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August 16, 2022 16 Aug'22
Cyber security accelerator launches in Greater Manchester

Accelerator will add to Manchester’s growing cyber security ecosystem, which already includes several tech unicorns, arms companies and the offices of GCHQ
August 16, 2022 16 Aug'22
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2022 longlist

Each year, Computer Weekly publishes the longlist of all of the women put forward to be considered for its list of the top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech. Here are 2022’s nominees
August 16, 2022 16 Aug'22
Why organisations need to harmonise their CIO and CISO roles

Unless properly managed, conflicting responsibilities between the chief information officer and the chief information security officer can cause project delays and budget overruns, says Netskope’s Mike Anderson
August 16, 2022 16 Aug'22
DWP looks to hire new CDIO

Department is on the hunt for a chief digital and information officer to lead on its digital agenda, offering up to £200,000 pa for the role

August 15, 2022 15 Aug'22
FCSA appoints independent panel to bolster dispute resolution protocols for umbrella firms

In a statement to Computer Weekly, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association says the panel will provide umbrella companies with a route to appeal against the decisions made by its CEO
August 15, 2022 15 Aug'22
How a young developer cut her teeth in coding

Xenia Kim’s knack for solving problems and fixing software bugs eventually landed her a career in software development
August 08, 2022 08 Aug'22
Around 750 new software developer jobs advertised every day

Tech job adverts in the UK are still on the rise, with recruiters saying finding the talent they need for roles could be the biggest challenge of 2022
August 05, 2022 05 Aug'22
CIO interview: Stephen Booth, CIO, Coventry University

After more than 20 years at the university, the CIO is still taking on new responsibilities – including his team becoming a commercial entity and acquiring its own software
July 28, 2022 28 Jul'22
Home Office selects CGI as strategic delivery partner

IT services supplier will act as strategic delivery partner for the Home Office’s plans to modernise and join up UK law enforcement’s digital capabilities
July 25, 2022 25 Jul'22
NCSC seeks community input for Cyber Advisor service

The NCSC is proposing to establish a new Cyber Advisor service to train up experts in security guidance, and is inviting interested parties to come forward

July 22, 2022 22 Jul'22
UK could see almost 15,000 tech jobs created this year

The UK’s tech sector has been steadily growing over the past five years, and research by CompTIA suggests this year could see another tech job surge
July 21, 2022 21 Jul'22
SSEN partners with Icebreaker One to break energy data silos

Better access to, and sharing of, energy data will help direct the installation of new electric vehicle charging points, as well as help network operators to better understand the electricity grid’s capacity for the introduction of more renewables
July 20, 2022 20 Jul'22
Estonia calls on tech experts to develop its Siri-like civil servant

Estonian government opens up applications to tech experts across the world, offering them the chance to work on a world first for digital government services
July 20, 2022 20 Jul'22
Advanced Research and Invention Agency gets CEO and chairman

The government has named a CEO for the agency it set up to get more out of science and technology, after its original appointment couldn’t take the role
July 18, 2022 18 Jul'22
Putting automation into motion will put the wheels on UK economic growth

Automation technologies and artificial intelligence will change the workplace for the better, giving people time to focus on high-value creative work
July 13, 2022 13 Jul'22
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022

Who do you think should be considered for Computer Weekly’s 2022 list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology?
July 13, 2022 13 Jul'22
Goldman Sachs hires Google incubator founder

Bank recruits co-founder of Google’s incubator as it continues to transform its business through digital technology
July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22
First cohort of data science professionals certified by AfDSP

The Alliance for Data Science Professionals has certified its first cohort, with the imprimatur of the UK’s national statistician, Ian Diamond
July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22
Whitehall IT veteran Mike Potter returns as new government CDO

Potter will become the most senior digital government leader, in charge of the Central, Digital and Data Office, when he replaces Joanna Davinson in the autumn
July 06, 2022 06 Jul'22
60% of tech workers say more needs to be done on diversity

A large number of technology employees think their organisations could be doing more to promote diversity and inclusion in their workplaces, says ThoughtWorks
July 05, 2022 05 Jul'22
UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly has announced the 12th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22
Mayor launches digital inclusion pilot for offline Londoners

Mayor of London to launch pilot programme aimed at helping 75,000 of the city’s residents online through recycled devices and free mobile connectivity
June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22
Digital Poverty Alliance unveils evidence review

Evidence review into the state of digital poverty in the UK sets out policy principles and recommendations, which will be used as the basis for a national action plan to eliminate the issue
June 24, 2022 24 Jun'22
UK tech has 2.8% gender ‘wage gap’, says Hired

The wage offered to women for tech jobs in the UK is 2.8% less than offered to male counterparts – a larger gap than in the US and Canada, says Hired
June 23, 2022 23 Jun'22
FCA seeks more tech expertise in fight against fraud

UK financial services regulator wants technology professionals to join its team fighting online fraud
June 21, 2022 21 Jun'22
Norwegian recruiters struggle to keep up with demand for IT specialists

The growing importance of IT in all industries, along with a shortage in skills, make for an excellent high-tech job market for candidates in Norway
June 17, 2022 17 Jun'22
British businesses to recognise Google skills certificates

Google training programmes are being made available to more people in the UK as part of an initiative from the supplier and major UK businesses
June 17, 2022 17 Jun'22
Tech sector sustainability efforts need full ecosystem approach

Reorienting the tech sector around collaboration rather than competition and reassessing the industry’s conventional wisdom around economic growth is essential to improving sustainability on the timescale needed, London Tech Week attendees are told
June 17, 2022 17 Jun'22
Finnish recruiter says cultural fit is the key ingredient for executive positions

Job skills are important, but a good match of personality traits is a better predictor of long-term success in a company
June 15, 2022 15 Jun'22
UK tech job opportunities at 10-year high

Rapid adoption of digital technology, along with the sector’s growing success, has driven tech hiring to heights not seen since the London Olympics
June 14, 2022 14 Jun'22
Swedish recruiters prepare for a tsunami of AI projects

Several programmes are underway in Sweden to attract and retain AI talent to meet a swelling demand in the job market
June 14, 2022 14 Jun'22
Deutsche Bank relocates Russia-based tech staff to Berlin

German bank offers employees in Russian technology centres the opportunity to move to the German capital
June 09, 2022 09 Jun'22
STC meeting highlights the importance of role models in encouraging STEM diversity

Though there has been progress increasing the number of girls choosing to take STEM subjects later in education, there is still work to do, and role models could be part of the answer
June 08, 2022 08 Jun'22
Danish recruiter provides advice on a crazy market for tech jobs

Global trends make it difficult for Danish companies to hire people with IT skills, and a Danish recruiter is providing both companies and developers with some much-needed advice
June 07, 2022 07 Jun'22
Russia looks towards import substitution in its IT sector

The exodus of Western IT companies from Russia and sanctions imposed on the country amid its military invasion of Ukraine are leading to shortages of IT and professionals in the sector
June 01, 2022 01 Jun'22
Millions of UK workers lack digital workplace skills, says FutureDotNow

As the UK’s digital skills crisis looms larger, business coalition FutureDotNow says businesses must provide the essential workplace skills that people need
June 01, 2022 01 Jun'22
UKtech50 2022: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology

Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a shortlist of over 250 people – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology
May 30, 2022 30 May'22
Majority of organisations are hiring more IT staff to work remotely

IT leaders are increasingly recruiting staff to work remotely as changing working methods brought by the Covid-19 pandemic look set to stay
May 26, 2022 26 May'22
Digdata and BT inspire future data scientists

Educational initiative Digdata partners with BT on a programme that seeks to encourage young people to consider careers in data science
May 26, 2022 26 May'22
Dutch companies struggle to fill tech jobs

There are plenty of IT job vacancies in the Netherlands, but a shortage of IT professionals
May 23, 2022 23 May'22
Winners of 2022 Makers Women in Software Power List announced

Software engineering bootcamp Makers has announced its fourth annual list of up-and-coming women in the software sector
May 23, 2022 23 May'22
UKtech50 2022: The longlist of the UK's influential tech leaders

Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2022
May 20, 2022 20 May'22
Third of organisations to outsource more IT amid talent shortage

Cutting costs is not the main reason for outsourcing IT in the UK, according to a major study
May 16, 2022 16 May'22
Keeping Singapore’s critical systems secure

Tracy Thng offers a glimpse into her work in strengthening the cyber resilience of 11 essential service sectors in Singapore
May 12, 2022 12 May'22
App-based Starling Bank doubles its Cardiff workforce

Digital bank is recruiting nearly 500 people, including data scientists and engineers, to its Cardiff operation
May 12, 2022 12 May'22
APAC career guide: Becoming a cyber security pro

The region’s burgeoning cyber security industry has attracted more talent last year, but it takes more than just technical knowhow to succeed in the field
May 11, 2022 11 May'22
Data Reform Bill announced in Queen’s Speech

Government claims proposals to reform the UK’s data protection regime will create a framework ‘focused on privacy outcomes rather than box-ticking’
May 11, 2022 11 May'22
DWP partners with AI-powered career and job services

Partnership involves a trial to see how well artificial intelligence can be used to help job seekers find work more quickly
May 06, 2022 06 May'22
Interview: Success in Belgium’s high-tech job market

Veteran executive recruiter shares his perspective on the Belgian job market, both for outsiders seeking work in the country and for young Belgian nationals just beginning their careers
May 06, 2022 06 May'22
John Lewis to hire more than 150 tech workers

As the retail group continues its drive to digitise, the John Lewis Partnership is aiming to hire more than 150 tech workers