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
09 May 2025
Government launches £8.2m plan to encourage girls into AI
The government is investing in teacher training and student support to get more girls into maths classes, ultimately leading to AI careers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 May 2025
AI training gap puts Europe at a disadvantage
Forrester study finds that workers in the US are more likely than their European counterparts to have received AI training to support their job roles Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 May 2025
Government will miss cyber resiliency targets, MPs warn
A Public Accounts Committee report on government cyber resilience finds that the Cabinet Office has been working hard to improve, but is likely to miss targets and needs a fundamentally different approach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
08 May 2025
The 10 best generative AI courses in 2025
These wide-ranging courses help users of all skill levels learn the ins and outs of GenAI, offer advice and training on tools, and keep users updated regarding trends. Continue Reading
By- Kim Hefner, Managing Editor
- George Lawton
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News
08 May 2025
AI adoption: AWS addresses the skills barrier holding back enterprises
The AWS Summit in London saw the public cloud giant appoint itself to take on the task of skilling up hundreds of thousands of UK people in using AI technologies Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
08 May 2025
Girls more concerned about AI bias than boys
When asked their opinions on the growing use of AI, girls expressed concerns about possible biases it will perpetuate, while boys were worried about cyber security Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 May 2025
Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring
Research from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
07 May 2025
Oxford Uni adds cyber resilience module to MBA programme
Oxford University’s Saïd Business School is working with cyber response specialist Sygnia to help future business leaders get on top of security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Definition
07 May 2025
What is a template?
A template is a form, mold or pattern used as a guide to create something consistently and efficiently. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2025
CIO vs. CTO: Key differences in roles and responsibilities
The emergence of IT and its ever-increasing importance to enterprise operations led to the creation of two tech exec positions with similar duties: the CIO and the CTO. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Government industrial strategy will back cyber tech in drive for economic growth
With over 2,000 cyber security businesses across the UK, the government plans to target cyber as a priority to grow the economy Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
02 May 2025
Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
02 May 2025
India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operation
Indian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 May 2025
Will the government be able to achieve its £45bn savings target through tech?
Computer Weekly takes a closer look at Whitehall’s ambitious plans to save billions through the adoption of digital technologies, whether the goal is achievable, and why there is such a big focus on AI Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2025
How to measure developer productivity
Measuring only the hard numbers of dev activity can have deleterious effects on developer experience, productivity and even retention. Try measuring dev productivity holistically. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
How has US pushback affected UK DEI?
US organisations are rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, which is likely to have an impact on tech companies in the UK with US contracts – so what will DEI look like in UK tech in the wake of President Trump’s decisions? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2025
It's the end of coding as we know it
During a fireside chat at LlamaCon 2025, Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg asked Microsoft chief, Satya Nadella about the use of AI for coding. Nadella responded that up to 30% of the code in Microsoft’s ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 May 2025
Thomas Herdman’s legal battle over Sky ECC encrypted phone distribution set to enter fifth year
Computer Weekly speaks to Julie Kawai Herdman, daughter of Thomas Herdman, the only person in custody for distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Rebecca Tidy
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News
30 Apr 2025
Government funds training to build UK chip skills
The UK semiconductor sector needs talent but a report highlights challenges Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is the gig economy?
A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. Continue Reading
By- Katie Terrell Hanna
- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
30 Apr 2025
Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’
World’s biggest banks have increased the number of employees working with artificial intelligence by 13% in the past six months Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is a CIO (chief information officer), and what do they do?
The role of the CIO emerged in the late 1950s, when businesses began to incorporate computing into business operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2025
6 business-driving reasons why diverse teams are smarter
Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion -- or DEI -- isn't just the 'woke' thing to do. Diverse teams are smarter and more innovative. Learn how. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other roles
Though the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
29 Apr 2025
Making divorce digital
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CEO of the National Family Mediation charity about its tech overhaul and how divorce is going digital. The government’s One Login digital identity system is under scrutiny over security problems – we examine the issues. And we explain what’s happening in the UK competition watchdog’s investigation into AWS and Microsoft cloud services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Apr 2025
How to tackle transformation fatigue
Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of consultancy Emergn, argues that transformation fatigue is a mounting concern for technology leaders, and suggests ways to tackle it Continue Reading
By- Alex Adamopoulos
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News
28 Apr 2025
Workers need more support for AI success
Artificial intelligence has the potential to boost the UK economy, but people need training and assurances that their jobs are not going to be disrupted Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
23 Apr 2025
The tech investment gap: bridging the divide for underrepresented entrepreneurs
The figures for funding of female-led startups are shocking - and the same applies to most underrepresented groups. Tech leaders need to take action or risk missing out on new innovations and opportunities Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2025
Cyber ‘agony aunts’ launch guidebook for women in security
Cyber ‘agony aunts’ Amelia Hewitt and Rebecca Taylor are launching a book aimed at empowering women in their cyber security careers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
17 Apr 2025
14 types of diversity in the workplace
Diversity can help improve a company's bottom line, but the term often causes confusion. Learn about the different types and how to use them to build a supportive work environment. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2025
Interview: Markus Schümmelfeder, CIO, Boehringer Ingelheim
The pharmaceutical giant has built a digital and data platform based on cloud and standardisation, from which it is exploring technology opportunities in AI and quantum computing Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2025
Microsoft remains committed to AI in France
During its recent AI tour event in Paris, Microsoft reiterated its commitment to investing more than ever in France Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Blog Post
15 Apr 2025
The DEI backlash is over – we are talking a full scale revolt
GUEST BLOG: In the contributed blog post, Gary Ford, managing director of Men for Inclusion, explains the diversity trends he has seen in the wake of news from the US, as well as how we can tackle ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
15 Apr 2025
How will Trump’s tariffs hit tech?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the potential impact of additional US tariffs on the global tech supply chain – and what it means for IT budgets. We look at the key considerations for IT leaders looking to move off VMware as a result of its licensing changes. And we speak to the man in charge of reviewing the controversial loan charge tax policy that affects thousands of IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Apr 2025
What is Lean management?
Lean management is an approach to managing an organization that supports the concept of continuous improvement, a long-term approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes to improve efficiency and quality. Continue Reading
By- Emily McLaughlin, Coravin
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News
11 Apr 2025
Work-life balance biggest barrier for women in tech, says survey
A lack of work-life balance and discrimination are among the biggest challenges for women in tech, finds Lorien Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Definition
11 Apr 2025
What is a chief technology officer (CTO)?
A chief technology officer (CTO) is a high-level executive who is responsible for overseeing an organization's strategic use of IT. Continue Reading
By- Katie Terrell Hanna
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
- Kassidy Kelley
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News
11 Apr 2025
Wes Streeting launches digital qualification for social care leaders
As part of the government’s plan to create a digital national care service, social care leaders will be trained in adopting and using cutting-edge technology Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2025
What are soft skills?
Soft skills are personal attributes that support situational awareness and enhance an individual's ability to get a job done. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Apr 2025
Ultimate guide to becoming a software engineer
With technology at the heart of how businesses operate, a career in software engineering may be an attractive proposition to many Continue Reading
By- Emmanuel Sackey, Senior Consultant, and Morgan Fox, Principal Consultant, Harvey Nash
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News
07 Apr 2025
KubeCon London: Prepare for a shake-up
Developer overload, inadequate fault tolerance and regional fractionalisation are among the issues the Linux Foundation needs to address Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 Apr 2025
India’s tech talent adapts to AI era
IT professionals in India need to unlearn old skills and embrace artificial intelligence, automation and specialised domains as the country cements its position as a global tech hub Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Apr 2025
What is management information systems (MIS)?
Management information systems (MIS) is a department within an enterprise responsible for controlling the hardware and software systems that the organization uses to make business-critical decisions. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
- Wayne Kernochan, Infostructure Associates
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News
02 Apr 2025
Tech sector still failing to rid supply chains of forced labour
KnowTheChain’s latest benchmark analysis of the IT sector’s efforts to address forced labour in supply chains shows there has been very little improvement in their due diligence practices over the last half decade Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
02 Apr 2025
Interview: Tomer Cohen, chief product officer, LinkedIn
The professional social network’s product chief is leading the introduction of artificial intelligence for the firm’s in-house development processes and to enhance services for users Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2025
Interview: Ray McCann, Loan Charge independent review lead
Former HMRC assistant director Ray McCann is leading the latest independent review into the UK government’s controversial Loan Charge policy, which has left thousands of IT contractors saddled with life-changing tax bills Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
01 Apr 2025
Inside Amazon’s robot-powered warehouse
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at Amazon’s robot-powered Swindon warehouse to see how AI and humans are working together. We examine the state of open source licensing and find out how it’s affecting datacentre operators. And we visit a 130-year-old wine and drinks company to find out how technology has brought operations into the modern age. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2025
12 Web3 courses to try in 2025
Gain the skills necessary to engage with the newest iteration of the web using one of the many Web3 developer courses and learning resources available online. Continue Reading
By- Andy Patrizio
- Kaitlin Herbert, Content writer
- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
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News
31 Mar 2025
Understanding of ‘black box’ IT systems will reduce Post Office scandal-like risk
A Parliamentary committee has reported that leadership teams need to understand the ‘black box’ IT systems that underpin their organisations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
31 Mar 2025
T-Levels not attracting as many students as hoped
A report from the National Audit Office has found that fewer students started T-Levels this year than previously predicted Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Mar 2025
Reassessing UK law enforcement data adequacy
Computer Weekly takes stock of proposed changes to the UK’s law enforcement data protection rules and how it could affect data adequacy with the European Union Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
28 Mar 2025
Government sends data scientists to AI school
Public sector data scientists will learn how to become artificial intelligence (AI) engineers as part of government scheme to upskill civil servants Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
UK public expresses strong support for AI regulation
Most of the UK public have experienced an AI-related harm and say they want laws introduced to regulate the technology, according to national survey by the Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing Institutes Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 Mar 2025
More than 200 Lloyds Bank bosses to receive artificial intelligence training
Lloyds Banking Group is running a six-month training programme with the aim of building AI skills among its senior leadership Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Mar 2025
4 Day Week Foundation launches tech sector pilot
UK tech firms are being invited to join a pilot programme run by the 4 Day Week Foundation, which aims to help prepare them for implementing shorter working weeks Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Mar 2025
Government needs to fix tech staff hiring process, says Whitehall’s AI boss
Giving evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, tech experts highlighted the lack of clarity on data exchange, the need for the new Government Digital Service to execute, and a lack of actual tech experts Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Mar 2025
NHS England scrapped – and what that means for health service digitisation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the impact of scrapping NHS England on the health service’s long road to digital modernisation. We look at real-life examples of how digital twins are helping to improve manufacturing and urban infrastructure. And we analyse the options for datacentre expansion, from cloud to colocation and on-premise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Tech specialist files legal claim after being refused security clearance for MI6 role
An IT specialist has asked the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to investigate a series of hacking incidents after disclosing their social media accounts to MI6 vetting staff Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
24 Mar 2025
Ethical qualms prompt challenging social media migrations
Changing content moderation and artificial intelligence training practices means social media has undergone a fundamental shift in the past six months, presenting organisations and people migrating away from these platforms for ethical reasons with a number of practical challenges Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
NCSC, DSIT enlist IBM to spearhead cyber diversity agenda
IBM signs on to a partnership deal in support of the popular NCSC CyberFirst Girls scheme designed to foster gender diversity in the cyber security profession Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Mar 2025
Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates
While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
19 Mar 2025
Interview: Cynthia Stoddard, CIO, Adobe
After nearly 10 years in post, Adobe’s CIO is still driving digital transformation and looking to deliver lasting change through technology Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2025
IR35: Research highlights rise in outside IR35 engagements among contractors
Qdos research shows 'tide is turning' on company attitudes towards hiring outside IR35 contractors Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
18 Mar 2025
Everywoman announces 2025 Women in Technology Awards winners
Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Bupa Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Mar 2025
Online Safety Act measures come into effect
Regulator Ofcom is now able to take enforcement action against platforms under the Online Safety Act if they fail to proactively safeguard against content such as terrorist or child sexual abuse material Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Mar 2025
Tech career interest higher among SEND pupils
Research by EngineeringUK and The Royal Society has found that students with special educational needs have more interest in tech careers than other pupils Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
17 Mar 2025
UK tech growth is vibrant - now scale it to the world
The UK has proved its credentials for creating innovative tech startups - but has more to do when it comes to supporting those companies in scaling up their business to global success Continue Reading
By- Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates
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News
14 Mar 2025
AI Action Summit review: Differing views cast doubt on AI’s ability to benefit whole of society
Governments, companies and civil society groups gathered at the third global AI summit to discuss how the technology can work for the benefit of everyone in society, but experts say competing imperatives mean there is no guarantee these visions will win out Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
14 Mar 2025
Can a future digital NHS survive another change?
Computer Weekly looks at the prime minister’s decision to abolish NHS England and the potential impact on the progress of digitising the NHS Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2025
Will Whitehall withstand Starmer’s AI revolution?
As the prime minister sets out plans for the use of artificial intelligence to take over civil service tasks, Computer Weekly looks at potential challenges and concerns around the decision Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2025
Starmer to send AI tech teams into government departments
In his plans to reform the state, the prime minister is pushing for artificial intelligence to take on tasks for civil servants and calling time on NHS England Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Mar 2025
What is ICT (information and communications technology)?
ICT (information and communications technology) is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Mar 2025
The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of AI and DEI
AI tools can further bias and discrimination, but such tools also have the potential to support fairness and inclusivity. Which side will prevail? Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Mar 2025
Nurture your skills and aspirations on International Women’s Day
We are living in interesting times and as International Women’s Day comes round again, the outlook is hard to call. Continue Reading
By- Bev White, Nash Squared
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Definition
05 Mar 2025
What is a think tank?
A think tank is an organization that gathers a group of interdisciplinary scholars to perform research around particular policies, issues or ideas. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2025
Few UK organisations ready to seize agentic AI opportunity
Agentic AI promises to automate manually intensive tasks intelligently, yet few business leaders feel their organisation is ready to deploy it Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Definition
05 Mar 2025
What is emotional intelligence (EI)?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the area of cognitive ability that facilitates interpersonal behavior. Continue Reading
By- Ben Cole, Executive Editor
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Feature
04 Mar 2025
An essential guide to 6 IT executive roles
These six C-suite roles play a crucial role in managing enterprise IT and driving organizational growth. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Mar 2025
Tech and global mobility: The impact of the new US Administration
As the US business community prepares for policy changes under the Trump administration, tech companies are focused on the potential impact of new policies on legal immigration under the H-1B visa programme Continue Reading
By- William Diaz, Fragomen LLP
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News
03 Mar 2025
European fintech must take different path to Trump’s US on diversity
Leading light in women in fintech says Europe must take separate path to Trump’s US on diversity, equity and inclusion Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Feb 2025
MPs grill X, TikTok and Meta about online misinformation
Representatives from the social media firms said that while the scale of their platforms makes content moderation difficult, they are effectively dealing with the vast majority of misinformation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 Feb 2025
Lord Holmes warns of increasingly ‘urgent’ need to regulate AI
The real-world negative impacts of artificial intelligence will only get worse if the UK does not move to regulate the technology in a way that centres on accountability, trust and public participation, says Lord Holmes Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Feb 2025
Government launches Digital Inclusion Action Plan
Whitehall aims to fix digital exclusion through funding local digital skills, as charities and industry pledge to help with skills training, devices and connectivity Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2025
CTO vs. CIO vs. CISO: Learn how these roles differ
Explore who oversees what in enterprise IT. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC
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E-Zine
25 Feb 2025
Rethinking the route to net zero
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the need to apply innovative and long-term thinking to reducing carbon emissions in IT. We find out how retailer Dunelm is benefiting from a programme to attract, retain and support women in tech. And Volvo Cars explains why the future for its vehicles is software-defined. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2025
What is Dunelm doing for women in tech?
A dedicated Women in Tech Week event, coffee roulette, and boosting knowledge, confidence and connections – the women in tech work at Dunelm is building momentum Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2025
Understanding intersectionality: Inclusion and employees’ whole life experience
While businesses increasingly understand how gender, ethnicity or sexuality may impact a person’s experience in the tech sector, many don’t take into account how some will have an overlap of these experiences Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Feb 2025
European and African tech skills programme could increase economic ties
Africa is a continent on the up, and if Europe wants to form lucrative relationships with its nations, it must have something to trade. IT skills and knowledge exchanges unlock opportunities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
18 Feb 2025
AI Action Summit calls for a rethink of regulation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the AI Action Summit in Paris on how easing red tape is overtaking safety as a priority. We examine the AI regulations that IT leaders need to understand. And we talk to the UK government’s AI minister about the country’s artificial intelligence opportunities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2025
The Security Interviews: Yevgeny Dibrov, Armis
Armis CEO Yevgeny Dibrov talks about how his military service and intelligence work opened the door into the world of cyber security entrepreneurship Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
17 Feb 2025
Opinion: Saudi plans to be an IT superpower, but challenges lie ahead
Impressions of Saudi Arabia during Leap 2025: Big plans ahead, but challenges in physical and digital infrastructure, and in transition from public to private sector dominance Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
17 Feb 2025
A path to better data engineering
Data engineering requires expertise in programming and data management, and now IT leaders need to include large language models in their data strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
- Adrian Bridgwater
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News
14 Feb 2025
Kenyan AI workers form Data Labelers Association
A group of Kenyan data workers whose labour provides the ‘backbone’ of modern artificial intelligence systems set up the Data Labelers Association to improve their working conditions and raise awareness about the challenges they face Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
14 Feb 2025
Gartner: CISOs struggling to balance security, business objectives
Only 14% of security leaders can ‘effectively secure organisational data assets while also enabling the use of data to achieve business objectives’, according to Gartner Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Feb 2025
Baltic skills programme to help reduce European skills gap via Africa
Lithuanian project sets out to connect professionals in Africa with European businesses in need of skills Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Feb 2025
AI Action Summit: Two major AI initiatives launched
Sustainability and ‘public-interest’ artificial intelligence initiatives have been launched during the AI Action Summit in Paris Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
12 Feb 2025
Entrepreneurship with a conscience - the new mandate for tech leaders
Technology leaders are entrepreneurs too - innovating to transform their organisations. But the nature of entrepreneurial leadership has changed, with ethics and social responsibility now taking centre stage Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Feb 2025
A two-horse race? Competition concerns cloud AWS and Microsoft
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft and AWS don’t like it, but the UK competition watchdog says their hold on the cloud market is cause for concern. We talk to AutoTrader’s CEO about how to become a digital business. And we go behind the scenes at Zoom to see how AI will revolutionise the former lockdown success story. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2025
Google drops pledge not to develop AI weapons
Google has dropped an ethical pledge to not develop artificial intelligence systems that can be used in weapon or surveillance systems Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Feb 2025
Unionised drivers to stage ride-hailing app strike
Drivers employed by Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee are set to log off for six hours on 14 February 2025 in long-running disputes over poor pay, work conditions and algorithmic transparency Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
10 Feb 2025
Courting global talent: How can Web3 startups attract the best developers in the world?
James Strudwick, executive director at Web3 tech startup Starknet Foundation, on how to attract the best talent in the Web3 space Continue Reading
By- James Strudwick
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News
09 Feb 2025
Government opens up bidding for AI growth zones
As part of its AI opportunities action plan, the government is encouraging local authorities to put in bids for AI growth zones Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor