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IT education and training
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August 02, 2019
02
Aug'19
Government continues probe of UK cyber security labour market
The government has announced a second phase of research to help understand the UK's cyber security labour market
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August 01, 2019
01
Aug'19
IR35 reforms: Contractor poll highlights lack of faith in new UK government
Research into how the contractor community views the government and its ability to deliver the private sector IR35 reforms should provide “food for thought” for prime minister Boris Johnson
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August 01, 2019
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Aug'19
Nationwide plans 750 tech roles at new digital hub in London
Building society is setting up its first major tech presence in London to help it access deep skills pool
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August 01, 2019
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Aug'19
Computer science undergraduates most likely to drop out
Computer science degrees account for the largest proportion of students who drop out before completion
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July 25, 2019
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Jul'19
Hewlett Packard Enterprise invests big in India
Enterprise IT giant aims to take advantage of India’s fast-growing economy and the country’s wealth of tech talent
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July 19, 2019
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Jul'19
Government launches retraining scheme for workers impacted by tech
Amid fears that artificial intelligence and automation will put people out of work, the government is working on a retraining programme to help those affected by AI to fit into new roles
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July 19, 2019
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Jul'19
Worries over impact of foreign talent on Australia’s tech jobs put to rest
Local tech industry welcomes a new report from the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia which found that migrants have not had a negative impact on wages or participation rates of Aussie workers
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July 18, 2019
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Jul'19
Singapore shores up data protection capabilities
The Singapore government has developed a skills framework for data protection officers and is looking to certify organisations under a regional cross-border privacy rules system
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July 15, 2019
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Jul'19
Voting open for the most influential woman in UK technology 2019
Who do you think deserves the title of most influential woman in UK technology 2019? Submit your vote now
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July 15, 2019
15
Jul'19
Organisations turn to AI in race against cyber attackers
Businesses are racing to automate their defences as hackers and nation states launch increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
Sweden’s SEB bank uses mob programming across business
Hack day sees 70 developers successfully demonstrate mob programming method that banking group is now using to develop applications in an agile way
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2019 longlist
In its search for the most influential women in UK technology, each year Computer Weekly asks the tech industry to nominate who it thinks should be considered for the top 50. Here is the longlist for 2019
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July 08, 2019
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Jul'19
Government aims to make level 4 and 5 qualifications more popular
Proposed changes to the qualifications that sit between A-levels and university degrees are intended to tackle skills shortages in science, technology, engineering and maths
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July 08, 2019
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Jul'19
IISP gains Royal Charter status
The UK finally has its first national professional body for cyber security that will be responsible for setting the standards for skills and knowledge in the industry to reduce the skills gap and increase diversity
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July 01, 2019
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Jul'19
NTT picks London for newly formed global business
NTT says unifying its various units under one umbrella and basing it in London will help it take full advantage of both its clients’ demands for joined up digital services, and the capital’s booming tech economy
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June 25, 2019
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Jun'19
AI will drive reskilling in problem solving, creativity and collaboration
A study from the Economist Intelligence Unit has found that executives do not believe that artificial intelligence will lead to job losses, but staff will need retraining
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June 25, 2019
25
Jun'19
Sky invests £125,000 in female-led business ideas
Five women have been awarded their share of £125,000 from Sky to pursue technology-led business ideas
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June 24, 2019
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Jun'19
A third of jobs could become redundant as a result of digitisation
Around 12 million jobs could significantly change or become redundant by 2024 as a result of the adoption of digital technologies
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June 24, 2019
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Jun'19
US tech industry’s racial wage gap is widening, report finds
A report on salaries in the tech industry has found that the racial wage gap in the US is widening, despite the average tech worker salary increasing year on year
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June 21, 2019
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Jun'19
Parents don’t know enough about cyber careers
Research by the SANS Institute finds that while parents are aware of cyber security, they don’t know enough to encourage their children into cyber roles
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June 20, 2019
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Jun'19
Tech startups establish deep roots in Copenhagen
Danish capital offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are staying there for the long haul
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June 19, 2019
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Jun'19
Oxford University accepts £150m for artificial intelligence research
Oxford University has accepted £150m to build a new humanities hub that will include a centre for artificial intelligence ethics research from Stephen Schwarzman, a US private equity boss
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June 17, 2019
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Jun'19
HMRC urged to delay April 2020 extension of IR35 rules to private sector by 'at least' 12 months
An analysis of the responses HMRC has reportedly received to its consultation on extending the IR35 tax avoidance reforms to the private sector suggests the tax agency is coming under pressure to put its plans on hold for at least 12 months
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June 13, 2019
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Jun'19
TTC experts say collaboration necessary for improving tech diversity
Despite initiatives designed to increase the number of women in tech, progress is slow. But it could be faster with more collaboration, say signatories of the Tech Talent Charter
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June 13, 2019
13
Jun'19
AWS skills collaboration gives rise to two-year pre-university cloud qualification
Amazon Web Services joins forces with Career College Trust to create cloud course that will prepare students for entry-level tech jobs or further education at university
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June 10, 2019
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Jun'19
TSB makes key appointment in IT restructure
Mark Curran moves from CYBG to head up reorganisation that will see control of TSB’s IT transferred to an internal team from parent company’s tech subsidiary
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June 07, 2019
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Jun'19
CIO interview: John Finch, Refinitiv
Refinitiv CIO John Finch says finding people with the right level of data science skills is his biggest challenge
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June 06, 2019
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Jun'19
Datacentre operators urged to look beyond past experience to fill talent gaps
Panellists at the annual Datacloud Europe Congress in Monaco claim operators will continue to struggle to plug talent gaps while focusing on finding candidates with years of experience in datacentres, rather than those with an aptitude for the type ...
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June 05, 2019
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Jun'19
Yoox Net-A-Porter launches female-focused fashion app competition
Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter is asking young women to submit ideas for an app which helps drive sustainability in the fashion industry
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June 05, 2019
05
Jun'19
Nominations open for Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2019
Computer Weekly is seeking nominations for this year’s list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology
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June 03, 2019
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Jun'19
More than half of UK workforce lacks essential digital skills, says Lloyd’s
In the modern world, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, but a large amount of the UK workforce doesn’t measure up, Lloyd’s has found
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May 31, 2019
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May'19
Migration Advisory Committee calls for expansion of non-EU skilled work visas
As Brexit uncertainty increases, the Migration Advisory Committee has suggested adding more skilled roles to the Shortage Occupations List
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May 29, 2019
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May'19
Finland globalises AI training programme
The success of an online course in understanding artificial intelligence launched in Finland has led to a global roll-out
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May 28, 2019
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May'19
Dutch IT security firm dumps corporate structure
Boss of Netherlands-based Computest turns to self-management model to make company more nimble
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May 22, 2019
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May'19
HMRC's defence of IR35 online status checker tool likened to 'climate change denial'
In an open letter addressed to chancellor Philip Hammond and HMRC's CEO Jon Thompson, the tax collection agency's defence of its IR35 online status checker tool, CEST, is likened to climate change denial, as calls grow for it to be scrapped
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May 21, 2019
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May'19
Sheffield’s network-of-networks goes beyond free Wi-Fi
For the city of Sheffield, rolling out a free-to-use city Wi-Fi network has become about much more than just letting shoppers browse the internet. We find out more
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May 21, 2019
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May'19
O2 extends resources and support for trans employees
Toolkit will support O2 employees going through their gender transition and help colleagues and managers create a more inclusive workplace
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May 21, 2019
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May'19
Middle East Interview: Dubai-based Fetchr
Delivery app Fetchr is spreading across the Middle East with its mobile-to-mobile delivery service. We talk to its founder
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May 21, 2019
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May'19
Cyber security scholarships on offer in Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is backing the cyber security sector with funding for master of science scholarships
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May 20, 2019
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May'19
Lloyds Bank creates 500 IT roles in Scotland
New recruits will support banking group’s digital transformation as it aims to give customers “Google-like experiences”
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May 20, 2019
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May'19
WISE develops partnership to encourage young people into STEM
Gender balance campaign partners with a range of organisations to promote careers in science, technology, engineering and maths
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May 16, 2019
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May'19
CIOs want staff with good soft skills to help drive digital change
Effective communication of what is being done and why is vital for organisations implementing digital transformation, survey shows
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May 12, 2019
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May'19
Australian businesses facing talent crunch amid scramble to transform
A survey reveals that Australian firms will require 35,000 IT workers this year, but they are not getting the talent they need
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May 10, 2019
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May'19
Reducing poverty through fintech at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Kosta Peric swapped a life innovating for banks to work on increasing financial inclusion in the developing world
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May 08, 2019
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May'19
Winners of Makers’ Women in Software Powerlist announced
Software development academy Makers has announced the winners of its first annual list of women in the software development world
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May 08, 2019
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May'19
Time spent teaching computing subjects drops 36% over past six years
The amount of time spent teaching computing and ICT in secondary schools has dropped since 2012, and the number of GCSE students choosing to take computing qualifications is in decline
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May 08, 2019
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May'19
AWS debuts Get IT skills programme to encourage more girls to consider a career in tech
Cloud computing giant Amazon Web Services is continuing to expand its portfolio of training programmes and educational initiatives, with its latest one geared towards showing young girls there is more to a career in technology than they might think
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May 03, 2019
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May'19
Co-operative Bank creates over 100 IT jobs in Manchester
The Co-operative Bank is looking for talent to support its digital strategy and previous banking and IT experience is not a necessity
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May 03, 2019
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May'19
Brexit tech investment stall threatens UK talent pool, says TLA
Research by Tech London Advocates has found investment in London’s tech sector has dropped since the Brexit announcement in 2016, threatening access to growth and talent
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May 02, 2019
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May'19
PA Consulting announces 2019 winners of Raspberry Pi Competition
Consulting brand focused on innovation and business transformation has announced the winners of its 2019 coding competition run in partnership with Raspberry Pi