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
01 May 2025
How to measure developer productivity
Measuring only the hard numbers of dev activity can have deleterious effects on developer experience, productivity and even retention. Try measuring dev productivity holistically. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
How has US pushback affected UK DEI?
US organisations are rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, which is likely to have an impact on tech companies in the UK with US contracts – so what will DEI look like in UK tech in the wake of President Trump’s decisions? Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2018
UK technology salaries lag well behind major US cities, research finds
The salaries for tech workers in London fell well below the figures for major US cities in 2017 Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2018
Brexit with no deal unthinkable for UK tech, Lords committee told
The damage that leaving the EU without a deal will reap on the UK tech sector is unthinkable, a House of Lords committee has been told Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2018
Interview: Tackling gender diversity could solve the skills gap, says Burbidge
Tackling the lack of gender diversity in the tech industry could help close the skills gap, but there is a long way to go to solve either, says Eileen Burbidge Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Feb 2018
CW Benelux: Dutch IT expert on a mission to expose vulnerabilities
Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers took full-time leave from his IT job last year and used the time to hunt for vulnerabilities. Read about his mission to find vulnerabilities, report them responsibly and then, hopefully, get them fixed by the vulnerable parties involved. Also in this issue, read how Proximus, Belgium’s largest telecommunications operator, is leaning on Cloudify to support its adoption of network functions virtualisation, and how journalists showed that the email addresses of Dutch politicians are easy to spoof. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Feb 2018
Security Think Tank: How to evolve SecOps capacity
How can organisations evolve their security operations teams to do more automation of basic tasks and cope with dynamic IT environments? Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2018
Businesses struggle to get IT staff as visa limits are reached quickly
UK businesses are increasingly looking for skilled professionals from outside the EU as certain visa caps prove too low Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2018
Government must hurry to recruit digital skills needed for Brexit, says PAC
Skills required to prepare for leaving the EU are in “short supply” and the government must deal with its capability challenge, says Public Accounts Committee report Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2018
UK government orders review of online laws
The UK Law Commission is to review current legislation on offensive online communications to ensure they are up to date with technology Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
Lloyds Bank cuts CIO workforce
Lloyds Banking Group is changing the skills make-up of its IT team to support demand for digital services Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
UK risks unemployment rise unless people are reskilled for AI
The tech industry is optimistic that people will get jobs, but only if they have the right skills – and it looks like the UK is a long way from being artificial intelligence-savvy Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
Thousands of IT jobs being created in India by European and US companies
Global businesses focus on India as they seek the best ecosystems for digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
BMW selects new startups for Innovation Lab 2018 accelerator
Five startups will pitch their projects to BMW executives for the chance to work with the car manufacturer’s commercial divisions Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2018
Advertised tech sector roles grew by 12% in 2017
The number of jobs advertised in the technology sector increased in 2017, along with the salaries advertised for these roles Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2018
Lauri Love plans to use ‘internet as a force for good’
Engineering student Lauri Love says he plans to help businesses fight cyber crime, after the court of appeal ruled that he can be tried in the UK for allegedly hacking US computer systems, rather than face extradition to the US Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Feb 2018
Tech is not just about coding, says Amicable CEO
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post from CEO of Amicable and everywoman Innovator Award category finalist, Pip Wilson, explains to encourage girls into science, technology, engineering and ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Feb 2018
Tech is for men – the biggest misconception in tech?
