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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06 Oct 2011
Technology industry figures pay tribute to Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs
Apple's co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs has died, aged 56. Jobs battled with pancreatic cancer, and had liver transplant surgery in 2009. He stepped down as Apple CEO in August 2011 after his second bout of medical leave since the start of the year. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams
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News
04 Oct 2011
Callcentre workers steal £400k from TUI Travel
Four callcentre workers stole over £400,000 from their employer TUI Travel by paying customer refunds to themselves when processing claims. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
26 Sep 2011
Self-encrypting drives: SED the best-kept secret in hard drive encryption security
The SED solves many common data loss problems and is easy to use and manage with minimal impact on system performance – yet relatively few businesses and governments use SEDs. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Sep 2011
Gartner: Best defence against social media threats is monitoring and education
Blocking social media in the enterprise encourages bad behaviour by employees but does not prevent access, warns Gartner. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Sep 2011
HP webOS lay-offs could affect European employees
Hewlett-Packard could lay off European employees as part of the company's decision to discontinue its webOS hardware division, including the Touchpad tablet range. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
19 Sep 2011
Visa Europe opens its doors to IT trainees on Higher Apprenticeship programme
Visa Europe has recruited 14 IT apprentices through its Higher Apprenticeship programme, launched in April 2011. Most will study for a foundation degree and "level 4" diploma while working in the company's technology division. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
14 Sep 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers takes 40 graduate IT interns on security and testing teams
Consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has selected 40 graduate interns for its IT department. The trainees will work with PwC's information security and testing teams. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2011
CIO interview: Mike Bracken, UK government director of digital
Whitehall is not exactly known for being at the bleeding edge of technological innovation. But as the newly appointed government director of digital, Mike Bracken is set to change that perception. In an exclusive interview, he discusses the challenges ahead. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall
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News
01 Sep 2011
Undergraduate interns help Jaguar Land Rover research in-car intelligence
Rob Watts and Jess Cummings are second-year undergraduates demonstrating future car technology for Jaguar Land Rover through an internship programme called Extreme Blue at IBM's UK research facility in Hursley Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
30 Aug 2011
The importance of mutual understanding: A faster track to business alignment and satisfied users
The benefits of a service-centric approach to IT tend to come back to IT in numerous ways - users are happier, the business functions more effectively, and in return IT tends to receive both more funding and freedom to develop, writes Andrew Buss, service director at Freeform Dynamics Continue Reading
By- Andrew Buss, IDC Manufacturing Insights
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News
30 Aug 2011
The business architect role is vital to business process transformation
If you have not yet heard the term "business architect", you soon will, write John Rymer and Alexander Peters of Forrester Research. Whether business architects report into the business or IT, this emerging role will help usher in organisations' transition from IT to business technology (BT). Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2011
Lack of soft skills training is curbing IT career progression
Employers are failing to provide IT professionals with the business... Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
24 Aug 2011
CompTIA+ provides young IT pro with career boost
Dujon Walsham is a 23 year old IT consultant who has worked on high-profile projects such as the IT infrastructure to capture programmes for ITV Player. His current job involves helping companies like eBay and British Airways adopt cloud computing systems. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 Aug 2011
RBS pay leak reveals the contractors paid £2,000 a day
A blunder by recruitment company Hays has revealed contractors at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) earn £2,000 per day. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Aug 2011
BT services division takes 15 school leavers for IT apprenticeships in recruitment drive
BT Engage has taken on 15 school leavers to embark on three-year IT apprenticeships. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Aug 2011
Why major IT projects are more likely to fail than any others
Major IT projects are 20 times more likely to fail than other business initiatives because project managers are ignoring unpredictable events, says a major research study by Oxford University. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Aug 2011
One third of employees willing to change employer for flexible working arrangements
A third of employees will seek employment elsewhere if employers fail to support flexible working via mobile devices. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
17 Aug 2011
UK business should educate internally to get the right IT security skills at lower cost
UK businesses should look to internal training to meet future IT security needs rather than paying high prices by competing to recruit scarce skills externally, warn experts. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Aug 2011
Atos employees to be investigated over Facebook remarks about disability benefit applicants
Two Atos Healthcare employees are being investigated over allegations they made inappropriate remarks on Facebook about the people they assess for sickness benefit. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
11 Aug 2011
IT firm grows business five-fold after hiring apprentices
Computer repair company D&J Henry says its business has grown five-fold after hiring apprentices. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
05 Aug 2011
US names former Microsoft executive as new Federal CIO
The US has appointed former Microsoft executive Steven VanRoekel as its new government chief information officer. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Aug 2011
Former government CIO John Suffolk joins Huawei as head of cybersecurity
Former government CIO John Suffolk has joined China-based IT company Huawei as global head of cybersecurity. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
28 Jul 2011
Highlights from 'A recipe for rip-offs' - the Select Committee report on government IT
The Public Administration Select Committee has published a scathingly critical report on government's use of IT. We've chosen a selection of the highlights from the report. Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
25 Jul 2011
IT industry salaries rise 7.5% in 2011
Salaries for IT professionals have risen by 7.5% to reach an average wage of over £46,000 in 2011... Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
22 Jul 2011
British Computer Society – the case for change
A year on from the BCS extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Amit Bhagwat looks at how BCS has evolved, why the EGM came about and gave the results that it did, what has followed since and, how BCS might consider its future from here. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2011
Carphone Warehouse uses business process management to increase customer satisfaction
Retailer Carphone Warehouse is claiming a 25% jump in its customer satisfaction ratings after investing in BPM software to help staff deal with sales, queries and complaints. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jul 2011
CIO interview: Phil Pavitt, HM Revenue & Customs
HM Revenue & Customs CIO Phil Pavitt talks to Computer Weekly about the biggest and most challenging tasks in public sector IT. Pavitt discusses his overhaul of the department's IT; tackling spending cuts; public sector IT strategy and the role of cloud, open source and agile development - and how IT suppliers have failed government IT. Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
13 Jul 2011
Central government staff lack skills in IT
A significant proportion of civil servants lack skills in areas such as IT, a National Audit Office report has found. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
12 Jul 2011
Cisco to axe 10,000 jobs
Cisco Systems may cut as many as 10,000 jobs, roughly 14% of its workforce, to combat weak profit growth, according to Bloomberg. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
11 Jul 2011
IT professionals get multiple job offers and double-digit pay increases as demand surges
Demand for IT skills has increased as businesses begin to re-invest in IT and professionals with particular IT skills are receiving multiple job offers and double-digit pay increases if they switch employers. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jul 2011
Business analyst skills shortage continues as IT job market grows
Business analysts are the IT staff most in demand for permanent and contract roles, according to KPMG. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
28 Jun 2011
Tory technology advisor Liam Maxwell appointed to government IT advisory post
Top technology advisor to the Conservative Party, Liam Maxwell, has been appointed to a key IT advisory role in the Cabinet Office. Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
27 Jun 2011
Unite members at Fujitsu’s Crewe site to strike
Members of the Unite union at Fujitsu's site in Crewe have voted to take strike action over the alleged unfair treatment of a trade union activist. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall
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News
21 Jun 2011
Westminster City Council CIO David Wilde leaves for Essex County Council
Westminster City Council chief information officer David Wilde is leaving at the end of this week to take up the equivalent role at Essex County Council. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2011
E-Skills National Skills Academy for IT launches training subscription service for SMEs
E-Skills UK's National Skills Academy for IT has set up a training subscription service aimed at small businesses and self-employed IT professionals. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
14 Jun 2011
IBM celebrates 100th birthday as workers send video calling for improved conditions
International Business Machines (IBM) is celebrating its 100th birthday, founded as the Computing Tabulating Recording Corporation through a merger of four companies in 1911. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Jun 2011
HP CIO Randy Mott leaves amid company management restructure
Hewlett-Packard's CIO, Randy Mott, has left the company amid an organisational restructure. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
06 Jun 2011
Outsourcing in the Ukraine: benefits and drawbacks
The Ukraine offers highly skilled IT specialists at a low cost for companies looking to develop projects within Europe. But while the honesty of its people appears to be a key selling point, problems of corruption and the possibility of social unrest remain. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
02 Jun 2011
Birmingham Council's offshore move could trigger public sector outsourcing exodus
Birmingham City Council is planning to offshore 100 jobs to India as part of an HR and IT services joint venture with Capita. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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25 May 2011
How much do IT managers really earn?
How much do IT managers earn? These graphics from Kew Associates show the best paying sectors for IT managers, and assess how pay levels have risen over the past five years. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
24 May 2011
CIO interview: Keep Britain Tidy head of IT Rich Kavanagh on social media strategy
Keep Britain Tidy's head of ICT, Rich Kavanagh, tells Computer Weekly how the charity is successfully using social networking tools to interact with citizens and supporters. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2011
The MCITP certification path to career success
Although not a substitute for proven work-experience, Microsoft’s MCITP certification endorses one’s technical knowledge and could improve job prospects. Continue Reading
By- Pujya Trivedi, Contributor
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News
20 May 2011
Dell hires UK staff to grow enterprise services
Dell plans to hire more UK staff for its enterprise services division by the end of June 2011. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
20 May 2011
Cabinet Office names ex-Guardian head Mike Bracken as director of digital
The Guardian's former head of digital Mike Bracken has been appointed the government's director of digital at the Cabinet Office. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
18 May 2011
Future of NHS National Programme for IT in critical condition following NAO report
The remaining NHS National Programme for IT could be scrapped entirely, as the project's aim to deliver electronic records for every patient has fallen far below expectations, according to a National Audit Office report. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
17 May 2011
IBM qualification courses rolled out in Scottish universities
IBM has introduced qualification courses for its Power systems and System z mainframes throughout Scottish universities and colleges. Continue Reading
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16 May 2011
The Guardian restructures IT department as digital director steps down
The Guardian is merging its technology development and product management functions to create a new digital development department. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
09 May 2011
Carphone Warehouse founder hailed as UK's first digital billionaire
Charles Dunstone, the man who started Carphone Warehouse, was named as the UK's first digital billionaire by the 2011 Sunday Times rich list. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 May 2011
Linux certification in India: A guide
Linux deployments in data centers are fueling the need for skilled Linux administrators. A look at some Linux certification courses available in India. Continue Reading
By- Harshal Kallyanpur
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News
28 Apr 2011
IT professionals willing to sacrifice cash for more time off
IT professionals are increasingly attracted to the prospect of a shorter working week and are prepared to sacrifice thousands of pounds to get it. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Apr 2011
UK IT staff increasingly seeking work abroad
The majority of UK IT professionals would consider migrating abroad to pursue higher quality work and salaries, a recruitment firm warns. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
20 Apr 2011
Infosec 2011: APT attacks a real threat to business, says security panel
Advanced Persistent Threats are a reality and cannot be dismissed as a myth or media hype, according to a panel of experts debating the top threats at Infosecurity Europe 2011 in London. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
14 Apr 2011
MS-CLIS at IIIT Allahabad: Evaluation of the post grad course in infosec
With numerous infosec certs to choose from, we look at how the master’s in information security and cyber law (MS-CLIS) at IIIT Allahabad is different Continue Reading
By- Varun Haran, Reporter
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08 Apr 2011
Motivated, information security policye-aware employees are the best defence
Keeping employees motivated is the best way to ensure you have satisfied customers, and if it is an employee's responsibility to keep the customers happy,...
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08 Apr 2011
In 1966 England won the World Cup and Computer Weekly launched the world's first weekly IT newspaper
After 45 years in print, Computer Weekly, the award-winning title for senior IT decision-makers, is to become a 100% online publication. Here is a celebration of 45 years in print. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 Apr 2011
Immigration cap will not stem flow of IT workers to UK on ICT visas
The immigration cap, which comes into force on 6 April 2011, will have little effect on the number of economic migrants entering the UK because businesses can continue to use the uncapped Intra Company Transfer (ICT) scheme to access skills, according to Migration Watch. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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01 Apr 2011
Sex discrimination rife in IT, says report
Gender discrimination against women is rife in the IT sector, a report says. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2011
Communication skills more important than technical know-how for IT jobs, say IT graduates
Most IT graduates think technical skills are the least important for IT jobs, according to a survey. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
15 Mar 2011
CIO interview: Marcus East, Comic Relief
In the run-up to Comic Relief's Red Nose Day on Friday 18 March, head of future media and technology Marcus East is having a frantic week - but we managed to take a few minutes of his time to get an update on IT preparations for the event. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2011
Sky to recruit 100 IT staff in Scotland
Sky is to create 100 permanent IT roles in Scotland as part of an expansion of its customer business systems team. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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10 Mar 2011
IBM targets Oracle customers with free big data training
IBM plans to train 10,000 Oracle database professionals in IBM software analytics and information management throughout 2011 via free bootcamp training sessions. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
10 Mar 2011
Most organisations approach IAM in the wrong way, says Gartner
Most organisations are approaching identity and access management (IAM) in the wrong way, by planning deployments around technologies, says Gartner. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2011
Avis CIO hands in the keys after three years at the wheel
Adam Gerrard is to leave the post of chief information officer of Avis after three and a half years Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2011
Apple and Google top most admired list
IT companies are considered some of the most admired companies in the world with Apple and Google leading the pack. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Mar 2011
Industry calls on employers to say what security skills are needed
The National Skills Academy for IT is calling on employers to address the cyber security skills gap by sharing views on the most useful courses and qualifications. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
03 Mar 2011
Government increases pay rates for offshore workers in the UK
The government has increased the salaries oversees workers must be paid if they are to come to the UK. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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28 Feb 2011
VMware certification in India: A guide
Growing virtualization deployments are fueling the need for manpower with virtualization skill sets. Get insights on VMware certification in India. Continue Reading
By- Harshal Kallyanpur, Special Correspondent
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News
24 Feb 2011
IT freelancers turn recruiters to cope with SME demand
Freelance IT workers in the digital services sector are being forced to recruit other freelancers to help them keep up with large volumes of work. IT... Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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22 Feb 2011
The CIO guide to being headhunted
Senior technology executives need to be aware of the pitfalls and best practices when dealing with recruitment agents and headhunters to find the best opportunity. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2011
Government makes changes to immigration scheme
The government has announced the details of changes it will make to the Intra Company Transfer (ICT) scheme, which has been criticised for being open to... Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Feb 2011
Overhaul A-levels and improve teaching to boost science and tech student uptake, says Royal Society
An overhaul of A-levels and better teaching are needed to boost the numbers of young people progressing to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in higher education, according to an influential new study. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
16 Feb 2011
Atos Origin boosts profit despite fall in sales
IT services company Atos Origin has announced full-year profits of €337m (£283m), a 6.7% year-on-year increase. However, overall sales fell by 3.5%... Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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11 Feb 2011
Crack CISSP exam with these tips
Here are some guidelines to help you sail through the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam and obtain the CISSP certification. Continue Reading
By- Dinesh Bareja
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News
31 Jan 2011
Public sector outsourcing grows in the UK as commercial deals fall again
Public sector contracts accounted for 77% of the total outsourcing spending in the UK in 2010, according to the latest report from consultancy TPI. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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25 Jan 2011
Gartner outlines six money-making CIO profiles
A new generation of CIOs with skills to make the business money will replace traditional CIOs by the middle of the decade, says Gartner vice-president and researcher Ken McGee. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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21 Jan 2011
Tight budgets will hit IT departments in 2011
Budget constraints will be the biggest challenge for IT managers in 2011 as UK companies are forced to cut costs Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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21 Jan 2011
Gartner: CIOs fail on staff career development
CIOs are getting better at reinvesting savings into new projects, but investment in skills and career development is still poor. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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17 Jan 2011
Aurora Fashions CIO John Bovill quits following IT outsourcing deal
Aurora Fashions chief information officer (CIO) John Bovill has announced his decision to leave the women's fashion firm days after Aurora Fashions announced its move to outsource all its IT. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2011
‘Pupils need better IT teaching, not more technology,’ say industry experts
Industry bodies have hit out against an outdated IT curriculum and unenthusiastic teaching staff Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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13 Jan 2011
FDM seek 1000 graduates for training scheme
IT services provider FDM is recruiting 1000 graduates for its training scheme in 2011. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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05 Jan 2011
BCS CEO David Clarke talks about the future of the IT industry
David Clarke, CEO of the chartered institute of computing the BCS, talks to Computer Weekly about being awarded an MBE, the future of the IT profession and tackling a membership revolt against his leadership last year. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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04 Jan 2011
2010 review: Top 10 IT skills and careers stories
In Computer Weekly's review of the best of the IT year in 2010, here we look back on the top 10 IT skills stories of the year. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2011
BCS’ CEO David Clarke awarded an MBE
David Clarke, CEO of BCS, the chartered institute for IT, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for services to the industry. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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20 Dec 2010
FireControl project could be axed before Christmas
The government's controversial FireControl project could be flagged for review today. The Fire Brigade's Union (FBU) said it was expecting an announcement from fire minister Bob Neil later today, in which it hopes the project designed to reduce the number of fire service control rooms from 46 to nine will be shelved. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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02 Nov 2010
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - numbers 11-20
Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2010
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - the top 10
Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2010
This year's Byte Night raises £425,000 so far
More than 600 people took part in the IT industry's annual open air sleep-out to raise funds for underprivileged children Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2010
Photos: Great female technology entrepreneurs
While the arguments over how to get a better gender balance in tech fly back and forth, we’ve highlighted just a few female entrepreneurs working in the UK who founded their own IT companies, or use technology to provide a product or service. Continue Reading
By- Rebecca Thomson, Computer Weekly
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11 Aug 2009
Photos: Ten top tips for getting an IT job
A recession is never a good time to be graduating but those with IT qualifications can boost their chances by following ten steps as recommended by a massive recruiter of IT graduates. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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16 Jul 2009
Flipbook: Top Ten Funny Tech support nightmares
Ever had a call you wish you didn't take? This flipbook looks at some of the funniest tech support queries we've heard of. Continue Reading
By- Faisal Alani, UK at eBay
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05 Jun 2009
Information Commissioner raids anti-union blacklisting firm
The Office of the Information Commissioner's made an unprecedented raid on The Consulting Association, which ran an illegal blacklisting database. Construction workers suspected of union activites were barred from work. Continue Reading
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29 May 2009
Photos: Best Places to Work 2009 winners
The awards was held at the exclusive London Royal Lancaster Hotel, on the 22nd May 2009. IT departments enjoyed a superb lunch and stimulating guest speaker - Tim Fitzhigham - author of "In The Bath". Continue Reading
By- Faisal Alani, UK at eBay
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10 May 2009
Bankruptcy, prosecution and disrupted livelihoods - Postmasters tell their story
Rebecca Thomson reports on claims that the Post Office has failed to recognise a potential IT problem. Continue Reading
By- Rebecca Thomson, Computer Weekly
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15 Apr 2009
UBS to cut thousands of jobs
Swiss bank UBS will cut about 10,000 jobs to save up to £2.3bn by the end of next year with more highly skilled IT workers to flood onto a finance sector...
Continue ReadingBy- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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08 Dec 2008
Tens of thousands of IT jobs at risk in global finance sector
The investment banking industry will see thousands of job cuts as mergers are completed and companies prepare for a slowdown in business. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 part 3
The BCS IT Industry Awards presentation ceremony took place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 4 December 2008. Here you can see some of merriment at the awards dinner. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 part 2
The BCS IT Industry Awards presentation ceremony took place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 4 December 2008. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 part 1
The BCS IT Industry Awards presentation ceremony took place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 4 December 2008. Here you can see some of the winners collecting their awards. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: Chic geek gifts for her
Check out our selection of chic geek gifts for her this Christmas - stylish tech-themed presents for the style-conscious IT professional who's proud of her vocation. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2008
Photos: Chic geek gifts for him
Check out our selection of chic geek gifts for him - stylish IT and technology themed presents for the style-conscious IT professional who's proud of his vocation. Continue Reading