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December 12, 2018
12
Dec'18
UKtech50 interview: Jacky Wright, CDIO, HMRC
The UKtech50’s most influential person in UK IT 2018, HM Revenue and Customs’ chief digital and information officer, Jacky Wright, on balancing priorities, leveraging new technologies and the changing role of the CIO
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December 04, 2018
04
Dec'18
OpsRamp skills research highlights cloud hiring challenges of IT managers and CIOs
Research from IT operations platform provider OpsRamp shines a light on the difficulties IT managers face when trying to find staff to help make their digital transformation ambitions a reality
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November 27, 2018
27
Nov'18
Inspiring Fifty announces its 2018 list of UK women in tech role models
Non-profit diversity initiative Inspiring Fifty releases its first annual UK list of female role models in the technology industry
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November 27, 2018
27
Nov'18
Facebook helps pupils understand more about tech roles
The social media company has launched a mentoring programme that allows students to ask Facebook engineers questions about their role and career path
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November 22, 2018
22
Nov'18
TLA calls on tech industry to hire one million tech workers by 2023
Tech industry network TLA has announced a campaign to encourage one million people into tech sector roles over the next five years
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November 16, 2018
16
Nov'18
WISE emphasises importance of role models at 2018 awards
Gender balance campaign WISE used its 2018 awards ceremony to highlight the importance of female role models, and called on men to lead the charge for equality
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November 16, 2018
16
Nov'18
Why is hiring a government chief security officer such a tricky business?
Security bosses and CIOs weigh in on why they think the government is struggling to recruit a chief security officer
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November 14, 2018
14
Nov'18
Oracle searches for AI and data experts
Technology firm Oracle plans to expand its development hub in the UK, as well as hire data scientists and data analysts from the local area
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November 08, 2018
08
Nov'18
Government announces funds to help teachers prepare for T-levels
The government will provide £8m to help train teachers for the introduction of new technical T-level qualifications
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November 08, 2018
08
Nov'18
Stem firms to run UK National Centre for Computing Education
A number of British firms well-versed in science, technology, engineering and maths will act as a consortium to deliver a National Centre for Computing Education
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November 07, 2018
07
Nov'18
Creativity will ensure humans won’t be left behind by tech, says Fujitsu president
Fujitsu’s president has claimed humans don’t need to be worried about automation because people and creativity will always be needed for innovation
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November 06, 2018
06
Nov'18
More than 80% of women in tech would recommend tech career to young women
Booking.com has found that a majority of women in the technology industry would recommend a career in the sector to young women in schools, as well as to female undergrads
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November 06, 2018
06
Nov'18
Fujitsu powers forward with business restructure
Technology firm Fujitsu has announced a number of plans for restructuring its business, including the closing of its German manufacturing plant and a number of board resignations
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November 06, 2018
06
Nov'18
Ofqual launches consultation on delivery of basic digital skills
Basic Digital Skills Qualifications aimed at helping people “fully participate in society” as well as giving them the skills needed for the modern workplace or for further education
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November 05, 2018
05
Nov'18
UKtech50 2018: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Tell us who you think should be chosen as the most influential person in the UK tech scene for 2018 by submitting your vote now
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November 02, 2018
02
Nov'18
Soft skills present largest tech industry skills gap, says panel
A panel of experts speaking at Microsoft’s Future Decoded event in London said one of the biggest skills gap in the technology industry surrounds soft skills
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November 02, 2018
02
Nov'18
BT makes progress with Global Services restructuring
Telco sets out plan to get its troubled Global Services business unit fighting fit
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November 02, 2018
02
Nov'18
Government to award £300,000 to select startups as part of Open Data competition
The Department for Education will be awarding two businesses a share of £300,000 in funding to further develop prototypes submitted as part of the Higher Education Open Data competition
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October 31, 2018
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Oct'18
Percentage of women appointed to tech boards stays stagnant for 20 years
The percentage of women on the boards of technology firms has not changed for the last 20 years, with the gap between men and women on boards growing
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October 31, 2018
31
Oct'18
Only 10% of firms have started upskilling employees as automation comes in
As automation begins to change the way people work, only a small percentage of firms have begun full-scale projects to give their existing staff new skills
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October 30, 2018
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Oct'18
IR35 reforms: Private sector extension confirmed for April 2020 in Autumn Budget
As the government confirms the IR35 reforms will be extended to large and medium-sized businesses in the private sector from April 2020, campaigners claim the move risks destabilising the UK's flexible workforce
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October 29, 2018
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Oct'18
PwC partners with UKBlackTech to increase tech sector diversity
Professional services network PwC has partnered with social initiative UKBlackTech to encourage more young people from different backgrounds into the technology industry
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October 25, 2018
25
Oct'18
BT picks fintech leader to succeed Gavin Patterson
BT has named Philip Jansen, current co-chief executive of global payments services group Worldpay, as the successor to outgoing chief executive Gavin Patterson
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October 16, 2018
16
Oct'18
More than half of women think their gender helps them pursue tech careers
A majority of women think being female helps them enter the tech sector, but career progression can be a different story, study shows
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October 10, 2018
10
Oct'18
Google-supported programme in Netherlands helps primary schools with computational thinking
A programme to help primary school teachers in the Netherlands understand IT is gaining momentum
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October 03, 2018
03
Oct'18
Tech should intentionally seek out black talent, says Splunk rep
Speaking at Splunk.conf 2018, a representative of the data firm explained how the technology industry can engage with young people from the BAME community
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October 02, 2018
02
Oct'18
How Australian firms are plugging the tech talent gap
Australian companies such as Atlassian and Ansarada are now turning to international options to access scarce talent
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October 01, 2018
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Oct'18
UK will unilaterally tax web giants, says Hammond
Chancellor threatens to go it alone on tax reform for digital services businesses if an international agreement cannot be reached
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September 30, 2018
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Sep'18
UKtech50 2018 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Creativity and tech ‘two sides of same coin’, says 2018 Most Influential Woman in IT, Amali de Alwis
The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2018 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Amali de Alwis, says creativity and technology go hand in hand in the modern world
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018: Rising Stars
Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choices for this year’s female Rising Stars of the UK tech sector
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
Computer Weekly has announced the list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, including this year’s winner Amali de Alwis
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
At the new Cisco, culture is as important as innovation
Cisco’s newly appointed SVP of Emear, Wendy Mars, shares her thoughts on the state of network innovation within the industry, and explains why cultural change is just as important an element of a digital strategy
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September 24, 2018
24
Sep'18
InfoWatch opens training centre to help address Middle East skills shortage
Security supplier offers Middle East customers cyber security and digital training facility as organisations in the region struggle to equip staff with latest skills
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September 24, 2018
24
Sep'18
Government launches £7.5m digital innovation fund for local councils
Councils with digital innovation ideas can apply for grants up to £100,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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September 20, 2018
20
Sep'18
Almost 40% of IT professionals say firms aren’t addressing diversity
A large number of people working in IT are not aware of any diversity topics currently being addressed in their organisations
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September 19, 2018
19
Sep'18
TechUK calls for councils to establish digital boards
Local authorities should ensure they have a digital board made up of academia, local bodies and industry, to drive transformation, improve capacity and capability
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September 13, 2018
13
Sep'18
Culture, not tools, is key to unlocking innovation
Australian organisations should focus on bringing in agile practices and foster a culture of trust and transparency to drive innovation and improve business agility
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September 13, 2018
13
Sep'18
UK tech industry warns government over post-Brexit immigration
Government needs to have an open and welcoming immigration policy after Brexit to protect the UK's tech sector from decline
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September 12, 2018
12
Sep'18
Good Things Foundation report highlights economic downsides of UK digital exclusion
A report from the Good Things Foundation highlights the economic risks of failing to address digital exclusion in the UK
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September 11, 2018
11
Sep'18
Average technology salary in UK&I reaches over £80,000
The average salary for IT professionals in the UK and Ireland is over £80,000 a year, Computer Weekly has found
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September 07, 2018
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Sep'18
Senior civil servants address TechUK smarter state theme
Senior government officials spoke at a TechUK “smarter state” event, revealing ambitious AI policy alongside a “back to basics” drive to get data right
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September 07, 2018
07
Sep'18
UK hesitant over immersive technologies despite positivity abroad, survey finds
UK businesses are lagging behind their counterparts in the US, France and China for AR and VR implementation, due to concerns over security and complexity
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September 04, 2018
04
Sep'18
Britons concerned over security of contactless payments, research finds
Despite the popularity of contactless payments ahead of cash, Britons are worried about the security of tap and go
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September 03, 2018
03
Sep'18
Zurich begins startup competition to improve its strategy for digital-savvy customers
The insurance company has begun a competition across 20 countries in a bid to find the latest innovative products from startups.
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September 03, 2018
03
Sep'18
CIO interview: Ian Cohen, global CIO, Addison Lee
Addison Lee’s global CIO is building a business strategy and ensuring the transport company has a flexible platform for growth
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September 03, 2018
03
Sep'18
Dutch bank ING sees financial boost from employee performance management rethink
ING claims business has improved after replacing ‘scattered and fragmented’ IT systems to change the way it manages employee performance
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August 30, 2018
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Aug'18
Local councils should have a digital leader at board level, says TechUK
Industry body calls on local councillors to have a digital-first mindset, drive transformation and ensure local authorities have digital leadership in place
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August 29, 2018
29
Aug'18
IBM brings AI-powered highlights tool to US Open tennis players
IBM is bringing its AI-powered Watson platform to the US Open tennis players to provide them with insight into their past performances
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August 29, 2018
29
Aug'18
Cunnington’s role as head of function for DDaT needs changing, says IfG report
Kevin Cunnington’s role as the head of function for digital, data and technology (DDaT) should be to sit on the Civil Service Board, spread standards and provide targets for digital transformation, the think tank says