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
23 Apr 2024
Post Office boss used husband’s descriptions in 'Orwellian' ploy to downplay Horizon problems
Post Office CEO sought advice from husband on what words to use in reports to downplay known errors in software, inquiry told. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Expert investigating Capture system refuses to meet ‘untrustworthy’ Post Office
A former Post Office executive has refused to meet his past employer to discuss the controversial Capture system Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2022
TikTok influencers are better than finance firms for money advice, say quarter of young adults
Young people are turning to TikTok-based influencers for advice on how to manage their finances and where to bank Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2022
How to protect against ransomware attacks
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how to prepare for and protect against ransomware, and what to do if you’re hit by an attack. We gauge industry reaction to Ofcom’s plan to investigate the big three cloud providers. And we find out how travel giant TUI is implementing self-service analytics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2022
CaixaBank robot answers the most customer questions
AI-based virtual assistant at Spanish bank is now used by over four million customers Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2022
How to prepare for ransomware
What are the best practices you should use to protect against ransomware attacks and manage such attacks when they do happen? Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2022
An encouraging new conversation around sustainable IT, says Nordic CIO
What started as a whisper a decade ago has become distinctly audible chatter among IT leaders sharing best practices on how to protect the environment Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Nov 2022
CW Benelux: Heineken finds the right brew for digital
Heineken’s data management director has revealed some of the ways the company is using information technology to transform digitally. Also read how a PhD student in the Netherlands is detecting hidden messages on the internet by exploring the practice of steganography. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2022
The world's oldest cryptocurrency exchange prefers doing business in Luxembourg
One of the newest niches in fintech, cryptocurrency exchanges may fare very well in Luxembourg Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Nov 2022
Inflation-busting IT: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this podcast, Gartner’s Stewart Buchanan discusses how to fund digital technology initiatives Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2022
Fujitsu expert witness in subpostmaster trial ‘manoeuvred’ into role, public inquiry told
A former Fujitsu technology expert who defended the Horizon system’s robustness in court was unhappy after being ‘manoeuvred’ into acting as an expert witness, public inquiry hears Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2022
Six subpostmaster convictions referred for appeal in Scotland
Six former subpostmasters in Scotland will have appeals against criminal convictions heard after being referred by Scotland’s Criminal Cases Review Commission Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2022
How Imec hopes to industrialise artificial intelligence
Pure research explores the fundamental questions of artificial intelligence, but applied research takes those ideas to industry, making it all worthwhile Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Nov 2022
How the US-China chip war will affect IT leaders
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the US ramps up semiconductor sanctions on China, we examine the ramifications across the tech sector. Cyber criminals are turning to new forms of encryption – we talk to the Dutch researchers trying to catch them. And we look at what cloud providers need to do to improve customer experience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2022
Gartner Symposium: Welcome to the age of force multipliers
Tech has always been asked to do more with less. Gartner says that if applied correctly, smart IT decisions offer multiple benefits simultaneously Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
CIO interview: Marc Jennings, CIO of analytics and AI, TUI
The international travel group is overhauling its data stack and aims to provide self-service analytics to key employees across the organisation Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
Data Summit majors on ethics in data use, demonstrates diversity
The Data Lab’s Data Summit majored on the ethical use of data, and featured Scottish government minister Tom Arthur, science broadcaster Hannah Fry, and Nasa chief science data officer Kevin Murphy Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Nov 2022
Three million empty seats: What can we do about the cyber skills shortage?
