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
03 Oct 2024
Rising IT talent costs shadow Sweden’s skills shortage and market reforms
Swedish businesses face challenges recruiting the right IT staff, as salary demands increase Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Finnish tech sector opposes government’s immigration reforms
The tech sector in Finland fears talent shortage as government introduces stricter immigration policy Continue Reading
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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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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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20 Sep 2018
Almost 40% of IT professionals say firms aren’t addressing diversity
A large number of people working in IT are not aware of any diversity topics currently being addressed in their organisations Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
19 Sep 2018
CW ASEAN: Time to clear DevOps hurdles
ASEAN organizations are generally aware of the benefits of DevOps, but lesser known are the pathways to success. What would an organization that has successfully implemented DevOps look like? In this issue of CW ASEAN, we look at how ASEAN organizations are bridging the gap between development and operations teams, and the DevOps challenges they are facing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2018
TechUK calls for councils to establish digital boards
Local authorities should ensure they have a digital board made up of academia, local bodies and industry, to drive transformation, improve capacity and capability Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2018
More than half of global workforce will need new skills by 2022
Machines will be performing more than half of work tasks by 2025, says World Economic Forum Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
18 Sep 2018
The importance of smartphone sustainability
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the considerable environmental footprint of the mobile phone industry and ask what can be done to further the circular economy. We find out how disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is being used and when it’s an option for businesses. And we look at some of the UK’s emerging fintech success stories. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Sep 2018
CW Europe: Costs stack up for Dutch government IT projects
In this issue of CW Europe, we look at analysis by a Dutch newspaper which discovered that government-controlled IT projects in the Netherlands go over budget by 40%, on average. We also find out how Berlin’s Digital Career Institute is building web skills among refugees and the unemployed across Germany. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
Singapore workers worst hit by impact of AI in ASEAN
About a fifth of Singapore’s workforce will be displaced by technology adoption by 2028, the worst hit among workers in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Sep 2018
Culture, not tools, is key to unlocking innovation
Australian organisations should focus on bringing in agile practices and foster a culture of trust and transparency to drive innovation and improve business agility Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
UK tech industry warns government over post-Brexit immigration
Government needs to have an open and welcoming immigration policy after Brexit to protect the UK's tech sector from decline Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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12 Sep 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
12 Sep 2018
Good Things Foundation report highlights economic downsides of UK digital exclusion
A report from the Good Things Foundation highlights the economic risks of failing to address digital exclusion in the UK Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Sep 2018
Average technology salary in UK&I reaches over £80,000
The average salary for IT professionals in the UK and Ireland is over £80,000 a year, Computer Weekly has found Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 Sep 2018
Senior civil servants address TechUK smarter state theme
Senior government officials spoke at a TechUK “smarter state” event, revealing ambitious AI policy alongside a “back to basics” drive to get data right Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
07 Sep 2018
UK hesitant over immersive technologies despite positivity abroad, survey finds
UK businesses are lagging behind their counterparts in the US, France and China for AR and VR implementation, due to concerns over security and complexity Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2018
How Rituals is using Salesforce Commerce cloud to replicate physical experience online
Cosmetics firm Rituals is using Salesforce Commerce Cloud to translate its website into 25 languages, helping the brand reach customers its physical stores can’t Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
05 Sep 2018
Education and training to help build the future, not just preserve the past
Unless you understand the past you cannot make sense of the present let alone make sensible preparations for an uncertain future. Unfortunately most discussion on education and training policy is ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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Blog Post
05 Sep 2018
#MeToo and the impact on industry
GUEST BLOG: In this guest post Mark McBride-Wright, founder of EqualEngineers, talks about how the #MeToo campaign has impacted the technology industry The #MeToo campaign has become one of the ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Sep 2018
Britons concerned over security of contactless payments, research finds
Despite the popularity of contactless payments ahead of cash, Britons are worried about the security of tap and go Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2018
CIOs raise concerns over Brexit-related developer skills exodus
