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
16 Jun 2026
How AngelHack uses hackathons to ease AI adoption
From internal hackathons to accelerator programmes, Singapore’s AngelHack is empowering everyday employees to build their own AI applications while expanding its reach in the US, Brazil and Australia Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Jun 2026
AI demands an identity reset
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines how AI is transforming the demands and expectations on identity and access management systems. We talk to early implementers of agentic AI to find out the lessons learned. And we explain why the AI infrastructure boom is likely to drive up cloud prices for every IT leader. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Sep 2020
Ethnic diversity, cloud apps for Gen Z, and accountants – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss workplace diversity in respect of ethnicity, a financial app for cashless Generation Z, and how accountancy firm Saffery Champness has benefited from a SaaS document management system Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2020
NCSC expands schools programme to north-east England and Northern Ireland
Following an initial roll-out in Gloucestershire and Wales, the NCSC’s CyberFirst Schools programme is being extended to north-east England and Northern Ireland Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Sep 2020
A smarter skills policy for those in furlough
The front-end to the furlough programme should therefore package and link to all other current and proposed education, training and support programmes in ways that make sense to the target ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
29 Sep 2020
How supply chain management is changing after Covid-19
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the profound changes in supply chain management as a result of the global pandemic. We find out how digital experience platforms can help deliver an omni-channel web presence. And we look at the role of technology in cracking down on international money laundering. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2020
Singapore to build 5G talent pipeline
Singapore’s telcos will start hiring and training about 1,000 telecoms professionals by year-end to support the deployment of 5G networks Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2020
Case Study: Douglas and Gordon uses video to make house searching safer
Estate agent Douglas and Gordon has made videos of prospective properties to make it safer and easier for house hunters to find their new home during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2020
Interview: Tech education in Africa, with a focus on female empowerment
During a trip to East Africa in the early 2000s, Sonal Kadchha found a lack of secondary education and few teachers, which eventually led her to teach women in the region how to code Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2020
Public admires security professionals, but doesn’t want their jobs
(ISC)² research finds attitudes towards security roles are increasingly positive, but not many people fancy joining the fight against cyber crime Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Sep 2020
Top 10 skills to include in your IT CV
Find out what skills and keywords you should include on your CV to stand out as an IT professional in a competitive market Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Sep 2020
Tech executives need new skills to lead in a remote world
After helping organisations adapt to new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic, IT leaders worldwide are now enjoying greater influence, according to this year’s Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2020
Twitter investigates image cropping algorithm for racial bias
The algorithm’s consistent favouring of white faces in image previews has forced the company to investigate it for racial bias Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Sep 2020
Digital leaders and the widening divide
This year’s Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey shows a widening of the digital business divide, with companies that have already adopted digital technologies more likely to accelerate those investments than those still in the planning stage Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 Sep 2020
Gender pay gap, undersea datacentre, digital mapping – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss the gender pay gap, undersea datacentre experimentation and digital mapping Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2020
Is the dial shifting for underrepresented groups in the UK’s tech sector?
George Floyd’s death and the resulting Black Lives Matter movement has raised awareness about the disparity in many areas of society, including the tech sector. Many firms claim to be headed for change, but will this change be sustained into the future? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Sep 2020
Can Arm stay strong under Nvidia?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the implications of the controversial acquisition of UK chip leader Arm by US rival Nvidia. Black Lives Matter has raised awareness of social inequalities, but is the tech sector becoming more diverse? And we ask if business software can learn from the addictive nature of social apps. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2020
Ex-NCSC boss Ciaran Martin joins cyber venture capital outfit
Outgoing NCSC CEO Ciaran Martin is to take up a new role guiding new investments in cyber security Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Sep 2020
FDM everywoman in tech awards launches 2021 nominations
Now entering its 11th year, the FDM everywoman in technology awards 2021 is open for nominations. The annual event aims to shine a light on women making a contribution to the technology industry, ... Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2020
What will increased remote working mean for tech salaries?
As remote working becomes more popular because of the coronavirus outbreak, people have less need to be near city centres – but what might this mean for tech workers’ salaries? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Sep 2020
Is Number 10 waiting for Harry Potter to apply for the government CDO job?
For many years, the UK IT community pined for a government that wants to put technology at the heart of the country’s future; one that understands the importance of bringing digital and policy ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2020
What are the habits of highly effective CISOs?
Data crunched by Gartner analysts reveals the behaviours that differentiate the top-performing chief information security officers from the pack Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Sep 2020
Top 10 video interviewing tools for a virtual hiring toolkit
Video interviewing tools are essential in every modern recruiter's toolkit. Learn what 10 of the top tools offer and some of the HR systems they integrate with. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
Interview: Frankie Kay, interim director general for data capability, ONS
The Office for National Statistics’ interim director general for data capability talks about how data plays an important role in the battle against Covid-19 and how the pandemic has unearthed new ways of collaborating Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Sep 2020
How data has helped in the fight against coronavirus
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Office for National Statistics about the important role data plays in the battle against Covid-19. We also look at the speedy deployment of the Scottish contact-tracing app and report on a discussion about the UK government’s delayed response to its digital identity consultation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Sep 2020
Brave recruitment today can boost tech performance tomorrow
GUEST POST: In this contributed blog post, Claudia Harris, CEO of Makers Software Bootcamp, declares a call to action for the UK tech sector to kickstart National Coding Week, highlighting how ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2020
Santander to double investment in fintechs
Santander is doubling the amount of money it invests in fintech startups after the success of its funding arm, which was established in 2014 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2020
Time again to inspire the young
Recent Computer Weekly articles and posts on LinkedIn, looking at people’s first computer experience, shine a light on how young people used to use computers. They were programmed. Yes the ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2020
Abu Dhabi government launches peer-to-peer coding campus
Abu Dhabi government launches a specialist programming school that uses peer-to-peer teaching methods and gamification Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2020
Jobs in UK tech sector grow 36% since lockdown peak
The number of advertised roles in digital have increased across the UK in the summer months, according to the government’s Digital Economy Council Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2020
Mayank Prakash takes up CTO role at Tilney Smith & Williamson
The former global consumer CIO at utility firm Centrica has jumped ship to join wealth management and professional services group Tilney Smith & Williamson as its chief technology officer Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2020
How low-cost computing gets kids into tech
We speak to a teenager about the joys of programming a Raspberry Pi and the startup he has formed around a Pi-based medical device Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Sep 2020
NHS whistleblowers at risk due to poor IT policies
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our investigation into NHS practices shows how poor IT policies are putting whistleblowers at risk. Our buyer’s guide examines the networking implications of the surge in remote working. And we assess how well the public cloud giants responded to the demands of the coronavirus pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2020
Court rejects request to exclude ‘11th hour’ US evidence against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
Lawyers for Julian Assange say the US has introduced an 11th hour indictment against the WikiLeaks founder that provides additional grounds for his extradition Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2020
AI Summit 2020: Regulating AI for the common good
Speakers and panellists at the virtual AI Summit 2020 spoke about the tensions between cooperation and competition in the development of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2020
Lockdown sees increase in girls applying for GCHQ cyber courses
The shift to online learning saw an increase in participants for its CyberFirst cyber security training programme, GCHQ found Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
Fund helps Good Things Foundation give 4,000 people digital access
Charity Good Things Foundation has been given £500,000 by the National Lottery Fund to help 4,000 digitally excluded people gain technology skills Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
Only 10% of tech talent have cyber skills to fill skills gap
The UK has a growing need for cyber skills as a result of the pandemic, but few IT professionals have the skills firms actually need Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
Amazon to recruit 7,000 permanent workers in UK during 2020 hiring spree
The online retail giant’s UK workforce looks set to expand to 40,000 employees by the end of 2020, as its network of fulfilment centres continues to grow Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
UK tech firms urged to seek out international opportunities
Tech Nation study finds UK businesses are in a strong position to take advantage of global tech growth Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
How Certis is digitising security operations
Certis has developed more than 50 applications in a year to help employees do their jobs better and has set up an AI centre to tap the potential of robotics and video analytics in security Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2020
Ethical and professional data science needed to avoid further algorithm controversies
BCS is calling for higher ethical and professional standards in algorithmic development to ensure public trust in future government information systems Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2020
Interview: Frankie Kay, interim director general for data capability, ONS
The Office for National Statistics’ interim director general for data capability talks about how data plays an important role in the battle against Covid-19 and how the pandemic has unearthed new ways of collaborating Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2020
CTO interview: David Rafalovsky, Sberbank Group
Russia’s Sberbank is well into its digital transformation journey, with artificial intelligence and supercomputing now at the centre of its plans Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2020
Co-operative cuts branch network and jobs
Co-operative bank will rely more heavily on its digital channels as 18 more branches are shuttered Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2020
Amazon UK boss to help select new government CDO
Outgoing Amazon UK boss Doug Gurr is on the selection panel to assess candidates for the government chief digital officer role, which offers a salary of up to £200,000 per year Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2020
DWP searches for talent as part of apprenticeship programme
The Department of Work and Pensions is looking for diverse talent to fill software and networking roles while developing skills on the job Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Aug 2020
Towards a Post Covid Skills Policy
Package and promote current and proposed education, training and support programmes in ways that make sense to the target audiences. Those which compete, conflict or cannot be understood should be ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2020
My first computer: Making the leap into an IT career
The IT sector has always struggled to attract enough young talent from different backgrounds. We look at how people gained their first tech experience Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Aug 2020
Gig economy, summer special look-back – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this summer special episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna look back to pre-lockdown episodes, and reflect on the podcasting experience since. First, they discuss the gig economy through the prism of new bite-sized BBC comedy Mandy Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Aug 2020
When algorithms don’t play fair
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report on the auditing of algorithms to countervail bias. We examine what CISOs can learn from Covid-19. And in our buyer’s guide to modern software development, we assess how competent artificial intelligence is at building applications that deliver the best possible customer experience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2020
The art of developing happy customers
AI is playing a growing role in modern software development, but how well can an AI build applications that deliver great customer experience Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2020
Drop in number of students taking GCSE computing in 2020
The amount of students deciding to take GCSE computing in England drops despite an increase last year Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2020
First computers that led to a career in IT
The UK’s GCSE results show a strong pass rate in STEM subjects, which is good news for the IT industry. We find out how Computer Weekly readers got into IT Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2020
Linux Foundation showcases the greater good of open source
Open source is more than something indulged in by techies who love to program – it offers collaboration that transcends cultures to solve real-world problems Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2020
How to keep IT staff safe when they are needed on-site
One of the challenges for IT departments during the coronavirus pandemic is that staff sometimes need to come into the office, which poses health risks Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Aug 2020
TikTok in peril, A-level and Scottish Highers algo fiascos – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss the fortunes of TikTok, the A-level results, and the algorithm controversies in which they and Scottish Highers have been mired Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2020
Coronavirus: Government faces renewed calls for extended support for self-employed
The second phase of the government’s income support scheme for the self-employed goes live today, prompting renewed calls for the eligibility criteria to be broadened so that more people can benefit Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2020
DBS Bank teams up with AWS on AI skills
Singapore’s DBS Bank is organising an AWS DeepRacer League to equip thousands of employees with skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Aug 2020
The future of networking jobs in the new normal
Soft skills will grow in relevance as network pros adapt to a post-pandemic world that includes more remote troubleshooting and the move away from a hard network edge. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2020
ICO acknowledges GDPR concerns over A-level results scandal
Information Commissioner’s Office says it has engaged with exams regulator Ofqual after its use of an algorithm to calculate A-level grades backfired Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2020
Gigaclear to take on 120 engineers for rural broadband expansion
New full-time field engineers will join rural broadband provider’s in-house team by the end of March 2021 to increase company’s build capacity Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2020
Coronavirus: The pandemic’s impact on tech jobs, now and in the future
For some, the coronavirus pandemic has meant furloughs and job losses; for others, it has meant expansion and hiring. What impact has the outbreak had on technology recruitment, and will this carry on into the future? Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Aug 2020
A CIO’s journey through the Covid-19 crisis
FDM’s IT chief takes us through the challenges of responding to the coronavirus pandemic, and the future opportunities that the changes introduced now present Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2020
Computing students achieve high A-level grades despite coronavirus outbreak
Students taking computing at A-level have achieved higher grades than last year despite the uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2020
Muslamic Makers launches careers discovery programme
Tech community Muslamic Makers has launched a programme to help Muslim talent develop skills and understand more about digital careers Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2020
Looming threat of Covid-19 and IR35 reform conspire to keep contractor confidence dampened
Quarterly data on how confident freelancers feel about their job and earning prospects highlights the negative impact Covid-19 and the government's looming tax reforms are having on the sector Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2020
UK lags in AI skills and AI project success
Global study by Microsoft shows that UK organisations have more artificial intelligence projects that deliver zero value than other countries Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Aug 2020
Freezing digital history in the Arctic Circle
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out why GitHub is storing its historical open source code repositories on analogue film in the Arctic Circle. Our buyer’s guide examines modern software development practices. And we hear how virtual reality technology helped the UK build more ventilators to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Infographic
10 Aug 2020
IT staffing trends evolve during a trying 2020
Surveys indicate few IT pros should be concerned about layoffs due to COVID-19. But other factors, such as reskilling, training and the new WFH reality, are having a profound effect. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2020
If you hire foreign IT staff, ‘you’re fired’, Trump tells bosses in government-owned entities
Donald Trump has fired a pre-election warning to government organisations that give IT jobs to workers from overseas Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2020
Is the dial shifting for underrepresented groups in the UK’s tech sector?
George Floyd’s death and the resulting Black Lives Matter movement has raised awareness about the disparity in many areas of society, including the tech sector. Many firms claim to be headed for change, but will this change be sustained into the future? Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2020
Coronavirus: IT contractors cite lack of government support during Covid-19 as source of stress
ContractorCalculator research highlights the mental health toll the pandemic is taking on IT contractors Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Aug 2020
Using technology to transform labour markets post Covid
If tech. companies want to cast off the public perception that they are part of the previous economy’s problems, they could start offering genuinely radical solutions to the pressing problems now ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2020
Inside Juniper’s radical IT transformation
Western Australia’s aged care provider Juniper embarked on an aggressive strategy to completely transform its IT operations in just two years Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Aug 2020
How to acquire and keep your IT skills up to date
Little, often and varied study is the key to keeping your IT skills up to date in an industry that is constantly changing Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Aug 2020
How the chancellor’s Plan for Jobs could benefit the UK tech sector
Technology has a strong role to play in the UK’s recovery, with Rishi Sunak’s Plan for Jobs offering opportunities for the sector Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2020
Covid-19 forces TechHub into administration
Silicon Roundabout mainstay TechHub has been forced into administration after Covid-19 pandemic undermines ability to generate revenue Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2020
Economic Affairs Committee calls for Universal Credit reform
Lords Select Committee finds the design of the Universal Credit system is ‘failing millions of people’, including a ‘significant minority’ who struggle with the digital service Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2020
Experts launch digital skills project for civil servants
International tech education experts from 10 institutions across the world have developed an online education programme for public servants Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2020
Diversity in cyber improving but inclusion needs work, says NCSC
Study into diversity and inclusion in the cyber security sector has found that diversity is off to a good start, but inclusion is lacking Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2020
Agile adoption still in early stages
Less than a quarter of organisations made it past the step of defining their agile approach while more than half are just getting started, study finds Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2020
Amazon to create 1,000 skilled tech roles in Ireland
Retail giant Amazon will be adding several skilled tech roles to its locations in Ireland over the next two years Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jul 2020
Storage skills in the age of the cloud and convergence
Storage skills was a discrete area in the IT jobs market, but that’s being eroded by the cloud, hyper-convergence infrastructure, and virtualisation. So, what are the key storage skillsets today? Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Jul 2020
Digital addiction, digital skills – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss digital addiction and business software, digital skills and how Barnardo’s benefited from digital transformation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 Jul 2020
Meet the CIO connecting IT in the most inhospitable environments
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we discuss the challenges of running global IT in the world of copper mining. We look at how tech suppliers are adapting their products to meet the lockdown demands of working from home. And we exam-ine how zero-trust methods can help secure container tech-nology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2020
IT expertise in banking boardrooms reduces risk, finds Europe’s central bank
Banks with more IT knowledge in the boardroom are more realistic about risk, according to Europe’s banking regulator Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2020
CTO interview: TransferGo’s Edgardo Savoy discusses skills and product innovation
Improved user experience has opened up tech to many people, but ease of use distances young people from the tech going on under the hood Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2020
Tech’s diversity gap: Slow growth for minority groups
Research by the BCS has shown a small percentage in growth of BAME and female individuals in the tech sector, revealing the long climb to diversity the industry still needs to tackle Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2020
Investment in neurodiverse talent a win-win for security
Current careers guidance and recruitment processes for security jobs are not working for people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia, but the problem is fixable with a little attention to detail Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jul 2020
What does and doesn’t work on video?
Hands up anyone who expected not just to spend 2020 at home, but to spend much of it on video too. Many of us will have shunned the Lidless Eye of the PC camera before but are now unable to resist ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2020
Brexit and slow pandemic response will impact UK IT spend, says Forrester
Analyst says UK’s slower response to the coronavirus, combined with Brexit, will have a big impact on GDP and, as a consequence, IT spending will decline Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jul 2020
Minorities in cybersecurity face unique and lasting barriers
IT is facing renewed scrutiny into its lack of diversity. Explore the unique barriers minorities in cybersecurity face and why hiring approaches are ill equipped to address them. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Jul 2020
Huawei’s expulsion from the UK’s 5G networks explained – The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload Podcast
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss the implications of the decision to shut Huawei out of UK telecoms, women in software development, new visa rules for IT workers post-Brexit, and the government’s elevation of data analytics Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2020
‘Future-ready’ attributes key to business resiliency beyond Covid-19, says Vodafone
Social responsibility, sustainability and purpose remain essential as consumers demand clearer commitments, with broadening employer diversity and increasing workplace flexibility key to address growing skill gaps Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2020
Lockdown sparks interest in digital skills for 58% of adults
Adults in the UK are becoming increasingly interested in digital skills, with over 80% saying they will become even more important over the next year Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jul 2020
Tackling digital skills gap post-pandemic is key to UK economic recovery
We have all – as individuals and businesses – seen the importance of technology to get us through lockdown. Let’s build on that to address the digital skills shortage in the UK Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Public sector not considering the elderly in development of digital services
A study by software firm Civica found public sector leaders have admitted to not targeting digital services at those over 70, despite many people this age claiming to use digital technology Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
What do Accenture’s UK job cuts mean to the IT services industry?
Accenture's decision to reduce its UK workforce by 8% will not be the last in an IT services sector hit hard by the Covid-19 disruption. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Room for improvement in Dutch digital skills
The Netherlands has good telecommunications and IT networks that can be used safely and reliably, but there is room for improvement in digital skills among the Dutch Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Ocado hired 300 tech workers over past six months
Online supermarket Ocado has hired a significant number of technology workers over the past six months to cope with coronavirus demand, it announced in its half-year results Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2020
Overseas IT directors could need salary of £56,100 to work in the UK
The government has confirmed the salaries it considers as the ‘going rate’ for tech professions, which overseas applicants will need to earn to gain immigration points Continue Reading