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IT education and training
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June 29, 2020
29
Jun'20
GCHQ launches Manchester accelerator programme to help firms leverage tech for citizen well-being
Innovation Co-Lab will mentor companies to grow, prevent crime and improve online safety
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June 26, 2020
26
Jun'20
Standard Chartered embarks on virtual internship programme
Bank offers 300 candidates virtual placements on internship programme
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June 25, 2020
25
Jun'20
CBI: UK needs an immigration and training rethink
For the UK to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, vast swathes of the population will need retraining – and overseas IT specialists will also be needed
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June 24, 2020
24
Jun'20
IT services giant gives staff time out to volunteer for police clients
IT services company CGI responds to Met Police call by offering its staff the opportunity to take 11 days paid leave to volunteer their time
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June 19, 2020
19
Jun'20
BT searches for Young Pioneer as part of AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards
BT sponsors Young Pioneer Award category as part of the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards to hear from young people who want to improve lives by using tech
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June 18, 2020
18
Jun'20
Younger employees find remote working more difficult
Research reveals a disparity between millennials and older generations when it comes to their acclimatisation to remote working, prompting call for firms to provide targeted tools and training for employees during this difficult period
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June 18, 2020
18
Jun'20
Coronavirus: Parliamentary group asks how lockdown has affected digital skills
All Party Parliamentary Group on Digital Skills launches call to action to find out if lessons learnt in lockdown could help build digital skills policy in the future
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June 15, 2020
15
Jun'20
Northern Ireland invests £1.7m in online learning
Package of online skills interventions aimed at people who have been affected by the coronavirus
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June 12, 2020
12
Jun'20
Santander to recruit 3,000 more IT staff
Spanish bank to recruit a further 3,000 tech staff globally to accelerate its digital transformation
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June 12, 2020
12
Jun'20
UN secretary general calls for global digital cooperation
Antonio Guterres launches roadmap for digital cooperation and calls for world leaders to come together to “connect, respect and protect people in the digital age”
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June 10, 2020
10
Jun'20
Dowden: AI and data science conversion path open and diverse
DCMS says 2,500 places on university artificial intelligence and data science conversion courses – 1,000 targeted to produce more diversity in tech – are now open for application
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June 10, 2020
10
Jun'20
CogX 2020: Rethinking technological innovation
Innovation processes and relationships must be fundamentally restructured to bring in more stakeholders, and spread the benefits of technological change as far as possible
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June 09, 2020
09
Jun'20
Cyber security needs more women role models, says report
A report compiled by security assurance organisation Crest highlights the progress made on gender diversity in cyber security, and offers pointers for next steps
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June 03, 2020
03
Jun'20
Infosec 2020: Covid-19 an opportunity to change security thinking
The annual Infosecurity Europe is being held virtually this year, and speakers at an online panel session have been considering the impact of the pandemic on security awareness
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June 01, 2020
01
Jun'20
Egypt offers free tech scholarship to 100,000 citizens
Egypt's youths are being offered free training to help them to prepare for the careers of the future
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June 01, 2020
01
Jun'20
Coronavirus: Government under renewed pressure to ramp up support for limited company directors
Chancellor of the Exchequer's announced extensions of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme prompt renewed calls for more tailored financial support for limited companies
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June 01, 2020
01
Jun'20
Inside India: The world’s IT powerhouse
The Covid-19 pandemic is turning out to be a big fork in the road for many companies. But what about the industry that keeps the lights on for them?
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May 27, 2020
27
May'20
Makers decides shortlist for Women in Software Powerlist 2020
Software engineering academy Makers has released the shortlist of candidates for its annual Women in Software Powerlist, from which the winners will be selected
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May 26, 2020
26
May'20
One-third of all bank jobs are now tech-related
The proportion of jobs in banks that are technology-related is growing quickly, accelerated further by the Covid-19 pandemic
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May 22, 2020
22
May'20
Nominations open for Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2020
Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2020 list of the most influential women in UK technology
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May 01, 2020
01
May'20
NCSC tackles unconscious bias in security terminology
The terms whitelisting and blacklisting are out at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
Cyber security skills courses go online during pandemic
The government is turning to online learning to find the next generation of cyber security talent
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April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
IBM celebrates quantum cloud fourth anniversary with coding challenge
IBM has set four tasks for programmers to try out on its cloud-based quantum computer, in a bid to widen quantum coding skills
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Remote working and mental health
As many of us are now working from home due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, while also trying to juggle other responsibilities alongside increased anxiety, how can we make sure that we’re looking after our mental health?
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April 23, 2020
23
Apr'20
Mainframe skills surge as lockdown drives transaction growth
Mainframe skills and Cobol programming are now in demand as enterprises scale up to tackle increased online activity due to the coronavirus
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April 17, 2020
17
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Security certification body puts exams online
Candidates for certification by the International Association of Privacy Professionals will now be able to sit their exams remotely
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April 14, 2020
14
Apr'20
Booking.com celebrates women in tech with annual awards
Booking.com has announced the winners of its 2020 Technology Playmaker Awards, an annual recognition of female talent launched in 2017
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
Coronavirus: STEM Women runs virtual graduate careers fairs for female STEM grads
Recruitment agency STEM Women is running weekly online careers fairs for female graduates to help them connect with potential employers while social distancing measures are in place
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Netherlands schools harness Apple technology
Most Dutch schools use Windows computers, interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks, but there are a number of pioneers who choose Apple products
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March 18, 2020
18
Mar'20
Execs must advocate tech initiatives effectively
Senior management has a big role to play in making a success of digital and data transformation programmes
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March 13, 2020
13
Mar'20
UK’s security sector failing on most diversity measures
A DCMS report on the state of the UK’s cyber security workforce highlights a huge lack of diversity and a substantial skills gap
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March 10, 2020
10
Mar'20
Schoolgirl security experts prepare to do battle
The finals of the CyberFirst Girls contest will take place on 16 March as the culmination of the NCSC’s annual competition to unearth future security talent
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March 10, 2020
10
Mar'20
Police IT system failure creates significant backlogs
Independent review of IT system failure that left Greater Manchester Police working with pen and paper finds combination of technical shortcomings, operational procedures and staff training responsible for massive backlogs
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March 06, 2020
06
Mar'20
Winners announced for the 2020 FDM everywoman in Technology awards
Women’s network everywoman has announced the winners of the 2020 everywoman in Technology Awards, sponsored by FDM
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February 28, 2020
28
Feb'20
Long, dark winters contribute to Finland’s advantage in video game development
Finland and Southern California are worlds apart at first glance, but both are leaders in video game development. We find out why.
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Finland launches free AI skills course for EU citizens as presidency parting gift
Finland is making a course in basic artificial intelligence available to citizens of all European Union countries
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February 25, 2020
25
Feb'20
Mastercard creates 1,500 tech jobs in Ireland
New roles at tech hub in Dublin will include professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence, cyber security, blockchain and user experience
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February 24, 2020
24
Feb'20
Thai university to roll out data protection certification
Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration is offering a certification programme to get organisations ready for the country’s data protection regime
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February 24, 2020
24
Feb'20
Tech reaction to UK’s upcoming immigration rules
The government has outlined its plans for a new points-based immigration system to ensure only skilled workers can enter the UK – but what does the technology sector think?
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February 20, 2020
20
Feb'20
Skymind has big plans for AI in ASEAN
Skymind Global Ventures’ $800m fund to tap artificial intelligence potential and talent includes focus on ASEAN’s AI ecosystem
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February 18, 2020
18
Feb'20
Girlguiding hosts interactive cyber security workshop
100 Guides from South West England took part in an NCSC event to learn more about security fundamentals
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February 18, 2020
18
Feb'20
Most CISOs ready to move jobs if something better comes along
The shortage of skilled security pros is creating an active recruitment market, with over 80% of CISOs saying they would consider a new role if approached
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February 17, 2020
17
Feb'20
Ex-soldiers to become ethical hackers
A new programme will give armed forces veterans in Scotland a grounding in cyber security skills, including penetration testing and ethical hacking
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February 14, 2020
14
Feb'20
CIO Interview: Siim Sikkut, Estonian government CIO
Siim Sikkut is one of a generation of tech native Estonians, who is turning his knowledge and experience to transforming government services
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February 11, 2020
11
Feb'20
Average UK tech salary grows to £74,000 a year in 2019
Salary rises for UK tech workers outstrip those in San Francisco and New York, according to career marketplace brand Hired
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February 10, 2020
10
Feb'20
Two-thirds of workers at risk of robot-driven redundancy are unaware of the threat to jobs
People who do jobs that are most likely to be automated through technology are unaware and unprepared of the impending threat to their livelihoods, with Nesta calling on the government to do more to up-skill those at risk
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Startup success is ‘The Finnish Dream’
Finland has a startup mentality running through its veins and its water, with an “all for one” attitude driving fledgling tech companies
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Digital gig workers are suffering at the hands of tech, says Doteveryone
Responsible tech think tank recommends ways the government and digital platforms offering gig work can change to improve the lives of people using these technologies for work
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Makers calls for ‘change in narrative’ around women in tech
As it opens nominations for its second annual Women in Software Powerlist, software bootcamp Makers calls for a “change in narrative” around women in tech
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February 05, 2020
05
Feb'20
ASEAN’s tech talent crunch pushing up IT wages
Higher IT salaries were seen across the board in the region, with more than half taking home a bigger pay check last year