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May 02, 2018 02 May'18
Colt DCS pledges support for PwC-led push to boost number of women in tech

Carrier neutral datacentre provider, Colt DCS, is joining a number of other organisations in supporting PwC's push to make the tech sector a more diverse and inclusive place
April 26, 2018 26 Apr'18
Argos announces 150 new tech roles in the UK

Argos is recruiting an extra 150 IT professionals as part of its strategy to offer a better digital services to customers
April 19, 2018 19 Apr'18
Oracle MBX: Oracle uses interns and grads to encourage others into Stem

Oracle has been working with interns and graduates to help train the next generation of tech experts and use them as role models for others
April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18
PA Consulting announces winners of 2018 Raspberry Pi competition

The winners of the annual Raspberry Pi competition run by PA Consulting have been announced following a tech showcase

April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18
Tech Talent Charter aims to tackle diversity outside of London

Not-for-profit organisation partners with Nominet in Oxford to make businesses aware of local initiatives and how to implement best practice
April 16, 2018 16 Apr'18
Fintech sector increasingly attractive compared to traditional banking for IT professionals

Fintech job vacancies are growing, while less are being advertised in traditional banking sector companies
April 03, 2018 03 Apr'18
Can the government’s Institute of Coding help tackle the UK’s tech skills disconnect?

Many have claimed there is a gap between the tech skills taught by education providers and the skills needed by firms, but can the Institute of Coding help to bridge it?
April 03, 2018 03 Apr'18
How Code First: Girls uses partnerships to teach girls to code

CEO of social enterprise Code First: Girls explains how partnerships with firms such as Trainline and Goldman Sachs are helping to reach the firm’s goal of teaching 20,000 women to code by 2020
March 28, 2018 28 Mar'18
Why does India have a higher percentage of women in tech than the UK?

Research by the Open University has assessed the differences between the women in IT landscape in the UK and India
March 22, 2018 22 Mar'18
What would coders do in ethical grey areas?

Software developers are writing code that affects the lives of millions of people and how businesses are run, but what do coders think about some of the ethical questions they face?

March 21, 2018 21 Mar'18
BT to create 1,300 apprenticeship and graduate tech roles

Roles in TV production, engineering, customer service and cyber security offered in telecoms giant’s apprenticeship and graduate scheme
March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18
Australia pilots visa scheme to ease talent crunch

The Global Talent Scheme follows the government’s move to scrap the 457 visa, but industry watchers say smaller companies will struggle to meet its salary threshold
March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18
Experian: How inclusion can solve more than IT problems

Paul Hill, head of global propositions development at Experian, talks about the many advantages and few challenges that Experian encountered when working with autistic technology consultants from Auticon
March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18
School uses game-based initiative to find future cyber talent

Skinners’ Academy introduces government-backed Cyber Discovery programme to find cyber security professionals of the future
March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18
Tech firms not “walking the walk” when it comes to diversity

Despite high-tech firms claiming to have a good track record in diversity, most do not consider it when making business decisions
March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18
Coders feel responsible for impact of artificial intelligence on society

The technologists building artificial intelligence algorithms should take responsibility for the technology’s impact on society, a survey finds
March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18
More than 60% of teen girls regret not studying Stem

Accenture study shows 62% of teenage girls regret not studying science, technology, engineering and maths subjects for longer
March 14, 2018 14 Mar'18
Survey reveals what the coders building the future desire

Global survey reveals some of the attitudes of the world's software developers
March 09, 2018 09 Mar'18
Booking.com annual tech awards focuses on creating visible role models

Booking.com has announced the winners of its 2018 Technology Playmaker Awards and emphasised the importance of having more visible female role models in the industry
March 01, 2018 01 Mar'18
Middle East faces IT talent crunch

Countries in the Middle East are adopting the latest technologies at such a rapid rate that the region faces an IT skills shortage
March 01, 2018 01 Mar'18
CA Technologies helps teachers learn more about future jobs

Technology firm CA Technologies has run its first Ambassador Academy to help teachers learn more about what skills will be needed for future jobs
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
London mayor announces £7m programme to seek out digital talent

Programme launched in London to help attract more young people, women and BAME individuals into technology careers
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
Almost half of young women don’t feel they have the skills for a tech career

Only a small percentage of young people who want to work in technology are women, with 45% of young women claiming they don’t have the skills for tech
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
AI must develop for the greater good and cut government admin

A group of experts explored the issues of UK policy and funding in artificial intelligence at a recent seminar in London. We report on the discussion
February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18
Schoolkids want social media giants to do more to stop online bullying

Schoolchildren feel that social media companies such as Facebook and Instagram can do much more to protect them from online abuse
February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18
Makers Academy: Helping firms to address diversity recruitment woes

Training provider Makers Academy has helped firms such as Tesco recruit work-ready and diverse software engineering talent
February 12, 2018 12 Feb'18
Everywoman forum 2018: The dangers of non-diverse artificial intelligence

Experts at the 2018 Everywoman forum spoke about the pros of role models and cons of an artificially intelligent future designed solely by men
February 12, 2018 12 Feb'18
FDM everywoman in Technology: 2018 winners announced

Women’s network everywoman has announced the winners of its 2018 everywoman in Technology awards, sponsored by FDM
February 09, 2018 09 Feb'18
Brexit with no deal unthinkable for UK tech, Lords committee told

The damage that leaving the EU without a deal will reap on the UK tech sector is unthinkable, a House of Lords committee has been told
February 08, 2018 08 Feb'18
Interview: Tackling gender diversity could solve the skills gap, says Burbidge

Tackling the lack of gender diversity in the tech industry could help close the skills gap, but there is a long way to go to solve either, says Eileen Burbidge
February 07, 2018 07 Feb'18
Businesses struggle to get IT staff as visa limits are reached quickly

UK businesses are increasingly looking for skilled professionals from outside the EU as certain visa caps prove too low
February 04, 2018 04 Feb'18
Government backs national cyber policy and strategy competition

London is to host a national cyber policy and strategy competition, which has the backing of government, industry and academia
January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18
UK government signs Tech Talent Charter diversity initiative

The government has committed to sign the diversity initiative Tech Talent Charter in an aim to close the gender diversity gap in the technology industry
January 29, 2018 29 Jan'18
BETT 2018: Children need to grow into more than ‘digital consumers’, says apprenticeships minister

Anne Milton told the BETT 2018 education technology show that to fill the skills gap, children need to grow up to be more than just consumers of digital
January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18
Robots are needed to manage the automation robots

The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis
January 18, 2018 18 Jan'18
Booking.com’s focus on women in tech

Travel comparison website Booking.com has partnered with two universities to offer grants to women looking to go into tech careers
January 18, 2018 18 Jan'18
Tech has ‘disconnect’ between the skills students are taught and the abilities firms need

Many tech graduates face unemployment because their skills do not meet employers’ requirements, say experts at Change Catalyst’s London Tech Inclusion event
January 17, 2018 17 Jan'18
CIO interview: Tom Read, CDIO, Ministry of Justice

The MoJ’s chief digital and information officer, Tom Read, is keen on doing his bit to tear down the Whitehall silos, creating collaborative, simple and effective digital services for staff and the public
January 12, 2018 12 Jan'18
Computer science is fastest-growing subject for undergraduates

Computer science is the fastest-growing subject for undergraduate intake in UK universities, according to 2017 statistics
January 05, 2018 05 Jan'18
London attracted record tech investment in 2017

London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year
January 03, 2018 03 Jan'18
‘Cast the net broader’ for diverse tech talent, says digital minister

The minister of state for digital, Matt Hancock, told a diversity and inclusion event that the technology industry should look to use under-represented groups to fill talent gaps
December 29, 2017 29 Dec'17
Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2017

Artificial intelligence is being used more and more across various industries, but there still issues around the technology. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 AI stories for 2017
December 28, 2017 28 Dec'17
Top 10 HR and training technology stories in 2017

Advances in artificial intelligence, data analytics and cloud technology are changing the relationship between companies and their employees
December 27, 2017 27 Dec'17
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2017

Computer Weekly takes a look at some of the defining moments for women and diversity in the technology industry in 2017
December 22, 2017 22 Dec'17
To take advantage of diversity, you also need inclusion, says Fujitsu UK&I CEO

Regina Moran, UK&I CEO of Fujitsu, claims that although diversity can make a positive impact on businesses, inclusion is necessary to make employees comfortable enough to contribute
December 22, 2017 22 Dec'17
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2017

As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks at developments in the technology careers and skills sector in 2017
December 21, 2017 21 Dec'17
Top 10 ASEAN stories of 2017

ASEAN countries have been forerunners in driving digital transformation through various smart city initiatives and industry transformation roadmaps
December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017

The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer
December 13, 2017 13 Dec'17
London mayor Sadiq Khan to invest in digital skills and infrastructure across the capital

Draft economic development strategy promises to help Londoners access tech jobs, increasing digital skills, funding for small tech companies, and growing digital infrastructure
December 12, 2017 12 Dec'17
GDS staff survey reveals concerns over leadership and evidence of bullying and harassment

Employee survey at Government Digital Service shows staff enjoy their work but have concerns about senior management – plus complaints over discrimination, bullying and harassment
December 11, 2017 11 Dec'17
Workers should embrace robots, not fear them, says Labour deputy

Labour deputy leader to say workers need not fear robots taking their jobs, but welcome the opportunities they will bring
December 08, 2017 08 Dec'17
Code First Girls aims to teach 20,000 girls to code by 2020

Social enterprise Code First: Girls has launched a campaign with the aim of teaching 20,000 young women to code by 2020
December 08, 2017 08 Dec'17
Forging a new identity: IT underpins Openreach’s independence

Openreach chief technology and information officer Mark Lam discusses how IT is helping to forge a new and distinct identity for the network infrastructure business as it leaves the wider BT Group
December 04, 2017 04 Dec'17
First female degree apprentices at Capgemini graduate

The first female degree apprentices at Capgemini talk about their journeys into the IT sector
December 04, 2017 04 Dec'17
Executive interview: Antonio Neri, HPE

We speak to the man taking over from Meg Whitman as CEO of HPE about how he will continue the company's turnaround
November 30, 2017 30 Nov'17
‘Depressing’ lack of diversity in UK IT workforce sees widespread discrimination

The UK IT sector is a difficult place to find a job unless you are a white, able-bodied male under 50, says BCS research
November 30, 2017 30 Nov'17
Millennials could change ‘hero’ mentality in IT departments, says Gartner

Analysts say the generation of millennials entering the IT workforce will create a more collaborative working environment
November 21, 2017 21 Nov'17
Google invests £1m to help train UK computing teachers

Tech giant will provide grant to help train secondary school computing teachers across the UK
November 21, 2017 21 Nov'17
Reason girls don’t choose Stem 'rooted in society', says Fujitsu executive

Michael Keegan, chairman and head of product business for Fujitsu in EMEIA, claims the issues preventing girls from choosing careers in Stem are embedded in society
November 20, 2017 20 Nov'17
Type of projects is top priority for female IT professionals looking for jobs

Survey reveals there are other important factors besides salaries and bonuses to attract IT talent
November 17, 2017 17 Nov'17
Computer science student wins 2017 UK Cyber Security Challenge

Cyber attack simulation challenge sees 22-year-old computer science student crowned UK amateur cyber security champion
November 16, 2017 16 Nov'17
Machine data for good: How Splunk is partnering with firms to make the world a better place

Machine data firm Splunk expands its Splunk4Good pledge to help military veterans and young people train for tech careers and end human trafficking
November 16, 2017 16 Nov'17
Creativity key to innovation, says CA Technologies CEO

With automation an increasing concern, soft skills such as creativity will be essential for successful innovation, says CEO of CA Technologies
November 15, 2017 15 Nov'17
Data skills could improve employment options as AI accelerates

House of Lords artificial intelligence select committee hears evidence on societal risks of AI, data, life-long learning and the changing role of white-collar workers
November 13, 2017 13 Nov'17
Almost half of UK IT workers are looking for a new job

Survey shows organisations must do more to retain their skilled IT staff as they embark on digital transformation
November 10, 2017 10 Nov'17
Accenture launches returners programme for people re-entering the workplace

Tech firm Accenture has launched a programme for people aiming to return to the workplace after a career break
November 10, 2017 10 Nov'17
More than half of schools do not offer computer science GCSE, says Royal Society

The Royal Society calls for more investment in computing education after finding many schools in England still do not offer a computer science GCSE
November 10, 2017 10 Nov'17
CIOs admit digital transformation strategy will not be fully implemented

Research by Vanson Bourne, on behalf of HCL, shows that the majority of CIOs doubt digital transformation strategies will be fully put into effect
November 09, 2017 09 Nov'17
Cyber attacks not impossible to manage, says ex-GCHQ head

Ex-GCHQ head says despite the growing number of sophisticated cyber threats, tackling them is not impossible, but business has to find new ways of finding cyber defenders in previously untapped pools of talent
November 09, 2017 09 Nov'17
Bangalore offers the best ecosystem for digital transformation, says Economist report

Bangalore ranked as the number one location for businesses looking to access the right ecosystem to support digital transformation
November 08, 2017 08 Nov'17
People ready to consider AI, but businesses must tackle ethics

Study from Sage finds technology early adopters and consumers are ready to try artificial intelligence, but there are concerns over ethics
November 07, 2017 07 Nov'17
Cyber security skills a priority for UK government

The UK government is pursuing various short and long-term initiatives aimed at promoting the cyber security profession and growing skills in the sector, including supporting a professional body
November 01, 2017 01 Nov'17
Co-working space aimed at female founders opens in London

Co-working space Blooms aims to create a working environment aimed at entrepreneurial women
October 30, 2017 30 Oct'17
Study reveals employees’ fears over digital change

Many employees are fearful of the job risk associated with automation and company-wide digital transformation initiatives
October 27, 2017 27 Oct'17
Almost 70% of teachers think they do not have the skills to teach coding

Many teachers feel ill-equipped to deliver the UK’s computing curriculum, survey reveals
October 27, 2017 27 Oct'17
First female Capgemini UK apprentices graduate

The Capgemini UK apprentice scheme gets its first three female graduates
October 26, 2017 26 Oct'17
Kaspersky ban: The risks to global software

While Kaspersky defends allegations of collusion with Russian spooks, what are the wider implications to software globalisation?
October 24, 2017 24 Oct'17
Demand for IT contractors increases amid business uncertainty

IT contractors in the UK are in increasing demand and are getting longer contracts, as uncertainty around Brexit and a skills shortage open up more possibilities for non-permanent hires
October 18, 2017 18 Oct'17
UK businesses losing half a million pounds per cancelled digital project

UK businesses are losing almost £500,000 pounds for every cancelled digital project, with a lack of the right skills a major contributing factor
October 13, 2017 13 Oct'17
WEF gets to grips with risks posed by transformative technologies

World Economic Forum is bringing technology, insurance and government sectors together to better understand the risks posed by technology failures
October 12, 2017 12 Oct'17
IT industry more reliant on non-UK workers than economy as a whole

The UK IT sector is more reliant on workers from other countries than the average for other sectors.
October 12, 2017 12 Oct'17
Finland bears brunt of latest Nokia job cuts

Nokia is cutting jobs and pulling back on developing further versions of its virtual reality camera
October 06, 2017 06 Oct'17
Fujitsu could see more industrial action after union members reject company proposal

IT supplier Fujitsu could face more industrial action as members of Unite at the company voted to reject an offer from the company to resolve a dispute
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017

Computer Weekly has announced the list for Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017, including this year’s winner Sherry Coutu
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017: Rising Stars

Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choice for this year’s female Rising Stars of the UK technology industry
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
Role models best way to increase diversity, says Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2017 Sherry Coutu

The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2017 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Sherry Coutu, says role models are the best way of addressing the diversity imbalance in the technology industry
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
Cyber security industry key to solving skills gap

In the face of a growing shortage of cyber security skills around the world, the security industry itself needs to do more to attract people
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
Tech entrepreneur aims to take digital skills to refugees

Tech entrepreneur Emma Sinclair hopes to raise £150,000 to run an education programme for displaced young people in a Unicef programme that aims to develop skills that might otherwise be lost
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
CIOs moving to revenue-generating roles

Gartner survey shows changing role for CIOs to cover revenue generation and deriving value from data, and spending less time on traditional IT delivery
October 02, 2017 02 Oct'17
Splunk .conf2017: Increasing diversity will require conscious shift

Experts gathered at Splunk’s 2017 conference to discuss increasing diversity in the technology industry and what needs to be done to speed up the shift towards a diverse workplace
September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17
Young wayward hackers could help fill Dutch IT skills gap

An initiative in Rotterdam is helping young people get into the IT sector by targeting those overlooked by traditional methods
September 27, 2017 27 Sep'17
Talent shortage keeps Nordic IT companies focused on job satisfaction

Nordic companies are aiming to win the race for scarce IT professionals through improving the workplace and concentrating on employees’ job satisfaction levels
September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17
Three adds in-store sign language service for deaf customers

Mobile operator pilots in-store sign language service to support the needs of its deaf customers
September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17
UK organisations lose £217m a year due to lack of cloud skills

The cloud computing skills shortage in the UK is costing businesses hundreds of millions of pounds in lost revenue
September 19, 2017 19 Sep'17
Middle East firms must focus on IT training and employing more women to stay competitive

Organisations in the Middle East face IT recruitment challenges unless they offer more training and employ more women
September 14, 2017 14 Sep'17
HMRC confirms Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright as new CDIO

HMRC has tasked Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright with helping the department achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's most digitally advanced tax authorities
September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17
Vodafone identifies 50 future digital hubs

A Vodafone research report has identified a number of towns and cities that have the potential to become what it refers to as Digital Super Towns
September 06, 2017 06 Sep'17
Average female tech salary less than males regardless of role or experience

Research by Computer Weekly has found women in the technology industry are paid less than their male counterparts, regardless of the role they are in or how much experience they have
September 06, 2017 06 Sep'17
Microsoft will give legal aid to its 39 Dreamers

Tech chiefs have spoken out against President Trump's plans to pull the plug on the US Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme. Now Microsoft's legal chief has promised to provide legal support to affected staff
September 05, 2017 05 Sep'17
Middle East CIO interview: Rajiv Prasad, Xpandretail

IT head at customer analytics provider Xpandretail says the CIO role is increasingly important as businesses digitise, but warns that CIOs must be given the human resources they need