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• Blockchain: Paving the way for broad adoption

  The foundations have been laid for organisations to begin standardising on the technology, talent and platforms that will drive future blockchain initiatives  Continue Reading

• How the IT sector can help plug the cyber security skills gap

  Businesses have a role to play in plugging the cyber security skills gap by engaging with future talent at a young age, providing more role models for under-represented groups, communicating the nature of the threat, and changing their approach to ...  Continue Reading

• Diversity matters – International Women’s Day 2018

  The tech sector has a poor reputation for workplace diversity - if we are to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital economy, this has to change  Continue Reading

• Apprenticeship reforms are driving tech sector skills success

  Apprenticeships and skills minister Anne Milton says apprenticeships are a great way to make sure the tech industry has the skills it needs  Continue Reading

• We must avoid the Brexit risks to London's tech community

  London's chief digital officer warns of the risks to jobs, innovation and investment if the UK pursues a hard Brexit when leaving the EU  Continue Reading

• Why CryptoKitties shows the future of humanity in the robot age

  Spending millions on blockchain-based cat collectibles might seem trivial, but it explains why economists aren’t worried about robots taking all our jobs  Continue Reading

• How to boost your personal brand as an IT professional

  Seven steps to help you build a personal brand in the workplace, articulate the value you provide and build your professional reputation  Continue Reading

• Bringing more of the top global tech talent to the UK

  The government wants to ensure the most highly talented technology and digital experts from overseas can work in the UK, writes home secretary Amber Rudd  Continue Reading

• The children of the digital revolution

  Digital professionals are emerging as the source of expertise within the agile enterprise. They understand how to use digital technologies, starting small then building big  Continue Reading

• The Google memo on diversity should be a learning opportunity

  Google's knee-jerk reaction did not tackle the root cause of the controversial employee memo  Continue Reading

• Unleashing digital talent for fun and profit

  With all the talk of data as the ‘new oil’, organisations can easily forget that talent – people – are the heart of delivering digital change  Continue Reading

• One year on and one week in - what does Brexit mean for tech?

  A good Brexit deal for the UK will rely on getting a good deal for the UK tech sector  Continue Reading

• Architecting the digital enterprise

  A survey of almost 4,500 IT leaders in 90 countries shows that the fastest-growing area of demand in IT this year is for enterprise architects. It is not a skills shortage, but an adoption lag  Continue Reading

• Cyber defence just one of the skills next-gen IT professionals will need

  Emerging technologies, the impact of Brexit and fintech companies are creating new opportunities for the next generation of IT professionals  Continue Reading

• The UK’s digital success is all about people

  Access to talent – both in the UK and internationally – is key to making the government's digital strategy a success  Continue Reading