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
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
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News
10 Oct 2024
Afas leads the way with four-day work week in the Netherlands
Dutch labour unions want a shorter working week and software company Afas is leading the way, introducing a four-day work week from 1 January 2025 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Aug 2022
Delivering Digital Britain - Get your views heard
The new found aspirations of politicians of all parties to break out of two decades of stagnation in UK per capita productivity stagnation depend on levelled up access to the digital skills of the ... Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Jul 2022
Green IT, nominate top tech women – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss the CW IT sustainability think-tank, the launch of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022 list, and Lambeth Council in the cloud Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2022
Ex-youth footballers kick-start cyber careers
New programme aims to find fresh careers for former youth footballers in cyber security Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2022
Home Office selects CGI as strategic delivery partner
IT services supplier will act as strategic delivery partner for the Home Office’s plans to modernise and join up UK law enforcement’s digital capabilities Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jul 2022
Bridging the Cybersecurity Careers Guidance Gap
Current Cybersecurity Careers programmes reach barely 2% of the target audience. It is time to bridge the gap with the mainstream programmes run via the Careers and Enterprise Company with a ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jul 2022
Getting Britain back to work with the Skills of the Future - using Cyber as an example.
Harnessing talent today to deliver the evolving skills of the future on the scale needed requires employers to build on the mass-market channels that already exist, like those of the Careers and ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2022
Meta publishes first-ever human rights report
Meta details its approach to protecting and promoting human rights, but civil society groups say the company has failed to grapple with the human rights risks associated with its own business model Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2022
NCSC seeks community input for Cyber Advisor service
The NCSC is proposing to establish a new Cyber Advisor service to train up experts in security guidance, and is inviting interested parties to come forward Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2022
UK could see almost 15,000 tech jobs created this year
The UK’s tech sector has been steadily growing over the past five years, and research by CompTIA suggests this year could see another tech job surge Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2022
SSEN partners with Icebreaker One to break energy data silos
Better access to, and sharing of, energy data will help direct the installation of new electric vehicle charging points, as well as help network operators to better understand the electricity grid’s capacity for the introduction of more renewables Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2022
(ISC)² expands entry-level cyber programme after UK success
Flush with success from a UK certification programme, reaching 100k in the UK, (ISC)² now wants to provide free security certification to a million people worldwide Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2022
Estonia calls on tech experts to develop its Siri-like civil servant
Estonian government opens up applications to tech experts across the world, offering them the chance to work on a world first for digital government services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jul 2022
What do teens think about tech subjects?
GUEST BLOG: The tech industry is notorious for being heavily male, with many blaming the early pipeline for deterring girls from choosing to study tech-based subjects or consider tech careers later ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2022
Advanced Research and Invention Agency gets CEO and chairman
The government has named a CEO for the agency it set up to get more out of science and technology, after its original appointment couldn’t take the role Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jul 2022
Where are all the technologists? Talent shortages and what to do about them
It’s harder than ever to recruit good IT specialists, but there are some simple strategies for digital leaders to fill gaps in their teams Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2022
Putting automation into motion will put the wheels on UK economic growth
Automation technologies and artificial intelligence will change the workplace for the better, giving people time to focus on high-value creative work Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2022
Drivers’ union calls for immediate dismissal of Uber executive
Uber’s continued employment of an executive directly involved in efforts to resist regulatory oversight puts the ride-hailing firm in breach of its 2018 licence conditions, says drivers’ union Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jul 2022
The policies of the Candidates for PM depend on improving skills to deliver productivity.
Simply cutting taxes will not break the spiral of stagflation without rapid action to improve the productivity of the UK population as a whole, not just those currently in work, by sorting out: ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2022
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022
Who do you think should be considered for Computer Weekly’s 2022 list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology? Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2022
Goldman Sachs hires Google incubator founder
Bank recruits co-founder of Google’s incubator as it continues to transform its business through digital technology Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
First cohort of data science professionals certified by AfDSP
The Alliance for Data Science Professionals has certified its first cohort, with the imprimatur of the UK’s national statistician, Ian Diamond Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2022
UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 most influential people in UK IT for 2022, and talk to the winner of the 12th annual UKtech50, National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron. Also, we take an in-depth look at the crisis in chip supply and what’s needed to solve it. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
Whitehall IT veteran Mike Potter returns as new government CDO
Potter will become the most senior digital government leader, in charge of the Central, Digital and Data Office, when he replaces Joanna Davinson in the autumn Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
Singapore doubles down on OT security
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore will fund 80 scholarships to groom a talent pool of operational technology security experts, among other efforts to bolster the security of critical infrastructure in the city-state Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2022
Accountability in algorithmic injustice
Computer Weekly looks at the growing number of injustices involving algorithms and automated decision-making, and what can be done to hold governments and companies accountable for the failures of computer systems they deploy Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jul 2022
UKtech50 2022: You can see these tech leaders, now be like them when it comes to diversity
When Computer Weekly announced the first UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK technology, back in 2011, just seven women were included. Now, as we publish the 12th annual list, not ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2022
CW Middle East: UAE citizens embrace new digital technologies
A survey shows that people in the United Arab Emirates believe next-generation technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence will become widespread in the country. Also read how the UAE has improved its security posture amid mounting cyber threats. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2022
60% of tech workers say more needs to be done on diversity
A large number of technology employees think their organisations could be doing more to promote diversity and inclusion in their workplaces, says ThoughtWorks Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2022
CIO interview: Carl Dawson, CIO, Asda
As the IT handover from Walmart looms, Asda CIO Carl Dawson explains how the business is renewing all of its technology, putting the retailer in the rare position of being able to start from scratch Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2022
Plexal seeks new scaleups for next phase of Cyber Runway
Established security startups looking to grow and scale their operations are being invited to join the next phase of Plexal’s Cyber Runway programme Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2022
NCSC CEO: Why we should run towards crises to elevate cyber security
National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron, the 2022 Computer Weekly UKtech50 Most Influential Person in UK IT, reflects on a career immersed in crisis management, and how she is using this to elevate cyber security standards across the country Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2022
UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 12th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2022
Government rejects Lords police tech inquiry recommendations
The government has largely rejected the findings and recommendations of a House of Lords inquiry into police tech, which called for an overhaul of how police deploy artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jul 2022
Digital levelling up must be a priority for the tech community
The UK government’s plans for “levelling up” have, justifiably, come in for criticism. Nice rhetoric, but where’s the delivery? Fair comment. But for the tech community, attempts at digital ... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2022
Storage certifications to bolster your skills
Storage admins looking to gain new skills or make better use of their vendor-supplied storage systems can look to certification and qualification courses. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
Mayor launches digital inclusion pilot for offline Londoners
Mayor of London to launch pilot programme aimed at helping 75,000 of the city’s residents online through recycled devices and free mobile connectivity Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
Digital Poverty Alliance unveils evidence review
Evidence review into the state of digital poverty in the UK sets out policy principles and recommendations, which will be used as the basis for a national action plan to eliminate the issue Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 Jun 2022
Collaboration key to IT sector sustainability
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as sustainability rises up the corporate agenda, IT leaders say more collaboration is needed to meet climate goals. Microsoft faces further calls for greater transparency over software tools used to monitor employees. And the cyber security industry warns over an increasing loss of talent. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Jun 2022
chief transformation officer (CTO)
Chief transformation officer is an executive role, often in the C-suite, that focuses on bringing about change as well as growth in revenue and profit to an organization. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2022
Tech’s ongoing mental health crisis
Learn more about what organisations can do to support their employees’ mental health and retain their services Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2022
Keeping Singapore’s critical systems secure
Tracy Thng offers a glimpse into her work in strengthening the cyber resilience of 11 essential service sectors in Singapore Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2022
APAC career guide: Becoming a cyber security pro
The region’s cyber security industry is attracting new talent, but with the economic and political motivations of attacks now crucial considerations, it takes more than just technical nous to succeed in the field Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2022
Ministers and MPs outline vision for digital economy
Government ministers and MPs met with the tech sector to discuss the UK’s digital strategy, the future of work, and how to deal with the country’s tech skills deficit Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2022
UK tech has 2.8% gender ‘wage gap’, says Hired
The wage offered to women for tech jobs in the UK is 2.8% less than offered to male counterparts – a larger gap than in the US and Canada, says Hired Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
FCA seeks more tech expertise in fight against fraud
UK financial services regulator wants technology professionals to join its team fighting online fraud Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jun 2022
information technology (IT) director
An information technology (IT) director is the person in charge of technology within an organization. IT directors manage technology resources and employees to ensure that IT operations run smoothly. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2022
Uber drivers strike over pay issues and algorithmic transparency
Unionised Uber drivers take industrial action against the company over its failure to pay workers in line with a Supreme Court decision and inflation, as well as the lack of transparency around how it uses their data Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2022
We’re all technologists now – the powerful impact of low-code platforms
Low-code platforms are bringing a shift in how organisations develop and use technology – and it’s the job of the CIO to let it happen in a controlled, secure and connected fashion Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
Government won’t regulate on professional cyber standards
The government has elected not to proceed with regulatory intervention to embed standards and pathways across the cyber profession Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
Norwegian recruiters struggle to keep up with demand for IT specialists
The growing importance of IT in all industries, along with a shortage in skills, make for an excellent high-tech job market for candidates in Norway Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2022
Digital government strategy – what’s new?
There’s a new plan for improving the UK’s digital public services – and we’ve heard a lot of it before. But among all the hyperbole, there is a welcome realism in the latest approach to transforming government. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
British businesses to recognise Google skills certificates
Google training programmes are being made available to more people in the UK as part of an initiative from the supplier and major UK businesses Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
Tech sector sustainability efforts need full ecosystem approach
Reorienting the tech sector around collaboration rather than competition and reassessing the industry’s conventional wisdom around economic growth is essential to improving sustainability on the timescale needed, London Tech Week attendees are told Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2022
Governance and progression of AI in the UK
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are essential to growth in the global digital economy, and the UK has ambitions to lead the way Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
Finnish recruiter says cultural fit is the key ingredient for executive positions
Job skills are important, but a good match of personality traits is a better predictor of long-term success in a company Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
MoD sets out strategy to develop military AI with private sector
The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined its intention to work closely with the private sector to develop and deploy a range of artificial intelligence-powered technologies, committing to ‘lawful and ethical AI use’ Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley gives up his black hat for good
After serving a four-year prison sentence for his role in the 2015 TalkTalk hack and other cyber offences, Daniel Kelley now wants to pursue a legitimate cyber security career Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Health app adoption on the up as users report benefits
Mobile healthcare app take-up is at a pivotal moment and clinicians will play a key role in the next phase of adoption Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Dundee security research centre opens with support from SBRC
An £18m hub at Abertay University in Dundee forms the centrepiece of Scotland’s first security research cluster Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2022
UK tech job opportunities at 10-year high
Rapid adoption of digital technology, along with the sector’s growing success, has driven tech hiring to heights not seen since the London Olympics Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2022
Public sector bodies accused of freezing out SME IT consultancies over IR35 compliance fears
After details emerged about the multimillion-pound tax bills and penalties some public sector organisations have incurred due to IR35 compliance failings, it is claimed some government departments are cutting their SME consultancy partners loose Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2022
UK needs to upskill to achieve quantum advantage
Quantum computing bridges the IT and scientific community, and although it may be years away, skills developed during pilot projects are key Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2022
Retail’s IT talent search intensifies
Retailers from different sectors are on the hunt to fill similar IT job roles, but are all finding different ways to source the sought-after talent Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
Swedish recruiters prepare for a tsunami of AI projects
Several programmes are underway in Sweden to attract and retain AI talent to meet a swelling demand in the job market Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2022
Managing Apple Macs in the enterprise
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer’s guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
Deutsche Bank relocates Russia-based tech staff to Berlin
German bank offers employees in Russian technology centres the opportunity to move to the German capital Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
HSBC to give thousands of staff fintech training
Thousands of HSBC staff will receive training in fintech technologies through a course developed with Saïd Business School Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
Government recommits to UK’s cyber future in Digital Strategy
New strategy leans heavily on cyber security but stops short of announcing any initiatives that have not already been launched or heavily trailed Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
New UK digital strategy aims to secure future growth for £150bn digital economy
Government publishes plan that brings together existing and new initiatives intended to expand the digital sector and help to establish the UK as a ‘superpower’ in science and tech Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
What’s new about the new digital government strategy?
There’s a new plan for improving the UK’s digital public services – and we’ve heard a lot of it before. But among all the hyperbole, there is a welcome realism in the latest approach to transforming government Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2022
Investment firm takes Salesforce to task for lack of racial diversity
Retail investment platform Tulipshare is campaigning to hold Salesforce to account for its lack of racial diversity Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2022
Tech’s ongoing mental health crisis
The pandemic shone a light on the impact long hours and high pressure can have on the mental health of technology workers – an issue that is at risk of continuing long after Covid Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2022
STC meeting highlights the importance of role models in encouraging STEM diversity
Though there has been progress increasing the number of girls choosing to take STEM subjects later in education, there is still work to do, and role models could be part of the answer Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jun 2022
Naivety of computer evidence leaves door ajar for more miscarriages of justice
Barrister Paul Marshall explains why the government’s lack of action on reforming the legal rules around computer evidence, which presume it is correct, mean the Post Office Horizon scandal could be the tip of a miscarriages of justice iceberg Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
Executive interview: Clive Benford, Jaguar Land Rover
The head of the corporate analytics programme at JLR talks to Computer Weekly about data democratisation Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
Danish recruiter provides advice on a crazy market for tech jobs
Global trends make it difficult for Danish companies to hire people with IT skills, and a Danish recruiter is providing both companies and developers with some much-needed advice Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Russia looks towards import substitution in its IT sector
The exodus of Western IT companies from Russia and sanctions imposed on the country amid its military invasion of Ukraine are leading to shortages of IT and professionals in the sector Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jun 2022
Information might be power for some, but data combined with analytics is power for all
This is a guest blogpost by Libby Duane Adams, Co-Founder and Chief Advocacy Officer at Alteryx. Today’s evolving business landscape requires fast, informed, and accurate decisions for ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2022
IT departments need holistic circular economies to fight climate change
With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, IT managers should revamp procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but what does this mean for managing the IT lifecycle? Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
Over a third of cyber security professionals plan career change
Frustrations over a lack of support and recognition is fuelling a cyber security exodus, with just over one in three of those in the sector planning to change professions Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
Millions of UK workers lack digital workplace skills, says FutureDotNow
As the UK’s digital skills crisis looms larger, business coalition FutureDotNow says businesses must provide the essential workplace skills that people need Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
UKtech50 2022: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a shortlist of over 250 people – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2022
Succession in the world of ERP
Succession planning is not a simple business, especially in the age of the Great Resignation Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
Industrial systems not safe for the future, say Dutch ethical hackers
Ethical hackers in the Netherlands say operational technology and IT networks need to be integrated to prevent cyber attacks penetrating their operations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
31 May 2022
Trial and error – why the law on computer evidence must change
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the Post Office IT scandal highlighted the problem with computer evidence – we examine the need for legal reform. We assess the nuclear option for sustainable datacentre power. And we find out how IT experts can improve their soft skills and boost their career prospects as a result. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
Majority of organisations are hiring more IT staff to work remotely
IT leaders are increasingly recruiting staff to work remotely as changing working methods brought by the Covid-19 pandemic look set to stay Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
Digdata and BT inspire future data scientists
Educational initiative Digdata partners with BT on a programme that seeks to encourage young people to consider careers in data science Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
Dutch companies struggle to fill tech jobs
There are plenty of IT job vacancies in the Netherlands, but a shortage of IT professionals Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2022
Tech companies join UK four-day work week trial
Computer Weekly speaks with tech companies taking part in the UK’s upcoming four-day work week trial, which will measure the impact of shorter working weeks on productivity, wellbeing and the environment Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Building a pathway to commercial quantum computing
The shortage of expertise in quantum technologies will drive up salaries. A new report from TechUK assesses the route to commercialisation Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 May 2022
Need a CISO? No need to look for that tech boffin
This is a guest post by Yvette Lejins, resident CISO at Proofpoint Asia-Pacific and Japan The role of the CISO (chief information security officer) has become increasingly important as more ... Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Winners of 2022 Makers Women in Software Power List announced
Software engineering bootcamp Makers has announced its fourth annual list of up-and-coming women in the software sector Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
UKtech50 2022: 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 2022 Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Third of organisations to outsource more IT amid talent shortage
Cutting costs is not the main reason for outsourcing IT in the UK, according to a major study Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Former Welsh steelworks becomes ‘living’ cyber lab
ResilientWorks security centre in Ebbw Vale provides an education hub for students and a testbed for industry Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Deliveroo accused of ‘soft union busting’ with GMB deal
Smaller grassroots unions have criticised Deliveroo and GMB for making a “hollow” deal that will ultimately undermine workers’ self-organising efforts Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Singapore opens security testing centre
Joint centre set up by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and a local university will facilitate security testing and train security evaluation talent Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 May 2022
Accessibility is excluding the neurodivergent
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Craig Abbott, head of accessibility for DWP, explains the pros and cons of the current guidelines around web accessibility, and shares what companies need ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 May 2022
How businesses can hold on to their coveted IT professionals
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Jim Bowers, security architect at TBI, discusses how tech firms can hold on to skilled IT talent in the wake of the Great Resignation. The tech shortage ... Continue Reading
