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
24 Oct 2024
Nvidia deepens investment in India’s AI ecosystem
Nvidia is expanding its presence in India through new partnerships focused on building AI infrastructure, developing Indian language models and training AI professionals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
20 Aug 2024
CW APAC – Tech career guide: Software development
A software developer’s job typically involves working through the stages of the development lifecycle, from planning, designing, coding and testing to the ongoing maintenance of applications. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at what it takes to land a career and thrive in the fast-moving world of software development. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2013
IT spending up as companies invest in digital technology
Businesses are stepping up their spending on IT as they invest in strategic digital technologies, a CIO survey by Deloitte reveals Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2013
Companies are not taking advantage of data analytics, research says
Research by Bersin by Deloitte shows that 86% of businesses have yet to progress beyond using their HR data to generate basic reports Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2013
BDUK seeks new CEO
The top job within the division with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport charged with rolling out broadband across the UK is up for grabs Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
31 Oct 2013
Government calls for more data scientists in the UK
The government is calling on industry and academia to help produce more data scientists in the UK Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
29 Oct 2013
Study finds cloud computing the most valued enterprise IT skill
Cloud computing overtakes virtualisation, security, BI, database and project management as the most valued enterprise IT skill Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
28 Oct 2013
Six tips to help you negotiate the best deal with your datacentre provider
Your willingness to negotiate can make a big difference to the deal you get, says Anthony Day, associate at law firm DLA Piper Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2013
BT signs multimillion HR technology contract with Oracle
The project, one of the largest contracts signed so far for Oracle’s Fusion technology, is strategically important both to Oracle and BT Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2013
Computer science graduates struggle to find work despite IT skills shortage
Despite an IT skills gap, the UK’s recent computer science graduates are the largest group of unemployed graduates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Oct 2013
Kevin Cunnington appointed as digital chief at DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced Kevin Cunnington as director general for digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
08 Oct 2013
Government pledges extra £100m to Enterprise Zones
Communities secretary Eric Pickles confirms the additional funding to help complete infrastructure projects around the new business hubs Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
01 Oct 2013
IT security industry still immature, says (ISC)2 board member
The information security industry is still immature and failing to act or speak as one, says Dave Lewis, (ISC)2 board member Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Sep 2013
Go ON UK aims to get north-east England online
Go ON UK launches Go ON North East in bid to spread digital skills and get the region online Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Sep 2013
Ex-hackers best qualified to improve cyber security say 70% of IT firms
Over half of businesses are not taking IT security seriously enough and almost three quarters of IT professionals think ex-hackers could be the right people to help businesses improve cyber-security. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2013
Former British Army Captain launches recruitment firm for ex-Royal Signals
Ex-Royal Signalman founds Jobs in ICT after experiencing frustration with recruitment firms Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2013
UKtech50 2013: The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly is launching the fourth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
24 Sep 2013
C-level executives cry out for data scientists
Board level executives are putting pressure on their IT organisations to find data scientists, according to Teradata research Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Photo Story
20 Sep 2013
How to become a system administrator
Thinking of becoming a systems administrator? Find out what’s needed. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
17 Sep 2013
Six tips on how to create a clear project plan
A six-step approach for the project manager on how to create a project plan. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2013
Vodafone appoints new UK CEO
After five years in charge, Vodafone veteran Guy Laurence is leaving his role to head up Canadian firm Rogers Communications and will be replaced by Jeroen Hoencamp Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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Photo Story
06 Sep 2013
Women in Computing through the years: Computer Weekly’s Archive
The National Museum of Computing has dug through the Computer Weekly archive to find articles on women in tech through the years. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Sep 2013
Closing technology gaps for human resources
Employers are seeing the gap between the promise of cloud-based talent management technologies and the value those technologies deliver. Suppliers can help to bridge the gap, says analyst group Nucleus Research. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2013
Android-based mobile malware rises – but what is the risk to Indian businesses?
Mobile-dependent Indian businesses must secure networks against viruses as McAfee reports a large jump in Android-based malware Continue Reading
By- Shaleen Sinha
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News
21 Aug 2013
Internet of things to power classroom education
Businesses and academics have joined forces in an £800,000 project to extend the internet of things into the classroom Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Aug 2013
CW Buyers Guide: Human Resource Management
In this 10-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the HR Management technologies available and what they can offer to organisations. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2013
A business case for games play at work
How businesses can use computer games techniques to motivate staff at work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Jul 2013
Women in IT: The Unconscious Bias
Gillian Arnold, chair of BCS Women and founder of Tectre, explains how understanding 'Unconscious Bias' can help organisations raise their levels of diversity. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
The Open Group - Cloud Computing guide to interoperability and portability
This guide from the Open Group offers advice to businesses on how to avoid supplier "lock-in" when you move data into the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Women in Technology 2013
Women IT professionals progress at the same rate in their careers as men but discrimination is still an issue, this research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks reveals. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
iOS 6 Foundations
Jessie Feiler, author of iOS 6 Foundations, introduces basic programming techniques for Apple's iPhone and iPad operating system. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Ann Brown HR Director of Capgemini
Ann Brown explains how Capgemini is managing the diversity of the IT workforce in this presentation for Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in IT awards. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Rebecca George
Rebecca George partner at Deloitte, offers career tips for women IT professionals in this presentation for Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in IT awards. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Labour shadow minister, Chi Onwura
Labour's shadow cabinet office minister, with responsibility for cyber security, Chi Onwura, gives her views on tackling the gender balance in this PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
Robert Walters career lifestyle survey 2013
This research aims to help employers with their recruitment and retention strategies. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2013
Mark Hall may quit Whitehall after being snubbed for HMRC CIO role
Mark Hall, the acting CIO at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has not been given the job full-time and may quit government Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Photo Story
11 Jul 2013
Rising Stars: Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013
See who made the list of Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013 Rising Stars. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jul 2013
Interview: Joanna Shields, CEO, Tech City
Joanna Shields has been at the helm of reshaping the UK’s tech startup scene since taking the role of CEO at Tech City seven months ago Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2013
10 things men in IT can do to help get women into IT
We all know there is a problem getting women into the IT profession. I wrote last week that the only real solution to this problem lies with the men in IT - as the dominant group, the only way to ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
09 Jul 2013
The most influential women in UK IT
In this week's Computer Weekly, we unveil our list of the 25 most influential women in UK IT, and talk to the winner - Tech City CEO Joanna Shields. We hear from oil giant BP about how it moved to a hybrid cloud environment. And we examine the changing nature of the outsourcing market and what it means for IT managers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jul 2013
There is only one solution to the issue of 'women in IT' - it's men in IT
This time last year, after Computer Weekly announced the first of our now-annual list of the 25 most influential women in IT, I wrote in this blog about why we don't want to have to write about the ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Photo Story
04 Jul 2013
The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013
Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards, ranking the top 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2013
Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2013: Joanna Shields CEO of Tech City
Winner of Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2013 Joanna Shields, shares her experience and advice on being a successful women in tech Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2013
The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013
Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
04 Jul 2013
From chess to ping pong: How Pegasystems is capturing the Fortune 500
Pegasystems is winning business from the world's leading companies as business process management technology enters the mainstream Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2013
CIO interview: Pete Marsden, CIO, Asos.com
As online fashion retailer Asos.com continues to expand, its IT strategy is focused on new international locations and keeping up with web retail Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2013
Tools for talent management
An increasing number of human resources management systems are coming to market.. What are the benefits? Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jun 2013
compatibility
In the world of IT, compatibility refers to the ability of software and hardware from different sources to work together without having to be altered to do so. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2013
Survey reveals increased demand for permanent IT directors
April saw a 53% rise in permanent IT director vacancies, according to recruitment consultancy Computer People Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jun 2013
IT departments to shrink dramatically within five years as cloud takes over
IT professionals will need to rethink their careers as corporate IT departments undergo a radical restructuring over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jun 2013
Denise McDonagh awarded CBE for services to IT
Former G-Cloud head Denise McDonagh has been awarded a CBE for services to IT in the Queen’s birthday honours list 2013 Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
11 Jun 2013
Women in tech think differently to men in tech, say industry experts
Industry experts discuss gender at a roundtable with Mortimer Spinks, in partnership with Computer Weekly and Lady Geek Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jun 2013
The Future of Corporate IT
This research study from CEB identifies five opportunities for CIOs to drive productivity and growth as organisations adopt new working practices. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2013
John Lewis resolves IT skills gap with apprenticeship scheme
Retailer John Lewis says it has resolved the IT skills gap issue by appointing five technology apprentices Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jun 2013
UK millennials consider tech skills crucial to securing a job
Telefonica survey reveals 76% of young people in the UK see technology skills as key to future success Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jun 2013
European IT Law Briefing: Recruitment and social media
Four leading European law firms help you navigate the legal maze when using social media for recruitment in France, Germany, UK and Italy. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2013
European IT Law Briefing: Monitoring employees' use of social media
Leading European law firms explain the key legal requirements for companies monitoring employees' social media use in France, Germany, UK and Italy. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2013
International technology adoption & workforce issues
This study from CompTia, looks at technology and workforce recruitment trends across 10 countries. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2013
Universities can help London push for more tech innovation, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson pushes for London to become "entrenched" in tech innovation and startups Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
23 May 2013
Million Pound Startup competition launches to attract worldwide companies to London
Million Pound Startup – a global competition to bring tech companies to London’s Tech City – has launched today Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
21 May 2013
Gartner: Big data will transform customer relationship management technology
CIOs need to start thinking how to integrate big data into their customer relationship management (CRM) systems, says technology analyst Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2013
Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 May 2013
Virgin Media tentatively names new CEO
Liberty Global – the US firm buying out Virgin Media – has named Tom Mockridge as CEO, if the merger is approved by shareholders Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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Opinion
03 May 2013
Why IT education is failing
There are a plethora of UK IT educational projects and initiatives but no focus or urgency to channel the energy of teachers, says entrepreneur, Rick Chandler. Continue Reading
By- Rick Chandler
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News
30 Apr 2013
Case study: The DANTE link for Euro academics
The best technology innovation winners of Computer Weekly’s European User Awards for Networking on how DANTE brings together researchers from far and wide with Infinera solutions Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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Photo Story
22 Apr 2013
UK Computer Science Education in the 21st century – Restoring Turing’s Legacy
Consultant and C-level exectuive, Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2013
UK online businesses neglect mobile strategy
Online businesses are failing to implement mobile strategies, according to a report from Barclays bank Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
22 Apr 2013
CIO interview: Mike Croucher, head of IT architecture and delivery, British Airways
After changes in IT leadership two years ago, the IT strategy at BA is focusing on infrastructure modernisation and smarter use of customer data Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2013
BBC unveils tech and engineering apprenticeship scheme
BBC aims to produce 100 highly-trained technology broadcasting apprentices over the next eight years Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Apr 2013
IT rationalisation must be combined with layoffs for long-term savings
Long-term IT cost reduction requires more than just server consolidation and cuts to software licences, says Gartner Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Apr 2013
IT pay & compensation survey 2012/2013
This report assess the bonuses and pay rises IT professionals received in 2012 and their compensation expectations for 2013 Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2013
UK Computer Science Education in the 21st Century
Management consultant Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this presentation. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2013
Scottish IT and digital businesses look elsewhere due to skills shortage
Scottish IT and digital businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies with over half recruiting from outside Scotland, according to ScotlandIS Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Photo Story
21 Mar 2013
See who won at the 2013 FDM everywoman Technology Awards
View all the pictures from the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2013
ARM CEO Warren East steps down
Warren East, CEO of semiconductor firm ARM, is retiring from the company after almost 12 years in the leadership role Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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Photo Story
18 Mar 2013
IT Management for Business (ITMB) degree students demonstrate their ideas to employers
CA Technologies hosted an ITMB student event in association with eSkills, at Ditton Park in Datchet. See all the pictures here. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2013
IT education in Scandinavia
Learn how Scandinavian educators are capitalising on IT advances to help children learn in this Computer Weekly report. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
12 Mar 2013
How are schools using the Raspberry Pi?
