Diversity in IT
The IT industry is notoriously male-dominated, with fewer than one in five IT professionals being female in many countries. For IT to serve all of society, IT employers need a more diverse workforce that is representative of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, skills and talent. Find out about the latest news and analysis on initiatives to increase the diversity of the IT workforce
CW Middle East: Visibility and security of networks are top IT priorities
Discover how companies across the Middle East are looking to lock down their networks in the face of an almost constant barrage of threats and malicious actors.
News : Diversity in IT
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August 15, 2019
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Computing A-level rises in popularity, despite drop in overall A-level candidates
While the number of people choosing to participate in A-levels has fallen, computing candidates are on the rise
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August 14, 2019
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DCMS funding aims to increase diversity in cyber sector
A funding round has been announced as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) with aims of encouraging more diverse talent into the UK’s cyber security sector
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August 02, 2019
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Lack of resources top challenge to IT security
A lack of resources is the top challenge to information security professionals, followed by a lack of experience and skills, a survey reveals
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August 02, 2019
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Government continues probe of UK cyber security labour market
The government has announced a second phase of research to help understand the UK's cyber security labour market
In Depth : Diversity in IT
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Rise in business-led IT spend increases risks and opportunities
Digitally leading businesses benefit from faster time to market, better employee experience and improved finances, but lack of partnership between CIOs and business units can jeopardise progress, says Harvey Nash / KPMG survey Continue Reading
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Regional differences in the UK’s computing curriculum
Teaching young people about the importance of digital skills is a focus of the education system across the UK, but the delivery of these skills is different across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – who has it right? Continue Reading
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The nightmare driving test: How to make sure self-driving cars are safe
Simulating realistic environments using deep learning to enable self-driving cars to learn the rules of the road will prove more useful than any amount of real-world practice. We find out why, and meet the people doing something about it Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Diversity in IT
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Code Club: four perspectives on Code Club and the tech pipeline
I went to a Code Club and polled the children in attendance to find out their opinions on technology careers, and I was surprised by their answers. There is a debate among those in the technology ... Continue Reading
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Setting out the target for diversity
GUEST BLOG: As companies continue to face an enormous digital skills gap, Helen Wollaston, Chief Executive of WISE, the campaign for gender balance in science, technology, engineering and maths ... Continue Reading
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Meet the women on the Software Powerlist
The Makers Academy coding bootcamp recently put together a list of 30 women in the software industry to showcase the sector’s female talent. Out of the many women who were put forward for ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Diversity in IT
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Would you trust a criminal with your cyber security?
Several industry sectors have set a good example by hiring ex-offenders, and the cyber security industry could benefit in similar ways by looking at members of the hacker community Continue Reading
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Will artificial intelligence be a recruiter’s new best friend?
AI and machine learning are being introduced into corporate recruitment to save time and money, but employers need to understand the legal risks Continue Reading
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Opening a path into a tech career for anyone
The technology sector needs new talent and must get better at appealing to people at all stages of their life and career Continue Reading
Videos : Diversity in IT
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CW500 Interview: Nadine Thomson, digital technology consultant and advisor, News UK
Nadine Thomson, digital technology consultant and advisor, News UK, talks about ethics and sustainability in IT and what this means to IT leaders
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Delivering Diversity in Technology: What does inclusion mean to you?
In this panel a group of people from all backgrounds and walks to life discuss what inclusion means to them in an organisation
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Delivering Diversity in Technology: startup panel
How can we help female entrepreneurs successfully grow and scale their businesses?