IT careers and IT skills
IT professionals increasingly need to take responsibility for ensuring that their IT skills are kept up-to-date, and for pursuing opportunities that will develop their IT careers. We examine the issues around career development at all stages of an IT professional's working life, from education through to training and recruitment.
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News
13 Feb 2026
Singapore to form National AI Council, expands tax breaks to ease AI adoption
Singapore government unveils plans to spur AI adoption through fiscal incentives, implementation guidance and workforce skilling in a concerted effort to drive the nation’s AI agenda Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
05 Nov 2025
Most developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools
Study finds that 95% of developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools, but many of their employers lack formal AI policies, leaving them to forge their own paths in upskilling and governance Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
25 Mar 2026
UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people
Since its launch last year, the UK government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan has consistently met its targets, helping over one million people access the digital world Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
25 Mar 2026
The UAE CIO: From technology operator to digital value architect
As AI, sovereign cloud and regulation reshape the Gulf’s technology landscape, CIOs in the UAE are being pushed beyond infrastructure management into a role that blends strategy, governance and digital trust, says CIO and technology expert Umesh Moolchandani Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2026
HSBC gets its first artificial intelligence chief
UK bank appoints its first executive position dedicated to artificial intelligence as the technology embeds across the sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Mar 2026
AI infrastructure investment in the Middle East enters a new geopolitical reality
As the region builds large-scale compute capacity, technology leaders are focusing on resilience, supply chains and semiconductor dependencies Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
24 Mar 2026
Cyber platformisation is a skills issue for security teams
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation, considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms. Continue Reading
By- Haris Pylarinos, Hack the Box
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News
20 Mar 2026
Everywoman announces 2026 Women in Technology Awards winners
Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Salesforce Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Podcast
20 Mar 2026
Understanding quantum: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Lucy Robson, a quantum algorithm scientist at Universal Quantum, about her work in helping to develop simulations for drug discovery Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
17 Mar 2026
A day in the life of a CIO: 5 real examples
In a typical day, CIOs juggle outages, strategy and global teams. Insights from five CIOs reveal how they manage it all. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
17 Mar 2026
Nordea to slash 1,500 jobs as AI impact grows
Nordic bank to reduce headcount as it continues to introduce changes to meet its 2030 targets Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
17 Mar 2026
How conflict is reshaping technology strategy in the Middle East
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to IT leaders in the Middle East about their challenges in keeping digital infrastructure running in a time of regional conflict. The chief data officer at Colgate-Palmolive explains the importance of getting your data foundations in place. And we find out how to overcome the barriers for underrepresented groups to get into tech. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2026
Interview: There is no such thing as an IT project, only business projects, says CIO Paul Coby
The veteran CIO shares lessons from his 25-year career as an IT leader at some of the UK’s top FTSE 100 companies, emphasising business alignment, trust-building, visibility and AI's transformative potential Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Feature
12 Mar 2026
Vulnerability reports: Increase in quantity, decrease in quality?
Bug bounties have become a staple of the cyber security toolkit, offering researchers a way to get paid to find and report bugs and giving businesses a route to fix unknown flaws. However, this model is now facing scrutiny. What is driving these concerns? Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2026
UK government announces package to get more women in tech
The UK government aims to add billions of pounds to the economy through getting more women into the tech sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Mar 2026
Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist
Three-quarters of women working in security say they feel comfortable in the field, but women are still much more likely to be laid off and face persistent challenges around career advancement, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
11 Mar 2026
How to upskill in AI: Lessons from a CIO
Sedgwick CIO Sean Safieh explains how CIOs can use course-based training, hands-on learning and safe experimentation to lead AI upskilling across IT and the broader workforce. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
11 Mar 2026
CISOs on alert: Strengthening cyber resilience amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
As regional uncertainty rises, security leaders across the Gulf focus on resilience, faster incident response and deeper threat intelligence to protect critical systems and data Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2026
Welsh government boosts funding for cyber education
The Welsh government’s Tech Valleys programme is providing three-quarters of a million pounds to help reach thousands of primary school children with security education and careers guidance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Mar 2026
Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security
The US has unveiled a six-pillar national cyber security strategy, with developing technological areas such as post-quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence front and centre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Mar 2026
IWD 2026: How the Middle East is building a new generation of women leaders in technology
From government-backed STEM initiatives in the UAE to thriving regional communities such as Women in Cybersecurity Middle East and Women in IT, the region is shifting the conversation from participation to influence Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2026
Harvey Nash docuseries addresses AI skills ‘paradox’
As part of a series of short documentaries, tech recruitment organisation Harvey Nash discusses the AI skills ‘paradox’, with a number of tech experts shedding light on the potential future of work Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
03 Mar 2026
The human foundations of AI: rethinking skills, structure and strategy
This is a guest blogpost by Arunava Bag, CTO, Digitate Despite the promise of AI, most enterprises are struggling to move from pilot to production at scale, with three in four agentic AI pilots and ... Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Feature
03 Mar 2026
AI workforce training: How BDO USA trains its employees
Getting employees comfortable with AI is tough for CIOs. BDO USA uses AI ambassadors, tailored training and a virtual escape room to train its workforce in AI skills. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
03 Mar 2026
MPs launch inquiry into use of tech in education
The use of tech and artificial intelligence has the potential to help delivery of education in the UK, so a committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into its opportunities and challenges Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
03 Mar 2026
Is a social media ban for under-16s proportionate?
In this week’s Computer Weekly ezine, we dig into the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights’ arguments that governments should be doing more to police the actions of “big tech social media firms” rather than banning under-16s from using their platforms. We also hear about colocation giant CyrusOne’s approach to greening up its operations, and the wider benefits that its IT sustainability play is bringing to its business. The second part of this month’s buyer’s guide looks at the risk profile of neocloud providers, and the questions enterprise IT buyers should be asking themselves before signing up to use their offerings. And, rounding out the issue, we have a feature looking at various real-world use cases for augmented, virtual and extended realities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2026
Australia inks five-year deal with Microsoft to drive AI and cloud adoption
The Digital Transformation Agency’s new agreement promises cost certainty, improved discounts, and a skills fund to support the government’s digital transformation agenda Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
26 Feb 2026
Top CIO conferences, according to the CIOs who attend them
CIOs highlight the conferences they prioritize, including Gartner forums, Dreamforce, AI Summit and SC. These events help them learn, network and spot trends. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
26 Feb 2026
US artificial intelligence developers accuse Chinese firms of stealing their data
Artificial intelligence developers are accusing Chinese firms of stealing their intellectual property following a spate of ‘distillation attacks’, despite their own alleged theft of training data Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Feb 2026
Atos ‘IT services staff of the future’ begin apprenticeships
Atos has taken on its first cohort of apprentices who will become an ‘artificial intelligence-ready’ workforce Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Feb 2026
Cyber association launches code of conduct for security pros
ISC2’s Code of Professional Conduct will supposedly establish a worldwide framework dedicated to principled and ethical practices in the security trade Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Feb 2026
Aviva prepares for life after CIO retirement with early announcement
Aviva has named the replacement for its outgoing technology chief, with former BT IT executive joining in the summer Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
24 Feb 2026
Everywoman announces 2026 tech awards finalists
The finalists for the 2026 Everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced prior to the awards ceremony in March. For the 16th year on a row, Everywoman has announced more than 80 shortlisted ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
24 Feb 2026
UAE CIOs feel AI heat as 85% fear role risk within two years
Technology leaders say careers, credibility and corporate resilience now hinge on delivering measurable artificial intelligence outcomes Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2026
Gap between upskilling intent and execution in business, says Pluralsight
Tech leaders understand the importance of providing their employees with training, but there are too many challenges in the way of doing so Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
20 Feb 2026
Interview: Ankur Anand, group CIO, Nash Squared
Recruitment is one of the industries that is supposedly most likely to be transformed by AI, but the CIO of one top firm is looking more to how the technology can help its team enhance their own jobs Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2026
European politicians amplify disinformation about UN rapporteur
Government officials from the US and Europe have condemned UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for remarks about Israel she never made, based on a truncated clip circulating online that takes her statements out of context Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Feb 2026
UKRI sets out strategy to make UK an AI leader by 2031
The strategic framework for 2031 lays out the steps the UK needs to take to drive forward innovation and academic research in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Feb 2026
NatWest hails progress after £1.2bn spent on tech last year, but true AI transformation to come
NatWest Bank describes the past 12 months of its tech transformation as ‘the year of [AI] deployment at scale’ Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Feb 2026
Next Tech Fest: Breaking tech role misconceptions
The Next Tech Girls event hosted women in technology to speak to young girls about how the industry is full of opportunity for their future careers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Feb 2026
Qatar advances sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen digital trust and national autonomy
Deloitte’s Cloud Centre of Excellence in Lusail is helping public and private sector organisations adopt sovereign, AI-ready cloud environments aligned with Qatar’s regulatory vision Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
13 Feb 2026
UK National Crime Agency seeks CDIO, offering more than £100k for the role
The chief digital and information officer will be expected to set the National Crime Agency’s digital, data and technology sourcing strategy, secure multi-year investment and manage a £100m budget Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2026
Singapore to form National AI Council, expands tax breaks to ease AI adoption
Singapore government unveils plans to spur AI adoption through fiscal incentives, implementation guidance and workforce skilling in a concerted effort to drive the nation’s AI agenda Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
11 Feb 2026
Lack of resources greatest hurdle for regulating AI, MPs told
Regulators warned that statutory powers alone cannot address the ethical harms of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2026
AI enters its ‘grassroots backlash’ era
As artificial intelligence permeates aspects of the economy and society, individuals and civic groups are devising creative ways to rebel - but any impact on AI’s development, adoption and regulation is unclear Continue Reading
By- Kyle Hiebert, Computer Weekly
- Alexander Martin
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Tip
11 Feb 2026
A list of the most popular MOOCs to consider in 2026
Massive open online courses help learners across the globe acquire new skills and pursue credentials. Explore some of the best MOOC platforms available today. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
Second ever international AI safety report published
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have produced the second international AI safety report ahead of a summit in India, outlining a high degree of uncertainty about the development and risks of AI Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Feb 2026
Why sovereign and agentic AI will define next phase of Middle East’s digital transformation
Organisations shift from artificial intelligence pilots to operational deployment as governments prioritise digital sovereignty and infrastructure control Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
04 Feb 2026
Is banking IT and business relationship still a case of ‘them and us’?
As the UK government appoints senior IT executives at two banks to help it guide artificial intelligence deployment in the sector, Computer Weekly asks one IT professional in banking what he thinks Continue Reading
By- Banking IT professional
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Feature
03 Feb 2026
From chaos to clarity: How AI is redefining construction at scale
Klemensas Mecejus from ai71 explains why predictive, agent-based AI could finally crack construction’s productivity and cost overrun problem, and why the Middle East is poised to leap ahead Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2026
AI agents, human judgement and the future of work in the UAE
As organisations across the UAE move to AI orchestration, leaders are being forced to rethink skills, governance and accountability in an emerging hybrid workforce Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2026
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town
The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
The UK government’s AI skills programme betrays UK workers and our digital sovereignty
The government's plans to offer AI skills training to the public depends almost entirely on US big tech companies - how is this meant to support the aim of supporting homegrown AI firms and enhancing sovereignty? Continue Reading
By- Tania Duarte, on behalf of co-contributors
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Feature
30 Jan 2026
A day in the life of a community college CIO
CIO Luke VanWingerden makes sure he doesn't have personal admin access to any technology at his workplace. This helps him stay focused on his main role -- IT strategy. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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Opinion
30 Jan 2026
Diversity Think Tank: We can’t afford to roll back DEI
Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading
By- Cat Ainsworth
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News
29 Jan 2026
Skills key to successful AI adoption, says IBM
Research from IBM states that employees will need AI skills in the near future for organisations to benefit from the technology Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
UK government signs more partners to boost AI skills across the country
The government is seeking to educate 10 million adults in the UK on how to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline their work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
Sonia Patel to become interim UK government chief technology officer
NHS England’s chief technology officer has taken on the same role for government on an interim 12-month fixed-term contract Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
Scotland gets AI growth zone boost in Lanarkshire
CoreWeave is building a 500MW AI cloud, providing the region with 800 high-paid jobs in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
28 Jan 2026
Tech recruitment outlook: high demand for specialist skills will drive the market in 2026
Rising IT spending in 2026 will create openings for data architects, data engineers and data scientists, cyber security specialists and platform engineers, while demand for generic IT skills remains flat Continue Reading
By- Simon Crichton, CEO, Harvey Nash
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News
28 Jan 2026
UK government to develop AI tutoring tools
Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
28 Jan 2026
Expect to use seven different providers for data management
A poll of data leaders has found that many anticipate using multiple providers to help them achieve their 2026 data management strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
Alan Turing Institute fellowship programme boosted by $1m from Meta
The funding from Meta will be used to support experts in the development artificial intelligence to improve UK public services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
27 Jan 2026
Tech nationalism: The need to build and protect UK digital sovereignty
This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine has a focus on digital sovereignty, as we delve into why the Open Rights Group thinks it is high time the UK government has a formalised strategy, championing homegrown tech providers. The last in our recent run of buyer’s guides also touches on this topic. Elsewhere, we hear from the CISO of online retailer Zalando about how she’s drawing on her career in tech to reshape the firm’s approach to security. Rounding out the ezine, we find out how the adoption of AI is affecting employee autonomy in the workplace. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Overcoming tech career barriers faced by underrepresented groups
Many people from underrepresented groups find difficulties in entering the tech sector – experts attending the 2025 Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Harvey Nash, offered advice for dismantling these barriers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 Jan 2026
JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence will prompt ‘civil unrest’ if governments and companies fail to protect workers from its displacing effects, says JPMorgan boss Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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22 Jan 2026
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East marks five years of impact at Black Hat MEA
As AI reshapes the regional cyber security landscape, diversity and skills development remain at the heart of building a resilient digital workforce Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
AI slop pushes data governance towards zero-trust models
Organisations are implementing zero-trust models for data governance thanks to the proliferation of poor quality AI-generated data, often known as AI slop Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jan 2026
Lloyds Bank to train all staff on artificial intelligence
UK high street bank is already training senior staff to get the most out of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
16 Jan 2026
How to attract tech talent in 2026: 8 essentials
In this time of 'the great churn,' finding and keeping great tech talent sounds merely aspirational. Read on for seven methods that work. Continue Reading
By- Carolyn Heinze
- Rosa Heaton, Content Manager
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News
15 Jan 2026
Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador
Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
15 Jan 2026
How CIOs can retain talent as pay growth slows
IT pay growth has slowed amid economic uncertainty, but senior talent remains in demand. To retain top talent, CIOs must preserve the decision-making authority of senior employees. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
15 Jan 2026
TII’s Falcon-H1 Arabic sets global standard for Arabic AI
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, setting a global benchmark for Arabic artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2026
Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims
The Police Digital Service has said it cannot comment on employment tribunal claims, nor reports of more staff departures, as questions over the future of the organisation remain unanswered Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
12 Jan 2026
Welsh government launches £2.1m fund to help SMEs adopt AI
The funding is being used to deliver artificial intelligence awareness and adoption support to businesses, as well as to upskill staff, enabling them to take advantage of AI Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2026
What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?
Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
- 08 Jan 2026
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News
08 Jan 2026
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026
Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
Diversity Think Tank: Weathering the Storm
Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading
By- Karen Blake
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News
05 Jan 2026
How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy
From hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
02 Jan 2026
CIO time: How IT leaders manage their calendars
As CIOs juggle long hours and global demands, they rely on deliberate scheduling and trusted assistants to stay focused on key priorities. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
31 Dec 2025
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2025
As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion over the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Dec 2025
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal awarded OBE in New Year Honours 2026
The New Year Honours List 2026 conferred an OBE on the oldest living victim of the Post Office scandal, as well as hailing members of the UK technology community Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2025
Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2025, Computer Weekly shares key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 government IT stories of 2025
The past 12 months has seen a number of significant milestones in digital government. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 government IT stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2025
Top 10 technology ethics stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 tech ethics stories of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2025
A new digital strategy, funding boosts and struggles to keep the lights on: here are Computer Weekly’s top NHS IT stories in 2025 Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2025
Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to production and cyber threats escalate, the Middle East is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation, says Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
28 Dec 2025
Why AI job loss headlines miss the bigger story
Efficiency gains are just the first act in the growth of the AI economy. Continue Reading
By- Katherine Kostereva, CEO at Creatio
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News
18 Dec 2025
From Kuwait to Brazil: Inside the network behind real-time robotic surgery
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait deliver ultra-low latency network enabling live telesurgery between Kuwait and Brazil, highlighting the role of advanced connectivity in digital healthcare transformation Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
17 Dec 2025
The grey door: Solving the UK’s self-inflicted skills shortage
Age discrimination has led to a significant loss of experience, leadership and technical capability in a sector chronically complaining of skills shortages. What can be done to reverse the trend? Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Dec 2025
Tech community must play a part in closing the employment gap for blind and sight-impaired people
Tech and digital leaders have a vital role to play in making technology more usable and inclusive for sight-impaired people - boosting their employment and supporting the economy Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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Feature
16 Dec 2025
From business to IT: Exploring unconventional CIO career paths
The traditional CIO career path often involves a computer science degree and IT experience. Yet, many CIOs emerge from business backgrounds, including supply chain and marketing. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
16 Dec 2025
Number of women in tech roles up by 1%, says BCS
Research by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that the number of women working in the technology sector has continued to rise at a snail’s pace over the past five years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Dec 2025
UK government launches Women in Tech Taskforce
To help increase the number of women in technology, and prevent those already in the industry from leaving, the UK government has launched a Women in Tech Taskforce Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Dec 2025
Reinventing the Arabic newsroom: How Al-Masry Al-Youm is harnessing AI, data, and cloud to transform
Al-Masry Al-Youm CIO Omar Badr reveals how Egypt’s leading independent daily has navigated a decade of digital disruption, balancing editorial freedom with cutting-edge technology Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 Dec 2025
Digital Ethics Summit 2025: Open sourcing and assuring AI
Industry experts met to discuss the ethical challenges associated with assuring AI systems, and how open source approaches can challenge concentrations of capital and power Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
10 Dec 2025
Becoming influential – choosing our top 50 women in UK tech
Every year, Computer Weekly compiles a list of excellent women in the technology industry with a focus on a particular trait: “influential”. But what does influence actually mean? When the judges ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
10 Dec 2025
UK government funds 80 digital skills schemes
The £11.7m Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will support projects across the UK to help people gain digital skills and access to devices Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Dec 2025
Ethical hackers can be heroes: It's time for the law to catch up
The UK government's plan to finally rewrite the 1990 Computer Misuse Act to provide much-needed legal protections for ethical hackers is welcome, but now we need firm action. Continue Reading
By- Ed Parsons, Intigriti
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Feature
08 Dec 2025
Forrester: The role of internal developer platforms in DevOps
How does a self-service internal developer platform enable organisations to improve their DevOps workflows? Continue Reading
By- Andrew Cornwall
