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May 08, 2025
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May'25
Government will miss cyber resiliency targets, MPs warn
A Public Accounts Committee report on government cyber resilience finds that the Cabinet Office has been working hard to improve, but is likely to miss targets and needs a fundamentally different approach
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May 08, 2025
08
May'25
Girls more concerned about AI bias than boys
When asked their opinions on the growing use of AI, girls expressed concerns about possible biases it will perpetuate, while boys were worried about cyber security
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May 07, 2025
07
May'25
Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring
Research from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks
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May 06, 2025
06
May'25
Government industrial strategy will back cyber tech in drive for economic growth
With over 2,000 cyber security businesses across the UK, the government plans to target cyber as a priority to grow the economy
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May 02, 2025
02
May'25
India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operation
Indian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business
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May 01, 2025
01
May'25
Thomas Herdman’s legal battle over Sky ECC encrypted phone distribution set to enter fifth year
Computer Weekly speaks to Julie Kawai Herdman, daughter of Thomas Herdman, the only person in custody for distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones
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April 30, 2025
30
Apr'25
Government funds training to build UK chip skills
The UK semiconductor sector needs talent but a report highlights challenges
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April 30, 2025
30
Apr'25
Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’
World’s biggest banks have increased the number of employees working with artificial intelligence by 13% in the past six months
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April 29, 2025
29
Apr'25
Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other roles
Though the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others
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April 22, 2025
22
Apr'25
Cyber ‘agony aunts’ launch guidebook for women in security
Cyber ‘agony aunts’ Amelia Hewitt and Rebecca Taylor are launching a book aimed at empowering women in their cyber security careers
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April 11, 2025
11
Apr'25
Work-life balance biggest barrier for women in tech, says survey
A lack of work-life balance and discrimination are among the biggest challenges for women in tech, finds Lorien
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April 07, 2025
07
Apr'25
India’s tech talent adapts to AI era
IT professionals in India need to unlearn old skills and embrace artificial intelligence, automation and specialised domains as the country cements its position as a global tech hub
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April 02, 2025
02
Apr'25
Tech sector still failing to rid supply chains of forced labour
KnowTheChain’s latest benchmark analysis of the IT sector’s efforts to address forced labour in supply chains shows there has been very little improvement in their due diligence practices over the last half decade
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April 02, 2025
02
Apr'25
Interview: Tomer Cohen, chief product officer, LinkedIn
The professional social network’s product chief is leading the introduction of artificial intelligence for the firm’s in-house development processes and to enhance services for users
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March 31, 2025
31
Mar'25
T-Levels not attracting as many students as hoped
A report from the National Audit Office has found that fewer students started T-Levels this year than previously predicted
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March 26, 2025
26
Mar'25
4 Day Week Foundation launches tech sector pilot
UK tech firms are being invited to join a pilot programme run by the 4 Day Week Foundation, which aims to help prepare them for implementing shorter working weeks
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March 25, 2025
25
Mar'25
Government needs to fix tech staff hiring process, says Whitehall’s AI boss
Giving evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, tech experts highlighted the lack of clarity on data exchange, the need for the new Government Digital Service to execute, and a lack of actual tech experts
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March 25, 2025
25
Mar'25
Tech specialist files legal claim after being refused security clearance for MI6 role
An IT specialist has asked the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to investigate a series of hacking incidents after disclosing their social media accounts to MI6 vetting staff
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March 21, 2025
21
Mar'25
NCSC, DSIT enlist IBM to spearhead cyber diversity agenda
IBM signs on to a partnership deal in support of the popular NCSC CyberFirst Girls scheme designed to foster gender diversity in the cyber security profession
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March 21, 2025
21
Mar'25
Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates
While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses
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March 18, 2025
18
Mar'25
IR35: Research highlights rise in outside IR35 engagements among contractors
Qdos research shows 'tide is turning' on company attitudes towards hiring outside IR35 contractors
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March 18, 2025
18
Mar'25
Everywoman announces 2025 Women in Technology 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 14, 2025
14
Mar'25
AI Action Summit review: Differing views cast doubt on AI’s ability to benefit whole of society
Governments, companies and civil society groups gathered at the third global AI summit to discuss how the technology can work for the benefit of everyone in society, but experts say competing imperatives mean there is no guarantee these visions will...
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March 14, 2025
14
Mar'25
Can a future digital NHS survive another change?
Computer Weekly looks at the prime minister’s decision to abolish NHS England and the potential impact on the progress of digitising the NHS
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March 14, 2025
14
Mar'25
Will Whitehall withstand Starmer’s AI revolution?
As the prime minister sets out plans for the use of artificial intelligence to take over civil service tasks, Computer Weekly looks at potential challenges and concerns around the decision
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March 13, 2025
13
Mar'25
Starmer to send AI tech teams into government departments
In his plans to reform the state, the prime minister is pushing for artificial intelligence to take on tasks for civil servants and calling time on NHS England
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March 03, 2025
03
Mar'25
European fintech must take different path to Trump’s US on diversity
Leading light in women in fintech says Europe must take separate path to Trump’s US on diversity, equity and inclusion
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February 21, 2025
21
Feb'25
Understanding intersectionality: Inclusion and employees’ whole life experience
While businesses increasingly understand how gender, ethnicity or sexuality may impact a person’s experience in the tech sector, many don’t take into account how some will have an overlap of these experiences
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February 19, 2025
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Feb'25
European and African tech skills programme could increase economic ties
Africa is a continent on the up, and if Europe wants to form lucrative relationships with its nations, it must have something to trade. IT skills and knowledge exchanges unlock opportunities
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February 17, 2025
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Feb'25
The Security Interviews: Yevgeny Dibrov, Armis
Armis CEO Yevgeny Dibrov talks about how his military service and intelligence work opened the door into the world of cyber security entrepreneurship
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February 14, 2025
14
Feb'25
Kenyan AI workers form Data Labelers Association
A group of Kenyan data workers whose labour provides the ‘backbone’ of modern artificial intelligence systems set up the Data Labelers Association to improve their working conditions and raise awareness about the challenges they face
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February 13, 2025
13
Feb'25
Baltic skills programme to help reduce European skills gap via Africa
Lithuanian project sets out to connect professionals in Africa with European businesses in need of skills
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February 10, 2025
10
Feb'25
Google drops pledge not to develop AI weapons
Google has dropped an ethical pledge to not develop artificial intelligence systems that can be used in weapon or surveillance systems
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February 09, 2025
09
Feb'25
Government opens up bidding for AI growth zones
As part of its AI opportunities action plan, the government is encouraging local authorities to put in bids for AI growth zones
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February 07, 2025
07
Feb'25
Tech job postings dropped in 2024, according to research
Job postings for several IT roles returned to pre-pandemic levels last year, dropping when compared with 2023
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February 04, 2025
04
Feb'25
India Budget: Tech takes centre stage with AI and infrastructure boost
India has earmarked significant investments in artificial intelligence, global capability centres and digital public infrastructure while boosting training and education in its latest budget
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February 03, 2025
03
Feb'25
Nationwide Building Society to train people to think like cyber criminals
Nationwide wants to help bring more diversity into UK cyber security skills base through partnership with training specialist
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January 31, 2025
31
Jan'25
Everywoman in Tech Forum 2024: Being the best leader you can be
With the theme of ‘igniting leadership potential’, the 2024 Everywoman in Tech Forum focused on helping women to be strong and authentic tech leaders
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January 24, 2025
24
Jan'25
Loan Charge under review: MPs brand latest independent inquiry into controversial policy ‘a farce’
Details of the government’s highly anticipated independent review into the loan charge have emerged, and MPs claim it falls way short of what is needed to resolve the financial and mental health damage the policy has caused to those in-scope of it
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January 24, 2025
24
Jan'25
US indicts five in fake North Korean IT contractor scandal
The US authorities have accused five men, including two American citizens, of involvement in a scheme which saw companies duped into hiring fake North Korean IT contractors
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January 24, 2025
24
Jan'25
Teachers to use AI for lesson planning and marking
Speaking at the Bett Show this year, the UK’s education secretary outlined the ways in which teachers will be using technologies such as AI in the future, including planning lessons and marking work
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January 16, 2025
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Jan'25
Bank of England and New York counterpart exchange puts technology cooperation into 3D
A staff exchange between regulators will see US and UK financial technology experts cross the Atlantic
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January 16, 2025
16
Jan'25
Diversity in tech 2024: Collaboration is vital for DEI progress
At the 2024 Computer Weekly and Harvey Nash diversity in tech event, speakers and audience members alike made it clear that gaining true equity in the technology sector will continue to move at a snail’s pace without working together
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January 13, 2025
13
Jan'25
Experts say ‘something has to break’ before banks slow IT-driven cost-cutting measures
Banks will cut costs until something breaks and they are forced to scale back, according to industry experts
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January 10, 2025
10
Jan'25
UK Defence Committee urges MoD to embrace AI
Defence Committee outlines changes it thinks the Ministry of Defence should make to realise the battlefield advantages of artificial intelligence
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January 07, 2025
07
Jan'25
Regional skills plan to boost UK cyber defences
Over 30 projects in England and Northern Ireland will receive a share of a £1.9m fund designed to enhance cyber security skills and protect small businesses
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December 20, 2024
20
Dec'24
Government introduces technology adoption review
Whitehall has launched a call for evidence on barriers to adopting new technologies in the UK, wanting to know what needs to change for the country to stay at the forefront of technology adoption
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December 19, 2024
19
Dec'24
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2024
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 2024
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December 18, 2024
18
Dec'24
Post Office IT department fired and rehired ‘friends’ at ‘exorbitant’ rates, says former HR chief
The Post Office got rid of permanent roles, including IT, and rehired the holders on over double the pay
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December 18, 2024
18
Dec'24
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2024
Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2024, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months