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Diversity in IT
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Check Point secured for annual Security Serious cyber awards
The annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards, recognising the champions of the UK cyber security industry, are back once again, with a new headline sponsor joining the party
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Women face greater risk of job displacement from automation
A combination of the types of jobs women perform and biases influencing the development of artificial intelligence leaves them in more danger of AI disruption
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August 22, 2024
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Aug'24
Number of girls taking GCSE computing grows three years in a row
Gender split at GCSE level narrows as number of girls taking GCSE computing in the UK rises for the third year in a row
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August 21, 2024
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Aug'24
Women in data: Claire Thompson, chief data officer, L&G
The insurer’s data chief discusses using data for better insights, building data capabilities through apprenticeships, and the value of diversity in data leadership
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August 21, 2024
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Aug'24
Number of women choosing computer science degrees up 8%
Computer science has a persistent gender divide, but research by BCS has found more women are now being accepted on computing university courses
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August 15, 2024
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Aug'24
Number of girls taking A-level computing exceeds 3,000
Girls taking A-level computing has seen a large year-on-year jump between 2023 and 2024
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August 13, 2024
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Aug'24
Australia’s cyber security skills gap remains pressing issue
Study reveals Australia’s critical shortage of cyber security professionals, escalating the risk of data breaches
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August 06, 2024
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Aug'24
The Prince’s Trust partners with tech company to draw kids into sector
New programme from The Prince’s Trust sees partnership with tech company encourage young people into the IT sector
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July 31, 2024
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Jul'24
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2024
Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2024 list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology
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July 22, 2024
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Jul'24
Interview: Embedding better accessibility in software and websites
We speak to a CIO who relies on a screen reader to do his job and find out how accessibility technology has evolved
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July 18, 2024
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Jul'24
Glasgow’s digital strategy highlights digital rights for citizens
The strategy aims to create organisational change, equipping Glasgow to reap the benefits of digital and protect its citizens’ rights
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July 17, 2024
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Jul'24
Tech workers misinformed about number of women at top, finds Computer Weekly
Half of IT workers in Europe believe there is good representation of women in leadership positions in tech, despite numbers telling a different story
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July 16, 2024
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Jul'24
Finnish tech sector opposes government’s immigration reforms
The tech sector in Finland fears talent shortage as government introduces stricter immigration policy
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July 12, 2024
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Jul'24
VMO2, MS3, Brsk report gigabit gains
UK full-fibre broadband boom continues as major provider allows 20,000 more homes in Milton Keynes to gain access to 2Gbps connectivity, while leading altnets record deployment landmarks
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July 11, 2024
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Jul'24
AI and cyber skills worryingly lacking, say business leaders
A lack of skilled workers has been an ongoing concern for the tech sector, but Computer Weekly’s annual survey finds skills in artificial intelligence and cyber are a particular pain point
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July 09, 2024
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Jul'24
Computing curriculum leaving digital skills behind, research suggests
Research by the Subject Choice, Attainment and Representation in Computing Project has found that the technical focus of the computing curriculum is leaving many without other important digital skills
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July 03, 2024
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Jul'24
Tech leaders recognised for social, cultural and economic innovations
TechUK President's Awards highlight the contribution of the IT community to improving society through digital innovation
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June 27, 2024
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Jun'24
UKtech50 2024: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 14th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
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June 18, 2024
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Jun'24
Tech Talent Charter to disband after nearly 10 years of operation
As the IT industry hits an ‘inflection point’ in its progress towards a more equitable sector, the Tech Talent Charter is bowing out, leaving the industry with resources it has produced since 2015
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Tech industry losing steam for DE&I, finds TTC report
Tech sector diversity is slowly improving, but trends spotted by the Tech Talent Charter could be a threat to current and future progress
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June 04, 2024
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Jun'24
Having female AI decision-makers is a priority for 37% of UK business leaders
Research from IBM reveals almost 40% of UK business leaders think getting women into decision-making positions is increasingly important in the era of artificial intelligence
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June 03, 2024
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Jun'24
Uktech50 2024: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
UKtech50 received a record-breaking 434 nominations for the 2024 list. Unfortunately, there wasn’t space for everyone in the top 50, and as you can see for yourself in this year’s longlist, it was a difficult decision for the judges
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May 22, 2024
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May'24
Knowledge24: ‘You can’t go it alone’ in life, says actress Viola Davis
Actress Viola Davis, along with senior women from ServiceNow, spoke at the Knowledge24 conference about the importance of wisely using leadership positions to help others make progress
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May 22, 2024
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May'24
Women in Data: BAE Systems’ CDO on why diversity in data matters
From working with primates in the rainforest, to running Covid data for the government, to being at the bleeding edge of data in defence, BAE Systems CDO Johanna Hutchinson discusses why diversity matters in the field of data
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May 21, 2024
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May'24
CIO interview: Nic Granger, director of corporate and CFO, North Sea Transition Authority
Spending time with penguins in the Falkland Islands may not seem an obvious background for an IT leader, but it's worked for Nic Granger as she sets out to overhaul the way data is used in the oil and gas sector
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April 25, 2024
