of it: breakthroughs don't really pay. Opinion
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Opinion: Cloud, mobility, social among top infosec challeges for 2012, says ISACA
What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in the coming year and why? Global IT security association ISACA gives its views. Opinion
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InfoSec Europe 2012: A look at IT security skills in the current climate
At InfoSec Europe 2012 security industry experts gave their view on IT skills in the security sector Infosec 2012
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Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012: Winners
See all the pictures, including the winners, from the Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012 Photo Story
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Computer Weekly & FT video debates: IT and the customer
In a series of video debates, Computer Weekly and the Financial Times invite a panel of experts to discuss business and IT issues. Video
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The UKtech50: The top 20
Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Photo Story
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IT Works
IT training and skills advice to empower the digital economy. Skills and Training
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IT Industry blogger of the year
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CIO / IT Director of the year
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CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst News
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How to improve your communication with your boss
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. News
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Survey reveals returning budget increases but lack of women in IT
Research from Harvey Nash finds more CIOs are confident of budget increases, but reveals a lack of women in the technology sector News
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CISO role follows evolution of CIO and CFO, according to IBM study
IBM survey of security professionals finds more CISOs moving from technology roles into more strategic business ones News
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IT careers: Why relationships are everything
Former CIO, Dr Robina Chatham, explains why building relationships is the most important IT skill. IT skills
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Professionalising service management will help IT take its seat at the top table
IT service managers should be at the forefront of efforts to take IT into the boardroom. The present dearth of CEOs who come from an IT background in the UK is a major concern. Opinion
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InfoSec Europe 2012: A look at IT security skills in the current climate
At InfoSec Europe 2012 security industry experts gave their view on IT skills in the security sector Infosec 2012
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Employers competing for IT professionals as recruitment remains buoyant
Employers are in competition for full-time IT staff as the IT recruitment sector is defying the downturn, according to Hays IT. News
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Infosec 2012: The rising role of the CISO
A lively debate at Infosec Europe 2012 discussed the evolving role of the CISO and where to progress from the top of the career tree News
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Martha Lane Fox launches Go On UK
Martha Lane Fox, the UK’s digital champion, has launched Go On UK, the latest initiative to increase the number of people using the internet. News
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About IT management skills
As IT professionals advance up the career ladder into senior roles, IT management skills become as important as technical ability. Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills need to go hand-in-hand with business knowledge to make an effective contribution to the organisation. We analyse the skills and career development priorities for IT managers.