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed post by everywoman Digital Start Award finalist Saija Mahon, founder and CEO of Mahon Digital Marketing, explains that tech being only for men is the biggest ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2018
UK economy least likely to grow through AI
The UK's poor productivity record is unlikely to grow hugely from artificial intelligence helpers that augment human work Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2018
Appeals court rules Lauri Love will not be extradited over US hacking charges
The lord chief justice, Lord Burnett, says 33-year-old engineering student Lauri Love will not be extradited to the US to face hacking charges, in a landmark legal decision, and the Crown Prosecution Service should bring proceedings against Love in the UK Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2018
APAC business leaders divided on impact of AI
Around half of business leaders in the APAC region do not think they will have greater job satisfaction by offloading work to machines, or see a need for machines to decipher between good and bad commands Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2018
Government backs national cyber policy and strategy competition
London is to host a national cyber policy and strategy competition, which has the backing of government, industry and academia Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
Interxion closes in on Equinix in battle for Emea colocation market supremacy
The latest colocation market leaderboard from Cloudscene shows Interxion could be gaining ground on giant provider Equinix Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2018
UK IT budgets are increasing fast as cloud adoption accelerates - Computer Weekly reader survey
Every year, Computer Weekly conducts a large-scale survey of our readers to find out their IT spending priorities for the year ahead – it’s always an interesting take on what’s happening in IT ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
Australia needs to invest more in R&D to move forward
Innovation and Science Australia has made 30 recommendations for the government to consider if the nation is not to become a global backwater Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2018
Many businesses still using outdated security, says Troy Hunt
Too many businesses are using out-of-date approaches to security, a world-renowned cyber security author and trainer warns Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2018
ICT apprenticeship uptake dropped over the past year
The number of people in the UK choosing to do ICT apprenticeships has dropped over the past year despite the government’s apprenticeship levy Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2018
Digital Catapult begins accelerator programme to help AI startups overcome major hurdles
A business accelerator programme from Digital Catapult aims to help artificial intelligence-focused startups by giving them access to expertise and computational resources Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
UK government signs Tech Talent Charter diversity initiative
The government has committed to sign the diversity initiative Tech Talent Charter in an aim to close the gender diversity gap in the technology industry Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jan 2018
Security Think Tank: Establish best practice before automating security processes
How can organisations evolve their security operations teams to do more automation of basic tasks and cope with dynamic IT environments? Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
Cyber security salaries will rise 7% in 2018, says research
Salaries for increasingly popular technology roles such as cyber security are set to rise over the next year Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
Brexit highlights need for DDaT skills, says GDS chief operating officer
Government Digital Service’s Alison Pritchard says Brexit preparation requires more digital, data and technology professionals across departments Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Jan 2018
CW ASEAN: AI puzzle coming together
Forward-looking organisations in ASEAN are embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but mixed access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding are holding back wider adoption. In this month’s CW ASEAN, we take a look at how ASEAN is embracing AI and what is being done to shore up AI capabilities and adoption across the region. Plus, read about RHB Bank’s use of chatbots to help consumers apply for personal loans and how a supplier of engineering services is counting on a cloud-based human resource management system to improve efficiency. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
Davos: Cyber risks grow as countries turn towards protectionism
The cost of natural disasters is now at record levels, but the cost of cyber crime is far higher. The World Economic Forum hopes to persuade governments to work together on the problem, but with isolationist politics back in fashion, can it succeed? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Jan 2018
Davos debates global tech risks
In this week's Computer Weekly, world leaders at Davos discuss the growing reliance on technology and how to tackle the political and economic threats of the digital age. Our latest buyer's guide examines mobile app development. And we look at the biggest challenges facing CIOs in 2018 - including digital skills, automation, innovation and diversity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2018
BETT 2018: Children need to grow into more than ‘digital consumers’, says apprenticeships minister
Anne Milton told the BETT 2018 education technology show that to fill the skills gap, children need to grow up to be more than just consumers of digital Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2018
NVidia aims to tackle UK’s AI skills gap by educating year nine students
Computer chip developer is providing a teaching kit to educate students on artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2018
Theresa May announces boost to UK programming
A total of £40m in government and industry funding will be used to help bolster the UK’s programming skills gap Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
North has 1.4 job vacancies for each digital worker
EY and Tech North issue suggestions and guidelines to help tackle eight specific problems in northern tech ecosystem Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Robots are needed to manage the automation robots
The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2018
Kao Data opens doors on first phase of £200m datacentre campus in Harlow
Kao London One has a capacity of 8.8MW and is being touted as a good fit for hybrid cloud infrastructures Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2018
We need to be flexible to address future skills needs, says education secretary
Damian Hinds opened the Education World Forum by saying flexibility will be key in addressing industry and labour needs in an uncertain future Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2018
Uncontrolled cyber attacks on UK cyber defenders’ radar
Uncontrolled cyber attacks are just as much a threat as targeted attacks, according to the UK’s cyber defence agency, which continues to consider a major cyber attack imminent Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2018
We must avoid the Brexit risks to London's tech community
London's chief digital officer warns of the risks to jobs, innovation and investment if the UK pursues a hard Brexit when leaving the EU Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Create security culture to boost cyber defences, says Troy Hunt
Security suffers when there is tension between software developers and security professionals, but it is common in many organisations, says world-renowned security blogger and trainer Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Booking.com’s focus on women in tech
Travel comparison website Booking.com has partnered with two universities to offer grants to women looking to go into tech careers Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Police ICT Company hires Ian Bell as CEO
Current Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police CIO Ian Bell will take on the role as CEO of the Police ICT Company in February Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Bristol council in a hurry with £250,000 cloud migration project
Local authority seeks IT supplier to help it move systems to the cloud in nine-month project before colocation service ends Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Tech has ‘disconnect’ between the skills students are taught and the abilities firms need
Many tech graduates face unemployment because their skills do not meet employers’ requirements, say experts at Change Catalyst’s London Tech Inclusion event Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2018
CIO interview: Tom Read, CDIO, Ministry of Justice
The MoJ’s chief digital and information officer, Tom Read, is keen on doing his bit to tear down the Whitehall silos, creating collaborative, simple and effective digital services for staff and the public Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jan 2018
FDM everywoman in Technology Awards 2018 finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced prior to the awards ceremony in February 2018. After sorting through applications from hundreds of candidates, ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2018
LeakedSource operator could face up to 10 years in jail
Canadian man accused of selling stolen identities and passwords on website Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Jan 2018
How to fix the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style voice recognition smart speakers can help with CRM strategies and open up new sources of customer data. And we look at how the public sector is implementing DevOps and the benefits being delivered. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
London cyber security careers fair highlights opportunities
A cyber security careers fair in London on 17 January 2018 is aimed at anyone thinking of a career in the field, including experienced professionals and students Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2018
Four CIO trends to watch in 2018
As automation becomes more popular, bringing with it plenty of opportunities, 2018 is all about investing in in-house skills and innovation, with a focus on equality and flexibility Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
Oliver Dowden takes on ministerial responsibility for digital government
Cabinet Office junior minister Oliver Dowden has been given the responsibility for digital government, shared services and cyber and resilience in his role as minister for implementation Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
IT service management effectiveness hampered by lack of metrics
A disconnect between IT service managers and the rest of the business is having a negative impact on IT’s reputation Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
Ohio computer programmer faces 16 criminal charges over monitoring thousands of computers
A 28-year-old computer expert has been charged for monitoring thousands of computers, using a form of malware he created Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2018
Computer science is fastest-growing subject for undergraduates
Computer science is the fastest-growing subject for undergraduate intake in UK universities, according to 2017 statistics Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2018
Alan Turing Institute to add universities of Birmingham and Exeter to data science network
The Alan Turing Institute has announced the latest two universities to join its data science research network Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2018
Hard Brexit risks 92,000 UK science and technology jobs
Economic analysis commissioned by London mayor Sadiq Khan warns that thousands of jobs in science and technology sectors be at risk if UK crashes out of EU with no deal Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2018
Ministry of Defence announces new CIO
Former Prudential and BP CIO Charles Forte takes over as IT chief for the UK's armed forces Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2018
Citizens want more from public sector digital transformation
Survey shows digital skills and lack of integration are among major barriers to good online government services Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2018
Margot James takes over as digital minister after government reshuffle
Former minister for business succeeds Matt Hancock after his promotion to secretary of state Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2018
Inside DBS Bank’s digital journey
The Singapore-based bank laid the foundation for its digital strategy a decade ago, starting with an overhaul of its IT systems before going big on cloud computing in later years Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2018
Marks and Spencer eyes £30m annual cost savings from digital-first retail push
High-street retailer has fleshed out plans to put digital at the heart of its business to boost operational efficiency in response to changing consumer demands Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2018
UK must use new technologies in the workplace to reverse productivity issues, say researchers
Researchers have called for the UK to utilise new technologies in the workplace to drive better productivity Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Changes for digital government in Theresa May's reshuffle
Matt Hancock takes over as DCMS secretary of state, while Caroline Nokes says goodbye to her role as the minister responsible for digital at Cabinet Office Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2018
London attracted record tech investment in 2017
London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year Continue Reading
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Video
05 Jan 2018
UKtech50 2017: Recruiting the right talent for your organisation
A panel of IT leaders discuss how they go about identifying the talent they need within their organisations Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jan 2018
Why CryptoKitties shows the future of humanity in the robot age
Spending millions on blockchain-based cat collectibles might seem trivial, but it explains why economists aren’t worried about robots taking all our jobs Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2018
‘Cast the net broader’ for diverse tech talent, says digital minister
The minister of state for digital, Matt Hancock, told a diversity and inclusion event that the technology industry should look to use under-represented groups to fill talent gaps Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2018
How to avoid those coding challenge blues
A new approach to coding challenges promises to spice up the developer recruitment process. Computer Weekly investigates Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jan 2018
Building on the UK tech sector’s momentum in 2018
The UK’s digital and tech industry made great progress in 2017, and the government aims to further its support in 2018, says digital minister Continue Reading
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Video
02 Jan 2018
Rebecca Salsbury, BBC: Introverts and leadership
The head of personalisation services at the BBC discusses how introverts can be leaders and the role of charisma in leadership Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2017
Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2017
Artificial intelligence is being used more and more across various industries, but there still issues around the technology. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 AI stories for 2017 Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2017
Yoox Net-A-Porter Group appoints first chief data and analytics officer
Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter Group has confirmed the appointment of its chief data and analytics officer, a new role for the firm Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Dec 2017
How to boost your personal brand as an IT professional
Seven steps to help you build a personal brand in the workplace, articulate the value you provide and build your professional reputation Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2017
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017
The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Dec 2017
Navigating through digital change
In this week’s Computer Weekly, IT leaders share the lessons learned and discuss best practice in digital transformation. We find out how SAP is addressing customer concerns about its indirect licensing policies. And we assess whether SME IT suppliers are making headway in selling to government CIOs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Dec 2017
CW Europe: Eurosport pumps up digital technology for cycling fans
Read how Eurosport is using a novel combination of technology and information to develop immersive viewing experiences for sports fans across a range of platforms. Also find out how Russian state bank Vneshekonombank expects to become a vehicle for a blockchain revolution in the country’s public sector, and what the European Parliament's approval of a new electronic system to store biometric information might mean for UK citizens after Brexit. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2017
How Southeast Asia is keeping pace with AI
Forward-looking organisations in the region are embracing artificial intelligence, but uneven access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding of the technology are holding back wider adoption Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Dec 2017
The 50 most influential people in UK IT 2017
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner – Mayank Prakash, chief digital and information officer at the Department for Work and Pensions – about the challenges and opportunities of digital government. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2017
GDS staff survey reveals concerns over leadership and evidence of bullying and harassment
Employee survey at Government Digital Service shows staff enjoy their work but have concerns about senior management – plus complaints over discrimination, bullying and harassment Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2017
Workers should embrace robots, not fear them, says Labour deputy
Labour deputy leader to say workers need not fear robots taking their jobs, but welcome the opportunities they will bring Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2017
Code First Girls aims to teach 20,000 girls to code by 2020
Social enterprise Code First: Girls has launched a campaign with the aim of teaching 20,000 young women to code by 2020 Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2017
Paul Coby to step down as John Lewis CIO
CIO of retailer John Lewis, Paul Coby, has announced he will be stepping down from his role in 2018, after almost seven years Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2017
Forging a new identity: IT underpins Openreach’s independence
Openreach chief technology and information officer Mark Lam discusses how IT is helping to forge a new and distinct identity for the network infrastructure business as it leaves the wider BT Group Continue Reading
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Video
08 Dec 2017
UKtech50 2017 video: DWP chief digital and information officer, Mayank Prakash
The winner of UKtech50 2017, Mayank Prakash, heads up digital transformation at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2017
UKtech50 2017 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the eighth annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector Continue Reading
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Photo Story
06 Dec 2017
UKtech50 2017 – The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly's annual search for the 50 most influential people in the UK tech scene is complete – meet the top 25 Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Dec 2017
How to attract investors for your enterprise software startup
Are you looking to find an investor for your enterprise software company? This expert advice explains what investors will be looking to find in an innovative software business seeking backing Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2017
Chief data officer role is key to business success, says Gartner
There’s a new chief in business, set to take on stewardship of the company’s data assets, research shows Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2017
‘Depressing’ lack of diversity in UK IT workforce sees widespread discrimination
The UK IT sector is a difficult place to find a job unless you are a white, able-bodied male under 50, says BCS research Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2017
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2018
A “mega cloud” that weaves together multiple private and public clouds, along with the use of AI to perform data-driven “thinking tasks”, could emerge next year Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2017
Lauri Love would face ‘medieval’ conditions in US prison if extradited over hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 Nov 2017
Chancellor earmarks £500m for UK technology growth
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after chancellor Philip Hammond offered £500m in his Autumn Budget to boost the tech sector, we ask if it’s enough to ease industry fears over Brexit. Experts debate the future of artificial intelligence and its effects on society. And we find out how emerging technologies could help the work of charity Save the Children. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Video
28 Nov 2017
Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2017
UK IT professionals could lose out in a free trade deal between UK and India
There could be an increase in Indian IT professionals coming to work in the UK post-Brexit if a new trade deal is signed with India Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Nov 2017
My brother Lauri Love should have the right to a trial in the UK
Lauri Love should face trial over hacking allegations in a British Court, rather than be extradited to the US, where his extraordinary skills will be lost to society, says his younger sister Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Nov 2017
CW Nordics: IT companies focus on job satisfaction
The Nordics IT industry’s increasing focus on job satisfaction is paying off. Computer Weekly’s global salary survey shows Nordic IT professionals are happy with their pay and training opportunities and few are actively seeking a new job. Also in this issue, read how there is still gender inequality in the IT sector despite Nordic countries being hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights. And Anna Eriksson, CIO of the Swedish National Land Survey, talks about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2017
IR35 reforms: Economic concerns raised over prospect of private sector roll-out
With the government’s stance on rolling out the IR35 reforms to the private sector appearing to soften, IPSE and others air concerns over the threat this move could pose to the post-Brexit economy Continue Reading