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Apr'24
Progress being made on gender diversity in cyber
Women make up a higher percentage of new entrants to the cyber security profession, particularly among younger age groups, and are increasingly taking up leadership positions and hiring roles, but challenges still persist
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April 09, 2024
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Apr'24
TeamViewer launches initiative to bring women into sports tech
TeamViewer’s flagship SheSportTech initiative aims to encourage more women into sports technology, offering ‘inspiration, training grants and access to unique experiences’
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April 08, 2024
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Apr'24
UN adopts ‘landmark’ resolution on making AI safe and trustworthy
A UN draft resolution promoting the use of artificial intelligence in sustainable development and the protection of human rights was backed by over 120 member states
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April 08, 2024
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Apr'24
Further extension to controversial Post Office contract with Fujitsu inevitable
Post Office is seeking software developers as it replaces the controversial Horizon system from Fujitsu with an in-house alternative
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April 05, 2024
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Apr'24
UKtech50 2024 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list
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April 03, 2024
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Apr'24
Women in Data: MoD’s first chief data officer on overcoming imposter syndrome
At the recent Women In Data event, Caroline Bellamy outlined why the defence sector needs diversity of thinking when tackling threats
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April 02, 2024
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Apr'24
Risks and rewards of AI in HCM
Research from Citi Commercial Bank warns of the risks associated with overusing AI in human capital management
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March 25, 2024
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Mar'24
Interview: Priyanka Sharma, executive director, CNCF
We speak to the Cloud Native Computing Forum chief about her own journey in software development and the continuous drive towards greater inclusivity
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March 22, 2024
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Mar'24
Open Data Institute launches digital policy manifesto
The Open Data Institute has launched a policy manifesto ahead of the UK general election that outlines policies and issues it believes must be part of the political discussion around digital and data
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March 22, 2024
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Mar'24
Everywoman announces 2024 Women in Tech Awards winners
Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Bupa
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March 20, 2024
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Mar'24
Inclusive approaches to AI governance needed to engage public
Technology practitioners and experts gathered at an annual Alan Turing Institute-run conference discussed the need for more inclusive approaches to AI governance that actually engage citizens and workers
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February 28, 2024
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Feb'24
Caroline Dinenage signs letter calling for angel law change
The MP has signed a letter calling for the government to reconsider recently changed laws making it harder for women to be angel investors
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February 16, 2024
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Feb'24
Misunderstanding and underrepresentation blocking tech diversity
Research from the Institute of Coding has found UK adults don’t think tech represents the wider UK population, and are uncertain about the level of education needed for a tech job
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February 16, 2024
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Feb'24
Post Office IT insider and the software decision that lit the Horizon scandal
As the Post Office replaces its controversial Horizon software, a former Post Office IT executive describes disastrous mistakes of the past
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February 13, 2024
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Feb'24
Lack of tech skills making hiring more competitive, says Morgan McKinley
A lack of skilled workers is forcing hiring managers to use salary and benefits such as flexibility to compete for talent, according to research from global recruiter Morgan McKinley
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February 07, 2024
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Feb'24
BCS report shows lack of improvement in tech diversity
Research from BCS shows very slow progress when it comes to the number of women and people from under-represented groups in tech over the past five years
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January 29, 2024
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Jan'24
Proposed changes to investment thresholds highlights lack of funding diversity
The government is introducing a law to raise the income threshold for potential angel investors, potentially making it harder for people from underrepresented groups to fund startups
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January 22, 2024
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Jan'24
Upgraded Arabic large language model is twice as big
Techniques that were used to double the power of what was already the largest LLM for Arabic can now be applied to other languages whose native speakers do not yet have access to AI
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January 19, 2024
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Jan'24
Unilever provides recipe support to blind and partially sighted shoppers
Accessible QR codes and an app from Be My Eyes link shoppers direct to Unilever customer support
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January 17, 2024
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Jan'24
The Security Interviews: Rebecca Taylor, SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit
In October 2023, Rebecca Taylor of the SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit was recognised at the annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards for her work. Computer Weekly caught up with her to talk mentoring, cyber career development and diversity
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December 29, 2023
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Dec'23
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2023
As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion throughout 2023
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December 27, 2023
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Dec'23
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2023
Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2023, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months
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December 21, 2023
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Dec'23
Immigration clampdown could worsen UK IT skills shortage
The UK government’s recent clampdown on immigration could exacerbate the IT skills shortage in the country, especially in web design and development
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December 20, 2023
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Dec'23
Top 10 Benelux stories of 2023
The Benelux region is researching some of the latest digital technologies of the future with efforts to ensure the region keeps pace in quantum computing and artificial intelligence
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December 14, 2023
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Dec'23
NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron to step down in 2024
NCSC chief exec Lindy Cameron, who helped lead and elevate the national dialogue on cyber security through major events such as Covid-19, SolarWinds Sunburst and Colonial Pipeline, is to step down in the New Year