IT leaders are worried that they will not have enough software developers to support their companies through Brexit Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
04 Sep 2018
Power play – how GE builds digital into its products
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Bill Ruh, the head of GE Digital about how the business has changed to focus on customer outcomes following a change in senior leadership. The company is exploring new industries to take its Predix platform, such as the hospitality sector. We look at the problems of implementing SAP S/4 Hana and speak to experts about how to maximise success. We also explore the challenges of networking microservices. Our CIO interview is PayPoint CIO Jon Marchant. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2018
Zurich begins startup competition to improve its strategy for digital-savvy customers
The insurance company has begun a competition across 20 countries in a bid to find the latest innovative products from startups. Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Ian Cohen, global CIO, Addison Lee
Addison Lee’s global CIO is building a business strategy and ensuring the transport company has a flexible platform for growth Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2018
Dutch bank ING sees financial boost from employee performance management rethink
ING claims business has improved after replacing ‘scattered and fragmented’ IT systems to change the way it manages employee performance Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2018
DfE enrols BCS to deliver computer science teacher training programme
Initial Teacher Training Scholarship Programme aims to encourage more people to train to teach science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Aug 2018
UK partners with African countries to boost innovation
UK government has launched partnerships in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria to help startups grow and boost technology innovation in the region Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
Cobalt cyber heist group mounts new campaign
Security researchers discover new campaign using two malicious links to double the chances of infection, which is believed to be linked to a notorious cyber crime group Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Aug 2018
Local councils should have a digital leader at board level, says TechUK
Industry body calls on local councillors to have a digital-first mindset, drive transformation and ensure local authorities have digital leadership in place Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
Singapore broadens access to AI skills
A national artificial intelligence initiative in Singapore is being extended to the general population to dispel fears that machines will take over people’s jobs Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Aug 2018
IBM brings AI-powered highlights tool to US Open tennis players
IBM is bringing its AI-powered Watson platform to the US Open tennis players to provide them with insight into their past performances Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2018
Cunnington’s role as head of function for DDaT needs changing, says IfG report
Kevin Cunnington’s role as the head of function for digital, data and technology (DDaT) should be to sit on the Civil Service Board, spread standards and provide targets for digital transformation, the think tank says Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
IT leaders at a crossroads as they grapple with digital technology
CIOs have the opportunity to influence their company strategy as digital technology reshapes business. A survey of CIOs across 70 countries charts a path for IT leaders through emerging technologies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Aug 2018
Hancock appoints chief technology adviser
Hadley Beeman will service as Matt Hancock’s chief technology adviser at the Department for Health and Social Care Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
Fighting fit: The ODI on courting startups to use open data to get the UK moving
The Open Data Institute is aiming to change the fact that millions of people in the UK are inactive, and is using open data and startups to help engage citizens to exercise. Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Aug 2018
DCMS launches fund to increase diversity in tech
More than £1m is being put aside to increase the amount of diversity in technology, and to teach disabled people digital skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
25 Aug 2018
Does freedom of movement discourage skills development and depress wages?
I recently looked at the Hays Index for 2017 to put the UK skills situation into international context. I strongly recommend reading the report on "Regional dynamics of the Global Labour market - ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
24 Aug 2018
Google Cloud Platform enables faster mobile notifications for World Cup fans
Onefootball exclusively used the Boost platform, which has now been officially launched, to offer faster mobile notifications for World Cup viewers Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
23 Aug 2018
Being a data scientist isn’t all hard stuff
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post Bryony Hill, Technical Data Scientist at Nominet, discusses the misconceptions around being a data scientist. When I tell people I’m a data scientist, ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Aug 2018
No Deal Brexit papers warn of stark future for UK tech
The government has published the first of its No Deal Brexit contingency planning notices, containing sobering messages for the UK technology industry Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Aug 2018
Google employees command highest UK cloud salaries, Experis research shows
Cloud industry salary data from IT recruitment firm suggests permanent employees of Google make more than their AWS, IBM and Microsoft counterparts Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
23 Aug 2018
More girls take GCSE computing in 2018, but will they carry on with Stem?
The number of girls who chose to take GCSE computing rose in 2018, but concerns remain over whether they will continue to study Stem subjects later on Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
23 Aug 2018
CW Nordics: Sweden eyes geo-fencing to protect against terror attacks
Sweden is developing an integrated IT/geo-fencing system to protect the country’s towns and cities against attacks by terrorists using vehicles as “killing machines”. Also read about Microsoft building two more datacentres in Norway to support its cloud computing services in Europe, and find out why investigators have closed the Nokia extortion probe without finding a motive or making an arrest. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2018
Barclays appointment will step up use of AI in investment bank
Ex-Goldman Sachs expert will focus on improving Barclays’ trading services and making internal systems more efficient Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Aug 2018
Estonia targets UK tech talent
Estonian businesses are trying to close the country’s IT skills gap by targeting UK IT professionals as part of a recruitment campaign Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Aug 2018
Swedish government and industry address IT skills shortage
Sweden faces major challenges in resourcing its growing IT sector with the right talent Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
20 Aug 2018
Job losses caused by artificial intelligence will dwarf those of Victorian revolution
The disruption to the jobs market caused by artificial intelligence will be far greater than that caused by industrialisation in Victorian times Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Aug 2018
Alan Turing Institute provides AI startups with opportunity to collaborate with researchers
Alan Turing Institute and Digital Catapult will enable science and AI startups to work with researchers in the Data Study Groups Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2018
Cyber Security Challenge UK to scale up
Cybersecurity Challenge UK plans to scale up its events and its role in coordinating UK industry efforts to attract talented people to the cyber security profession Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Aug 2018
Apple confirms teen hacker took no customer data
Teenage “fan” who broke into Apple’s mainframe from his home in Melbourne is believed to have downloaded 90GB of secure files, but no customer data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Aug 2018
ASEAN firms need to overcome DevOps hurdles
Southeast Asia has had pockets of success with DevOps, but most organisations across the region will need to overcome cultural and legacy challenges to succeed Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Industry excitement as Stem A-level numbers rise
The number of students taking and achieving grades in A-levels related to science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) is on the rise this year, giving the industry hope for the future Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Aug 2018
Australian enterprises warming up to DevOps
The burgeoning DevOps culture in Australia has attracted new market players and led major banks and telcos to embrace the movement to get development and operations teams working in unison Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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News
15 Aug 2018
IR35 tech compliance will take private sector 'over a year' to achieve, warns accounting trade body
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) cautions HM Revenue & Customs against rushing out IR35 reforms to the private sector, claiming it will take most businesses at least one tax year to ready their software systems for the move Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
15 Aug 2018
AI provides immediate diagnosis for serious eye conditions, research finds
Artificial intelligence could diagnose eye conditions within seconds, and with the same accuracy as human experts, research finds Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2018
ICS security at risk in key verticals, report shows
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) is at risk in key verticals due to under staffing, under investment and human error, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Aug 2018
NHS Digital staff at risk of redundancy as part of restructure
More than 600 NHS Digital employees have been told they may have to reapply for their jobs, as redundancies loom in the first wave of the organisation’s restructure Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
Consumers accept fraud danger as online shopping increases, research finds
The majority of UK consumers see the threat of online fraud as “inevitable” as e-commerce popularity rises Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2018
Education secretary urges tech industry to transform classrooms
Education secretary Damian Hinds has called upon large technology firms to use tech to tackle some of the biggest issues in schools Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Aug 2018
Ex-HMRC tax inspector sounds alarm over suitability of IR35 online status checker tool
As the private sector consultation on IR35 draws to a close, a former HM Revenue & Customs inspector calls into further question the suitability of the government's online tool for assessing contractors’ tax status Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
09 Aug 2018
UK above average on strategic use of analytics
The UK has slightly more chief data officers than the global average, which helps drive strategic initiatives – but security is still seen as a major hurdle Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Aug 2018
IPSE warns government off private sector IR35 reform, as 'no deal' Brexit fears grow
As the government prepares to close its consultation on extending the IR35 reforms to the private sector, IPSE airs concerns over the economic impact the move could have, as talk of a "no deal" Brexit for the UK continues Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
08 Aug 2018
Liam Maxwell to swap government for AWS
Government tech adviser Liam Maxwell is understood to be leaving government for a role at Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2018
Cyber security double agents most common in the UK
Cyber security professionals who alternate between criminal and legitimate activities or move full-time into cyber criminal activity are more common in the UK than other countries, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Aug 2018
Government invests £3m in Wales-based Stem hub
A science centre in Wales will be given £3m to develop a Stem hub, which will reach more diverse audiences for its delivery of science and technology teaching content Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 Aug 2018
A quarter of Brits expect their jobs to be replaced by tech
A quarter of UK workers are worried their jobs will disappear because of automation and a third expect the technology to change their jobs for the worse Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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07 Aug 2018
Interview: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: 'Scared silly' by Brexit
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Shirley talks robots teaching children, and why Brexit has her “scared silly” Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Aug 2018
How digital is driving golf to the connected course
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how one of the most traditional of sports, golf, is turning to technology to engage a new audience and build the connected course. Industry legend Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley discusses IT talent, diversity in tech and Brexit fears. And we assess the offerings of four of the biggest cloud storage providers, AWS, Azure, Google and IBM. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Aug 2018
Fitbit suffers from period pains
A backlash against a Fitbit feature which allows women to track their period has highlighted the need for more diverse technology teams. In the summer of 2018 Fitbit added “female health tracking” ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Aug 2018
Only 11% of employers do not expect a tech skills shortage in the next year
The majority of employers in the UK believe they will be facing a shortage of skilled technology professionals in the next year Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
06 Aug 2018
Why should girls think about a career in tech?
In this guest blog post, student Abi Pearson describes how her work experience at industry body techUK made her consider a career in tech for the first time. I am a sixteen-year-old woman and I'm ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Jul 2018
Inner-city colocation space in demand as firms want better latency, says Interxion managing director
Previous predictions that rural datacentres would be more common are being changed as enterprises aim to bring better latency to customers, says Interxion managing director Andrew Fray Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2018
Cynozure lets you hire a chief digital officer on demand
Why pay for a full-time chief digital officer? Cynozure has a new service to enable smaller businesses to swap them out, as and when they need a change Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
31 Jul 2018
Intelligent automation spending to hit $232bn by 2025
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and machine learning could help traditional enterprises gain ground on digital-first giants Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
31 Jul 2018
How to close the gender pay gap
In this guest blog post Jenny Kelly, client relationship manager - business partner at Computer Futures, talks about how companies can increase diversity in their organisation and end the gender ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Jul 2018
CIO interview: David Ivell, chief technology officer, Good Energy
Renewable energy supplier aims to pioneer change in the sector through innovation, having refocused the organisation with technology as a “driving force” Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2018
Why Pinterest pinpointed features for the visually impaired
Ideas curation site has developed features for people with visual impairment. Its lead designer explains what has been changed and why it matters Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
27 Jul 2018
Interview: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: 'Scared silly' by Brexit
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Shirley talks robots teaching children, and why Brexit has her “scared silly” Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Jul 2018
AWS’s sales up almost 50% year-on-year in second quarter
Cloud giant’s quarterly sales hit $6.1bn in third consecutive year-on-year rise as Ryanair, Major League Baseball and 21st Century Fox join its list of customers Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2018
UK relegated to fourth place in UN e–government survey
The UK has dropped from first to fourth in the United Nations’ ranking on e-governments across the world, falling behind Denmark, Australia and South Korea Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2018
Large organisations less confident over cloud security compared to smaller businesses
A study has found larger enterprises are not as confident as smaller businesses about the security of their data in the public cloud Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
25 Jul 2018
Smart cities face challenges and opportunities
IHS Markit analysts Noman Akhtar and Kevin Hasley assess the way forward for smart city technology projects around the world Continue Reading
By- Norman Akhtar and Kevin Hasley
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Blog Post
25 Jul 2018
Three ways leaders can increase diversity in tech
In this guest blog post, Vivian Chan, Founder and CEO of Sparrho, suggests three ways in which leaders can increase diversity in tech. Women make up the largest single economic force in the world, ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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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
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Piers Wilson, IISP
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Alex Cruickshank
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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
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly