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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Tip
28 Sep 2023
How to build an effective upskilling program for employees
Learn how upskilling can benefit an organization by helping to fill open positions and the steps needed to create a program that involves management and employee feedback. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2023
US lawmakers write to AI firms about ‘gruelling’ work conditions
Lawmakers have written to nine tech companies – including Amazon, Google and Microsoft – about the working conditions of those they employ to train and maintain their artificial intelligence systems, giving them until 11 October 2023 to respond Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2018
Future tech cannot be ‘defined by a particular population’, says CA executive
As new technologies are developed, companies could take the opportunity to hire more diversely to ensure offerings cater to a wider demographic Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Jul 2018
Building intelligent aircraft engines with AI and analytics
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to UK manufacturer Rolls-Royce about using artificial intelligence, sensor technology and data analytics to build intelligent aircraft engines. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the next generation of desktop IT. And we ask whether a court ruling in Chile could lead to a worldwide change in Oracle’s software licensing practices. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2018
Marks and Spencer to invest in startups as part of retail partnership with Founders Factory
Marks and Spencer is continuing its efforts to digitally transform its business by starting an investment partnership for startups Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2018
Commerzbank creates Hadoop-based platform for business-critical insights
German bank creates an entire new department to build and support a platform to provide business-critical insights Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jul 2018
Cyber security: A work in progress
Piers Wilson, director of the Institute of Information Security Professionals, reflects on the findings of the latest IISP industry survey and suggests there is still more work to do Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2018
Barclays to open tech hub in Glasgow
Banking group’s campus in Glasgow will host technology and operations teams using the latest technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jul 2018
Spotlight on the Digital Career Institute, Berlin
Digital Career Institute is teaching refugees and unemployed people to do web development in Germany Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Cambridge students offered chance to win £10,000 to develop innovative tech ideas at Trinity College
Cambridge University under and postgraduates are now able to apply for a competition to win £10,000 and the chance to develop their tech ideas at the Bradfield Centre Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Jul 2018
Why #techmatters – the challenge for everyone in the UK tech community
The UK technology sector faces unprecedented challenges – and opportunities – but we must never lose sight of the fact that it exists to make people’s lives better Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Cisco and UCL to open AI research unit in $100m digital economy boost
Cisco has extended its ongoing Country Digital Acceleration programme in the UK with a further $100m investment, part of which will go towards a new AI research centre Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
CNI sector lacks cyber security skills, government warned
The UK’s critical national infrastructure sector is being negatively impacted by the lack of cyber security skills, a report warns Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Digital consortium aims to develop digital inclusion project
A consortium of firms has come together to develop a project involving technology and local government partnerships to promote digital inclusion for those who are not digitally capable Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Just Eat on the lookout for 150 tech professionals
Online food marketplace Just Eat has announced it is on the lookout for talent to fill 150 technology roles, 80 of which have been recently created Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Collaborative alliance to advance UK’s cyber security profession
Leading UK organisations in cyber security have united to develop a national professional body in the field Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Committee proposes new laws for immigration of skilled workers after Brexit
The Science and Technology Committee has released a report proposing new rules surrounding the immigration of skilled workers once Brexit has come into force Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
NHS on the hunt for chief data officer
The NHS CDO will report directly to NHS Digital CEO Sarah Wilkinson, get paid up to £176,750 and be responsible for a budget of around £57m Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Deloitte launches EMEA-wide initiative to close cyber security gender gap
Professional services organisation Deloitte expands its UK efforts to encourage more women into cyber security to cover the EMEA area Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Global trading infrastructure firm opens office in Ireland because of Brexit
Financial services firms are attracted to Ireland as the UK prepares to leave the EU, leading to the creation of IT jobs in the Emerald Isle Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Interview: Pippa Thomas, regional IT director, Freeman Clarke
Freeman Clarke’s regional IT director, Pippa Thomas, on the role of interim CIOs and why organisations use them Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Voting open: vote now for the most influential woman in UK technology 2018
Submit your vote for who you think deserves the title of most influential woman in UK technology 2018 Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018: 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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News
17 Jul 2018
Code First: Girls teaches more women to code in UK than universities
Social enterprise partners with BT to offer more women the opportunity to learn tech skills Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Expect jobs equilibrium if government sticks with AI plan
If the government keeps to its artificial intelligence sector deal, the number of new jobs created through the use of AI and automation will balance the job losses Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2018
Is the UK’s computing curriculum too focused on coding?
The government introduced its computing curriculum in 2014 to give young people the digital skills they need for the future, but is it fit for purpose? Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Executive interview: Bill Ruh, CDO of GE
With a new CEO in the driving seat, we speak to GE’s head of digital, Bill Ruh, about how the company has refined its digital strategy Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Half of young girls don’t think tech careers are exciting
Young women are put off of technology careers because they don’t perceive them to be exciting, according to research Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Brexit proposal calls for standards alignment and data sharing
Although the government’s Brexit whitepaper focuses on curbing immigration, collaboration on cyber crime, data sharing and services are among the bargaining chips Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2018 longlist
Each year, Computer Weekly asks the technology industry to nominate who it thinks are the most influential women in UK tech. Here is the longlist of nominees for 2018 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2018
CW Middle East: Can Saudi Arabia build the Silicon Valley of the Middle East?
In April this year, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman visited Silicon Valley in the US to meet tech giants such as Apple and Amazon in its efforts to fast-forward the kingdom’s technology capabilities. Read about its lofty ambitions. Also in this issue, read how demand for skilled IT professionals is increasing rapidly in the Middle East, which is facing a talent crunch. Meanwhile, Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives are gathering momentum. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jul 2018
Give Jeremy Wright the chance to get digital right
The new DCMS secretary of state may not have much experience when it comes to digital, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't give him a chance. One thing's for sure though: Whether you want to call it ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
UK falling behind European competition in efforts to produce powerhouse tech companies
Several European-based tech companies are on the way to competing with major US and Chinese counterparts, although the UK is falling behind in this race Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
We need to take ‘black box’ out of AI to increase diversity, says panel
Many users of artificially intelligent systems have no understanding of what they do, making diverse and ethical development of these systems increasingly important Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Nurses held back by poor IT and lack of support, RCN report finds
Nurses think technology could improve health and care services, but are held back by barriers such as inadequate IT systems, a lack of support and digital skills Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2018
TechUK calls on UK to adopt recent EU trade deals to boost digital sector
The EU deal with Canada, as well as forthcoming trade agreements with Japan, Singapore and Vietnam, could boost the UK tech sector – if adopted after Brexit Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
Public looks to push innovative technologies in public sector with accelerator programme
Public is aiming to drive innovative services in the public sector by selecting its next startup accelerator cohort Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
CNet Training calls on datacentre sector for input on skill shortage research
Technology skills and education provider CNet Training is calling on the datacentre community to help inform its research into what is behind the sector's skill shortages Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
HSBC previews the banking staff of the future
The digital revolution in banking is set to create previously unknown jobs, and HSBC has outlined three of the job roles that will be created in the future Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
Bosch teams up with Singapore Polytechnic in IoT training push
Bosch and Singapore Polytechnic have set up two learning labs to train students on the use of the internet of things in advanced manufacturing Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
UK labour market could be harmed by private sector roll-out of IR35 reforms, consultancy warns
As the government continues to consult on extending the IR35 reforms to the private sector, research suggests contractors will not take kindly to the move Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
UK leads Europe’s tech startup scene over five years, research shows
Tech leads the way as UK shows 5% growth in startups across all industries Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jul 2018
DevOps done right: Securing grassroots support for a top-down DevOps enterprise push
As more and more enterprises rush to join the DevOps movement, practitioners share details of how they secured grassroots support for their senior leadership team's top-down agile adoption mandates Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Slow broadband fuels a post-Brexit storm for rural communities
Lack of access to reliable broadband and mobile networks threatens rural livelihoods after Brexit, according to a Local Government Association report Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Alibaba Cloud looks to drive its technology ecosystem with startup innovation contest
Alibaba Cloud is hosting its next Create@Alibaba contest as it looks for innovative products from startups Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
New thinking from tech startups could help solve construction project issues
Three startups shortlisted to join ConstrucTech accelerator to work on innovative technologies to reduce project delays and overspend Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Take our 2018 salary survey and tell us what you think about your job in IT
Computer Weekly's annual salary survey aims to reveal IT professionals' attitudes to employment and training Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
Case study: Logistics firm GWC moves from paper to digital HR in three months
Qatar-based logistics firm Gulf Warehousing Company introduced smart appraisals for employees, cut the time it takes to recruit, and gave staff and managers access to accurate HR data by replacing paper systems with human resources software Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jul 2018
The pipeline problem; how do we get more girls into technology?
In this guest post, Jo Morfee, co-founder of Innovate Her, discusses the UK's digital skills pipeline and how to encourage more girls to be part of it One of the main factors impeding technology ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
Amazon develops transgender resources for employees
Online retail giant Amazon has launched a pack of resources to its UK employees to help make the workplace a more inclusive environment for transgender people Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
UK police forces are not taking advantage of digital, says policing minister
Embracing technology remains one of the biggest challenges facing UK police forces, according to policing minister Nick Hurd Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
Supercomputing Wales partners with Atos and Dell to bring HPC to universities
Deal will bring high-performance computing to four universities to drive research across various sectors Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
Almost 30% of LGBT+ young people choose to avoid a Stem career
A large number of young people who identify as LGBTUA+ have avoided choosing a career in science, technology, engineering and maths because of discrimination fears Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
TeenTech announces its 2018 award winners
Not-for-profit TeenTech announces the winners of its annual awards that showcase students who have used technology to solve real-world problems Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jun 2018
Addressing the Digital Infrastructure Skills Crisis
Most of the skills in short supply can be acquired and assessed within days or weeks provided employers and those in their supply chains come together to agree standards and organise co-operation ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Volkswagen Financial Services UK aims to accelerate innovation with tech startup programme
Automobile manufacturer Volkswagen is running its next Startup Battlefield programme, building on the success of its 2017 Portuguese accelerator Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Malaysia makes good progress in building analytics talent
The country’s talent development and funding schemes have brought the benefits of big data to many organisations, but the quality and volume of its analytics talent can be improved Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jun 2018
Bridging the gender pay gap in the technology industry
Publication of gender pay gap figures for large organisations shows the tech sector has a long way to go to back up its rhetoric about equal opportunities Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
BEIS and DfE not addressing Brexit impact on Stem skills, says PAC
A Public Accounts Committee report has raised concerns that government departments are not doing enough, quickly enough, to understand how Brexit will affect the supply of science, technology, engineering and maths skills in the UK Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
Surge in number of women in IT contracting roles
The number of women taking IT contractor roles has increased by nearly a quarter in the past year Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
UK cyber skills in demand, says Dorset firm C3IA Solutions
UK cyber security skills are in demand and there is a bright future in exporting them, according to Dorset-based firm C3IA Solutions Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
Brexit-induced immigration law shake-up ‘could spur tech startup growth’
By rebuilding immigration laws after it leaves the EU, the UK could make it easier for foreign workers to get visas and join startups, House of Lords committee hears Continue Reading
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Video
22 Jun 2018
CW500 interview: Andrew Chapman discusses how to run successful IoT projects
In this CW500 video, Andrew Chapman, strategy & product development lead at Digital Catapult speaks to Computer Weekly about creating the right environment for success Continue Reading
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Video
22 Jun 2018
CW500 interview: Chad Naeger discusses how to run successful IoT projects
In this CW500 video, Chad Naeger, customer success officer at GE Digital speaks to Computer Weekly about creating the right environment for success Continue Reading
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Video
22 Jun 2018
CW500 interview: Miranda Sharp discusses how to run successful IoT projects
In this CW500 video, Miranda Sharp, director of innovation at Ordnance Survey speaks to Computer Weekly about creating the right environment for success Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
Government sponsors diversity cyber academy
The UK government has awarded a grant for the establishment of a cyber academy to promote neurodiversity in the industry Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
Lloyds Bank cuts 450 jobs to make way for digitisation roles
Lloyds Banking Group has axed 450 jobs to create 255 digital-focused roles as it adapts to changes in customer banking habits Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
HR projects are leading company moves to digital tech, say business leaders
Business leaders say their human resource IT programmes are leading the way to the wider deployment of digital and cloud technology across their organisations Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
How NHS visa cap exemption could help boost tech sector
The government has announced that NHS doctors and nurses will no longer be subject to Tier 2 visa caps, but what does this mean for the technology industry? Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Palo Alto Networks opens cyber range in Australia
The first of its kind in Asia-Pacific, the cyber range training facility will let Australian IT and security teams hone their skills through cyber security exercises Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2018
CW ANZ: Object storage hits a sweet spot
Enterprises in Australia are only getting started on object storage, which does away with the traditional file directories, making it easier to access and move data in a heterogeneous IT environment. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian companies are dipping their toes into object storage, the challenges they are facing and the state of the market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Banks already looking for EU-based IT staff for post-Brexit operations
UK banks already have plans to move some of their operations to the EU, with the search for EU-based IT professionals under way Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
Debit card payments surpassed cash for first time in 2017
For the first time, UK customers used debit cards to make more payments than cash in 2017, a change which has come a year earlier than expected. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
Tech firms partner to double female and BAME founders by 2020
A number of technology organisations have joined forces to develop an initiative that aims to increase the number of women and black, Asian and minority ethnic startup founders in the UK Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2018
Australia pilots visa scheme to ease talent crunch
The Global Talent Scheme follows the government’s move to scrap the 457 visa, but industry watchers say smaller companies will struggle to meet its salary threshold. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jun 2018
Microsoft becomes devoted to open source developers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after Microsoft’s recent acquisition of GitHub, we examine the software giant’s tools for embracing open source developers. Secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport Matt Hancock talks about growing the UK digital economy and supporting the tech sector. And we look at SAP’s next steps for its “intelligent enterprise” strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Girls taking key stage four computing subjects down 30,000 from 2014
The number of girls taking computing subjects at GCSE or equivalent level is significantly less than when the curriculum was introduced in 2014 Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Brexit Britain be warned, there are countries better geared to take the world's tech talent
The founder of an Estonian recruitment platform tells Computer Weekly about how Estonia addresses its IT skills shortage Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Bank uses AI to select job candidates
Singapore’s DBS Bank is using artificial intelligence to automate parts of its recruitment process Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
London Tech Week experts advise startups to research investors’ background before pitching
Experts have used the TechXLR8 conference at London Tech Week to offer advice to startup workers about pitching to investors, joining accelerators and building teams Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2018
Universal Credit value for money ‘unproven’, says NAO
National Audit Office is uncertain DWP’s flagship benefits reform programme will ever achieve value for money, but says it’s too late to turn back Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Nominations open: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2018
Computer Weekly is calling for nominations for its 2018 awards for the Most Influential Women in UK Technology Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Prime minister announces new visa for startups
The government promises new “startup” visa for entrepreneurs, a £2.5bn British Patient Capital fund to support UK companies going global, and plans for two international tech hubs Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jun 2018
How National Geographic uses tech to captivate its audience
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the world-famous National Geographic magazine is adapting to the digital age and using technology to better engage its audience. We ask what Microsoft’s $7.6bn acquisition of GitHub means for the open source community. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the trends in developer tools. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
Industry must do more to open up cyber security profession
Talented and successful cyber security researcher and passionate advocate for the profession, James Lyne reveals that he fell into security more by accident than design, and says training and recruitment must change to find and develop talented individuals Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
Artificial intelligence names London as UK’s top innovation hub
An AI tool from Data City and the Open Data Institute has ranked the best clusters of cities for innovation across various technologies Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
An audience with Matt Hancock, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport
Matt Hancock is the first Cabinet minister with a digital background, and he's keen to impress on the tech sector that he’s on their side Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
Irish government vows to ease planning procedures for datacentre investors
After Apple and Amazon saw their datacentre plans tripped up by the Irish planning system, the government has outlined its commitment to easing the path to construction for other operators Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
BT’s Gavin Patterson quits under shareholder pressure
Patterson’s resignation comes just weeks after he announced 13,000 redundancies across BT Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jun 2018
The hunt is on for a new BT CEO, but who would fill Gavin Patterson's shoes?
Facing negative PR all around after announcing a strategic realignment that is to see 13,000 employees made redundant and the closure of its central London HQ after over 100 years, even the good ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
IT spending reaches 10-year high as CIOs struggle with digital technology strategy
IT leaders have seen their budgets and headcounts rise for the first time in 10 years, but face challenges implementing their digital strategies Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Understanding is key to security awareness, says specialist
Only if people understand why cyber security matters will they change their behaviours as a result of awareness training, according to a human behaviour specialist and cyber security consultant Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Cyber attacks not sophisticated, says Just Eat CISO
The chief information security officer of Just Eat has challenged the perception that all cyber attacks are sophisticated and that it is impossible to fill cyber security jobs Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Skills gaps slow business cloud adoption, research shows
Public cloud provider Skytap highlights the toll skills gaps take on cloud migrations Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jun 2018
Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2018
Interview: How a tech apprenticeship changed one man’s life
Past Microsoft apprentice Joshua Uwadiae explains how in hindsight, he realises his apprenticeship was a life-defining moment in the lead-up to his tech career Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jun 2018
Stem gender pay gap can only be addressed by closing the skills gap
In this contributed blog post, Simon Jones, innovation director at Black Pepper, discusses how closing the tech skills gap can contribute towards closing the gender pay gap. Nearly fifty years ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Data governance is essential to data security
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest – and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
A UK Strategy for the 4th Industrial Revolution?
Those who attacked my analysis because it undermined all they held dear (from “the examination treadmill” to the “PhD rat race”) have successfully resisted change to Government academic funding and ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
UK will lose without a new approach in the global race for digital talent
More than three-quarters of UK organisations are experiencing challenges in recruiting people with digital skills, according to research from Deloitte. It’s a shocking figure, but is anyone really ... Continue Reading
