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
18 Sep 2024
Europol provides detail on Ghost encrypted comms platform takedown
Law enforcement bodies from across the world have revealed how they collaborated to bring down encrypted network Ghost and the new ways of working that have been established with Europol at the centre Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Sep 2024
Public digital transformation will be challenged by austerity
Public sector and IT industry figures gathered at TechUK’s 10th annual Building the Smarter State event discussed how Labour’s ‘mission-driven’ policy approach can drive digital transformation efforts in the context of fresh austerity measures Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
23 Nov 2018
An IR35 survival guide for employers and contractors
Forthcoming changes to IR35 regulations will affect most private sector companies using IT contractors – so what do you need to do to prepare? Continue Reading
By- Leon Deakin, Coffin Mew
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News
22 Nov 2018
TLA calls on tech industry to hire one million tech workers by 2023
Tech industry network TLA has announced a campaign to encourage one million people into tech sector roles over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
22 Nov 2018
CW Nordics: Swedish IT sector advises on election security
The security measures assembled and implemented around the 2018 election in Sweden were devised in consultation with leading actors within the country’s private IT sector. Also read about how Denmark’s ambition to become a leading ocation for hyperscale datacentres is gaining momentum, and why Estonia wants to recruit IT professionals from the UK. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2018
Singapore government to boost cloud capabilities of SME tech suppliers
Smaller tech firms in the city state can look forward to a new capability development programme to help them build cloud-native applications Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Nov 2018
WISE emphasises importance of role models at 2018 awards
Gender balance campaign WISE used its 2018 awards ceremony to highlight the importance of female role models, and called on men to lead the charge for equality Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Nov 2018
UN extreme poverty monitor is critical of Universal Credit ‘digital by default’ service
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights raises significant concerns with Universal Credit, including poor digital literacy among claimants, automation errors and lack of transparency Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
Why is hiring a government chief security officer such a tricky business?
Security bosses and CIOs weigh in on why they think the government is struggling to recruit a chief security officer Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Nov 2018
Raabbit in your headlights
Dominic Raab’s resignation from his stint as Brexit secretary will presumably see him evade all accountability for the promises he recently gave the tech industry about the benefits of leaving the ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2018
Oracle searches for AI and data experts
Technology firm Oracle plans to expand its development hub in the UK, as well as hire data scientists and data analysts from the local area Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
13 Nov 2018
TeenTech partners with DCMS to reach young people in new areas
After 10 years in operation, social enterprise links up with government department and Local Digital Skills Partnership to reach teens in new cities Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
12 Nov 2018
Government considering dedicated internet regulator, says digital minister
An upcoming white paper is likely to set out proposals for an internet regulator, a House of Lords committee has been told Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
09 Nov 2018
The difference between the Gender Pay Gap and Equal Pay
As the day dubbed “Equal Pay Day” approached in the UK, I caught up with Sarah Kaiser, diversity and inclusion lead at Fujitsu EMEIA, to learn more about the difference between the Gender Pay Gap ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Nov 2018
Businesses can no longer neglect IT if they want to remain competitive
Businesses lack IT leaders with the skills and resources needed to promote innovation and change in the context of technological upheaval Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
08 Nov 2018
Brexit and tech – the big ‘if’
As we, seemingly, edge closer to something resembling a UK deal for leaving the European Union (and by the time you read this, that statement could quite possibly have been superseded by events), ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
08 Nov 2018
Government announces funds to help teachers prepare for T-levels
The government will provide £8m to help train teachers for the introduction of new technical T-level qualifications Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Nov 2018
Stem firms to run UK National Centre for Computing Education
A number of British firms well-versed in science, technology, engineering and maths will act as a consortium to deliver a National Centre for Computing Education Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
08 Nov 2018
CW Benelux: Bikes face scooter challenge in Netherlands
The concept of rental scooters is perfect for the Netherlands, where bicycles are already the most widely used method of transport. Scooter startups see the potential to apply the latest smart technologies to the concept, but regulations could be a barrier. Also in this issue, read how chatbots are taking off with Dutch organisations, with KLM's chatbot a pioneering example, and find out how Dutch bank ING is getting a financial boost from an employee performance management rethink. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2018
Creativity will ensure humans won’t be left behind by tech, says Fujitsu president
Fujitsu’s president has claimed humans don’t need to be worried about automation because people and creativity will always be needed for innovation Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 Nov 2018
Why the tech industry needs a moral compass
Technology has unintended consequences, says Martha Lane Fox – but technologists have an opportunity to make a difference Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 Nov 2018
Lloyds Banking Group shaking up its workforce to reflect digital times
Lloyds Banking Group is revamping the roles of thousands of staff as it becomes digital Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Nov 2018
More than 80% of women in tech would recommend tech career to young women
Booking.com has found that a majority of women in the technology industry would recommend a career in the sector to young women in schools, as well as to female undergrads Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Nov 2018
Fujitsu powers forward with business restructure
Technology firm Fujitsu has announced a number of plans for restructuring its business, including the closing of its German manufacturing plant and a number of board resignations Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Nov 2018
Automation and CSR are driving reskilling process for UK plc, says Cisco
UK business leaders are planning to make dramatic changes to their organisations between now and 2020, according to a new report from Cisco Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2018
Ofqual launches consultation on delivery of basic digital skills
Basic Digital Skills Qualifications aimed at helping people “fully participate in society” as well as giving them the skills needed for the modern workplace or for further education Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
05 Nov 2018
UKtech50 2018: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Tell us who you think should be chosen as the most influential person in the UK tech scene for 2018 by submitting your vote now Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Soft skills present largest tech industry skills gap, says panel
A panel of experts speaking at Microsoft’s Future Decoded event in London said one of the biggest skills gap in the technology industry surrounds soft skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
02 Nov 2018
Government fails in first attempt to hire chief security officer
The government’s initial recruitment campaign for the UK’s "biggest and most important security job” has been unsuccessful, Cabinet Office admits Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Departing DWP IT boss Mayank Prakash to take on digitisation role at Centrica
DWP’s outgoing chief digital and information officer will begin new role in charge of digitalisation of Centrica’s consumer business in the New Year Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
BT makes progress with Global Services restructuring
Telco sets out plan to get its troubled Global Services business unit fighting fit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Nov 2018
Government to award £300,000 to select startups as part of Open Data competition
The Department for Education will be awarding two businesses a share of £300,000 in funding to further develop prototypes submitted as part of the Higher Education Open Data competition Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2018
Why Google employees have staged equality walkouts
On 1 November 2018 Google staff from offices around the world staged walkouts to protest the company’s alleged poor treatment of women. Staff across all departments, in several cities globally, ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Oct 2018
Percentage of women appointed to tech boards stays stagnant for 20 years
The percentage of women on the boards of technology firms has not changed for the last 20 years, with the gap between men and women on boards growing Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Oct 2018
IoT R&D projects missed out on £10m of government funding
A series of delays and disruption caused chiefly by changes in project ownership meant the government’s IoT UK Research and Innovation Programme failed to use a quarter of its allocated budget between 2015 and 2018 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Oct 2018
Only 10% of firms have started upskilling employees as automation comes in
As automation begins to change the way people work, only a small percentage of firms have begun full-scale projects to give their existing staff new skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Oct 2018
IR35 reforms: Private sector extension confirmed for April 2020 in Autumn Budget
As the government confirms the IR35 reforms will be extended to large and medium-sized businesses in the private sector from April 2020, campaigners claim the move risks destabilising the UK's flexible workforce Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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30 Oct 2018
Gig for victory: Addressing the stigma of the gig economy
As companies continue apace with digital transformation, the need for ad hoc tech workers is growing. But traditional contracting is giving way to the looser idea of ‘gigging’ – and not just for low-level roles. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Oct 2018
Power struggle: A row is brewing over EU plans to curb datacentre energy use
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a row is brewing over an EU plan to curb datacentre energy use, and the leading server suppliers are not happy - we analyse the details. Secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock talks exclusively to us about his new technology vision for the NHS. And we examine the growing popularity of short-term “gig” employment for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
How Avanade keeps pace with Microsoft and the market
Systems integrator Avanade has had to adapt to Microsoft’s evolution into an “ecosystem platform” that includes open-source software Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Oct 2018
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s 2018 Budget dishes out £1.6bn for ‘advanced’ tech and innovation
The 2018 Budget promises £1.6bn to fund “advanced technologies” such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, £200m for rural broadband and £150m for tech fellowships, along with plans to impose a digital services tax for web giants Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
Police tech is ‘a complete and utter mess’, says Home Affairs Committee
Committee has “serious concerns” about police forces’ digital capabilities, interoperability and tech adoption, and urges ministers to take responsibility Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
PwC partners with UKBlackTech to increase tech sector diversity
Professional services network PwC has partnered with social initiative UKBlackTech to encourage more young people from different backgrounds into the technology industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
29 Oct 2018
Philips looks to artificial intelligence to train its workforce
Healthcare company is looking to AI, chatbots and learning playlists to help staff learn new skills more quickly as it adapts changing business priorities Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
26 Oct 2018
The lesson of TSB – testing, 1, 2, 3
An organisation’s IT system might look good on the surface, but you can’t fix a problem if you don’t know it’s there Continue Reading
By- Destiny Bertucci, SolarWinds
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News
25 Oct 2018
Belgian startup makes a game of creating secure software code
A global tech startup has placed its research and development centre in Belgium, taking advantage of regional financial support as well as cooperations with local educational organisations Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
25 Oct 2018
BT picks fintech leader to succeed Gavin Patterson
BT has named Philip Jansen, current co-chief executive of global payments services group Worldpay, as the successor to outgoing chief executive Gavin Patterson Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Oct 2018
UK unicorn creation goes unrivalled in Europe
The UK's regional cities are creating more billion-dollar tech startups than many European capitals, with the UK as a whole creating more unicorns since 2016 than France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
22 Oct 2018
Want a 200% pay rise? If you do, let the robots do all the work
One of the newest Nobel economists has a theory, and if it's correct we'll all be in for a huge salary increase when the robots take over Continue Reading
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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Feature
19 Oct 2018
A new era of collaboration for the NHS
Great Ormond Street Hospital's new research and innovation unit, Drive, marks a significant shift towards greater collaboration between NHS organisations and third-party industry partners Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
19 Oct 2018
A deep dive into diversity data, and advice from women in tech
Several women in tech spoke about the importance of diversity at Splunk.conf 2018 in Florida, some about shocking diversity statistics and others giving advice from one woman in tech to another. To ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Oct 2018
Kaspersky advances plans to encourage women into cyber
Cyber security provider Kaspersky Lab has partnered with several other organisations to try to encourage more women into cyber Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 Oct 2018
Amazon to open Manchester R&D centre and create 1,000 skilled jobs
Online retail giant will open a new office in Manchester and expand others to house 1,000 new skilled research and development employees in the UK Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 Oct 2018
Industry and government must collaborate to drive the digital economy, says techUK CEO
Industry and government must work together to grow use of technology across the UK economy, according to techUK CEO Julian David Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2018
Delivering Diversity in Technology: What does inclusion mean to you?
In this panel a group of people from all backgrounds and walks to life discuss what inclusion means to them in an organisation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
17 Oct 2018
In conversation with: Russ Shaw, everywoman male agent of change 2018
In 2018 Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates (TLA) and Global Tech Advocates (GTA), won the Male Agent of Change Award at the 2018 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards. Everywoman introduced ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Oct 2018
Microsoft signs pledge to assist people with dyslexia
Tech giant Microsoft has signed the Made by Diversity pledge to help more people with dyslexia use technology as part of their education Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
16 Oct 2018
Serious about diversity and inclusion? Set measurable targets or fail
In this guest post Byron Calmonson, director of the resourcing hub, claims the only way to ensure diversity and inclusion in an organisation is to set measurable targets. Are you getting fed up ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Oct 2018
Monster partners with Stemettes to encourage girls into Stem
Recruitment firm links up with social enterprise to give young people experience in applying and interviewing for technology roles Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Oct 2018
More than half of women think their gender helps them pursue tech careers
A majority of women think being female helps them enter the tech sector, but career progression can be a different story, study shows Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
15 Oct 2018
What I learnt from taking part in unconscious bias training
Anyone who plays a part in promoting diversity in the technology industry will have heard of unconscious bias training, and earlier this year I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to take ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
15 Oct 2018
Delivering Diversity in Technology: startup panel
How can we help female entrepreneurs successfully grow and scale their businesses? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 Oct 2018
Moonpig to open technology hub and create 50 new roles
Greeting card company chooses Manchester for its first tech hub because of the city’s thriving tech scene and “exceptional” pool of talent Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
12 Oct 2018
FS-ISAC awards cyber security scholarships in Europe
Five women have been awarded cyber security scholarships at FS-ISAC’s 2018 EMEA Summit Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
11 Oct 2018
CW Middle East: Middle East warms to humanoid robots
Countries in the Middle East are warming to humanoid robotics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence as these technologies become widely accepted globally. Also in this issue, read why Saudi Arabia has called on London’s fintechs to set up in the country with the promise of government support, and find out how the Gulf Warehousing Company has introduced cloud-based technology to replace paper processes used by its HR department. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2018
Google-supported programme in Netherlands helps primary schools with computational thinking
A programme to help primary school teachers in the Netherlands understand IT is gaining momentum Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
10 Oct 2018
Bug bounties not a silver bullet, Katie Moussouris warns
Targeted bug bounties have a role to play in cyber security, but they are not a "silver bullet", and run the risk of wiping out talent pipelines if poorly implemented, warns bug bounty pioneer Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Oct 2018
Huawei Connect 2018: Huawei tackles barriers to effective AI
At its annual customer and technology event, Huawei chairman Eric Xu set out 10 key challenges facing AI, and revealed how the networking supplier’s strategy will help to address these Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
09 Oct 2018
University vs Apprenticeship: The education debate
Traditionally, a degree is the preferred route into the technology industry, but many now believe an apprenticeship may be a more valuable path into the sector Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2018
Huawei Connect 2018: China on the hunt for AI talent
At Huawei Connect 2018 in Shanghai, Huawei shared insights into how the developing artificial intelligence industry is changing the face of IT talent development in Asia-Pacific Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
08 Oct 2018
Exclusion and the Skills Shortage
In this contributed blog post Leon Brown, owner of Nextpoint, talks about the role exclusion pays in the technology industry's diversity gap. Attracting and retaining skills required to develop and ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
05 Oct 2018
Delivering Diversity in Technology: Emily Forbes, Seenit
A video presentation given by Emily Forbes, founder & CEO, Seenit Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Video
05 Oct 2018
Delivering Diversity in Technology: Jess Wade, Imperial College
A video of the presentation given by Jess Wade, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Physics, Imperial College London Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 Oct 2018
Telenor retrains 20,000 staff as it prepares for impact of digital tech
Norway-based mobile phone company Telenor, which provides phone services in Scandinavia and Asia, is challenging its workforce to spend 40 hours a year learning digital skills as it prepares for the impact of digital technology Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2018
Education doesn’t encourage creative thinking, says Apple co-founder
Speaking at Splunk.conf 2018, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak shared his belief that the education system dampens creativity Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
03 Oct 2018
Tech should intentionally seek out black talent, says Splunk rep
Speaking at Splunk.conf 2018, a representative of the data firm explained how the technology industry can engage with young people from the BAME community Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
03 Oct 2018
Diversity key for innovation, says Carnival Corporation CEO
The CEO of travel brand Carnival told Splunk.conf 2018 that having diverse teams is the best way to drive innovation throughout a business Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
02 Oct 2018
How Bank of England is using Splunk for proactive security
Head of the Bank of England’s security operations centre talks about how Splunk is helping it to take a more proactive approach to preventing cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
02 Oct 2018
How Australian firms are plugging the tech talent gap
Australian companies such as Atlassian and Ansarada are now turning to international options to access scarce talent Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2018
Everywoman extends nominations for 2019 everywoman in tech awards
Everywoman is giving people an extra two weeks to put women forward to be considered for the 2019 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards. Now in its ninth year, 2019’s awards focus on the theme ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
02 Oct 2018
The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our annual list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner, Code First: Girls CEO Amali de Alwis, about the challenges of achieving diversity and inclusion in IT. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the future of collaboration software and asks how to avoid information overload. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Oct 2018
Why we need to focus on inclusivity as well as diversity in the tech industry?
This year’s Computer Weekly diversity in technology event focused on the importance of inclusivity in attracting and retaining diverse talent. Inclusivity can mean many things to many people, and ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
01 Oct 2018
UK will unilaterally tax web giants, says Hammond
Chancellor threatens to go it alone on tax reform for digital services businesses if an international agreement cannot be reached Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2018
CIOs unsure how Brexit will affect their ability to hire IT staff
Harvey Nash/KPMG survey shows CIOs are looking to boost their IT teams, but US and UK immigration rules may block their plans Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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01 Oct 2018
Creativity and tech ‘two sides of same coin’, says Amali de Alwis
The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2018 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Amali de Alwis, says creativity and technology go hand in hand in the modern world. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2018
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
Computer Weekly has announced the list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, including this year’s winner Amali de Alwis Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2018
UKtech50 2018 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2018
Amali de Alwis, most influential woman in UK IT 2018 - winner’s speech
Amali de Alwis received the accolade of Most Influential Woman in UK Technology 2018, due to her work as CEO of not-for-profit Code First: Girls Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
27 Sep 2018
The gender investment gap
In this guest post Anna Faelten, associate partner at EY, talks about the difference in investment between male and female run startups, and how we can start to close this gap. According to data ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Photo Story
27 Sep 2018
Role models pictured - Most Influential Women in UK technology 2018
Each year Computer Weekly showcases 50 of the most influential women in UK technology to make industry role models more visible and more accessible. Here is 2018's top 10 most influential women in UK technology, including this year's winner Amali de Alwis, CEO of Code First: Girls. Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Creativity and tech ‘two sides of same coin’, says 2018 Most Influential Woman in IT, Amali de Alwis
The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2018 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Amali de Alwis, says creativity and technology go hand in hand in the modern world Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018: Rising Stars
Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choices for this year’s female Rising Stars of the UK tech sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
Computer Weekly has announced the list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, including this year’s winner Amali de Alwis Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
At the new Cisco, culture is as important as innovation
Cisco’s newly appointed SVP of Emear, Wendy Mars, shares her thoughts on the state of network innovation within the industry, and explains why cultural change is just as important an element of a digital strategy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Fujitsu teams up with UTCs on cyber security training
Fujitsu, University Technical Colleges across England and other private sector partners have joined forces to help address the cyber security skills gap Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Sep 2018
DWP IT chief Mayank Prakash quits for new job outside government
Chief digital and information officer leaves after four years in the civil service – no news yet on his successor Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
25 Sep 2018
Mapping the future at Ordnance Survey
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the UK mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, is innovating to put geospatial data at the heart of smart cities. We look at how to manage subscription and licensing costs when moving to the cloud. And we examine how proposals to change the UK visa system could help to tackle IT skills shortages. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2018
InfoWatch opens training centre to help address Middle East skills shortage
Security supplier offers Middle East customers cyber security and digital training facility as organisations in the region struggle to equip staff with latest skills Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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24 Sep 2018
Migration Advisory Committee recommends lifting the Tier 2 visa cap
A government committee has advised migration reforms to abolish the cap on the UK’s Tier 2 skilled worker visa. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2018
Government launches £7.5m digital innovation fund for local councils
Councils with digital innovation ideas can apply for grants up to £100,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Sep 2018
Gig for victory: Addressing the stigma of the gig economy
As companies continue apace with digital transformation, the need for ad hoc tech workers is growing. But traditional contracting is giving way to the looser idea of ‘gigging’ – and not just for low-level roles Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2018
Scottish government pumps £13.5m into The Data Lab
Funding will help data innovation centre to explore data opportunities for Scotland’s economy Continue Reading
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