Companies should look for candidates with the right skills potential, rather than insist they tick a hundred different security skills boxes Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2022
Confirmation bias led Post Office to prosecute subpostmasters without investigation, inquiry told
Former Post Office tech leader tells public inquiry that confirmation bias led to hundreds of subpostmasters being prosecuted for financial crimes without proper investigation Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2022
The Security Interviews: Building trust online
Consumer reviews website Trustpilot has built and scaled its IT security team and is now turning to agile methods and DevSecOps to further enhance its cyber capabilities Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2022
Russia risks shortage of PCs and software
Russian consumers and businesses could face a shortage of IT equipment including PCs and software Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2022
UK and Japan join forces on digital government
Countries sign memorandum of cooperation to share ideas and strategies on digital government initiatives Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Nov 2022
Business workflows: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
How ServiceNow is being used to drive business processes across IT and other business areas Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Nov 2022
Fewer CIOs have a seat on the board but we still need technology leaders
This democratisation of technology still needs a leader, but it’s a healthy sign that discussion of tech has become part of business as usual at board level Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
Game of ‘hardball’ in Horizon negotiations left subpostmasters exposed to tragedy
‘Hardball’ negotiations between the government, the Post Office and ICL meant subpostmasters were ignored and thrown into a tragedy that could have been averted Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2022
A third of UK cyber leaders want to quit, report says
Nearly a third of UK security leaders are considering leaving their current role, and more than half are struggling to keep on top of their workload Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Nov 2022
How the pandemic accelerated tech adoption in hospitality
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how the hospitality sector is turning to technology to rebuild after it was devastated by the pandemic. Google’s cloud business is growing but remains well behind the market leaders – what does its future look like? And we look at the benefits of AIOps for storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Oct 2022
Coding at bet365: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this podcast, Alan Reed, head of sports development at bet365, discusses the technical and business challenges of scalability Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2022
Post Office warned of Horizon software-induced ‘tragedy’ in 1999
Problems experienced during live trials of the Post Office Horizon system predicted the ‘tragedy’ that unfolded Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
NCSC’s Levy steps down after 20-year intelligence career
NCSC technical director Ian Levy bids farewell, telling his successor: ‘Don’t panic’ Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
NHS to get new national CISO
The Department for Health and Social Care is seeking a new national CISO, who will be tasked with providing strategic cyber leadership, direction and expertise across DHSC and the wider NHS Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
Horizon system EPOSS code writers lacked basic programming skills, public inquiry hears
Horizon system code writers lacked basic programming skills, according to the task force set up to investigate reported problems with the controversial software Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
Reported Horizon errors should have been ‘show-stopper’, public inquiry told
Subpostmasters should have been given the benefit of the doubt over unexplained losses, but were hounded to pay money back, with lives ruined and innocent people prosecuted Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
New minister asked to pause Fujitsu government contracts
Parliamentarians keep focus on Fujitsu’s role in the Post Office Horizon scandal with demand for pause on government contracts to the supplier Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
UK finance regulator investigates big tech finance threats and benefits
The UK financial services regulator is gathering information about the benefits and targets of big tech firms offering financial services Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Oct 2022
The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology. We talk to the No.1 on the list, Flavilla Fongang, about how to improve diversity and inclusion in the sector. And we introduce our seven rising stars – the future female leaders of UK IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2022
Half of staff might quit after a cyber attack, report says
Findings from a survey of CISOs, IT leaders and staffers reveal how experiencing a cyber incident may take a larger-than-thought toll on employee retention Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2022
Digital Transformation Week Amsterdam: The growing divide between the haves and have-nots
The most successful companies carefully manage how data is taken in and processed – and they use tools to ensure they squeeze the most they can out of every bit of information Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2022
Berlingske Media to go all-digital in 2023
Danish publisher moves national daily newspaper fully online as it cuts costs and reacts to changing customer habits Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2022
The 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2022
Computer Weekly recognises 50 inspirational women who are role models for diversity and success in technology. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2022
Did Truss authorise ‘war risk’ provocation over Black Sea?
A UK Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane was ordered to approach Russian territory in a Cold-War-style provocation just days after Liz Truss’s mini-budget collapsed Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
Cyber professional shortfall hits 3.4 million
Shortage of cyber security professionals continues to grow and shows no signs of abating, says report Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
NatWest data breach whistleblower demands bank pay data controller fee to ICO
Whistleblower calls for NatWest to pay the Information Commissioner’s Office annual data controller fee, as the personal details of 1,600 current and former NatWest customers remain under her bed Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2022
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2022 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Flavilla Fongang Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Why the Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2022 created a book of role models
Disruptors, game-changers and scalable impact – just some of the reasons Flavilla Fongang, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech, chose to dive into the sector Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2022
Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars in the women in tech sector, women who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Lloyds Bank launches innovation sandbox
Banking group establishes a sandbox where fintechs can build and test applications for Lloyds Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Oct 2022
Work in the metaverse: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, we speak to Wipro CTO Subha Tatavarti about the business metaverse Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Gartner: Hero CIOs are needed again to save businesses
During the pandemic, IT enabled businesses to remain operational. As the economic crisis worsens, business executives are once again reaching out to CIOs Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
MoD must have clear delivery plan for digital strategy, says NAO
While the Digital Strategy for Defence seems to be going well, the National Audit Office is concerned there is no overarching plan to implement it, or a clear way of measuring whether it is on track Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Skype’s legacy and the rise of the ‘new Nordics’
Estonia and other Baltic states could be part of a ‘new Nordics’ of technology innovation Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Why some businesses are failing at AI
Deloitte’s ongoing research into artificial intelligence adoption has found that more than 20% of organisations are underachieving in their AI ambitions Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Subpostmaster federation failed its members when they needed it most
A dereliction of duty saw subpostmaster federation ignore its members when IT problems hit and allowed the Post Office destroy their lives Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Oct 2022
How Russia hacked a former MI6 spy chief
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Russian hackers leaked emails and documents from British government, military, and intelligence officials – we examine the implications. New EU laws will govern online safety and the use of AI, but what do they mean for organisations? And we look at the growth in checkout-free shopping. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Global IT and business services spending slows amid economic fears
Spending on IT and business services is declining amid economic fears, with the possibility of a further fall on the horizon Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Fujitsu to finally face blame for its part in Post Office Horizon scandal
Fujitsu’s part in causing the extreme suffering of subpostmasters will be made clear as the IT supplier begins giving evidence at a statutory inquiry Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Unsung Heroes Awards celebrate diversity in cyber community
The seventh annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards recognise those trying to improve diversity and mental health in cyber for the first time Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Perpetrators of subpostmaster suffering in Horizon scandal must face public inquiry
Victims demand that the perpetrators of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal face the public inquiry Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Oct 2022
CW Middle East: Qatar strengthens cyber defences ahead of FIFA World Cup
Being the first Arab country to host the World Cup is pressure enough on Qatar, but there is also a massive cyber security challenge associated with any event of this magnitude. Read about its preparations. Also in this issue, find out about the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
Finance regulator cracks down on use of messaging apps
The Financial Conduct Authority is taking a closer look at how staff at banks are using WhatsApp in work Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
Santander and Google offer tech to help businesses smooth move to cloud
Dual Run service from Google will be built on top of Santander technology known as Gravity Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2022
Post Office scandal inquiry restarts with call for a pause amid disclosure controversy
The statutory public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal has begun phase two with a request for an adjournment amid allegations that the Post Office is failing to meet its obligation to disclose all relevant documents Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Oct 2022
Government bins IR35 reforms – what you need to know
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after the government scrapped its IR35 reforms, we examine what IT contractors need to know. With hybrid working, employee experience is a priority – we look at how it meshes with customer experience initiatives. And we assess the options for unstructured data storage in the cloud and on-premise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Oct 2022
Currency markets causing choppy waters for UK outsourcing
Anthony Drake, director at tech advisory ISG, explains how the UK government’s botched mini-Budget announcement raised the cost of IT outsourcing Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2022
Dutch infrastructure sector seeks closer collaboration with government
Although the Netherlands government is increasingly realising how vital the country’s digital infrastructure is, it lacks sufficient policy-making and vision, say industry associations Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
SMEs in Europe ready to invest in real-time payment capabilities
Small and medium-sized enterprises are losing business because of the time it takes to receive payments, with many considering API-based services to address the problem Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
JPMorgan’s UK digital bank app outage locks customers out
App-based Chase Bank suffered tech outage that left customers unable to access its services Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 Oct 2022
Developer wellbeing: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload special with Capital One bank’s CTO, Brad Miller Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Oct 2022
Putting APIs to work
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at application programming interfaces (APIs) and how they can connect internal and external business processes. We examine the challenges and opportunities of using AI in healthcare. And we find out how retailers are turning to specialist apps to reduce food waste. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Digital transformation is brewing at Heineken
In a presentation at the Digital Transformation Week conference in Amsterdam, Heineken’s data management director revealed some of the ways the company is using information technology to transform Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
CIO interview: James Fleming, Francis Crick Institute
Francis Crick Institute CIO discusses how Europe’s largest biomedical research institute has co-developed a framework for data sharing Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
CDO interview: Danny Gonzalez, chief digital and innovation officer, London North Eastern Railway
The rail franchise is driving a wide-ranging digital transformation, encompassing back-office improvements and enhancing passenger experience Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
KPMG: IT chiefs vote for innovation, but are they forgetting tech debt?
New study from KPMG shows businesses are keen to adopt new technologies to drive improvements to customer experience Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Sep 2022
Koch’s networking: Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Matt Hoag, CTO of Koch Business Solutions, discusses networking as a service Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 Sep 2022
Making digital a key ingredient at Mondelez
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to snack giant Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury, about how AI and data are transforming its business. SAP is increasing support costs for the first time in years – we assess the impact on customers. And a Ukrainian tech CEO tells us how his company kept going despite the Russian invasion. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
Nordic private equity firms pursue cyber security acquisitions
Increasing interest in the security sector from Nordic private equity firms is a reflection of growing threats and increasing enterprise security budgets Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
American Express recruiting thousands of tech professionals
Amex will add 5,000 IT professionals to its workforce in 2022 as digital products and services become the staple of the finance sector Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2022
Thousands of customers affected in Revolut data breach
Digital challenger bank has warned its customers to be vigilant after their data was exposed in a cyber attack Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2022
Dutch student team aims to enable uninterrupted drone cargo delivery
Dutch student team aims to make the world of flying more sustainable by creating a global network of autonomously flying cargo drones that can have their batteries swapped mid-air Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Sep 2022
A gold medal performance for networking
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the IT team behind the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham delivered a winning performance. We also look at how the centuries-old London insurance market is going digital, thanks to Lloyd’s of London. And we find out how low-cost high street stores succumbed to the inevitable and are going online. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2022
Barnet Council awards Capita contract extension
Barnet Council has awarded Capita a contract extension as part of its transition away from a large contract with the supplier Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Sep 2022
Energy crisis IT impact: Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Gartner analyst Tiny Haynes discusses datacentre energy management. Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2022
Nominations closing soon for annual cyber awards
Nominations for the annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards closes 16 September Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2022
JP Morgan acquires fintech for payments modernisation
JP Morgan acquires cloud-native payments technology as it modernises its IT infrastructure Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Sep 2022
Source responsibly: Tech sector efforts to root out forced labour are failing
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we analyse the technology industry’s failure to extirpate forced labour and slavery from its supply chains. We find out how cyber security firm Okta is rebuilding customer trust after a major security incident. And we discover how Caterpillar is modernising its data management to offer better customer service. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2022
Mistakenly transferred $504m to be returned to Citigroup
Judge rules that creditors should return $504m that was accidentally transferred to them by Citigroup Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2022
Lloyd’s of London is digitally transforming through the front door
Centuries-old financial services organisation is transforming its complex IT infrastructure through digital data Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2022
Interview: Keeping an IT business going during the Russian invasion
After heading home and discovering that his country had been invaded, Konstantin Klyagin was forced to make life-changing family and business decisions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Sep 2022
CW Europe: Why Russia could become the world’s biggest market for illegal IT
Faced with international sanctions and the departure of many global IT suppliers from Russia, companies there are seeking alternative, and sometimes illegal, routes to access IT products. Also read how new requirements are driving scientists and engineers in Europe back to the lab to start developing 6G technology. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Sep 2022
Does quantum matter? A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Ilyas Khan, CEO of Quantinuum, discusses the quantum computing revolution Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2022
The changing role of CIO in Sweden
New technologies and evolving business models are changing the missions of IT leaders around the world – and in most cases, the result is slightly different from one country to another Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Sep 2022
How Sweden goes about innovating
A country of only 10 million people, Sweden is holding its own in the international community when it comes to innovation – and it’s no accident Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2022
Cyber threats to Europe’s grid: Utilities rethink strategy
The separation of operational and information technology at utilities across Europe is opening doors for cyber criminals Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2022
Saudi Arabian organisations choose to outsource to improve cyber security posture
Overwhelmed by rising threats and a growing number of government mandates, many organisations in Saudi Arabia are looking for outside help to take care of cyber security Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Sep 2022
Out with the old at Asda
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Asda’s CIO, Carl Dawson, about the supermarket’s cloud-oriented renovation of its technology stack. We narrate the security woes at Twitter. And we examine best practices for data backup. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2022
UK payments upgrade to add more than £3bn to GDP, but much more on offer
UK GDP will increase when its ageing payments infrastructure is replaced with the latest technology to enable real-time payments Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2022
Dutch government finally allowed to use public cloud
Public cloud is finally within reach for Dutch public services. Previously, the Dutch government was only allowed to use private clouds due to risks concerning privacy and security Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2022
Police interview Horizon scandal victim in investigation into potential perjury by Fujitsu staff
The Met Police have interviewed a former subpostmaster as part of an investigation into potential perjury by former Fujitsu staff Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2022
Vote now: Who should be the 2022 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think - the deadline for voting is 21 September... Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2022
Swedish Electronics Protection Act coincides with major cyber spend
Swedish cyber security law comes at a time of heavy government investment Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2022
Norway has NOK200m plan to bolster cyber defences
Norway is investing heavily in its cyber defences amid heightened threat from Russia Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2022
Four years into GDPR, Norway hopes for safer data transfer to US
Much of the data on the internet ends up on US servers at some point, and that is not always compatible with the General Data Protection Regulation, says Norwegian data protection authority Continue Reading