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• June 05, 2019 05 Jun'19

  Yoox Net-A-Porter launches female-focused fashion app competition

  Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter is asking young women to submit ideas for an app which helps drive sustainability in the fashion industry

• June 05, 2019 05 Jun'19

  Nominations open for Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2019

  Computer Weekly is seeking nominations for this year’s list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology

• June 03, 2019 03 Jun'19

  More than half of UK workforce lacks essential digital skills, says Lloyd’s

  In the modern world, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, but a large amount of the UK workforce doesn’t measure up, Lloyd’s has found

• May 31, 2019 31 May'19

  Migration Advisory Committee calls for expansion of non-EU skilled work visas

  As Brexit uncertainty increases, the Migration Advisory Committee has suggested adding more skilled roles to the Shortage Occupations List

• May 31, 2019 31 May'19

  How AI helps protect Japan’s road system from subsidence

  Tokyo-based Kawasaki Geological Engineering is using Fujitsu’s Zinrai artificial intelligence system to develop a solution to erosion causing subsidence and sinkholes on Japan’s road network

• May 30, 2019 30 May'19

  Danish government launches national AI strategy

  Strategy aims to capitalise on investment in artificial intelligence technologies to enhance Denmark’s societal advancement and give business and industry a competitive edge

• May 28, 2019 28 May'19

  Dutch IT security firm dumps corporate structure

  Boss of Netherlands-based Computest turns to self-management model to make company more nimble

• May 22, 2019 22 May'19

  HMRC's defence of IR35 online status checker tool likened to 'climate change denial'

  In an open letter addressed to chancellor Philip Hammond and HMRC's CEO Jon Thompson, the tax collection agency's defence of its IR35 online status checker tool, CEST, is likened to climate change denial, as calls grow for it to be scrapped

• May 21, 2019 21 May'19

  Sheffield’s network-of-networks goes beyond free Wi-Fi

  For the city of Sheffield, rolling out a free-to-use city Wi-Fi network has become about much more than just letting shoppers browse the internet. We find out more

• May 21, 2019 21 May'19

  Middle East Interview: Dubai-based Fetchr

  Delivery app Fetchr is spreading across the Middle East with its mobile-to-mobile delivery service. We talk to its founder

• May 20, 2019 20 May'19

  Lloyds Bank creates 500 IT roles in Scotland

  New recruits will support banking group’s digital transformation as it aims to give customers “Google-like experiences”

• May 20, 2019 20 May'19

  WISE develops partnership to encourage young people into STEM

  Gender balance campaign partners with a range of organisations to promote careers in science, technology, engineering and maths

• May 16, 2019 16 May'19

  CIOs want staff with good soft skills to help drive digital change

  Effective communication of what is being done and why is vital for organisations implementing digital transformation, survey shows

• May 12, 2019 12 May'19

  Australian businesses facing talent crunch amid scramble to transform

  A survey reveals that Australian firms will require 35,000 IT workers this year, but they are not getting the talent they need

• May 10, 2019 10 May'19

  Reducing poverty through fintech at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

  Kosta Peric swapped a life innovating for banks to work on increasing financial inclusion in the developing world

• May 08, 2019 08 May'19

  Winners of Makers’ Women in Software Powerlist announced

  Software development academy Makers has announced the winners of its first annual list of women in the software development world

• May 08, 2019 08 May'19

  Time spent teaching computing subjects drops 36% over past six years

  The amount of time spent teaching computing and ICT in secondary schools has dropped since 2012, and the number of GCSE students choosing to take computing qualifications is in decline

• May 08, 2019 08 May'19

  AWS debuts Get IT skills programme to encourage more girls to consider a career in tech

  Cloud computing giant Amazon Web Services is continuing to expand its portfolio of training programmes and educational initiatives, with its latest one geared towards showing young girls there is more to a career in technology than they might think

• May 03, 2019 03 May'19

  Co-operative Bank creates over 100 IT jobs in Manchester

  The Co-operative Bank is looking for talent to support its digital strategy and previous banking and IT experience is not a necessity

• May 03, 2019 03 May'19

  Brexit tech investment stall threatens UK talent pool, says TLA

  Research by Tech London Advocates has found investment in London’s tech sector has dropped since the Brexit announcement in 2016, threatening access to growth and talent

• May 02, 2019 02 May'19

  PA Consulting announces 2019 winners of Raspberry Pi Competition

  Consulting brand focused on innovation and business transformation has announced the winners of its 2019 coding competition run in partnership with Raspberry Pi

• April 26, 2019 26 Apr'19

  British 5G developers to test their mettle in South Korea

  DCMS launches £2.4m project to support the development of 5G applications for public transport alongside its South Korean counterpart

• April 25, 2019 25 Apr'19

  Digital shopping endangers retail employment

  A shift towards online shopping and digital retail technologies has led to a decrease in investment in retail employment

• April 25, 2019 25 Apr'19

  School should prepare kids for the digital workplace, say teachers

  Many teachers say school should prepare young people for working in a digital environment, but a number of schools are underinvesting in technology

• April 24, 2019 24 Apr'19

  Eagle Eye enlists Rackspace to lead 'all-in' Google Cloud Platform migration

  Digital marketing platform provider Eagle Eye is leaning on Rackspace to support its move to the Google Cloud Platform

• April 23, 2019 23 Apr'19

  Stockholm prospers as tech hub as perceptions of entrepreneurs changes

  Stockholm has thrived as a tech startup hub after out-of-date attitudes to entrepreneurs changed

• April 15, 2019 15 Apr'19

  Post-Brexit IT talent shortages concern UK CIOs

  Finding and training tech staff remains an issue and is set to get worse after the UK leaves the European Union, says Barclaycard study

• April 11, 2019 11 Apr'19

  Government breach data highlights cyber skills misconception

  Results of a government-sponsored survey highlight a dangerous misconception around cyber skills, according to a former GCHQ trainer

• April 10, 2019 10 Apr'19

  SuiteWorld 2019: The shifting landscape of the manufacturing industry

  At SuiteWorld 2019, the managing director of OSL Cutting Technologies told Computer Weekly about the shifting skills needs of the manufacturing industry, the increased importance of data, and the impact this has on businesses

• April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19

  SuiteWorld 2019: Women in business talk failures, successes and advice

  As part of the SuiteWorld dedicated Women in Business track, a host of women with backgrounds in the business world shared their advice for women in a male-dominated environment

• April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19

  Social inclusion unit aims to expand diversity in IT conversation

  New unit at startup hub wants to explore how technology can be applied to address the barriers many people face in participating in society

• April 03, 2019 03 Apr'19

  Government invests £10m in education technology strategy

  The UK government has launched a strategy encouraging technology companies to help schools use technology to reduce teacher workload, among other things

• March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19

  Middle East countries accelerate quantum computing research

  Gulf countries must invest in quantum computing research to ensure they continue to to remain digital pioneers

• March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19

  How Sainsbury’s is developing a wider understanding of data science

  Data is of increasing importance to retailers when it comes to dealing with needy customers. Sainsbury’s supermarket is developing its data talent to optimise its opportunities

• March 26, 2019 26 Mar'19

  Women more at risk of job automation

  Because of the types of jobs more likely to be held by women, the female workforce is more at risk of automation, according to stats

• March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19

  Lack of security skills exposing business to attack

  The cyber skills shortage is leaving businesses at increased risk of attack as organisations continue to struggle to fill security-related positions, a survey shows

• March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19

  Half of women in tech say diversity is not a company priority

  Women in technology have claimed diversity is still not a focus for their company in a majority of cases, according to research

• March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19

  Tech sector steams ahead in face of Brexit

  Salaries and hiring in the UK have remained stagnant since the announcement the UK would be leaving the EU, but the tech sector has not followed this trend

• March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19

  Towards a full-fibre Britain: the view from inside Openreach

  Openreach chairman Mike McTighe discusses progress on the national full-fibre broadband roll-out, the impact of Brexit, how to better engage with the CSP community, and why dark fibre isn’t the cure-all they might want it to be

• March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19

  Norway’s IT sector and government to tackle skills shortage

  Norway's IT sector is getting much-needed government support to help improve access to talent

• March 20, 2019 20 Mar'19

  Fifth annual girls’ school techathon focuses on AI for social good

  Girls’ Day School Trust has held its fifth annual techathon to encourage more young women to pursue careers in tech

• March 14, 2019 14 Mar'19

  DCMS announces new funding for prison coding skills

  The expanded scheme by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is part of a a £1.2m package to help under-represented groups get jobs

• March 13, 2019 13 Mar'19

  Datacentre industry needs to raise its profile to address skills gaps, says panel

  The veil of secrecy the datacentre industry operates under is doing it no favours when it comes to attracting talent, according to Data Centre World panel

• March 11, 2019 11 Mar'19

  Amazon makes plans to increase diversity in its UK business

  After research in partnership with Wise, Amazon has launched a number of initiatives to increase diversity in its UK business

• March 08, 2019 08 Mar'19

  Government announces changes to immigration rules

  The government has announced changes to immigration rules, which will provide two new visas designed to allow skilled talent into the UK

• March 08, 2019 08 Mar'19

  Everywoman forum 2019: Closing the divide between science and art

  At this 2019 everywoman in tech forum, experts discussed the connection between the artistic and the technical, as well as the importance of role models in encouraging others into the sector

• March 07, 2019 07 Mar'19

  FDM everywoman in Technology Awards: 2019 winners announced

  Women’s network everywoman has announced the winners of this year’s everywoman in Tech Awards, sponsored by FDM

• March 05, 2019 05 Mar'19

  IR35 reforms: HMRC urges private sector to start prepping now for April 2020 roll-out

  HM Revenue & Customs is canvassing views about how best to press ahead with the introduction of the IR35 reforms to the private sector, and is urging those likely to be affected by the move to start getting ready

• March 05, 2019 05 Mar'19

  Santander latest bank to tap Google experience

  Spanish banking giant is tapping IT skills from Google through its latest senior tech appointment

• March 01, 2019 01 Mar'19

  Tech She Can Charter enters second year

  PwC charter Tech She Can Charter has entered its second year after having grown to over 90 organisations dedicated to increasing the number of women in tech