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
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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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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News
17 Nov 2021
Out of the shadows: The rise of ethical hackers in 2021
Ethical hackers working on the Bugcrowd platform have saved organisations almost $30bn in risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the community sheds old stereotypes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Nov 2021
Unit4 research finds divergence between decision-makers and employees in SMEs
Sponsored research among mid-sized enterprises finds decision-makers and employees to be radically at odds in reading what makes a successful organisation Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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E-Zine
16 Nov 2021
How cosmetics retailer Lush authenticates with ease
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Lush has modernised user authentication, governed by a desire to care for customer data. We also talk to the chief data officer at Nasa about data as a strategic asset, and the ground of better decision-making. And we foreground a call for the government and the Post Office to compensate victims of the Horizon computer system without delay. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
Three-quarters of global IT decision-makers facing skills gaps
Research by Skillsoft has found that 76% of IT decision-makers across the world have departmental skills gaps – a number that has increased significantly in the past five years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Nov 2021
Government bodies refuse FOI requests on basis of misleading database search times, says academic
The Information Commissioner’s Office tells tribunal it would need to bring in external experts to search data using an Excel spreadsheet Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2021
New law needed to rein in AI-powered workplace surveillance
MPs and peers call for new legislation to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, which is being used to surveil workers’ performance and behaviour Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Nov 2021
Oversight of biometrics and surveillance should not go to ICO
Biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner Fraser Sampson has panned the UK government’s proposed plan to absorb the functions of those roles under the remit of the information commissioner Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
11 Nov 2021
Why the CIO-CFO relationship is key to digital success
CIOs and CFOs haven't always gotten along. But with digital transformations now dominating budgets, business success depends on their ability to work together. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Nov 2021
Building bridges to better diversity
Tibco CIO Rani Johnson describes how the C-suite need to make themselves uncomfortable if they are to increase diversity in their organisations Continue Reading
By- Rani Johnson
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News
11 Nov 2021
Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise
Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means that dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2021
CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance
One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Nov 2021
CIOs: Time to drop the efficiency conversation
At this time of year CIOs are often looking ahead to the new year to plan the IT projects they want to complete during 2022. According to Harvey Nash's Digital leadership report, company boards ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Nov 2021
Tech’s reaction to the Budget’s skills promises
During the 2021 Autumn Budget, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced several measures aimed at increasing skilled workers in the UK – but does the tech sector think it’s enough? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Nov 2021
Gig economy workforce nearly trebles over five years
Over four million people in England and Wales now work for gig economy platforms at least once a week, marking a nearly threefold increase since 2016 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
08 Nov 2021
Watching me, watching you – challenging the rise of digital surveillance at work
Unprecedented levels of digital monitoring at work is embedding a culture of surveillance, despite workers’ opposition to the practices, says Prospect Union Continue Reading
By- Andrew Pakes, Prospect Union
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News
07 Nov 2021
Technology spending reaches record levels, fuelling jobs boom
Spending on IT has reached its highest levels for a decade but a shortage of skilled IT professionals could dampen growth Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 Nov 2021
Reaching the data gold standard: dream or reality?
The pandemic has forced businesses to adopt digital technology at a record pace but most organisations find themselves at the beginning of a long journey towards making the most of their data Continue Reading
By- Heather Byron, NashTech
- 04 Nov 2021
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News
04 Nov 2021
Women grossly underrepresented in global fintech
Women are CEOs at less than 6% of global financial technology firms and even fewer hold top tech jobs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Tip
01 Nov 2021
Overlooked relationships CIOs should build within the C-suite
To lead transformation and meet business goals, CIOs must work with other C-level executives. With an ever-expanding C-suite, the possibilities for collaboration are endless. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
01 Nov 2021
India’s tech workforce braces for hybrid work
A Nasscom study reveals that India’s tech workers and their employers are planning to return to offices thrice a week, paving the way for hybrid work Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Oct 2021
Interview: Asel Sartbaeva, chemistry researcher, University of Bath
Everywoman in Tech Woman of the Year 2021, Asel Sartbaeva, talks about her work with vaccines, and the importance of role models in encouraging young women into science Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
29 Oct 2021
How GitHub is driving secure software development
GitHub’s first chief security officer offers a glimpse into the company’s efforts to help developers and organisations embrace secure software development practices Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
28 Oct 2021
Skills and Employment Policy for the digital age
The pace of change has accelerated and centralised planning can no longer keep up. Widening workforce skills gaps require investment on a scale akin to that made in higher education but structured ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
27 Oct 2021
Cyber sector growth exacerbating skills shortage
Data from security association (ISC)² shows demand for cyber pros is still outpacing supply as the sector continues an upward growth trajectory Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
TSB opens 100-seat tech centre in Scottish capital
TSB has opened its latest tech centre in Scotland while IT services provider CGI announces the creation of hundreds of UK tech jobs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Oct 2021
Interview: Identifying talent at Nasa using data science
David Meza, senior data scientist at Nasa, explains how the space agency is using data analytics and graph database technology to find, recruit and train the skilled people it needs Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Oct 2021
4 ways CIOs can adapt metrics for the new workplace
The limitations of traditional leadership and enterprise metrics are coming to the fore. To adapt, CIOs will need to focus on flexibility, resiliency and employee wellness. Continue Reading
By- Tina Nunno
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News
22 Oct 2021
Women more likely to have retrained for tech roles than men
Research by WISE finds women are more likely to have retrained for a tech role than men, and half of people in tech think soft skills are more important than tech skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
21 Oct 2021
Big opportunities for strategic CIO leadership today
CIOs and technology leaders have unprecedented opportunities to lead their enterprises in meeting today's new demands. Here are some of those opportunities -- and some challenges. Continue Reading
By- Diann Daniel, Executive Editor
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Tip
19 Oct 2021
5 ways to improve the CIO-CISO relationship
CIOs and CISOs need to work together for the benefit of the whole organization. To break the mold of hostility, C-suite leaders need to prioritize collaboration and mutual respect. Continue Reading
By- Johna Till Johnson, Nemertes Research
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E-Zine
19 Oct 2021
Making the case for and against police use of facial recognition technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the Met Police enhances its facial recognition capabilities, we examine the pros and cons of law enforcement use of the technology. Three in five IT professionals want a new job – is there a tech exodus in the industry? And we take an in-depth look at the growth of the Nordic datacentre sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
- 18 Oct 2021
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News
18 Oct 2021
How Samlesbury, Lancashire became the home of the National Cyber Force
The National Cyber Force, a new branch of the military, is gearing up to fight battles in cyber space from the fields of Lancashire. Its presence is expected to bring a high-tech renaissance to the region Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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14 Oct 2021
Making a mark in cyber security
Claudean Zheng’s knack for hacking landed her a career in cyber security, working in both public and private sectors Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2021
How women can succeed in cyber security
Elaine Muir, security education and awareness manager at insurance company IAG, shares her career journey and advice for women seeking to carve out a successful career in security Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
IBM pledges to reskill 30 million people by 2030
Tech giant launches worldwide initiative to provide about 30 million people with technology and digital skills over the next nine years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
14 Oct 2021
Denmark takes another step towards empowering women in tech
A programme to increase the participation of women in the thriving Danish startup ecosystem moves to the second of three planned stages Continue Reading
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Video
14 Oct 2021
Poppy Gustafsson, most influential woman in UK tech 2021 - winner’s speech
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event, in partnership with Spinks, Poppy Gustafsson, CEO of Darktrace, gives her acceptance speech as the 2021 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
13 Oct 2021
How to prevent developer burnout
The pandemic has led to more pressure on software developers, many of whom have reported increased levels of stress and anxiety Continue Reading
By- Junade Ali
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News
13 Oct 2021
Former signals intel leader named godfather of UK security
Sixth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards honours former Royal Corps of Signals colonel and infosec pioneer John Doody Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Oct 2021
AI estimated to provide 10% boost to UK GDP by 2030
AI has financial benefits but there are concerns the technology could displace a significant number of human workers in the next decade, says report Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Oct 2021
How AI – and puffins – are boosting renewable energy
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how an artificial intelligence system for tracking puffins could help boost renewable energy use. We examine the often-overlooked, but often damaging, diversity issue of age discrimination in tech. And we look at the key considerations when choosing enterprise cloud file services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
Age discrimination: An overlooked diversity issue in tech
When people talk about a lack of diversity in technology, age discrimination is not the first issue to come to mind, but it’s one that is prolific across the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Lewis Hamilton charity aims to help train 150 black STEM teachers
A charity led by Formula1 driver Lewis Hamilton has plans for a two-year pilot aimed at training and recruiting black teachers for science, technology, engineering and maths subjects Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
07 Oct 2021
CW Middle East: Middle East hospitals accelerate take-up of healthcare technologies
The Middle East is accelerating its take-up of digital healthcare technologies following lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, with regional government turning to technology to track disease trends and monitor treatment. Also read in this issue how the UAE’s National Program for Coders will offer ‘golden visas’ to 100,000 entrepreneurs, enterprise owners and startups. Continue Reading
- 06 Oct 2021
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News
06 Oct 2021
Pandemic increases need to hire tech workers
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed consumer behaviour and technology use within organisations, leading to plans for technology hiring to increase over the next year Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Podcast
06 Oct 2021
Top women in UK tech, AI on puffin island – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss CW’s annual programme to choose the most influential women in UK tech, as well as Newham Sparks, and puffin-counting AI Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Israeli Orca to invest in UK cyber scene
Tel Aviv-headquartered Orca Security wants to set up a new R&D centre in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
New strategies needed to close the cyber security skills gap
Teaching cyber security in schools is a long-term solution to a present-day problem Continue Reading
By- Martin Smith, SASIG
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News
05 Oct 2021
CIO interview: Lisa Heneghan, chief digital officer, KPMG
KPMG UK’s digital leader says that in her 25-year career she has never known a more exciting time to work in IT Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
Britain needs its amazing migrants
Fintech entrepreneur Michael Kent explains why Britain needs migrants and why government policy and media horror stories will damage the UK’s economy and reputation Continue Reading
By- Michael Kent, Azimo
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05 Oct 2021
Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2021: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Each year Computer Weekly recognises several great women from the IT industry and their lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
Computer Weekly’s 2021 women in tech Rising Stars
Despite a lack of women in the technology sector, new champions of diversity, inclusion and technology are always surfacing – so who is likely to appear in Computer Weekly’s top 50 list in the future? Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
Stop being ‘apologetic’ for differing skillsets, says Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2021
There are many routes into technology, and many different skillsets that contribute to making great tech work, so people need to be ‘less apologetic’ for a less technical skillset, says Poppy Gustafsson, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
Computer Weekly announces the 2021 Most Influential Women in UK Tech
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2021 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner Poppy Gustafsson Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Oct 2021
The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2021
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 women chosen as the most influential in UK technology for 2021, and talk to the 10th winner of our annual list – Poppy Gustafsson, CEO of Darktrace. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at digital customer experience technologies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Chancellor uses Tory Party conference speech to announce AI scholarships
Artificial intelligence holds the key to unlocking productivity, and developing the right skills to harness this potential was one of the focal points at the Tory Party conference Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
01 Oct 2021
Local Digital Capital Index: A framework for levelling up
How can the tech sector ensure digital equality across the UK in support of the government's levelling-up agenda? TechUK is trying to set the benchmarks Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
30 Sep 2021
Computer Weekly announces the 2021 Most Influential Women in UK Tech
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2021 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner Poppy Gustafsson Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Sep 2021
Computer Weekly’s 2021 women in tech Rising Stars
Despite a lack of women in the technology sector, new champions of diversity, inclusion and technology are always surfacing – so who is likely to appear in Computer Weekly’s top 50 list in the future? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Sep 2021
Stop being ‘apologetic’ for differing skillsets, says Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2021
There are many routes into technology, and many different skillsets that contribute to making great tech work, so people need to be ‘less apologetic’ for a less technical skillset, says Poppy Gustafsson, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2021
STEM schooling for a world of lifelong training
How do we integrate the lessons learned since March 2020 and build on the existing abundance of material to “construct a really cracking educational experience to ensure that lifelong learning is ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
30 Sep 2021
Team leaders urged to address developer mental health
The pandemic led to many developers working from home, and many have experienced burnout Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
30 Sep 2021
Will the end of furlough help fill tech vacancies?
The closure of the government’s furlough scheme may not help the tech sector fill the most technical vacancies, but it could bolster available talent for the longer term Continue Reading
By- Bev White, Nash Squared
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Blog Post
29 Sep 2021
Tell Number 10 How to Promote Lifelong Training in the Digital Age
Focus public funding/support and performance monitoring on the delivery of micro-modules to get trainees into jobs rather apprenticeships, degrees and qualifications Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
29 Sep 2021
Women in fintech welcome Barclays initiative and demand more from the sector
Women in UK financial technology have welcomed bank’s new female-focused lab and funding initiative and call for more like it from the sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
29 Sep 2021
A late career route into tech
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Abby Xiaotong Su, graduate software engineer at a large e-commerce company, talks about her unexpected route into tech, and discusses the many roads into ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
28 Sep 2021
Turning lifelong training for multi-career lives from aspiration into reality
Most of the skills in demand today will need updating inside a couple of years. Lockdown saw massive advances in the use of on-line content, support and mentoring but it also opened massive divides ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
28 Sep 2021
Former PwC initiative Tech She Can becomes independent charity
Initially a charter aimed at educating young women about tech careers, PwC-led initiative Tech She Can is now an independent charity with 200 members Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Sep 2021
Women and BAME people bear brunt of cyber crime impact
Cyber crime has a disproportionate impact on women and BAME people, according to a new report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Sep 2021
Fixing the SME tech crisis
Although technology can drive post-pandemic economic recovery, the gap between those businesses with sufficient IT skills and those struggling is widening Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Guide
27 Sep 2021
APAC women in cyber security
In this Essential Guide, we examine the state of women representation in cyber security in APAC, the challenges that women face in the field, and what can be done to reduce the gender gap in cyber security. Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Sep 2021
What it takes to attract and retain women in cyber security
The narrowing gender gap may be a cause for cheer, but more needs to be done to curb discrimination, and attract and retain women for cyber security roles in Asia-Pacific Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2021
Digdata partners with Facebook to encourage future data talent
Educational initiative Digdata and Facebook have developed a programme aimed at encouraging young people to consider careers in data science Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
24 Sep 2021
Big Data London: Mitigate AI bias rather than try to remove it, say experts
Bias cannot be stripped from artificial intelligence systems, but organisations can work to mitigate it, Big Data London 2021 attendees heard this week Continue Reading
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Video
24 Sep 2021
Empowering APAC women on the frontlines of cyber security
In this webinar, we discuss the issues facing women in cyber security, the challenges of breaking into the field and why it’s important to close the gender gap Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Sep 2021
IBM ramps up quantum education initiative
IBM is trying hard to break quantum computing away from the boffins to find real-world application areas Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Sep 2021
Tech job adverts increasing outside London bubble
The need for skilled tech workers has increased throughout the UK, with many cities seeing a growth in adverts for tech or digital roles Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Sep 2021
Tech Nation announces 15 startups for 10th Future Fifty cohort
Fifteen high-growth startups set to join Tech Nation’s 10th annual Future Fifty programme to help them scale further Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Sep 2021
Mastercard invests in digital competence training for five million very small businesses
Mastercard is working with suppliers to embed training for small businesses onto their digital platforms Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Sep 2021
Foreign professionals and upskilled locals in demand as UAE sets ambitious coding targets
The United Arab Emirates is on a mission to grow its tech sector as part of its economic diversification plans, but it needs more talent from inside and outside the country Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Podcast
21 Sep 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak listens to UK tech – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode of the CW Downtime Upload, CW editor in chief Bryan Glick joins the podcast team to discuss his interview with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak at a Treasury Connect conference Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
21 Sep 2021
London Tech Week: London and South losing out on productivity
There appears to be a massive gap between the most and least productive businesses, and tech and tech skills are key ingredients of productivity Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Sep 2021
DBS eyes AI and blockchain talent
Singapore-based bank DBS is looking to hire 150 developers and engineers skilled in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain through its hackathon programme Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Definition
20 Sep 2021
CSO (Chief Security Officer)
A Chief Security Officer (CSO) is a C-suite executive responsible for a company's physical and digital security. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2021
Is the tech sector facing an IT skills exodus?
Three out of five of tech professionals say they are looking to move jobs over the next year. Why is this, and how big a skills problem is the tech industry facing? Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2021
Interview: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on supporting the UK tech sector
Computer Weekly talked to Sunak at a Treasury event in front of an audience of tech sector leaders, investors and startups, to discuss how the government can support the digital economy Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
14 Sep 2021
Database growth needs greater team collaboration
Organisations are storing more data, which will increase the workload of administrators managing database servers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
13 Sep 2021
Making a Reality of Lifelong Training in the Digital Age
I should add that I too am interesting in life-long learning but that is not enough. It can be a gateway to training but learning the theory of tennis is not sufficient to produce a winner, let ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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Blog Post
09 Sep 2021
A call to rebuild the Department for Education and Skills
In the light of the forthcoming party conferences, and rumoured reshuffles, I hope the Government can quickly move on to making the UK once again a world-leader in technological education and ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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E-Zine
09 Sep 2021
CW Europe: Dutch researchers build security software to mimic human immune system
In this issue of CW Europe, find out how researchers in the Netherlands are attempting to help IT systems fight certain cyber attacks in a similar way to the human immune system works. One of the team at Dutch research institute TNO was originally an immunologist, and saw parallels with the human immune system in the field of cyber security. Also in this issue, find out about the so-called “Klarna academy” in Stockholm, which has created the next set of Nordic fintech entrepreneurs. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2021
Covid positive for security market, but still a source of stress
CIISec’s latest “State of the profession report” highlights both positives and challenges for cyber pros arising from the past two years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
08 Sep 2021
Bridging the gender gap in cyber security
Some professional groups and companies in Asia are working hard to improve awareness of the cyber security profession and mentoring talented women in a bid to bridge the gender gap Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
07 Sep 2021
TLA Black Women in Tech to launch book about tech role models
Not-for-profit organisation is raising funds to publish a book showcasing black women in tech to give young people in UK schools access to role models Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
07 Sep 2021
Highways England delivers a digital roadmap
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CDIO of Highways England about her digital services and asset management plans. We explore SIEM and SOAR security tools. And we find out how McLaren Racing is using data analytics to build its cars more efficiently. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2021
Nokia launches online tech scholarship for under-represented talent
Alongside Udacity and the Blacks in Technology Foundation, Nokia has launched an online nanodegree aimed at increasing the number of people from underrepresented backgrounds in tech worldwide Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
03 Sep 2021
Age discrimination: An overlooked diversity issue in tech
When people talk about a lack of diversity in technology, age discrimination is not the first issue to come to mind, but it’s one that is prolific across the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
Apple workers challenge company on toxic workplace culture
Workers participating in the #AppleToo movement say they have collected nearly 500 testimonies from employees about their experiences of discrimination, harassment and abuse at Apple Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor