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
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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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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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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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
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News
06 Dec 2012
De-risking IT Lifecycle Management
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2012
Technology value matrix : ERP
Analyst group Nucleus Research looks at the latest trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and discusses the best performing suppliers. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Nov 2012
Security business analyst – a role whose time has come
For effective information security, India Inc requires security business analysts. These should be people who understand security, technology and the business. Continue Reading
By- Prabhakar Deshpande, Contributor
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News
23 Nov 2012
IET awards £200,000 in scholarships and awards for computer science and engineering students
IET rewarded students that choose to study computer science and engineering subjects Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
22 Nov 2012
UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
22 Nov 2012
UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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08 Nov 2012
Microsoft launches Get On IT training initiative
Apprentices met with David Cameron and Steve Ballmer at the launch of Microsoft’s Get On skills initiative Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2012
The DNA of the CIO
This major piece of research from Ernst & Young provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2012
O2 and Bauer Media pledge £5m for GoThinkBig scheme
O2 and Bauer Media have launched GoThinkBig, a work experience scheme, which is backed by David Cameron Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2012
Everywoman Leadership Academy: Navigate your path to success
Over 100 women gather at Cisco's offices for the everywoman In Technology Leadership Academy to hear what makes a successful leader Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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22 Oct 2012
Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy
Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
18 Oct 2012
The socially intelligent project manager
IQ alone is not enough to determine project success. Good project managers also require social intelligence Continue Reading
By- Alan Garvey
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News
12 Oct 2012
CIO interview: Frank Modruson, Accenture
Accenture’s CIO Frank Modruson on providing IT to 250,000 people who think they could do your job and why video is the next big thing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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09 Oct 2012
Maths neglect will decimate IT skills, says ANS founder Scott Fletcher
Neglecting school maths education will precipitate a skills decline in the UK’s IT industry, according to Scott Fletcher, founder of the ANS Group Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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09 Oct 2012
UKtech50 2012 - Vote now for the most influential person in UK IT
Computer Weekly's third annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT is open for reader voting - tell us who you think should win Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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03 Oct 2012
UKtech50 2012: Who are the most influential people in UK IT?
Computer Weekly is this week launching the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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01 Oct 2012
Acumin Contract Rate Index August 2012
Check out the daily contract rates for IT security professionals in this research from Acumin and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2012
Science grade goalposts altered mid-year as Gove unveils plans for GCSE overhaul
Science students had different grade boundaries in January to those in June an exam board reveals, a day after Gove announces GCSEs will be abolished Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2012
Special Report on Steria
This 5 page special report from Computer Weekly gives you the facts on Steria, its strategy, products and services and reviews its financial performance. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2012
IT security awareness needs to be company-wide, says (ISC)²
Information security awareness needs to be more robust, started as early as possible, continually reinforced and organisation-wide, says Julie Peeler, director, (ISC)² Foundation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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13 Sep 2012
Top cloud computing certifications to consider
Cloud professionals are in demand today. Obtaining one or more of these top cloud certifications will prove your worth in the cutting-edge cloud arena. Continue Reading
By- Anuj Sharma
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11 Sep 2012
Skills shortage means no unemployment in IT security, says (ISC)2
Zero unemployment in IT security shows a huge shortage of skills in the profession, says Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)2 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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10 Sep 2012
Alcatel-Lucent creates chief operating officer role
The COO job will be taken by its current CFO Paul Tufano as Alcatel-Lucent tries to turn around its fortunes Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
04 Sep 2012
Students back to school for new e-skills ICT curriculum today
Students return to the e-skills Behind the Screen programme, as schools fill the gap left by government scrapping the national ICT curriculum Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Aug 2012
If the popularity of ICT is on the rise, why are we scrapping the curriculum?
Recent GCSE results revealed more students are choosing to study ICT, however the government still plans to scrap the curriculum two years ahead of the planned computer science replacement Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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21 Aug 2012
Technology companies expand despite economic concerns, says Intellect
UK technology companies are set to expand despite misgivings over the wider UK economy, according to a survey from IT industry body Intellect Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Aug 2012
Cyber security boot camp to educate potential cyber spooks
A group of about 30 young people will attend a cyber security boot camp announced by the organisations responsible for the Cyber Security Challenge next month. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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15 Aug 2012
Young Rewired State – Festival of Code 2012
The Young Rewired State completion was held at The Custard Factory in Birmingham, last weekend, which showcased budding young computer programmers. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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07 Aug 2012
UK Top 50 IT Training Providers revealed
Top 50 IT training providers are announced by consultancy Pardo Fox, with QA topping the list Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2012
Cisco BIG Awards finalists announced
Cisco has announced the six UK start-ups that have made it through to the BIG Awards finals Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2012
Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT event
Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. The event attracted over 90 female attendees at the Doubletree Hilton hotel. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jul 2012
Can IT investment in schools keep pace with change?
As more schools join the academy programnme, is the next generation getting access to the right technology crucial to the digital world? Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
19 Jul 2012
IT contract market rebuilding, survey reveals
The IT contract market is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to Computer People’s June 2012 IT Monitor survey Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jul 2012
Why we don't want to write about 'women in IT' anymore
We've been asked a few times why we put together an award and an event to showcase women in IT. It's quite simple - we don't want to have to discuss the issue of women in IT again. How much better ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
13 Jul 2012
The most influential women in UK IT
Computer Weekly is pleased to announce the first ever list of the most influential women in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Feature
12 Jul 2012
Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women
Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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10 Jul 2012
The 25 most influential women in UK IT
Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2012
EC invests €1.5bn in IT research
The European Commission (EC) has announced funding for research into IT totaling almost €1.5bn Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2012
Microsoft Office 365 for Education free for teachers
Microsoft launches Office 365 for Education, as Scottish Government commits to using the free cloud productivity suite. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jun 2012
KPMG 2012 Global Technology Innovation Survey
China and the US are most likely to come up with disruptive technology breakthroughs over the next four years, but Europe lags behind Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2012
Cambridge University turns to computer games to unlock secrets of the universe
Cambridge University is turning to technology developed for computer gaming to help it solve some of the fundamental problems of science Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
25 Jun 2012
How technology is changing BPO
Karl Flinders discovers how IT has become central to the provision of outsourced business processes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Tip
22 Jun 2012
System administrator guide to the contra-admin approach
A system administrator can benefit by adopting a contrarian approach to system administration. Learn how to use contra-admin effectively as a sysadmin. Continue Reading
By- Srinivasan Dakshinamurthy
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News
19 Jun 2012
The 25 most influential women in UK IT - the Computer Weekly event
Computer Weekly is recognising the most influential women in IT - join us at a special event on 12 July to celebrate the role models for the UK's high-tech economy. Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
19 Jun 2012
CISM and CRISC named as highest earning IT qualifications
IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index places two ISACA qualifications at the top of the highest-earning IT certifications list Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jun 2012
Cisco Stemnet Challenge 10 finalists announced
Cisco and The Pearson Foundation have announced eight finalists out of 200 schools that entered the competition to plan a full-scale event in their local area Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2012
Teachers share concerns and ideas for ICT in 2014 curriculum
IT professionals and education bodies used Westminster Education forum to air concerns over the government’s decision to remove ICT from the curriculum two years before it is replaced by a computer science alternative Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
06 Jun 2012
Royal Signals ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards
IT experts from the Royal Signals were rewarded for their support and commitment to the service during an event for "unsung heroes" at Mansion House. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
31 May 2012
UK businesses prefer training to hiring to plug IT skills gap
An IT skills shortage in the UK is affecting businesses, driving 70% of organisations to invest in training while 40% plan to hire skills Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
22 May 2012
CEH certification gains credence in IT security domain
CEH certification is much sought after in the IT security domain today. Here’s how you can obtain CEH certification and why you should attempt do so. Continue Reading
By- Varun Haran, Reporter
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News
18 May 2012
How to improve your communication with your boss
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. Continue Reading
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15 May 2012
TeenTech London event at Cisco House
Cisco hosted TeenTech's London event at it's Cisco House, over looking the Olympic stadium, to encourage school students to consider a career in technology. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
08 May 2012
Inflation negates growth in average IT pay
IT salaries grew by an average of 4.3% in 2011, compared with an average of 2.3% across all sectors, with the average IT salary exceeding £40,000. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Apr 2012
How technology, media and telecoms companies can win the confidence of investors
Deloitte looks at the impact leadership has on company performance in the techonology media and telecoms sectors. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2012
Business analytics skills shortage provokes companies to cast net wide
Organisations face lack of business analytics skills. Smart companies cast the net wide for the broadest pools of talent, help analysts learn from each other and work to ensure they realize potential. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Apr 2012
What will training look like in the workplace of the future?
Kevin Young (pictured), head of SkillSoft EMEA, explains the impact of technology on education Continue Reading
By- Kevin Young
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News
04 Apr 2012
Euro crisis: Key questions CEOs and CIOs should ask each other
With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2012
STFC ploughs £30m into high performance computing centre with IBM
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has signed a £30m deal with IBM to develop high performance computing (HPC) Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget