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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								Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates
While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses Continue Reading
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								Afas leads the way with four-day work week in the Netherlands
Dutch labour unions want a shorter working week and software company Afas is leading the way, introducing a four-day work week from 1 January 2025 Continue Reading
 
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                23 Feb 2016
                
                            
                            Surviving broadband failure
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after the recent BT broadband outage, we examine the options to keep your communications in place in the event of a failure, to ensure business continuity. We look at the prospects for the OpenStack open source cloud platform in the enterprise. And we see how Ireland is making progress on delivering a digital health service. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                18 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Media and marketing industries on the lookout for digital skills
Creative industries such as media, marketing, advertising and sales place more value on digital skills than IT and telecoms sector does Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                18 Feb 2016
                
                            
                            CW Europe: February 2016
In Europe cloud is restricted and hybrid setups make use of local compute and storage. Continue Reading
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                15 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                'We stumbled on e-commerce,' says Ecco marketing head
Head of e-commerce at retailer Ecco Dana Schwartz explains how the firm’s transformational journey happened as a result of e-commerce adoption Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                15 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Telstra is transforming Australian IT infrastructure
Telco is transforming its IT operation to make better use of the cloud, data and application programming interfaces Continue Reading
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                12 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Ismo Platan, SSAB
Retiring CIO of Swedish steel company tells Computer Weekly about the progress made in merging two Nordic steel firms and looks at the biggest hurdles that lie ahead Continue Reading
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                11 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Digital internships in India with TCS now open to UK graduates
India’s biggest IT supplier, Tata Consultancy Services, plans to recruit 1,000 UK graduates for paid internships over the next four years Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                11 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                CW500: Skills, changing roles and cloud among key trends for CIOs in 2016
At Computer Weekly’s first CW500 meeting of 2016, CIOs gathered to discuss the role of the CIO, business change, cloud uptake and skills Continue Reading
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                10 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                The OpenStack Foundation: Building enterprise trust in open-source clouds
With HMRC and the European Commission emerging as OpenStack adopters, the OpenStack Foundation's CEO explains how it has set about winning over the enterprise with its open-source cloud platform Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                10 Feb 2016
                
                            
                            CW Nordics: February 2016
The Nordic region is often described as a region that is leading the way in terms of the use of modern IT. The region needs IT to make up for factors such as having a small population, with many isolated communities. So IT both helps the region punch above its weight in business and enables its residents to receive services effectively. Continue Reading
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                10 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Smart cities pointless without universal superfast broadband
Smart city deployments will not get very far, or realise effective socioeconomic benefits, if more attention is not paid to the underlying infrastructure Continue Reading
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                10 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Marks & Spencer appoints new chief digital officer
Marcus East leaves role as head of e-commerce at Apple to become CDO at retail chain Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                09 Feb 2016
                
                            
                            How software protects people
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how software is helping to maintain safety in high-risk sectors like oil & gas, aerospace and healthcare – and what lessons they hold for other organisations. We offer six tips from CIOs for innovation with data. And after the HSBC cyber attack, we examine the continuing threat to businesses from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                05 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Visa opens up its technology to developers
Software developers at fintech companies and banks are to be given access to Visa’s technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                03 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                PAC criticises Universal Credit programme for lack of transparency
Public Accounts Committee report slates lack of transparency around Universal Credit and calls for specific plans for the roll out of the digital service to be made public Continue Reading
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                03 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                IT industry fails to break male-only stereotype
Almost half of young people think the technology sector is more suitable for men Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                02 Feb 2016
                
                                    
                                Women should worry less about not having tech background when going into Stem
Panellists at Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders Today conference claim women don’t need a technical background to build a career in the technology industry Continue Reading
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                28 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Five CIO tips for building an IT strategy in the digital age
CIOs and strategy experts share their experiences of creating an IT strategy that makes the most of the digital revolution Continue Reading
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                25 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Bett 2016: Gender roles should be removed, and not just in Stem
Panellists at Bett 2016 claim gender roles should not only be dispelled in Stem subjects, but in other gender-specific industries Continue Reading
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                23 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Lacking the digital skills to shop online costs consumers £744 a year
If consumers are not shopping online for the best deals, they could be missing out on hundreds of pounds of potential savings Continue Reading
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                22 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Bank of England CIO John Finch leaves for new role at Thomson Reuters
The Bank of England is dividing its technology team in two to replace departing CIO John Finch Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                21 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Digital methods will improve government projects, says civil service chief
Civil service CEO John Manzoni tells MPs that lessons learned from digital technologies will help improve the track record of all major projects in government Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                20 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Janne Aalto, Finnish telco DNA
When Finnish telco DNA wanted to transform its business, it made startup consultant Janne Aalto its CIO to lead the move to lean and agile Continue Reading
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                15 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Robots will transform, not replace, human work
Claims that robots will steal our jobs are commonplace – but humans will find themselves working side by side with robots, rather than being replaced by them Continue Reading
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                15 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Kari Saarikoski, Finnair
Finnair is on a digital transformation journey and the airline’s CIO is changing the IT department as it progresses Continue Reading
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                13 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                NHS England launches hunt for ‘CI&TO’ to replace Kelsey
NHS England seeks chief information and technology officer to take over from director for patients and information Tim Kelsey, who left late last year Continue Reading
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                08 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Rapid Router: why Ocado Technology turned to open source
Retailer’s technology division open-sources learning-to-code initiative to encourage continuous development of coding game Continue Reading
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                05 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Aviva partners Beyond the Classroom to inspire girls into tech
Chika Aghadiuno, vice chair of Aviva’s women’s network, says it is important to make young people aware of potential careers Continue Reading
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                05 Jan 2016
                
                                    
                                Fears of software skills shortage in Germany and the Netherlands
Organisations in Germany and the Netherlands are struggling to fill positions for software developers as they digitise Continue Reading
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                29 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Chris Hewertson, CTO at hotel group GLH
Chris Hewertson combines the responsibilities of a chief technology officer and CIO with the aim of customer-focused technology transformation Continue Reading
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                23 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                BBC CTO Matthew Postgate to head up technology division
Matthew Postgate, chief technology officer of the BBC, will take on a different role in April 2016 leading a new division for the firm Continue Reading
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                22 Dec 2015
                
                            
                            Airbus rises to business challenges of IT overhaul
CIOs need need to become top marketers to sell the benefits of IT for digital business initiatives, but only a third of CEOs think their CIOs have the right skills, according to Gartner. Continue Reading
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                22 Dec 2015
                
                            
                            CIOs: Time to raise your game, say CEOs
Digital initiatives promise to make IT instrumental in dynamically transforming business models – but most CEOs feel their CIOs lack the right skills. Continue Reading
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                21 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                The CW500 Club in 2015
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers about the latest trends and technologies, and to discuss the challenges they face. Here, we present the coverage of all the 2015 CW500 events, including articles and video interviews. Continue Reading
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                17 Dec 2015
                
                            
                            CW Europe – December 2015
In this issue we study the meteoric rise of flash storage in Europe. Initially perceived as an expensive and high risk investment, flash has become mainstream and by the end of the decade will be present in the vast majority of the continent's datacentres. Continue Reading
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                16 Dec 2015
                
                            
                            Cloud IT is helping Uefa meet its goals
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how cloud computing is helping European football federation Uefa with preparations for the Euro2016 tournament. We ask if UK government moves to support IT education are enough to bridge the skills gap. And we examine the new international standard for personal data privacy in the cloud and what it means for suppliers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                15 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                IT industry needs people with emotional intelligence, says Network Rail CIO
As Network Rail’s third ‘Could IT be you?’ competition draws to a close, the company’s CIO explains why the project was launched Continue Reading
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                10 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                Datacentre operators must "open up" to close industry skills gap, claims IO
IO business development director Andrew Roughan said more must be done to encourage a wider range and higher number people into the datacentre industry Continue Reading
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                08 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                National roll-out of Universal Credit digital service to begin in May 2016
The Universal Credit digital service will be rolled out to five job centres a month from May 2016, says the Department for Work and Pensions Continue Reading
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                08 Dec 2015
                
                            
                            The most influential people in UK IT 2015
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our sixth annual UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner – BT chief executive Gavin Patterson, about the challenges facing the telecoms giant in 2016. Also, we find out how the genomics industry is pushing big data technology to its limits. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                07 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                Sweden considers writing off IT student loans to attract more women
Sweden is considering writing off student loans for women who study IT in an attempt to improve the gender balance in the sector to support digitisation Continue Reading
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                07 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                Australia launches plan to reduce reliance on natural resources
The Australian government has announced plans to reduce its dependency on industries that rely on natural resources and increase its activities in areas such as IT Continue Reading
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                03 Dec 2015
                
                            
                            UKtech50 2015 - 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 winners Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                02 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                UKtech50 2015 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the sixth annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                02 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                Interview: BT CEO Gavin Patterson
For BT CEO Gavin Patterson, the UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2015, the network is a vital tool to balance the demands of a global services business with the responsibility of being the national incumbent telecoms operator Continue Reading
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                01 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Jesper Riis, DSV
IT plays a business-critical role at Danish logistics and transportation company DSV. CIO Jesper Riis tells Computer Weekly about his current challenges Continue Reading
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                01 Dec 2015
                
                                    
                                Rural payments problems led to 40% increase in costs, says NAO report
Inappropriate behaviour and too much focus on IT procurement led to rural payments programme costs spiralling to 40% over budget, says National Audit Office report Continue Reading
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                30 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                What type of CIO do you want to be?
There are three types of CIO, a major global research study has revealed. Which type would you like to be – trusted operator, change instigator or business co-creator? Continue Reading
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                27 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                How to avoid an innovation credibility crash
Among the innovation challenges a head of IT will face is how to introduce a digital initiative without losing face Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                26 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Turkka Keskinen, UPM
Finnish paper and forest products firm’s CIO tells Computer Weekly about the journey towards cloud-only IT Continue Reading
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                25 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                How the CIO can get on message
Microsoft talks of a beautiful experience. Rackspace says it's fanatical about support. Marketing fluff? Or is there a lesson for CIOs? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                20 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                UK and Estonia launch TechLink programme
The UK and Estonian governments are launching a TechLink programme to share best practice and innovations Continue Reading
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                20 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Lone Bundgaard, Coloplast
IT development head at Danish medical products and services company plays core role in major change to how the company engages with its customers Continue Reading
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                20 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                HMRC Capgemini staff transfer consultation not as flexible as hoped, says union
With less than two weeks left until HMRC’s deadline for transferring 250 Capgemini staff in-house, talks aren’t going as well as hoped, says the Public and Commercial Services Union Continue Reading
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                19 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                451 Research highlights cost benefits of taking multi-provider approach to cloud
Latest 451 Research cloud pricing report suggests buyers could get a better deal, if they're prepared to shop around Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                19 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                Fujitsu UK CEO calls for more Stem on TV
Fujitsu’s UK and Ireland CEO Regina Moran argues for promoting science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects and careers in the mainstream media Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                19 Nov 2015
                
                            
                            CW Nordics – November 2015 Edition
IT is becoming more important to businesses, in part due to the digital revolution, and the women and men who lead IT are now increasingly coveted. Continue Reading
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                18 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                George Soros backs IT services in eastern Europe
George Soros is investing in an IT company that delivers services to global companies from Ukraine Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                16 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                Acquire new skills for technology management
The age of the customer requires organisations to focus on both the business technology and IT agendas Continue Reading
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                16 Nov 2015
                
                            
                            How Taiwan is building the internet of things
In this week's Computer Weekly, we meet the Taiwanese companies that are developing the technology building blocks for the internet of things. Our latest buyer's guide looks at the skills needed for modern IT leadership. And we examine the technology options to take superfast broadband speeds even higher. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                11 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                Placing unemployed women in the IT industry could solve skills gap, says Martha Lane Fox
Speaking at the Microsoft Future Decoded event in London, Martha Lane Fox said giving unemployed women digital skills and IT jobs could solve the skills gap Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                09 Nov 2015
                
                            
                            Meet the men helping women succeed in IT
In this week's Computer Weekly, we meet the men that have mentored some of the leading women in tech to find out how men can help tackle the diversity gap in IT. We examine how restrictive software licensing is hindering firms' ambitions for digital transformation. And where can CIOs turn to for advice? We look at the options. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                05 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                Mayor of London launches tech fund for digital skills
A programme has been launched by the mayor of London to ensure young people in the capital are learning digital skills Continue Reading
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                05 Nov 2015
                
                            
                            CW Europe – November 2015
Cloud computing has huge benefits to businesses in Europe, but data protection rules have been different for organisations in different parts of Europe. This is about to change with the final version of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) expected soon. All 28 EU member states will have one set of rules to follow. Continue Reading
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                02 Nov 2015
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Torben Høeg Bonde, Vestas
The CIO at Danish wind turbine company Vestas is playing a key role in turning the company into a software supplier Continue Reading
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                29 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Retailers will never have pure play, says Watchfinder founder
Founder of luxury second-hand watch reseller Watchfinder explains that retailers will never have an entirely online or offline business Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                29 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Using open data to solve social challenges
The Open Data Institute has spent the past two years funding startups to build applications that could solve socio-economic problems Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                27 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                More than 70% of teachers still think students are better at using tech
Teachers are still struggling to adapt to the new curriculum, and more than 70% believe their students are more technology-savvy than they are Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                26 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Yakult uses data analytics to boost growth in the Netherlands by 20%
Probiotics maker Yakult is using analytics and data visualisation tools to boost its sales in the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                23 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                German rail and transport group turns to virtual reality in war for talent
Deutsche Bahn claims to be the first company in Germany to use virtual reality as a recruitment tool Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                22 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                How the Cabinet Office is using open data to tackle youth unemployment
The Cabinet Office invited IT professionals and young people to a Job Hack event with the aim of using open government datasets to help more young people into work Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                21 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Infosec pros should start preparing for the future, say experts
Information security professionals need to grow their skills, engage with the business, increase security awareness, set business goals and tailor their messages, says a panel of experts Continue Reading
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                20 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK
Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities” Continue Reading
By- David Brunnen, Groupe Intellex
 
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                19 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                How CIOs can raise their 'IT clock speed' as pressure to innovate grows
CIOs are facing pressure from the board to roll out IT projects increasingly quickly. How can they do that without running unacceptable risks? This article, based on cutting-edge research among leading businesses, offers some answers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                13 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                How easyJet uses digital to drive competitive advantage
The CIO and head of digital at easyJet tell Computer Weekly price is not the only way to gain competitive advantage in the airline industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                09 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                UK digital economy needs 2.3 million digital workers by 2020
The UK will need the skills of 2.3 million digital workers by 2020 if it hopes to power the promised digital economy, according to research from O2 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                08 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Travelex rewrites its digital strategy
Travelex’s digital transformation is based on short-term wins, long-term goals and disruption, according to its chief digital officer, Sean Cornwell Continue Reading
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                08 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Apprenticeships could stop potential employees falling through the net, says Bellrock
The chief technology officer of facilities management company Bellrock explains why apprenticeships should be used to stop potential IT workers moving to other industries Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                02 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                Netherlands uses female role models to encourage girls into IT industry
The Netherlands needs to shake up its education system to attract more girls into IT, as only 10% of its IT workforce are women Continue Reading
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                01 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                How technology is helping deliver aid to Syrian refugees in the Middle East
The Syrian refugee crisis has engulfed the Middle East, but technology is proving to be an essential tool to help aid organisations support displaced people Continue Reading
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                01 Oct 2015
                
                                    
                                JLab’s 2015 startups explain how the accelerator has helped them
Finalists of the John Lewis JLab accelerator explain what experience they have gained on the programme Continue Reading
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                25 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                Government Digital Service readies for change as its chief Mike Bracken prepares to leave
GDS is setting up executive training for senior civil servants and looking to work closely with departments to continue the digital transformation of Whitehall Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                21 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                MPs launch inquiry into the UK's digital economy
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee investigation will examine the challenges facing digital industries Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                21 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                More than half of 12-year-old girls say Stem subjects are too hard
Accenture finds more than half of 12-year-old girls in the UK and Ireland think science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects are too hard Continue Reading
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                15 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                Case study: Philips takes agile approach to building bridges between business and IT
Dutch technology giant talks up the success of its attempts to embrace agile IT delivery methods, and how it's shaping future customer engagements Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                15 Sep 2015
                
                            
                            Opening doors to open source
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the growing acceptance of open source software among corporate IT leaders, especially for developing digital business strategies. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging best practice in next-generation service management. And we find out how organisations should be preparing for the forthcoming changes to EU data protection laws. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                11 Sep 2015
                
                            
                            CW Europe – September 2015 edition
Find out the winners of the Computer Weekly European User Awards 2015. The awards aim to shine a light on businesses across Europe that have excelled in their approach to using technology. You can find a full list of winners in this issue and we have highlighted a few through in-depth case studies. Continue Reading
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                10 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                UK CIOs lament lack of IT support for cloud services
Research from ElasticHosts suggests most cloud users are unhappy with the level of tech support they receive from their providers Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                08 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                The Data School: Former Facebook employee launches training programme for future data analysts
After working at Facebook as a data analyst, Andy Kriebel explains why he moved to the UK and launched a training programme for data scientists Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                04 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                The importance of e-leadership in meeting digital challenges
Henley Business School identifies ICT trends that will alter the demand of e-skills, especially those needed by e-leaders Continue Reading
By- Maks Belitski
 
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                03 Sep 2015
                
                                    
                                Why Pegasystems' CEO, Alan Trefler, has learned to think smaller
Pegasystems has made its name supplying CRM, analytics and case management software to the world's largest companies. Now CEO Alan Trefler plans to use cloud computing to broaden Pega's appeal Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                26 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                Chetan Dube: The man behind the robot that will help man extend his horizons
IPsoft founder talks about the artificial intelligence platform that could be an example of IT developments that, he says, might transform the future of the human race Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                25 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                Sans Institute identifies top UK cyber talent
The cream of UK cyber security talent selected from 24,000 candidates are set to begin eight weeks of intensive training in the first-ever intake at the Sans UK Cyber Academy Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
 
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                25 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                Life’s a breach: How to handle the press after a hacking attack
Emily Dent, specialist in crisis PR, offers some advice to organisations that unexpectedly find themselves in the headlines Continue Reading
By- Emily Dent
 
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                24 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                Teachers teaching teachers – how Google for Education fuels collaborative learning
Google’s head of education explains why the use of technology in classrooms is critical and how Google’s education technology is sparking collaboration between teachers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                18 Aug 2015
                
                            
                            CW Nordics – August 2015 Edition
5G technology from Ericsson could soon be used to improve communication and remote control operations in the mines of Sweden. A project designed to improve productivity and safety in traditionally dangerous environments is being run by Ericsson, ABB, Boliden, SICS Swedish ICT and Volvo Construction Equipment. Continue Reading
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                14 Aug 2015
                
                            
                            What is the #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign?
We've pulled the best from the #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign Continue Reading
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                13 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                Interview: Government digital chief Mike Bracken – why I quit
Mike Bracken, the outgoing director of the Government Digital Service, talks exclusively to Computer Weekly about his departure from Whitehall Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                06 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                What will happen to digital government when GDS chief Mike Bracken moves on?
The government’s digital chief Mike Bracken has announced he will be leaving, raising concerns over the future of digital government Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                05 Aug 2015
                
                                    
                                HMRC to transfer 250 Capgemini staff in-house ready for Aspire contract end
HMRC’s Aspire outsourcing contract will be replaced by slowly bringing staff in-house to give the department more control over IT Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
 