PA Consulting Group challenged schools, universities and inventors to use the Raspberry Pi to make the world a better place. See some of the entries. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2013
Territorial Army on the hunt for information assurance professionals
TA to recruit IT security professionals into the Royal Signals to strengthen cyber operations Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Feb 2013
Horror stories of women in tech: The worst advice I’ve ever received
Women share experiences of being told to think like a male, keep your head down, and to not even bother with a career in tech. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Feb 2013
How to manage the risk of the human factor in database administration
Fail to manage the risk of the human factor in database administration and you court disaster. DBAs, like air traffic controllers: work in pairs? Continue Reading
By- Jon Reade, Contributor
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News
21 Feb 2013
Pearson unveils incubator programme for education startups
Pearson to offer 10 education startup companies $10,000 and expert mentors. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
15 Feb 2013
2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards: See who made the shortlist
Finalists of the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced. Find out who made the shortlist. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Feb 2013
Case study: Children learn to read and write on laptops in Sweden
All students in Sandviken, Sweden, have access to personal laptops. Two schools share how they use theirs to teach children to read and write Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Feb 2013
CIO interview: David Matthewman, CIO, Open University
Three years after joining the Open University, CIO David Matthewman continues to push a strategic programme to deliver value and innovation Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2013
IT skills demand rises as salaries follow 16-month trajectory
KPMG study shows demand for IT talent rising, as IT professionals with SQL, PHP, CSS and HTML skills see spike in earnings Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Feb 2013
Case study: How technology has transformed education in Denmark
Digital devices have transformed the learning environment for schools in the municipality of Odder, Denmark Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Feb 2013
Raspberry Pi Model A computer goes on sale for £16
The latest version of the small single-board Raspberry Pi computer – Model A – has gone on sale in Europe at just £16 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Photo Story
01 Feb 2013
Images from the Bett Show 2013
Find out what took place at the education show Bett this year. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jan 2013
Digital app developer skills take centre stage in corporate IT
Digital information design skills, including building business apps, have assumed new importance in corporate IT over the past year Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2013
Computer science to be part of English Baccalaureate
Computer science will be included in the new English Baccalaureate as one of the options for science study Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Jan 2013
Procter & Gamble appoints new UK CIO as predecessor moves to Ipsos
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has appointed a new UK CIO following the departure last month of previous incumbent, Dave Ubachs Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2013
Quarter of UK IT executives plan expansion of IT operations this year
Hiring Index report reveals IT directors and CIOs plan to expand their teams or fill vacated positions as they arise Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2013
UK will be 33,300 short of IT workers by 2050, finds research
The UK will be short of 33,300 IT workers in 2050 as a result of a skills shortage, an ageing workforce and a restrictive migration policy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jan 2013
CIOs must hunt and harvest digital opportunities
It is time for CIOs to focus on the outside world instead of internal IT, according to Gartner Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Jan 2013
Government extends employer £1,500 apprenticeship grant for further 12 months
Government and National Apprenticeship Service extend AGE 16-24 grant for further 12 months Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2013
IT contractors seek to fill skills gap left by public sector cuts
IT contractors are increasingly confident about job opportunities in the public sector due to reductions in the civil service's head count, finds research Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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E-Zine
07 Jan 2013
IT spending to rise in 2013
Find out what analysts are predicting for technology in Europe this year, including changes in budgets and how companies can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2012
Teen tech fanatic James Allen launches Save Gloop app on iTunes
Isle of Man secondary school student James Allen designs and launches his Save Gloop app, now available on iTunes for download Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2012
CIO interview: Kevin O’Connor, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
As the new CIO at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Kevin O’Connor is looking to bring in a new approach to the company’s IT strategy Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2012
Liam Maxwell named as first government chief technology officer
Liam Maxwell becomes the first Whitehall CTO, in the latest stage of a major shake-up of the government IT leadership organisation Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
06 Dec 2012
Civica bags learning services contracts with 22 schools
Civica provides digital learning environments to 22 UK schools, using its CloudBase learning platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly