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
11 Sep 2025
M&S parts ways with CTO after cyber attack
M&S chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham steps back from her role in the wake of the April 2025 cyber attack on the retailer’s systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Sep 2025
Vote: Who should be crowned the 2025 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 8 October Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Sep 2025
The digital forensics crisis in policing: What’s going wrong?
Forensics experts say that most crime has a digital footprint, but the police are unable to keep up with the soaring number of devices that require analysis Continue Reading
By- Sophia Sheera
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E-Zine
09 Sep 2025
AI help for pet parents
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we do another deep-dive into the latest freedom of information request revelations that have emerged pertaining to Police Scotland’s use of Microsoft cloud technologies. Ex-Googler Kate Balingit, and head of digital innovation at Mars Pet Nutrition, opens up about how artificial intelligence is transforming pet care for the company’s customers. We also take a closer look at the possible impact the UK government’s devolution agenda could have on cloud spending trends within local authorities. And, in our final piece from this round of buyer’s guides, we delve into how platform engineering is affecting how enterprises approach DevOps-related projects. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2025
Liz Kendall appointed tech secretary
Former pensions secretary Liz Kendall replaces Peter Kyle as science, technology and innovation secretary in Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2025
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
05 Sep 2025
Lloyds Bank to use Workday software to help select staff for redundancy
Lloyds Banking Group will analyse data on HR software to help it select staff for redundancy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Sep 2025
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2025 longlist
In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2025 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
04 Sep 2025
How telcos can win the AI talent war
With tech giants offering nine-figure deals for AI experts, telcos seem outmatched. But by focusing on national purpose, unique partnerships and tangible impact, they can attract top AI talent Continue Reading
By- Edwin Lin
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Feature
03 Sep 2025
Ethical challenges of LGBTQ+ data protection
America has rolled back data protection policies for the LGBTQ+ community, but what does that mean for the rest of the world? Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2025
Meet the IT leader In Lebanon who became an IT entrepreneur
Nassib Chamoun says CIOs could follow his lead in swapping IT management for life as a startup, but they must be prepared to make sacrifices Continue Reading
By- Martin Veitch
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Feature
02 Sep 2025
Will AI wipe out entry-level jobs?
Traditionally, entry-level roles have been the junior employee’s first step into an organisation, but is artificial intelligence set to change this? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Sep 2025
Do Fujitsu contracts cross the line?
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we examine the conflict of interest concerns that are growing around the police investigation into Fujitsu’s role in the Post Office scandal, given the firm is a supplier of tech to police forces across the UK. We also catch up with Redwood Bank’s new IT boss, Simon Goodyear, and hear about his plans to eradicate the use of unnecessary Excel spreadsheets within the organisation, as part of a wider revamp of the firm’s digital processes. We also take a closer look at the possibility of the artificial intelligence investment bubble bursting, and the implications that could have on the continued take-up of the technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Sep 2025
Growing demand for AI-skilled cyber specialists
AI is increasingly at the heart of organisations’ digital transformation journeys – whether that’s to drive up efficiencies, generate powerful insights from data, delight customers, or supercharge internal productivity. Continue Reading
By- Peter Birch and Mo Gaibee, Harvey Nash
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Opinion
28 Aug 2025
Cyber Girls First is encouraging girls to study tech at university
A charitable initiative is alerting girls to opportunities to study technology in universities and through sponsored apprenticeships Continue Reading
By- Pat Ryan
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News
28 Aug 2025
Zopa Bank seeks partners to form AI skills coalition
Survey by Juniper Research and Zopa Bank reveals full return on investment in artificial intelligence over next five years Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Aug 2025
TUC calls for government crackdown on business AI shortcuts
Artificial intelligence promises to boost productivity and shareholder value, but the Trades Union Congress is concerned that AI-fuelled economic growth is leaving workers behind Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Aug 2025
Number of girls taking GCSE computer science drops amid fall in overall candidates
The number of students taking GCSE computing has fallen this year, with fewer girls and boys choosing the subject compared with 2024 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
21 Aug 2025
12 leading courses in data backup training for IT teams
Data backup training covers key aspects of data protection that are essential for compliance and risk mitigation. Here are 12 programs that build enterprise competencies. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
ISACA launches AI security management certification
ISACA accredited security professionals can now pursue a new AI security management credential Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
19 Aug 2025
The future workforce is not fully human, and that is a good thing
Studies show AI agents can boost productivity of people at work but making the most of AI agents is not just an IT challenge, it is a leadership challenge. Continue Reading
By- Katherine Kostereva
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News
18 Aug 2025
L’Oréal to promote cyber resilience for Britain’s beauty salons
L’Oréal UK and Ireland will work with law enforcement, cyber educators and students, and other large organisations to help thousands of small salons across the UK improve their cyber resilience practice Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Aug 2025
AI advances clear path to software development careers
Programming skills are always in demand, but with artificial intelligence, people will have to adapt their approach to writing code Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
15 Aug 2025
Would you hire a hacker?
At a time when cyber security breaches are on the up and skills remain in short supply, security experts believe we may be missing a trick by overlooking unconventional sources of talent Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Aug 2025
Teen hackers aren't the problem. They're the wake-up call
If we take the time to build the right pathways into cyber, young people could be our best line of defence. Continue Reading
By- Fergus Hay, The Hacking Games
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Feature
15 Aug 2025
The UK’s Online Safety Act explained: what you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly looks at the UK’s implementation of the Online Safety Act, including controversies around age verification measures and the threat it poses to end-to-end encryption Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Aug 2025
Vodafone Greece automates deals for customers, saves 500 staff-days of work
Vodafone Greece hired an implementation partner for a business process management project while its own staff observed and learned how to use the technology Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
14 Aug 2025
More girls take A-level computing despite overall dip in numbers
While there was an overall dip in the number of people taking computing A-levels this year, the number of girls taking the subject is still on the up Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
13 Aug 2025
Santander will make AI training mandatory for all staff in 2026
Spanish banking giant announces mandatory AI training for staff, and collaborates with OpenAI on a ‘data and AI-first transformation’ Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
12 Aug 2025
What boards should look for in a CISO
The role of the chief information security officer has evolved dramatically over the years – and will continue to do so. What should boards really looking for when hiring a security leader in 2025? Continue Reading
By- Rinki Sethi, Upwind Security
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News
12 Aug 2025
Obituary: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley, founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Dame Stephanie Shirley, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist known in the technology sector as Steve, has passed away Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
11 Aug 2025
How to attract tech talent in 2025: 7 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
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Feature
11 Aug 2025
Looming retirements and the skills shortage
As many workers prepare to retire over the next few years, a large number of people will be leaving the tech talent pool, possibly exacerbating the skills shortage Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Aug 2025
Diversity Think Tank: Divesting from inclusion is a tech business mistake
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- Tara Hernandez, vice president developer productivity, MongoDB
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Opinion
07 Aug 2025
Diversity Think Tank: Stepping back? A look at DEI in the current climate
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- Diana Akanho
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Blog Post
05 Aug 2025
Changing the course of UK skills policy as opposed to shuffling the deckchairs
The rise of AI now challenges the priority given to on academic skills . Covid Lockdown and its consequence have increased pressures to accelerate change to improve national productivity by ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
05 Aug 2025
Investing in diverse business could boost UK equity market
It’s difficult for female-led businesses to find investment, but if more funds were made available, it could boost UK equity, according to research Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Aug 2025
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2025
Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
04 Aug 2025
Diverse teams are smarter -- here’s why
Your company can foster an improved bottom line, better retention and a host of other benefits by supporting diverse and inclusive teams. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2025
NUS and Google team up on AI research centre
The National University of Singapore and Google will set up a joint research centre focused on applied AI in education, law, and public health while also building a talent pipeline for the city-state Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
30 Jul 2025
AI and machine learning engineers earn far less in UK than in US
While there is plenty of demand for artificial intelligence engineers, there appears to be a disparity of salaries in different countries Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
24 Jul 2025
The rise (or not) of AI ethics officers
Job titles vary, but the principles shouldn’t – put AI ethics in the org chart, fund it and give it authority, so that good intentions turn into trust, accountability and good business Continue Reading
By- Mary Branscombe, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2025
AI’s uneven distribution widening diversity divide
Access to AI depends in many cases on salary, gender and company size, according to research Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 Jul 2025
UK government signs partnership with OpenAI
Deal sees firm behind ChatGPT collaborate with government on AI security research to explore investment opportunities Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Jul 2025
UKtech50 2025: The most influential people in UK IT
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we share the results of this year’s UKTech50 list of the IT leaders who are shaping the UK’s digital economy. We also feature a profile of this year’s winner, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who is the first person ever to top the list twice. Elsewhere in the issue, we also take a look at what steps IT leaders can take to lockdown their Amazon Web Services stacks, and discover the role that data management platforms play in the delivery of a great customer experience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jul 2025
Why enterprise application strategies fail
Enterprise applications are vital for business, yet more than half of all projects fail to deliver a clear return on investment. We explore the common pitfalls and how to build a strategy that ensures success Continue Reading
By- Neha Ralhan
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News
21 Jul 2025
The Security Interviews: Jason Nurse, University of Kent
Jason Nurse, reader in cyber security at the University of Kent, discusses the psychological side of cyber and online safety, why placing blame on users as ‘the weakest link’ is wrong – and why security pros should think about user needs more Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2025
DWP accused of shielding AI deployments from public scrutiny
Amnesty International and Big Brother Watch say Department for Work and Pensions’ ‘unchecked’ and opaque use of AI in the UK benefits system treats claimants as suspicious and is shielded from public scrutiny Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Jul 2025
Charities struggle to find the skills to adopt AI
Charities are building pace with digital adoption, but in many cases a lack of skills stands in the way of properly utilising tech Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Jul 2025
Thousands of women in tech leave their roles each year
At the launch of the Lovelace Report, experts state that women in the tech workplace aren’t being promoted, which in turn is pushing them out of the industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Jul 2025
BBC plans to outsource and offshore thousands of tech roles
The BBC is drawing up plans to outsource roles in its digital product group and finance, which could include some being carried out overseas Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Jul 2025
Interview: Philip Colligan, CEO, Raspberry Pi Foundation
With the trend of ‘vibe coding’ growing, Raspberry Pi Foundation’s CEO warns schools should not be complacent about continued coding education Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Jul 2025
Schools using AI to personalise learning, finds Ofsted
When looking into how some education providers in the UK are using AI, Ofsted found many have hit the ground running Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Jul 2025
Meta and Alan Turing Institute back open source AI fellowship
Labour’s AI fellowship will see experts use open source AI tools in a bid deliver better public services at lower cost Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Jul 2025
European Commission accused of rigging data watchdog appointment
The European Commission has been accused of rigging the selection process for the next European Data Protection supervisor Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jul 2025
Irish bank rolls out AI tools to 10,000 staff
Following exploration of artificial intelligence’s potential in conjunction with staff, AIB is rolling the tools out across the company Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Jul 2025
Accounting watchdog ‘disclaims’ College of Policing financial accounts after serious IT failures
The professional body for policing in England and Wales failed to properly manage its transition to new accounting and payroll systems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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E-Zine
08 Jul 2025
Do tech executives in US Army present conflict of interest?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we take a deep dive into the controversial news that four technology executives have been sworn into the US military to make the armed forces ‘more lethal’. In other US-centric news, we look at how President Trump’s downgrading of diversity and inclusion initiatives could be potentially rippling across the Atlantic and affecting tech hiring trends in the UK. We also hear about a UK startup that is using AI to pinpoint the genetic code that needs tweaking to increase tomato and potato yields, as part of a broader push to increase the nation’s food security in the face of climate change. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2025
Interview: Antony Hausdoerfer, group CIO, The AA
The vehicle recovery specialist is looking to artificial intelligence and connected vehicle technology to enhance customer experience and get drivers back on the road in the shortest possible time Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2025
More than 70% of parents say kids aren’t taught coding at school
Despite a growing need for tech skills, many parents claim coding isn’t taught in schools, research from the Raspberry Pi Foundation has found Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 Jul 2025
Zopa to embed into Manchester’s tech ecosystem
Challenger bank Zopa plans to eventually have 500 staff in its Manchester office, which will launch next month Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jul 2025
Bias and lack of flexibility hindering diversity, finds DSIT
A diversity and inclusion report compiled for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology outlines the many barriers to diversity in the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
02 Jul 2025
Digital workers at US bank to get their own email accounts
The financial services sector is leading the way when it comes to using AI across operations – and it’s not afraid to talk about it Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Jun 2025
Silicon Valley execs sworn in to US Army reserves specialist unit
Four technology executives are brought into the military to make the armed forces ‘more lethal’, reflecting softening attitudes throughout the sector towards ‘the business of inflicting violence’ Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Quiz
24 Jun 2025
Cisco CCNA practice test: Try these 20 exam questions
Use this CCNA practice test as study material to prepare for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam. With 20 questions on a range of topics, we're not playing around. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2025
Industrial strategy: Takeaways for UK tech innovations
Labour wants to put the UK at the forefront of tech innovation. Its industrial strategy offers a funding boost for tech and lighter-touch regulation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Jun 2025
Government hires chief data officer
Former MoD data chief, Lindsay Mason, has taken on the role of chief data officer in earl on a temporary basis while government recruits for a permanent position Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jun 2025
What is a chief product officer (CPO)?
A chief product officer (CPO) is a C-level executive responsible for the overall product strategy, development, and performance within an organization. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2025
UKtech50 2025: the longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2025 Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2025
NHS IT the big winner in Reeves’ Spending Review
The chancellor of the exchequer has significantly upped spending on digital and technology initiatives in the current Spending Review period, with the NHS receiving a 50% tech funding increase Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
11 Jun 2025
Human vs digital therapy: AI falls short when IT pros need help
Stressed IT and cyber professionals are turning to AI chatbots for support, but is handing people's mental wellbeing over to algorithms really such a bright idea? Continue Reading
By- Malcolm Hanson, PTSD Revolution
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News
11 Jun 2025
London Tech Week: More funding, fellowships and skills
The government wants to make the UK the best place for tech and AI, opening pathways for global talent and venture capital funding Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
10 Jun 2025
Escaping an X
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the public’s changing relationship with social media is put under the microscope, as users become discomforted by changing content moderation policies. HMRC’s hunt for a hyperscaler to oversee a 10-year datacentre exit project has proven controversial – we examine the issues. And we hear from Virgin Atlantic’s vice-president of data and artificial intelligence about the company’s efforts to improve the customer experience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2025
Labour commits £17.2m to support Spärck AI scholarships
The government has put up money to help drive the UK’s expertise in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Jun 2025
Starmer opens London Tech Week with £1bn AI boost
Prime Minister unveiled plans to boost UK’s high-performance compute capacity 20-fold, along with funding to bolster skills Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
09 Jun 2025
An industrial strategy without tech is no strategy at all
Ahead of the delivery of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy white paper, TechUK sets out how the tech sector can drive growth, and the steps the government should take to harness it Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
06 Jun 2025
UK ICO publishes AI and biometrics strategy
The UK data regulator has outlined how it will approach the regulation of artificial intelligence and biometric technologies, which will focus in particular on automated decision-making systems and police facial recognition Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Jun 2025
Citigroup cuts thousands of staff at China-based tech centres
Financial services giant Citigroup is drastically reducing headcount in its Chinese tech delivery centres as it restructures its technology operation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jun 2025
UK’s error-prone eVisa system is ‘anxiety-inducing’
People experiencing technical errors with the Home Office’s electronic visa system explain the psychological toll of not being able to reliably prove their immigration status in the face of a hostile and unresponsive bureaucracy Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
05 Jun 2025
Diversity Think Tank: Inclusion matters – here’s why you should care
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- Gill Cooke
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News
04 Jun 2025
NCSC sets out how to build cyber safe cultures
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published guidance for security teams and leaders on how to foster accessible and appropriate cyber security cultures in their organisations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jun 2025
SXSW London: Risk of AI removing choice
The modern era, where AI speeds up day-to-day chores, is undermining creativity and the ability to make choices Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
03 Jun 2025
Analysis of job vacancies shows earnings boost for AI skills
Even when parts of a job are being automated, those who know how to work with artificial intelligence tools can expect higher salaries Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Jun 2025
Cyber and digital get over £1bn to enhance UK’s national security
The government has set out plans to spend over a billion pounds on digital and cyber warfare capabilities to enhance the UK’s ability to defend itself and fight offensive wars Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
30 May 2025
Trump, DEI and UK technology businesses
What does US retrenchment on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, mean for tech companies in the UK, and could a similar retreat happen in this country? Continue Reading
By- Nick Le Riche, partner Broadfield
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News
29 May 2025
CEOs and IT chiefs misaligned on AI readiness
A report from Kyndryl shows a significant gap in how business leaders perceive the AI infrastructure of their organisations compared with IT chiefs Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
28 May 2025
Four successful strategies for public sector technology recruitment
Four key strategies public bodies can adopt to attract talented IT professionals Continue Reading
By- Graeme McNaull, Executive Director – Public Sector, Harvey Nash
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News
27 May 2025
Maturing UK fintechs increase tech and cyber security hiring
Increased hiring reflects that fintechs are maturing and now require more cyber security and compliance experts Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 May 2025
Armed forces charity steps in to address cyber mental health crisis
CIISec and military charity PTSD Resolution hope to address a gathering mental health crisis among frontline cyber professionals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
27 May 2025
Preparation and appreciation – the human factor in incident response
A typical incident response effort is highly technical, so where do soft skills come in and how do you know how effective your team is? We look at a measurement option and the human consideration in these scenarios Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Essex Police discloses ‘incoherent’ facial recognition assessment
An equality impact assessment of Essex Police live facial recognition deployments is plagued by inconsistencies and poor methodology, undermining the force’s claim that its use of the technology will not be discriminatory Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 May 2025
Grab opens AI centre of excellence, bets on home-grown AI
Southeast Asian super app Grab has launched an AI centre of excellence in Singapore, aiming to develop its own specialised foundation model, bolster developer productivity and create 50 new roles, among other goals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
22 May 2025
Former ICAEW operations chief heads up BCS
BCS CEO Sharon Gunn wants to open up membership to broadest range of people to promote professional and ethical practices Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 May 2025
Lack of practical learning bad for STEM careers
A lack of hands-on learning could prevent children from being interested in science and tech careers in the future Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
21 May 2025
Interview: Rom Kosla, CIO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The IT chief of one of the world’s biggest tech companies still has to get the technology right – and he’s building on cloud, application consolidation and data to bring new capabilities in AI to his users Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 May 2025
UK Fraud Bill targets benefit claimants for mass surveillance
The UK government’s proposed Fraud Bill will disproportionately place millions of benefit claimants under constant surveillance, creating a two-tier system where people are automatically suspected of wrongdoing for seeking welfare Continue Reading
By- Anna Dent
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Opinion
19 May 2025
Jump in cyber attacks should put businesses on high alert
Three principles to help businesses get on top of cyber security Continue Reading
By- Jason Pyle, Managing Director, Harvey Nash USA & Canada
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News
16 May 2025
Mid-career professionals must learn to understand and use AI as GenAI tips balance
Whether in the finance, IT or legal sectors, artificial intelligence will change the way businesses operate and how their people work Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 May 2025
Why we must reform the Computer Misuse Act: A cyber pro speaks out
Britain’s outdated hacking laws are leaving the UK’s cyber practitioners hamstrung and afraid. Security professional Simon Whittaker reveals how he nearly ran afoul of the Computer Misuse Act, and why he’s speaking out for reform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
13 May 2025
9 IoT training certifications to take your next career step
IoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand. Continue Reading
By- Mary E. Shacklett, Transworld Data
- Andy Patrizio
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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