IT education and training

Bridging the mainframe skills gap

Addressing the mainframe skills gap with early-career talent and AI-assisted learning is key to modernising legacy systems with confidence Continue Reading

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• Karla Bester

Interview: AI optimism and upskilling for a shifting job market

With the appropriate training, artificial intelligence could stand to be a productivity booster and job search equaliser, according to Okta’s chief marketing officer, Shannon Duffy Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Zopa AI skills foundation launches after 22 partners sign up

In the next four years, the Jobs2030 coalition aims to train 100,000 UK financial services professionals to use artificial intelligence in their work Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

IDCA datacentres report: Global concentration and the Goldilocks zone

International Data Center Authority report shows capacity concentrated in a few developed nations, while ‘Goldilocks index’ shows which states can benefit from rapid development Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompts ethical concerns

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is intended to improve school standards, child safety and social care. However, recent amendments to the proposal have led to ethical concerns regarding personal data Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Tech industry slowly dropping DEI efforts, finds Harvey Nash survey

The tech diversity push in the UK is dropping, despite workers claiming good workplace efforts Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Scottish government publishes AI guidance for schools

Scotland has issued national guidance on the use of AI in the country’s schools, aiming to support safe use of the technology for teachers and pupils Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

IT workers say AI is making their jobs more demanding

As workflows adapt to a shifting technological landscape, IT professionals risk being overwhelmed by ‘AI brain-fry’ Continue Reading

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• Anna Mahtani

MPs call on UK government to learn from central bank’s IT project success story

Members of a parliamentary committee want the wider government to learn from success of Bank of England project Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Almost 90% of women leave tech industry within 10 years

Women aren’t staying in the tech sector for longer than 10 years, but may come back after leaving if the circumstances are right for their return Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy

Research from Accenture has found that while workers feel their jobs will change, employers are less likely to invest in workforce transition Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Scottish Labour’s 2026 manifesto vows to upskill and invest in tech

Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election, Labour promises digital and tech NHS funding worth £680m, ‘digital playgrounds’ and to create a digital skills passport Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools

To build on plans to introduce AI tutoring tools in schools, the UK government is searching for companies to develop educational resources Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Dubai rolls out AI training for 50,000 government staff

An initiative under Digital Dubai, in partnership with government HR and AI bodies, reflects the wider UAE strategy to embed artificial intelligence across public services, workforce development and economic diversification plans Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning

Ankabut CEO Tarek Jundi outlines how national infrastructure, AI-driven platforms and distance-learning capabilities are helping schools and universities maintain continuity amid geopolitical uncertainty Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Guide to 30+ sustainability certifications for professionals

From starter-level training to in-depth ESG reporting, explore more than 30 sustainability classes, credentials and certifications that working professionals can consider now. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
• Guilliean Pacheco, Associate Site Editor

OCBC rolls out generative AI training for wealth advisors

First programme of its kind allows wealth advisors to hone their pitches through realistic AI role play, resulting in double the client appointments and a 50% growth in revenue in three months Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

NHS digital drive hit by usability gaps despite progress, national survey finds

The shift from analogue to digital across the NHS is hindered by usability issues in electronic patient record (EPR), but the newly launched frontline productivity programme could be the answer Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How the UK’s ‘Neet’ youth can power the digital economy

One in eight people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet). For the UK technology sector, facing skill shortages in AI, software engineering, and cybersecurity, they are a vital untapped pool of talent. Continue Reading

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• Samuel Baleera

UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people

Since its launch last year, the UK government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan has consistently met its targets, helping over one million people access the digital world Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Everywoman announces 2026 Women in Technology Awards winners

Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Salesforce Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Understanding quantum: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

We speak to Lucy Robson, a quantum algorithm scientist at Universal Quantum, about her work in helping to develop simulations for drug discovery Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

How conflict is reshaping technology strategy in the Middle East

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to IT leaders in the Middle East about their challenges in keeping digital infrastructure running in a time of regional conflict. The chief data officer at Colgate-Palmolive explains the importance of getting your data foundations in place. And we find out how to overcome the barriers for underrepresented groups to get into tech. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK government announces package to get more women in tech

The UK government aims to add billions of pounds to the economy through getting more women into the tech sector Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How to upskill in AI: Lessons from a CIO

Sedgwick CIO Sean Safieh explains how CIOs can use course-based training, hands-on learning and safe experimentation to lead AI upskilling across IT and the broader workforce. Continue Reading

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• Tim Murphy, Site editor

Welsh government boosts funding for cyber education

The Welsh government’s Tech Valleys programme is providing three-quarters of a million pounds to help reach thousands of primary school children with security education and careers guidance Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security

The US has unveiled a six-pillar national cyber security strategy, with developing technological areas such as post-quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence front and centre Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

IWD 2026: How the Middle East is building a new generation of women leaders in technology

From government-backed STEM initiatives in the UAE to thriving regional communities such as Women in Cybersecurity Middle East and Women in IT, the region is shifting the conversation from participation to influence Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Harvey Nash docuseries addresses AI skills ‘paradox’

As part of a series of short documentaries, tech recruitment organisation Harvey Nash discusses the AI skills ‘paradox’, with a number of tech experts shedding light on the potential future of work Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

AI workforce training: How BDO USA trains its employees

Getting employees comfortable with AI is tough for CIOs. BDO USA uses AI ambassadors, tailored training and a virtual escape room to train its workforce in AI skills. Continue Reading

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• Tim Murphy, Site editor

MPs launch inquiry into use of tech in education

The use of tech and artificial intelligence has the potential to help delivery of education in the UK, so a committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into its opportunities and challenges Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Australia inks five-year deal with Microsoft to drive AI and cloud adoption

The Digital Transformation Agency’s new agreement promises cost certainty, improved discounts, and a skills fund to support the government’s digital transformation agenda Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Atos ‘IT services staff of the future’ begin apprenticeships

Atos has taken on its first cohort of apprentices who will become an ‘artificial intelligence-ready’ workforce Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Cyber association launches code of conduct for security pros

ISC2’s Code of Professional Conduct will supposedly establish a worldwide framework dedicated to principled and ethical practices in the security trade Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Aviva prepares for life after CIO retirement with early announcement

Aviva has named the replacement for its outgoing technology chief, with former BT IT executive joining in the summer Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Gap between upskilling intent and execution in business, says Pluralsight

Tech leaders understand the importance of providing their employees with training, but there are too many challenges in the way of doing so Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

European politicians amplify disinformation about UN rapporteur

Government officials from the US and Europe have condemned UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for remarks about Israel she never made, based on a truncated clip circulating online that takes her statements out of context Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NatWest hails progress after £1.2bn spent on tech last year, but true AI transformation to come

NatWest Bank describes the past 12 months of its tech transformation as ‘the year of [AI] deployment at scale’ Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Next Tech Fest: Breaking tech role misconceptions

The Next Tech Girls event hosted women in technology to speak to young girls about how the industry is full of opportunity for their future careers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Singapore to form National AI Council, expands tax breaks to ease AI adoption

Singapore government unveils plans to spur AI adoption through fiscal incentives, implementation guidance and workforce skilling in a concerted effort to drive the nation’s AI agenda Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

A list of the most popular MOOCs to consider in 2026

Massive open online courses help learners across the globe acquire new skills and pursue credentials. Explore some of the best MOOC platforms available today. Continue Reading

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• Mary K. Pratt

Is banking IT and business relationship still a case of ‘them and us’?

As the UK government appoints senior IT executives at two banks to help it guide artificial intelligence deployment in the sector, Computer Weekly asks one IT professional in banking what he thinks Continue Reading

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• Banking IT professional

Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town

The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

The UK government’s AI skills programme betrays UK workers and our digital sovereignty

The government's plans to offer AI skills training to the public depends almost entirely on US big tech companies - how is this meant to support the aim of supporting homegrown AI firms and enhancing sovereignty? Continue Reading

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• Tania Duarte, on behalf of co-contributors

Diversity Think Tank: We can’t afford to roll back DEI

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading

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• Cat Ainsworth

Skills key to successful AI adoption, says IBM

Research from IBM states that employees will need AI skills in the near future for organisations to benefit from the technology Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UK government signs more partners to boost AI skills across the country

The government is seeking to educate 10 million adults in the UK on how to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline their work Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UK government to develop AI tutoring tools

Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Expect to use seven different providers for data management

A poll of data leaders has found that many anticipate using multiple providers to help them achieve their 2026 data management strategy Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Overcoming tech career barriers faced by underrepresented groups

Many people from underrepresented groups find difficulties in entering the tech sector – experts attending the 2025 Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Harvey Nash, offered advice for dismantling these barriers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Lloyds Bank to train all staff on artificial intelligence

UK high street bank is already training senior staff to get the most out of artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador

Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Welsh government launches £2.1m fund to help SMEs adopt AI

The funding is being used to deliver artificial intelligence awareness and adoption support to businesses, as well as to upskill staff, enabling them to take advantage of AI Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?

Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour? Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Diversity Think Tank: Weathering the Storm

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading

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• Karen Blake

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2025

As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion over the past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Oldest victim of Post Office scandal awarded OBE in New Year Honours 2026

The New Year Honours List 2026 conferred an OBE on the oldest living victim of the Post Office scandal, as well as hailing members of the UK technology community Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2025

Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2025, Computer Weekly shares key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Top 10 government IT stories of 2025

The past 12 months has seen a number of significant milestones in digital government. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 government IT stories of 2025 Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Number of women in tech roles up by 1%, says BCS

Research by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that the number of women working in the technology sector has continued to rise at a snail’s pace over the past five years Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UK government launches Women in Tech Taskforce

To help increase the number of women in technology, and prevent those already in the industry from leaving, the UK government has launched a Women in Tech Taskforce Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UK government funds 80 digital skills schemes

The £11.7m Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will support projects across the UK to help people gain digital skills and access to devices Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

In an AI-first world, the future of cyber security is its workforce

The cyber security industry will experience immense change due to AI by 2030, so both employers and professionals need to grasp the nettle, and quickly, if they are to have the right skills and experience in place to succeed Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

What lies in store for the security world in 2026?

As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading

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• Anthony Young, Bridewell

AI leads parents to change their careers advice to children

Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing the workplace, leaving children and their parents concerned about the potential future of work Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Scotland digital strategy promises government app in 2026

Joint local and central government digital strategy includes plans for a personalised public services app, ethical AI framework and increased public sector data sharing Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Government launches GDS Local

Councils will get support from a dedicated unit to transform local digital services, alongside an online platform for public sector digital and data professionals Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Dutch voters grasp digital urgency better than their politicians

A grassroots campaign has propelled digitally competent candidates into the Dutch parliament, despite party leaders placing them low on electoral lists Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Tech scaleups and startups lack women at the top

The tech sector understands the importance of diverse decision-makers, but startups and scaleups are failing to put this in place early on, leading to a lack of diversity and representation Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Gartner Symposium 2025: Get the IT team AI ready

Research from Gartner suggests that CIOs believe every role in IT will be AI-augmented. IT staff are worried about job security Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2025

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take our annual look at the 50 most influential women in IT, and sit down with the winner of this year’s list to hear all about how she got where she is today. We also shine a light on the trailblazers, who have previously made our top 50 list, and the rising stars who are in for a shot with a securing a slot on it in years to come. This week’s buyer’s guide features the first instalment of three articles advising IT buyers on how to get started on using agentic artificial intelligence (AI). Rounding out the issue is our look at how the sport of tennis is being revolutionised by AI and computer vision technology to help players improve their techniques and achieve marginal gains. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Inside HP’s plan to build the Middle East’s next generation of tech creators

Through gaming labs, artificial intelligence mentorship and inclusive partnerships, HP is helping young people in the Middle East, especially women, turn digital skills into real-world careers Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Government showcases UK quantum computing pledge

With £670m set aside, the government is keen to show how the funding is supporting quantum innovation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Gartner: How CIOs can lead the talent remix

AI value is often associated with workforce reduction headlines. But nearly half of CIOs believe AI has not met their ROI expectations Continue Reading

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• Nate Suda

Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2025

Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025

Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Naomi Timperley Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Collaboration, founders and entrepreneurs – career path of 2025’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech

Fully admitting her career path has been a happy accident, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech, Naomi Timperley, tells us about her work with entrepreneurs and startups Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Science and Technology Committee calls out migration red tape

With the US administration raising fees for the H1-B visa, the UK has an opportunity to roll out the red carpet for world-class talent Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Maritime and Coastguard Agency to introduce digital assessments

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is replacing paper methods with a digital assessment platform to be used for training cadets in the first half of 2026 Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Microsoft strengthens UAE’s AI ambitions with launch of Elevate programme

With the launch of Microsoft Elevate UAE, the tech giant deepens its commitment to artificial intelligence skilling, infrastructure and innovation across education, government and startups Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Government to broaden ‘narrow’ computing curriculum

Planned changes to the computer science curriculum announced following independent review recommendations Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Most developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools

Study finds that 95% of developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools, but many of their employers lack formal AI policies, leaving them to forge their own paths in upskilling and governance Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Unequal access: The digital divide in criminal justice

Access to expert digital forensic analysis is biased towards the prosecution, says criminal defence Continue Reading

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• Sophia Sheera

The ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ must now be matched by a UK skills revolution

The recent ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ proposed by large tech firms is a massive opportunity for the UK, as long as the UK builds the skills to take advantage Continue Reading

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• Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates

Post Office scandal investigator warns public inquiry about Horizon defect at large for years

Forensic investigator who helped expose Horizon scandal described defect ‘sufficiently serious’ to inform public inquiry Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Amazon links planned mass layoff to AI

E-commerce giant Amazon has cited artificial intelligence as a key driver of its decision to lay off thousands of its corporate employees Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Documentary to show women’s journey to becoming role models

The challenges faced when learning to share and express one’s story are often unseen, but an upcoming documentary aims to highlight how 10 women built confidence in public speaking Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Taking the unusual route into a career in tech

Not everyone chooses to go into tech from a young age, with some people ending up in tech entirely by accident – here, we follow two professionals who took unconventional paths into the industry Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

AWS and e& launch AI and cloud training programme to build UAE’s future-ready workforce

The ‘AI Nation – Afaaq’ initiative will train 30,000 individuals in AI and machine learning, addressing critical skills gaps and supporting the UAE’s digital transformation ambitions Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

New cyber resilience centre to help SMEs fend off cyber threats

Spearheaded by the Singapore Business Federation, the cyber resilience centre will equip SMEs in the city-state with cyber security capabilities to mitigate and recover from cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

AI talent war sees UBS recruit leadership from JPMorgan

Research from Evident reveals US banks lead the way in AI adoption in the finance sector, with a talent war simmering Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK banks must be more like Big Tech to catch the US on AI, which comes with a high price

Evident research into artificial intelligence adoption in banking reveals US banks dominate when it comes to making AI work for the business Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Aston University partners Capgemini for AI centre of excellence

University works with IT services giant to open artificial intelligence centre of excellence in London campus Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

E-commerce platform eBay offers free ChatGPT training and tools

Through eBay Activate, small businesses selling on the online marketplace will gain access to GPT-powered productivity and e-commerce tools Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Microsoft hides key data flow information in plain sight

Microsoft’s own documentation confirms that data hosted in its hyperscale cloud architecture routinely traverses the globe, but the tech giant is actively obfuscating this vital information from its UK law enforcement customers Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

How UK tech firms can reduce risk amid reforms to immigration

Changes to immigration rules have led to a fall in the number of skilled worker visas issued to IT professionals to work in the UK Continue Reading

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• Simon Kenny  

UK cyber action plan lays out path to resilience

A report produced for the government by academics at Imperial College London and the University of Bristol sets out nine recommendations to strengthen the UK’s cyber sector Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Can LLMs understand scientists?

Research suggests large language model outputs are still too opaque, biased and inconsistent for recommending scientific experts Continue Reading

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• Will Grimond

The challenges posed by AI tools in education

Artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity are being developed for use in multiple sectors, but are they sufficiently reliable for use in education or do they create other problems? Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

UK banks still run software code written more than 60 years ago

More than half of UK banks still rely on computer code written in or before the 1970s, and which is understood by only a few of their staff Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA