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November 01, 2024
01
Nov'24
Outside IR35: What the Autumn Budget’s Employers’ NI changes mean for IT contractors
The UK government used the Autumn Budget to announce an increase to the amount of Employers’ National Insurance Contributions companies will have to pay, which could have big implications for IT contractors
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October 31, 2024
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Oct'24
DWP appoints Helen Wylie as its new chief digital and information officer
Wylie steps up from chief technology officer to replace her departing boss, Rich Corbridge, to take over one of the largest IT estates in Europe
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October 25, 2024
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Oct'24
IR35: Fallout from public-private sector reforms still being felt by IT contractors
Research from accountancy consultancy Sapphire suggests IT contractors are still feeling the downbeat effects of the IR35 reforms
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October 17, 2024
17
Oct'24
NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities
The UK and its allies must take collective action to improve their cyber resilience and repel the increasing volume of severe cyber attacks, says NCSC chief
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October 17, 2024
17
Oct'24
EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline
The EU’s NIS2 bill will harmonise how companies and member states approach cyber security, but its success will depend on how well it is implemented and enforced
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October 15, 2024
15
Oct'24
Tech and digital skills key to improving police productivity
The Policing Productivity Review sees data and technology as a way of improving productivity and outcomes, as well as a potential means of restoring diminishing legitimacy, but warns there needs to be a revamp in digital skills, investment and ...
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October 15, 2024
15
Oct'24
Hillingdon Council commits £9m to tech revamp in digital strategy
Hillingdon’s three-year digital strategy will see the council fund attempts to modernise its systems and infrastructure, change how residents interact with the local authority and make better use of data
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October 13, 2024
13
Oct'24
Half of UK tech workers planning to leave role, finds Harvey Nash
A large number of people in the UK, and globally, are looking to switch tech roles, according to research by Harvey Nash
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October 10, 2024
10
Oct'24
UK and US pledge closer working on children’s online safety
In their first agreement on the subject of children’s online safety, the UK and US governments have said they will create a new working group to boost cooperation
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October 10, 2024
10
Oct'24
Afas leads the way with four-day work week in the Netherlands
Dutch labour unions want a shorter working week and software company Afas is leading the way, introducing a four-day work week from 1 January 2025
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October 09, 2024
09
Oct'24
UK Cyber Team seeks future security professionals
Young people from across the UK have a chance to represent the country in international competitions and advance their future careers in cyber security
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October 08, 2024
08
Oct'24
DWP CIO Rich Corbridge leaving to join property developer
The digital chief at the Department for Work and Pensions is moving on only 18 months after starting his role in the civil service
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October 08, 2024
08
Oct'24
Can the Post Office project to replace Horizon be rescued?
Evidence from the Post Office public inquiry shows huge problems with the critical project to replace the troubled Horizon IT system – after two government-mandated reviews, is there any sign it can succeed?
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October 04, 2024
04
Oct'24
Non-traditional routes will increase tech diversity, says Tech Returners
Research by organisations Women in Tech North and Tech Returners finds that women believe developing alternative routes into tech jobs will help close the industry’s diversity gap
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October 03, 2024
03
Oct'24
Rising IT talent costs shadow Sweden’s skills shortage and market reforms
Swedish businesses face challenges recruiting the right IT staff, as salary demands increase
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October 02, 2024
02
Oct'24
Cyber UK’s quickest growing tech field, but skills gap remains
More people than ever are joining the cyber security profession in the UK, according to a report, but there is still a serious shortage even with a doubling in numbers
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October 02, 2024
02
Oct'24
Amazon Mechanical Turk workers suspended without explanation
A likely glitch in Amazon Payments resulted in hundreds of Mechanical Turk workers being suspended from the platform without proper explanation or pay
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October 01, 2024
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Oct'24
Cyber teams say they can’t keep up with attack volumes
Over 60% of European security pros say their teams are understaffed, and over 50% don’t have enough budget, according to data from ISACA
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September 25, 2024
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Sep'24
Vote: Who should be the 2024 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 18 October
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September 20, 2024
20
Sep'24
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector
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September 19, 2024
19
Sep'24
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2024 longlist
In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2024
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September 19, 2024
19
Sep'24
Government on the hunt for science and tech leaders
The prime minister’s Council for Science and Technology is looking for 10 members to join the council, which advises government on science and technology issues
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September 18, 2024
18
Sep'24
Public digital transformation will be challenged by austerity
Public sector and IT industry figures gathered at TechUK’s 10th annual Building the Smarter State event discussed how Labour’s ‘mission-driven’ policy approach can drive digital transformation efforts in the context of fresh austerity measures
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September 13, 2024
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Sep'24
Cyber workforce must almost double to meet global talent need
Research from ISC2 finds global cyber workforce needs additional 4.8 million people to fully secure businesses
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September 06, 2024
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Sep'24
Longstanding Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to step down
Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson is to leave the AI cyber company she helped build with Mike Lynch after more than a decade, following its acquisition by a private equity firm
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
UK’s C-suite more technically skilled than others, finds Accenture
Looking at CEO and board-level positions globally, Accenture found the UK has the most technically skilled C-suite worldwide
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August 30, 2024
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Aug'24
Government renews hunt for UKRI CEO
Two senior innovation roles are up for grabs as government looks for a CEO to lead UK Research and Innovation, as well as a new executive chair of Innovate UK
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Check Point secured for annual Security Serious cyber awards
The annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards, recognising the champions of the UK cyber security industry, are back once again, with a new headline sponsor joining the party
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August 29, 2024
29
Aug'24
Women face greater risk of job displacement from automation
A combination of the types of jobs women perform and biases influencing the development of artificial intelligence leaves them in more danger of AI disruption
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August 22, 2024
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Aug'24
Number of girls taking GCSE computing grows three years in a row
Gender split at GCSE level narrows as number of girls taking GCSE computing in the UK rises for the third year in a row
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August 22, 2024
22
Aug'24
Tech sector layoffs mount amid AI investment frenzy
Technology firms globally are cutting their workforces as they look to increase spending on and investment in artificial intelligence
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August 21, 2024
21
Aug'24
Number of women choosing computer science degrees up 8%
Computer science has a persistent gender divide, but research by BCS has found more women are now being accepted on computing university courses
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August 19, 2024
19
Aug'24
Lack of skills causing AI setbacks, says research
Research by IDC and Expereo found UK CIOs are struggling to implement and maintain AI plans because of a lack of skills
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August 15, 2024
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Aug'24
Number of girls taking A-level computing exceeds 3,000
Girls taking A-level computing has seen a large year-on-year jump between 2023 and 2024
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August 14, 2024
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Aug'24
Post Office brings in new IT chief as it awaits funding for Horizon replacement
Incoming tech leader Andy Nice will be responsible for the troubled programme to replace the Horizon IT system at the heart of the Post Office scandal - and a new non-executive director for technology is on the way too
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August 13, 2024
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Aug'24
Australia’s cyber security skills gap remains pressing issue
Study reveals Australia’s critical shortage of cyber security professionals, escalating the risk of data breaches
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August 06, 2024
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Aug'24
The Prince’s Trust partners with tech company to draw kids into sector
New programme from The Prince’s Trust sees partnership with tech company encourage young people into the IT sector
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July 31, 2024
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Jul'24
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2024
Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2024 list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology
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July 24, 2024
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Jul'24
ICO reprimands Essex school for illegal facial recognition use
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reprimanded Chelmer Valley High School in Chelmsford for introducing facial recognition and failing to conduct a legally required data protection impact assessment and obtain the explicit consent of students
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July 17, 2024
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Jul'24
Tech workers misinformed about number of women at top, finds Computer Weekly
Half of IT workers in Europe believe there is good representation of women in leadership positions in tech, despite numbers telling a different story
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July 17, 2024
17
Jul'24
How the Mercedes F1 IT team helped Lewis Hamilton win the British Grand Prix
Computer Weekly went behind the scenes with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, during its victorious British Grand Prix weekend, to find out about the role of IT in beating the stopwatch
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July 16, 2024
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Jul'24
Labour government begins to dish out digital responsibilities
As the new government begins to settle in, ministers with technology remits begin to emerge as DHSC and others declare which ministers will have digital responsibilities
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July 16, 2024
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Jul'24
Finnish tech sector opposes government’s immigration reforms
The tech sector in Finland fears talent shortage as government introduces stricter immigration policy
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July 11, 2024
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Jul'24
GDS appoints Christine Bellamy as CEO
The former head of Gov.uk has taken over as CEO of the Government Digital Service following the departure of Tom Read in June
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July 11, 2024
11
Jul'24
AI and cyber skills worryingly lacking, say business leaders
A lack of skilled workers has been an ongoing concern for the tech sector, but Computer Weekly’s annual survey finds skills in artificial intelligence and cyber are a particular pain point
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July 09, 2024
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Jul'24
Computing curriculum leaving digital skills behind, research suggests
Research by the Subject Choice, Attainment and Representation in Computing Project has found that the technical focus of the computing curriculum is leaving many without other important digital skills
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July 04, 2024
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Jul'24
UK data regulator should investigate police cloud deployments
The Scottish biometrics commissioner has called for the UK Information Commissioner’s Office to formally investigate whether Police Scotland’s cloud-based evidence sharing system is fully compliant with data protection laws
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June 26, 2024
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Jun'24
Police Scotland did not consult ICO about high-risk cloud system
Police Scotland chose not to formally consult with the data regulator about the risks identified with a cloud-based digital evidence sharing system, while the regulator itself did not follow up for nearly three months
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June 18, 2024
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Jun'24
Tech Talent Charter to disband after nearly 10 years of operation
As the IT industry hits an ‘inflection point’ in its progress towards a more equitable sector, the Tech Talent Charter is bowing out, leaving the industry with resources it has produced since 2015
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Tech industry losing steam for DE&I, finds TTC report
Tech sector diversity is slowly improving, but trends spotted by the Tech Talent Charter could be a threat to current and future progress