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Diversity in IT
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December 07, 2023
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Dec'23
Finnish IT industry talent fears amid government restrictions
Finnish businesses concerned over the immigration plans of the country’s right-wing government
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November 27, 2023
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Nov'23
India's Hexaware creates hundreds of jobs in UK
Hexaware opens IT services operation in Birmingham, with a plan to recruit 250 people in the region by 2025
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November 15, 2023
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Nov'23
PeopleSpot dishes out people-related advice
The PeopleSpot app provides resources to help workers deal with people-related challenges and enables organisations to surface HR issues through its analytics capabilities
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November 10, 2023
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Nov'23
APAC cyber security workforce hits record high
The cyber security workforce in Asia-Pacific now stands at just under a million people, but demand for cyber security talent in the region continues to outpace supply
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November 08, 2023
08
Nov'23
The Security Interviews: ISC2’s Clar Rosso on cyber diversity and policy
Computer Weekly catches up with ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso to talk about diversifying the cyber workforce and supporting cyber pros as they keep up with growing compliance and security policy demands
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November 02, 2023
02
Nov'23
Tech employers claim Gen Z lack core technical skills
Research by Wiley Edge has found that almost half of businesses offering tech roles claim that candidates lack the skills needed for the job
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November 01, 2023
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Nov'23
Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson on her AI Safety Summit goals
As the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park takes place, Computer Weekly caught up with Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to find out what one of the UK’s most prominent AI advocates wants from proceedings
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October 30, 2023
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Oct'23
More office days leads to fewer women, says Nash Squared
A lack of flexibility could be standing in the way of a more diverse tech workforce, according to Nash Squared
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October 20, 2023
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Oct'23
Computer Weekly contributor named Godfather of UK Security
Advent IM founder Mike Gillespie was among those honoured at the eighth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards
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October 19, 2023
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Oct'23
Loughborough Uni to create five cyber AI research posts
Supported by Darktrace, Loughborough University is to recruit five doctoral researchers focusing on cross-disciplinary research in AI and cyber security
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October 11, 2023
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Oct'23
How Agatha Christie inspired this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech
From crime dramas to intelligence, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech, Suki Fuller, talks about her path into the tech sector and the ever-changing nature of the digital world
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October 11, 2023
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Oct'23
Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2023
Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars in the women in tech sector who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future
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October 11, 2023
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Oct'23
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2023
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2023 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Suki Fuller
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October 03, 2023
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Oct'23
CIISec scores DSIT funding to expand successful CyberEPQ scheme
DSIT has committed to enhanced funding to expand CIISec’s CyberEPQ education programme after recording excellent results to date
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September 25, 2023
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Sep'23
Care responsibilities excluding women from tech, says TTC
A lack of flexibility at work is causing many women to leave their jobs, or leave the sector entirely, according to research by Tech Talent Charter
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September 25, 2023
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Sep'23
Visa to fund AI scholarships for underrepresented students in government scheme
Payments giant supports UK scheme to increase diversity in the data and artificial intelligence sector through funding
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September 22, 2023
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Sep'23
Annual Security Serious Awards nominations announced
Annual Security Serious Awards will recognise the professionals and organisations doing the most to safeguard and advance cyber security, as well as those committed to diversity and mental health in the industry
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September 14, 2023
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Sep'23
More than 60% of firms have lost diverse tech talent
Focusing on recruiting diverse tech talent can be hard, but firms are finding that keeping the talent they already have can be an even harder task
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September 07, 2023
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Sep'23
More than two million now work in UK tech, says CompTIA
Millions now work in tech in the UK, but there are still widespread skills gaps. How do salaries and diversity play into increasing the talent pool?
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August 24, 2023
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Aug'23
Girls taking GCSE computing rises for second year in a row
The number of girls taking GCSE computing has risen for the second year this year after a few consecutive years of declining numbers
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August 21, 2023
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Aug'23
Cyber Explorers programme reaches 50,000 11-14 year olds in 18 months
The government-backed Cyber Explorers programme has reached 50,000 students in its first 18 months, and more schools are being invited to sign up for the Autumn Term
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August 17, 2023
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Aug'23
Number of girls taking A-level computing still fewer than 3,000
Gender split in A-level computing has been on the rise, but the growth in girls taking the subject is moving at a snail’s pace
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August 17, 2023
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Aug'23
Top marks for graduates of CIISec vocational cyber course
132 young people who sat the UK’s first Extended Project Qualification in Cyber Security have received their results today
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August 16, 2023
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Aug'23
Number of women in tech dipped last quarter, ONS data shows
Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show fluctuations in both the number of women in tech and the number of people working in tech over the past 12 months
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August 15, 2023
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Aug'23
Online safety message failing to get through to women
The security community could be doing a lot more to make its advice and guidance more accessible to women, according to a study
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August 11, 2023
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Aug'23
Vote: Who should be the 2023 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 7 September
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August 08, 2023
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Aug'23
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2023 longlist
Hundreds of women have been nominated to be considered as this year’s Computer Weekly most influential woman in UK tech. Here is a list of all the women put forward in 2023
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August 03, 2023
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Aug'23
India’s booming IT market driving up wages
Majority of India’s IT pros expect their pay to increase in the next 12 months, underscoring the country’s tight IT labour market fuelled by a booming tech sector, study finds
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August 02, 2023
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Aug'23
Hiring women could close tech skills gap, say tech professionals
Firms sometimes struggle to find the technology talent they need, but encouraging women into the sector could help them to find the skills they’re looking for
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July 31, 2023
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Jul'23
Splunk .conf23: The dangers of party planning as a woman in tech
Why should women in tech seek mentors, mentees and male allies – and avoid party planning? Some of the women at Splunk and its customers explained at .conf23
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July 26, 2023
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Jul'23
UK organisations lack confidence to carry out basic cyber tasks
Amid a shortfall of more than 10,000 cyber pros, UK businesses are still finding it difficult to fill their cyber security skills gaps, with even those in charge of security saying they lack confidence in themselves
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July 20, 2023
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Jul'23
More ASEAN IT pros staying in their jobs
Global economic uncertainty and staff retention efforts by employers are keeping the region’s IT professionals longer in their jobs
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July 20, 2023
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Jul'23
AI and data experts to be brought into government through secondment programme
The government has announced plans for a secondment programme designed to bring digital experts into government departments
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July 13, 2023
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Jul'23
CaixaBank adds hundreds more IT professionals to support digital transformation
CaixaBank is recruiting 200 more IT professionals in Spain to support its ongoing digital transformation
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July 12, 2023
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Jul'23
Hackers: We won’t let artificial intelligence get the better of us
AI is changing how ethical hackers go about their work, and will continue to do so, but the community is convinced the technology will never be able to replicate the creativity of a flesh-and-blood hacker
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July 11, 2023
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Jul'23
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2023
Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2023 list of the top 50 most influential women in UK technology
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July 03, 2023
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Jul'23
BBVA launches tech job portal as it continues to add talent
Spanish bank BBVA ramps up its tech recruitment strategy with new online portal and target of 2,600 more people
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
3,600 potential cyber security experts apply to government scheme
The UK government’s Upskill in Cyber programme is reporting great success just a month after launch, with almost half of applicants women
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
ANZ IT pros get salary bump this year
Over half of IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand received a higher salary this year, underscoring the tight IT labour market
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June 20, 2023
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Jun'23
ServiceNow’s Bill McDermott: a ‘work in progress’
Bill McDermott, president and CEO of ServiceNow, speaks to Computer Weekly about his vision for the company and the technology industry, which he believes to be in the throes of exponential change
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Dutch government puts up €123m to address shortage of ICT workers
Financial injection aimed at improving cooperation between vocational education and business in the Netherlands, and making the tech professions more attractive
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Progress report
Halfway into its plan to give the country a makeover by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s emphasis on technology is starting to pay off
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
AWS GetIT competition aims to encourage girls into tech
Winners of this year’s GetIT competition, designed for introducing girls to the world of STEM, have been announced
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
(ISC)² and CIISec set out to make cyber language more inclusive
Newly published guide on appropriate use of language in cyber security aims to help make the profession more inclusive for all
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June 07, 2023
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Jun'23
UKtech50 2023: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 13th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
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June 07, 2023
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Jun'23
UKtech50 2023 winner: Michelle Donelan/Chloe Smith, secretary of state, DSIT
Computer Weekly looks at the achievements and successes of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, as its secretary of state is recognised as the most influential person in UK technology for 2023
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June 06, 2023
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Jun'23
Google launches hacker-backed SME security training scheme
Citing research that shows almost half of SMEs are struggling to recruit cyber security specialists, Google is launching a programme designed to upskill more people to fill thousands of vacant roles
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May 26, 2023
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May'23
Cisco joins growing Manchester cyber security hub
Networking kingpin signs up to Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub to support centre’s work on security resilience and skills
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May 23, 2023
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May'23
Visa to recruit 1,500 tech staff in Poland
Visa’s latest global tech hub will recruit up to 1,500 staff, with focus on artificial intelligence, cyber security, and resilience in payments and ecommerce sectors
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May 23, 2023
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May'23
Amazon’s Apprenticeship fund will support 300 SME roles this year
The apprenticeship fund launched by retail tech giant Amazon in 2021 is set to fund 300 more across the next year