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
02 May 2025
Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
02 May 2025
India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operation
Indian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Feb 2014
Executing your strategy 4: Synthesis
This is the fourth of six part guide which explains the key steps of the Strategic Execution Framework, developed by the Stanford Advanced Management Programme. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2014
Schneider accreditation aims to boost green datacentre skills
Datacentre supplier offers free vendor-neutral courses and certification through its online Energy University Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Feb 2014
IT budgets bounce back from recession
In this issue of CW Europe find out how businesses across the region plan to use their IT budgets throughout 2014. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2014
Satya Nadella replaces Steve Ballmer as Microsoft CEO
Microsoft has named Satya Nadella as CEO almost six months after former incumbent Steve Ballmer announced his retirement Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Jan 2014
BBC CTO John Linwood sacked over failed £100m digital project
Former BBC chief technology officer John Linwood has been sacked over the broadcaster’s failed £100m Digital Media Initiative Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
22 Jan 2014
HB Fuller sticks with HR in the cloud
Cloud based HR system gives adhesives maker the ability to manage its global workforce Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2014
Microsoft unveils primary school suite for new computing curriculum teachers
Microsoft unveils suite of materials to ready primary school teachers for launch of new computing curriculum in September. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2014
Governance of IT, an executive guide to ISO/IEC 38500
This extract from the book: Governance of IT, an executive guide to ISO/IEC 38500, tells you the key things you need to consider before you start a project implementation. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2014
Top 10 Project Management Trends For 2014
There is growing unease with the status quo of current project management practices, this report from ESI International reveals. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2014
Well-educated men on circa £39,040 are most fulfilled IT sector workers
Randstad profiles UK IT professionals to investigate who is most fulfilled in their jobs and why Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jan 2014
The IT risks facing Universal Credit
Despite Iain Duncan Smith's robust defence of his flagship welfare reform policy, Universal Credit, evidence to the contrary continues to mount Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
13 Jan 2014
Interactive graphic: 2014 European IT priorities and forecast
Find out the IT priorities and forecasts of European businesses for 2014 with our exclusive reader survey results Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2014
HSBC boss to take over BT Openreach
BT confirms Joe Garner will take over as the CEO of its Openreach division when Liv Garfield steps down in February Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
09 Jan 2014
DWP already struggling to recruit digital skills for Universal Credit IT development
DWP is already struggling to recruit IT staff with the digital skills it needs – not just for Universal Credit but also other IT projects Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
08 Jan 2014
Universal Credit faces IT skills shortage risk after GDS withdrawal
The withdrawal of the Government Digital Service (GDS) from work on Universal Credit is one of the major risks for the troubled project over the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
07 Jan 2014
Computer Weekly founding editor, Chris Hipwell, dies after short illness
Chris Hipwell, the founding editor of Computer Weekly, the world’s first IT magazine, has died after a short illness Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Jan 2014
Infosec Skills, BCS announce winners of Cyber Security Challenge
Stuart Pringle, Simon Robinson and Robert Wyllie have won over £2,000 of training and a place in the semi-final of the current UK Cyber Security Challenge Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
06 Jan 2014
IT giants go north for cool datacentres
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at why IT giants like Microsoft and Google are building datacentres in the Nordic region, and what benefits a similar move could bring to corporate CIOs. Windows XP support ends in just three months’ time – our buyer’s guide examines what you need to do if you’re still using the operating system. And the CIO of Ikea talks about the challenges of international multichannel retail. Read the issue now Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2013
CW500 Club in 2013
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers about the topical challenges they face Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2013
User acceptance testing needs real training, not just a short course
In spite of its importance, user acceptance testing (UAT) is often chaotic, problematic and ineffective Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2013
Should you become an interim CIO?
With the recovery of the UK economy still underway, one of the trends in IT management for 2014 is the continued demand for interim CIOs Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2013
Government seeks deputy CTO
The government is seeking a deputy chief technology officer who will report to CTO Liam Maxwell Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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E-Zine
09 Dec 2013
The most influential people in UK IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT – the real movers and shakers driving the digital economy - and also select 10 rising stars to look out for in 2014. We look back at the big changes in the datacentre environment this year and assess what the future holds. And we examine the growing popularity of agile development and hear from experts on the latest best practices. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
CEO insights: Reinventing the rules of engagement
This major study from IBM, which delves into the views of 884 global CEOs, assess the impact of technology on their organisations and strategy. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
2014 IT Budget Benchmark
IT spending will grow by 3% in 2014 but this hides a significant growth in shadow IT spending by other parts of the business, the CEB 2014 IT Budget Benchmark reveals. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
CIO insights: Moving from the back office to the front line
This major global C-level survey from IBM examines the changing role of the CIO and makes recommendations for CIOs who want to move from the back office to the front line of the business. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
04 Dec 2013
UKtech50 2013 – the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the fourth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
03 Dec 2013
Tech spend to increase in 2014 as executives explore big data
Over three-quarters of chief financial officers plan to increase technology investments in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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E-Zine
02 Dec 2013
The future of local government IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how visionary IT leaders in local government plan to transform the delivery of digital public services using the cloud. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the technology challenges of implementing the internet of things for businesses. And do firms dealing with tech-savvy consumers need a new approach to IT management? Some IT leaders think they do. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2013
IT budgets to rise by 3% in 2014 as companies step up spending on mobile
IT spending will increase by 3% in 2014, up from 1.8% last year. But shadow IT spending will add another 40% to technology budgets Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2013
Securing company data biggest concern for Indian CIOs considering external cloud suppliers
Protecting company data is the biggest concern that Indian CIOs have when using an external supplier to provide cloud services, according to Techtarget research Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Nov 2013
The state of agile software development in the UK
Lately it is more surprising to hear that businesses are developing using a methodology other than agile, such is its widespread use Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Nov 2013
Executing your strategy 3: Vision
This is the third of a six part guide explains the key steps of the Strategic Execution Framework, developed to help organisations stay focused on innovation, increase performance, manage change and scale the business. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2013
CW500:Future Gazing 2020 (I)
Andrew Drazin, founding partner of c-level recruitment specialist,Theron LLP, gives his take on the future of the IT department in 2020. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2013
CW500:Future Gazing 2020 (II)
Professor Victor Newman, author, advisory board member and mentor at Social Innovation Lab Kent (Silk), gives his take on the future of the IT department in 2020. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2013
Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler plans his next move for the $500m software company
Alan Trefler discusses his plans for Pegasystems, the BPM and CRM specialist that has grown into a $500m a year company Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2013
M&S uses instore IT to train staff in multi-channel retail
Marks & Spencer is using in-store iPads and kiosks to train staff to support its multichannel retail strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
19 Nov 2013
Technology, society and morality: the implications for technology leaders
Technology is evolving at a pace and scale that has never been experienced. Society is struggling to keep up with the social and moral implications Continue Reading
By- Austin Jepsen
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News
19 Nov 2013
Human Capital Management
Computer Weekly looks at the steps companies have taken to improve talent management; bridging the gap between the cost savings promised by cloud technologies and the value they deliver. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2013
Future Gazing: The Future of IT in 2020
The next six years will see the influence of technology accelerate, and that will mean radical changes for the role of the IT department and the CIO Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2013
Call for graduates to apply for John Lewis technology scheme
Retailer John Lewis is encouraging university-leavers to apply for positions in its graduate development scheme Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
12 Nov 2013
Personal skills for professional success: influencing
Mastering influencing skills opens doors for your career by improving not just the ways in which you interact with important groups of people, but also by increasing your self-confidence in your ability to communicate persuasively. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2013
Intellect relaunches as TechUK and targets 500,000 new UK IT jobs
The UK’s technology trade association, formerly known as Intellect, has relaunched as TechUK, unveiling plans to create over 500,000 jobs by 2020 Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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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, Enterprise Applications Editor
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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