CW500 and IT leadership skills
The most successful IT managers have developed beyond the core technology skills and exhibit great interpersonal and communication skills to make them effective IT leaders. We talk to today's CIOs and IT directors, and to members of our CW500 Club of senior IT professionals, to learn from their experiences and examine how you can improve and develop your IT leadership skills.
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News
26 Apr 2024
Post Office scheme was a ‘charade’ that never intended for large compensation pay-outs
The Post Office established a scheme to compensate subpostmasters affected by tech faults, but it was just a ‘charade’, says Public Inquiry KC Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Progress being made on gender diversity in cyber
Women make up a higher percentage of new entrants to the cyber security profession, particularly among younger age groups, and are increasingly taking up leadership positions and hiring roles, but challenges still persist Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
NHSX emphasises need for ethical patient data access
The health service's digital unit welcomed the launch of Health Data Research hubs, but stressed that it will control the design of research collaborations Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Dutch banks to work together in fight against money laundering
Dutch banks are sharing expertise and resources to help reduce money laundering through their accounts Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Justice system transformation sees delays and reduction of scope
“Ambitious” timescales and scope for £1.2bn modernisation of services had to be scaled back, says NAO report Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Sep 2019
The right way to get on with building UK tech success is to get a Brexit deal now
The UK technology sector does not want a no-deal Brexit, and recognises the damage it would cause. If we're leaving the EU, the Prime Minister needs to get a deal Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
Less than quarter of fintechs prepared for no-deal Brexit
A survey reveals that less than a quarter of UK fintech companies have their businesses prepared for the UK's exit from the EU Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
5G takes off at Gatwick Airport
Vodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Sep 2019
CW Europe: Dutch authorities call temporary halt to datacentre construction
Two Dutch municipalities are putting all datacentre construction on hold while they put together a strategy to help them control developments. A local alderman said datacentres take up a lot of space and place a large burden on the electricity grid. Also read how France is racing ahead of Germany in making the most of service companies in India, and about Google’s plans for a new datacentre and technology training hub in Finland. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
Government departments urged to publish R&D spending roadmaps
Issues including funding concentration in the “golden triangle” of London, Oxford and Cambridge must be addressed, according to a Science and Technology Committee report Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
UK consumers want biometrics but fear driverless cars and AI
Report also shows many adults across the country have never heard of the internet of things or big data Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
Digital transformation requires a continuous approach to change
There is no such thing as a one-shot business transformation. It's an on-going approach to deploying new ideas and technologies that grow the business Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
Nordic countries deepen collaboration with Estonia-based cyber security operation
Nordic countries are now working closer with Nato’s Estonia-based centre of excellence in cyber security Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Tech startups can boost UK shipping market after Brexit
Increased connectivity and propositions based on tools such as AI and blockchain can provide opportunities to the shipping sector after Brexit, says report Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Brexit disrupts FCA exploration into data use in wholesale banking
The extra work for banks due to Brexit preparations has caused a delay to FCA work on the use of data in the wholesale banking sector Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Inside NatWest Ventures
NatWest Ventures is helping NatWest bank to remain relevant to its SME businesses customer community through digital innovation Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Ministry of Defence unveils innovation priorities
Artificial intelligence and 3D printing are among the key areas of focus for the Ministry of Defence's latest approach to emerging tech Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Sep 2019
A tech boost for social care
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we explore how local authorities across the UK have been looking at assistive technologies, ranging from collaborative robots to voice assistants, to support delivery of adult social care services. We also look into the ramifications of HMRC targeting 1,500 GlaxoSmithKline IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2019
Loyal Dutch IT professionals not being rewarded enough, survey shows
Companies warned they could lose loyal IT staff because salary rises do not match those on offer from rival employers Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Towns invited to bid for connectivity boost
Some 100 places in England are eligible to get resources from the £3.6bn fund aimed at creating local jobs and economic growth, with broadband as a key priority Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Royal Navy readies autonomous technology push
A competition ran by new accelerator NavyX will seek to find mature ideas around the approach to improve operations and increase efficiency in maritime operations Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
New funding announced to tackle online child abuse
Government announces £30m of new cash to tackle online child harm as part of Spending Review 2019 Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2019
Gartner: Eight ways blockchain can support governments
Distributed ledgers are not just limited to finance and smart contracts. Gartner explores how blockchain can tackle government inefficiencies Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Lack of executive leadership lowers digital project success rate
A new survey has found that IT may be working on projects that do not deliver tangible business benefits Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Danish MobilePay app moves away from mainframe
Danske Bank’s popular mobile payment app moves from mainframe to open source DataStax Enterprise built on Apache Cassandra Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Nationwide Building Society harnesses low-code platform
Software development platform makes it quicker to build apps Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Allied Irish Banks selects cloud platform for digital transformation
Bank is streamlining its operations through a cloud platform from nCino Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Post Office changes IT leadership reshuffle decision
The Post Office has changed its IT leadership reshuffle weeks after announcing its original plan Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Sep 2019
From IT disaster to digital innovation at RBS
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we meet the man brought in to turn around the technology at RBS Group after its catastrophic IT outage. We examine the latest best practice in securing mobile devices in the enterprise. And we look at progress towards “passwordless” security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Nearly £1m of EU funding to boost tech skills in UK SMEs
An initiative led by the Department for Work and Pensions will focus on enhancing skills in rural locations to unleash competitiveness in areas such as agritech and biorenewables Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Interim GDS boss gives preview of priorities
Alison Pritchard sets out key areas of attention for the digital service, from analytics to Brexit work Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
TSB works with Silicon Valley tech firm to help SME customers take card payments
UK bank will offer its small business customers card-processing and point-of-sale technology by partnering with a fintech set up by Twitter CEO Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2019
Government confirms GDS minister
Simon Hart appointed minister for implementation, with responsibility for the Government Digital Service Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency hit by IT workers’ strike
DVSA tech staff are on a month-long strike over working conditions and expect their action to affect the IT workload at the government agency Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Dutch regulator reveals potential Microsoft privacy breach
Netherlands privacy watchdog has revealed potential breaches while testing Microsoft software changes Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Government investigates matching geospatial data with AI
Report looks into the commercial opportunities of matching location data with a number of emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
CIO interview: Network Rail plans digital factory to accelerate modernisation
The operator will enhance its multimillion-pound IT strategy with a sharper focus on areas including mobile, data and cultural change for digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
Councils deliver savings through digital initiatives
Projects under the Digital Channel Shift programme reported fivefold return on investment Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Aug 2019
Gigging for robots
A few months ago Automation Anywhere began collaborating with freelance software developer recruitment platform, Toptal, on robotic process automation in the human workforce. The concept is called ... Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
How IT departments can upskill in the new economy
There is a skills crisis. Traditionally, IT has outsourced to fill the skills gap, but in the gig economy, there are new approaches to sourcing technical skills Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
Student Loans Company appoints chief information officer
Stephen Campbell will be leading a complex transformation programme and handling problems including high staff turnover Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
NHSX aims for mental health services transformation
Digital unit of the NHS has started a discovery process focused on children and young people Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2019
CW Nordics: Copenhagen woos tech startups
Copenhagen offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are setting up with the intention of staying there for the long haul. Also read how shipping giant Maersk is employing a cloud-first strategy to disrupt competition and build innovation, and why three Finnish banks are sharing a core IT platform. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2019
UK banks outage caused by problem at US payment service provider
UK consumers were unable to access some banking services due to a hardware failure at a US payments provider Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
NHSX kicks off discovery process to revamp screening
The digital unit decides to prioritise improving the delivery of services and starts discovery exercise Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Government opens new round of digital funding for councils
Grants of up to £350,000 will be invested from the £7.5m Local Digital Fund for local authorities to enhance their projects focused on innovation Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Restaurant group pays staff almost £1m early through fintech app
Wagestream app enables Casual Dining Group employees to receive salary payments in advance for a small fee Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
Blue Prism gives Nordics the personal touch
UK automation software company has opened and staffed a Nordic office to give customers in the region a better service Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
First government organisation in Bahrain migrates to Amazon Web Services
Sovereign wealth fund’s internal IT team handled migration process, which has slashed the organisation’s technology operational costs Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
London Stock Exchange glitch delays trading
The London Stock Exchange suffered a 90-minute technical outage which prevented early trading in major stocks Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
UK government advances plans for National Robotarium
Edinburgh-based facility National Robotarium is hoped to support the growth of national smart robotics companies Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
NHS readies data-driven health checks
The government takes another step towards ramping up use of data-driven technologies in the public health system, with expected benefits including reduced pressure on public resources Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
Latest Post Office Horizon problems fixed with software update to blame
The Post Office has fixed the latest problems with its Horizon system, affecting hundreds of branches Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
Dutch province pioneers no-code platform
Software development platform removes the need for expert programmers when adding functionality to applications Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Aug 2019
CW APAC: Trend Watch – Internet of Things
In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are putting the internet of things to good use in an increasingly connected world, yet technology integration and security concerns are holding back widespread adoption. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
GDPR faces growing pains across Europe
The General Data Protection Regulation is over a year old now, but it faces challenges across Europe where compliance has taken place at different speeds Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2019
Government drives surge in outsourcing spend
Back-office transformation is a key area of focus for the government as new deals continue to flow despite economic uncertainty, according to research Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2019
HS2 rolls out augmented reality for staff training
Immersive technology will support processes around the development of high-speed railway’s London super hub before it is built Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Aug 2019
How tech experts could earn millions as whistleblowers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a tech expert is set to earn millions after successfully blowing the whistle on vulnerabilities in Cisco’s video surveillance software. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the issues around big data architecture. And we look at how the end of Windows 7 could spark a new era for desktop productivity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2019
Department for Work and Pensions claims payments progress
Key milestones were completed as the government department seeks to evolve its service delivery with innovations such as distributed ledger technologies Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2019
NHS gets £250m boost for AI and genomics
National Artificial Intelligence Lab will work on new treatments for cancer, dementia and heart disease Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Aug 2019
CW Benelux: Dutch academic hunts the personality behind the hacker
Rutger Leukfeldt, senior researcher on cyber crime at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement, is working to help organisations understand the personalities behind criminal hackers. Also in this issue, read about research that shows over half of Dutch organisations admit their knowledge of blockchain is substandard. We also feature an article about ABN Amro’s work with researchers to explore how quantum computing can be used to secure online banking. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Digital transformation hampered by lack of C-suite support
Most organisations are driving digital projects, but only a small percentage is happy with the board support they receive, according to research Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Aug 2019
How UK councils are using technology to support adult social care
As budgets dwindle and central government delays the creation of an overarching strategy around the future of care, local authorities are looking into innovations such as robotics and voice assistant technologies to ease the pressure on resources Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Aug 2019
Using tech to boost staff morale
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the emerging technologies being used to improve employee experience and raise staff loyalty and motivation. The CIO of the Football Association explains how IT is changing the way the national game is administered. And we examine the growing role of AI in preventing cyber attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
CIO interview: Craig Donald, CIO, The Football Association
Although self-confessed as ‘not the most passionate football fan’, the FA’s IT chief is helping to transform administration of the sport through technology. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
Problems around police algorithms emerge in government debates
Information sharing across agencies, data protection and governance implications are discussed as the government attempts to appropriately use data-driven technologies Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
CIO interview: Simon McNamara, chief administrative officer, RBS Group
Brought in after a catastrophic IT failure that affected 6.5 million customers, the IT chief at Royal Bank of Scotland Group says the bank is now a leader in innovation Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
Nordic banks move into wearable payment technology
Payment by watch or watch strap is now an option for customers of two banks in Sweden Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
CDEI concludes public engagement on online targeting
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation has concluded a major events programme supporting one of its upcoming reviews Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Birmingham City Council ends 13-year IT contract with Capita
Local authority to bring IT services in-house, saying “the time is right to transfer the services back to the council” Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
Nationwide plans 750 tech roles at new digital hub in London
Building society is setting up its first major tech presence in London to help it access deep skills pool Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
Computer science undergraduates most likely to drop out
Computer science degrees account for the largest proportion of students who drop out before completion Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
London Stock Exchange agrees to acquire Refinitiv for £22bn
The London Stock Exchange has agreed to a multi-billion pound takeover of data giant Refinitiv Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
Central government data infrastructure threatens digital progress
Leaders across UK public sector see their current legacy technology as a key hurdle to modernisation, according to research Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
Deliveroo to build Edinburgh tech hub around acquisition of local startup
Food delivery tech company Deliveroo is using a recent acquisition of local startup Cultivate to build a tech hub in Edinburgh Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jul 2019
Gartner: Five pitfalls for a new CIO to avoid
Entering a company as the new CIO is an unpredictable experience. Here are five common issues to look out for Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
UK government announces new online safety body
The UK Council for Internet Safety has an expanded scope to tackle digital abuse and will inform future policy development Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
Lack of IT leadership fuels IoT trial failures
Senior IT and business leaders need to get involved in internet-of-things pilots and trials to avoid project failures Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2019
Digital systems and services give Rich Energy Haas F1 team a racing chance
When he was offered the opportunity to set up the technology for a new Formula 1 team from scratch, Rich Energy Haas F1 CIO Gary Foote couldn’t wait to get on the starting line. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
Chief data officers urged to master product management
Webscale businesses are data-driven. Data drives new application areas and fuels product development – and businesses will need a similar strategy, says analyst Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
London Stock Exchange eyes £22bn acquisition of Refinitiv to expand data capabilities
The London Stock Exchange is looking at a huge tech acquisition to provide customers access to a wealth of data services built using the latest technologies Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
ODI investigates use of private sector data by cities
The Open Data Institute is seeking to find out whether cities have the levels of access needed to access data collected by private sector organisations Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
TSB takes another £36m hit related to botched IT migration
TSB has been stung for another £36m in costs related to its botched IT migration last year, but managed a profit in its latest six monthly results Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
One-third of UK councils have IT budgets cut
Many local authorities’ IT budgets are being reduced at a time when they are trying to digitally transform to cut costs and improve processes Continue Reading
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Video
27 Jul 2019
CW500 Interview: Jonathan Midgley discusses artificial intelligence (AI)
Jonathan Midgley, director of engineering at Trainline, talks about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses Continue Reading
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Video
25 Jul 2019
CW500 Interview: Daniel Hulme discusses artificial intelligence (AI)
Daniel Hulme, CEO of Satalia and director of University College London’s business analytics MSc, talks about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2019
Crown Commercial Service to replace Crown Marketplace
The Cabinet Office’s executive agency tweaks its modernisation strategy to boost government procurement efficiency and advances its own technology agenda Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
French and German companies have contrasting fortunes in India
France is racing ahead of Germany when it comes to making the most of service companies in India Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
Santander brings global digital services under one roof
Spanish banking giant Santander Group is creating a global digital unit as part of its transformation plans Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
UK CIOs bottom of digital workflow league
Leading CIOs shift from tech to leadership focus, but a new survey from ServiceNow has found that UK CIOs have not increased workflow budget Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
AI to advance Swedish military systems
Swedish report into use of artificial intelligence in military systems reveals opportunities and concerns Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2019
UK government to boost AI and data use in preventive healthcare
A programme led by Public Health England and NHSX will aim to usher in a “new era of evidence-based self-care", with patients increasingly expected to allow access to their personal data Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2019
Use Windows 7 end of life to update desktop productivity
The end of support for Windows 7 should be seen as the end of an era for traditional desktop IT. So what does 21st century desktop productivity look like? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Jul 2019
How Apollo 11 influenced modern computing
In this week’s Computer Weekly, on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings we look at the influence Apollo 11 had on modern hardware and software. Our latest buyer’s guide examines data protection. And we find out how retailers with physical stores are using technology to respond to the rise of online shopping. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2019
IT infrastructure and cyber security ‘critical’ for Student Loans Company future
Upgrades to key systems and cyber defence capability will be required so the non-departmental public body can continue to perform key functions, according to a major review Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jul 2019
CW500: How AI will transform technology leadership
Addressing issues around data and defining strategies that will attract top talent are among the key challenges discussed at the Computer Weekly CW500 Club Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2019
HMRC makes cloud and data progress
HMRC has shifted half of its systems to virtualised servers, and is nearing completion of a major core system roll out and boosting data capability to support its digital ambitions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2019
CW ASEAN: Trend Watch – Security
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organizations and cyber criminals alike. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats and experts discuss the latest smart cyber security tools. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Verify deemed ‘unachievable’ by major government projects review
Issues around the digital identity project and a major compliance project led by the Ministry of Justice are impossible to solve, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2019
CW ANZ: Trend Watch – Security
With regulations pushing data protection up the business agenda, we look at how Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme has been received and consider why a survey that found Australian firms are experiencing fewer cyber breach incidents appears to conflict with anecdotal evidence that suggests the opposite. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
CIO interview: Kieran Delaney, director of IT, Innserve
After 13 years at the drinks dispensing firm, Delaney moved into the top IT leadership role and has set out about using technology to empower workers across the company Continue Reading