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January 17, 2024 17 Jan'24
The Security Interviews: Rebecca Taylor, SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit

In October 2023, Rebecca Taylor of the SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit was recognised at the annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards for her work. Computer Weekly caught up with her to talk mentoring, cyber career development and diversity
January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24
Santander bank added 4,500 tech staff last year

Santander added thousands of IT staff to its global operation last year, as part of its digital transformation
January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24
Fujitsu UK employees working for HMRC to strike during self-assessment tax period over pay

Hundreds of Fujitsu UK staff working for HMRC are set to strike later this month over a pay rise dispute
December 29, 2023 29 Dec'23
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2023

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 2023

December 28, 2023 28 Dec'23
Top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2023

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2023
December 27, 2023 27 Dec'23
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2023

Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2023, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months
December 22, 2023 22 Dec'23
Top 10 Middle East stories of 2023

Middle Eastern countries are on digital journeys, with many pinning their futures on expertise in advanced technologies
December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23
Immigration clampdown could worsen UK IT skills shortage

The UK government’s recent clampdown on immigration could exacerbate the IT skills shortage in the country, especially in web design and development
December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23
Top 10 Benelux stories of 2023

The Benelux region is researching some of the latest digital technologies of the future with efforts to ensure the region keeps pace in quantum computing and artificial intelligence
December 14, 2023 14 Dec'23
NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron to step down in 2024

NCSC chief exec Lindy Cameron, who helped lead and elevate the national dialogue on cyber security through major events such as Covid-19, SolarWinds Sunburst and Colonial Pipeline, is to step down in the New Year

December 07, 2023 07 Dec'23
Finnish IT industry talent fears amid government restrictions

Finnish businesses concerned over the immigration plans of the country’s right-wing government
December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23
CTO interview: Greg Lavender, Intel

Computer Weekly caught up with Intel’s chief technology officer to find out the semiconductor giant’s plans for the European market
December 01, 2023 01 Dec'23
Almost 60% of UK workers have had no digital skills training

Companies often complain of a lack of skilled workers, but many employees have also claimed they’ve not received any digital training, according to CV Genius
November 27, 2023 27 Nov'23
India's Hexaware creates hundreds of jobs in UK

Hexaware opens IT services operation in Birmingham, with a plan to recruit 250 people in the region by 2025
November 23, 2023 23 Nov'23
Three-quarters of finance executives expect generative AI to replace them

Survey reveals an expectation that GenAI will take over many of the finance executive roles currently held by people
November 21, 2023 21 Nov'23
Deputy prime minister heads up AI central government drive

The government has established a new initiative called i.AI in a bid to drive AI across the public sector to improve efficiency
November 21, 2023 21 Nov'23
Government response to digital exclusion recommendations lacking, say Lords

The government’s response to a committee report that makes recommendations for addressing digital exclusion has been met with criticism from the House of Lords
November 20, 2023 20 Nov'23
AI productivity gains could result in four-day weeks for millions

Autonomy think tank publishes paper on potential for artificial intelligence-driven large language models to shorten people’s work weeks
November 20, 2023 20 Nov'23
Software engineers worry about speaking out

A culture of fear exists in many software teams, preventing individuals from raising concerns over problems
November 17, 2023 17 Nov'23
US civil society groups demand better conditions for AI workers

Some 24 US civil society groups and unions and have written a letter to the US Senate asking for action to improve the working conditions of the people who train and maintain their artificial intelligence systems
November 17, 2023 17 Nov'23
Interview: Walmart’s David Glick discusses technology scale

We speak to Walmart’s head of enterprise business services about managing IT and technology innovation at the retailer
November 16, 2023 16 Nov'23
Workato CEO calls for new automation mindset

Workato CEO Vijay Tella urges organisations to go beyond the ‘mechanistic glue’ of automating manual processes and embrace a new automation mindset that focuses on transforming their business
November 16, 2023 16 Nov'23
Interview: Dan Huddart, CTO, Homeprotect

After building up experience in the insurance sector, Homeprotect’s chief technology officer sought the freedom to innovate being offered at the rapidly scaling company
November 10, 2023 10 Nov'23
APAC cyber security workforce hits record high

The cyber security workforce in Asia-Pacific now stands at just under a million people, but demand for cyber security talent in the region continues to outpace supply
November 09, 2023 09 Nov'23
UK government does not see need for specific AI legislation

The UK government does not currently see the need for new artificial intelligence legislation, as many regulators are already dealing effectively with AI-related harms
November 09, 2023 09 Nov'23
The Security Interviews: Why cyber needs to integrate better

Cyber security is an intensely technical field, but we shouldn’t ignore the soft skills of communication and collaboration. Wipro’s Tony Buffomante explains why a robust security posture is dependent on a security team engaging with the wider ...
November 08, 2023 08 Nov'23
The Security Interviews: ISC2’s Clar Rosso on cyber diversity and policy

Computer Weekly catches up with ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso to talk about diversifying the cyber workforce and supporting cyber pros as they keep up with growing compliance and security policy demands
November 02, 2023 02 Nov'23
Tech employers claim Gen Z lack core technical skills

Research by Wiley Edge has found that almost half of businesses offering tech roles claim that candidates lack the skills needed for the job
November 01, 2023 01 Nov'23
Cloud banking fintech unicorn cuts 50 staff

UK fintech unicorn reduces its total staff by about 7% with sales and marketing roles taking the biggest hit.
November 01, 2023 01 Nov'23
Government announces millions to fund AI skills

Funding has been allocated to ensure the UK grows its understanding of artificial intelligence and develops an AI talent base to help properly utilise the technology in the future
November 01, 2023 01 Nov'23
Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson on her AI Safety Summit goals

As the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park takes place, Computer Weekly caught up with Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to find out what one of the UK’s most prominent AI advocates wants from proceedings
October 30, 2023 30 Oct'23
FDM Group partners with ISACA to boost cyber training programme

The FDM Group has announced a partnership with ISACA to help develop and boost their cyber training programmes and credentials
October 30, 2023 30 Oct'23
More office days leads to fewer women, says Nash Squared

A lack of flexibility could be standing in the way of a more diverse tech workforce, according to Nash Squared
October 26, 2023 26 Oct'23
Sunak sets scene for upcoming AI Safety Summit

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has outlined how the UK will approach making AI safe, but experts say there is still too big a focus on catastrophic but speculative risks over real harms the technology is already causing
October 25, 2023 25 Oct'23
UK IT professionals express concerns about government’s generative AI goals

Research reveals 93% of UK IT professionals are concerned by the government’s current plan to become a global leader in artificial intelligence because of lack of training and risk assessment
October 20, 2023 20 Oct'23
Computer Weekly contributor named Godfather of UK Security

Advent IM founder Mike Gillespie was among those honoured at the eighth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards
October 17, 2023 17 Oct'23
UK Apple Store workers detail ‘union-busting’ tactics

Apple Store workers in the UK are attempting to unionise, but say they are facing pushback from the company, which is allegedly deploying a variety of “union-busting” tactics
October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23
How Agatha Christie inspired this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech

From crime dramas to intelligence, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech, Suki Fuller, talks about her path into the tech sector and the ever-changing nature of the digital world
October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23
Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2023

Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars in the women in tech sector who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future
October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2023

Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2023 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Suki Fuller
October 04, 2023 04 Oct'23
ICO issues guidance on workplace surveillance

Guidance on employee monitoring covers how employers can conduct their digital surveillance lawfully, transparently and fairly, and warns against businesses intruding on their workers’ private lives
October 03, 2023 03 Oct'23
Public sector needs systemic reform of capacity to innovate

Improving the public sector’s capacity to innovate requires a culture of innovation underpinned by people, skills and new ways of working with the private sector
October 03, 2023 03 Oct'23
CIISec scores DSIT funding to expand successful CyberEPQ scheme

DSIT has committed to enhanced funding to expand CIISec’s CyberEPQ education programme after recording excellent results to date
September 29, 2023 29 Sep'23
Government to hire 2,500 people for digital roles by 2025

Government is aiming to ramp up digital skills in Whitehall with a promise to recruit 2,500 new tech and digital roles through apprenticeships and talent programmes
September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23
US lawmakers write to AI firms about ‘gruelling’ work conditions

Lawmakers have written to nine tech companies – including Amazon, Google and Microsoft – about the working conditions of those they employ to train and maintain their artificial intelligence systems, giving them until 11 October 2023 to respond
September 25, 2023 25 Sep'23
Care responsibilities excluding women from tech, says TTC

A lack of flexibility at work is causing many women to leave their jobs, or leave the sector entirely, according to research by Tech Talent Charter
September 25, 2023 25 Sep'23
Visa to fund AI scholarships for underrepresented students in government scheme

Payments giant supports UK scheme to increase diversity in the data and artificial intelligence sector through funding
September 22, 2023 22 Sep'23
Annual Security Serious Awards nominations announced

Annual Security Serious Awards will recognise the professionals and organisations doing the most to safeguard and advance cyber security, as well as those committed to diversity and mental health in the industry
September 15, 2023 15 Sep'23
UK space sector needs more people with AI skills, according to survey

Space sector survey shows machine learning and artificial intelligence skills are highly sought after, as the industry struggles to recruit and retain people with the necessary talent
September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23
More than 60% of firms have lost diverse tech talent

Focusing on recruiting diverse tech talent can be hard, but firms are finding that keeping the talent they already have can be an even harder task