IT education and training

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 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

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

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

Vote: Who should be crowned the 2025 most influential woman in UK tech?

Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 8 October Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

The digital forensics crisis in policing: What’s going wrong?

Forensics experts say that most crime has a digital footprint, but the police are unable to keep up with the soaring number of devices that require analysis Continue Reading

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• Sophia Sheera

Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame

Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2025 longlist

In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2025 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Meet the IT leader In Lebanon who became an IT entrepreneur

Nassib Chamoun says CIOs could follow his lead in swapping IT management for life as a startup, but they must be prepared to make sacrifices Continue Reading

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• Martin Veitch

Will AI wipe out entry-level jobs?

Traditionally, entry-level roles have been the junior employee’s first step into an organisation, but is artificial intelligence set to change this? Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Cyber Girls First is encouraging girls to study tech at university  

A charitable initiative is alerting girls to opportunities to study technology in universities and through sponsored apprenticeships Continue Reading

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• Pat Ryan

Zopa Bank seeks partners to form AI skills coalition

Survey by Juniper Research and Zopa Bank reveals full return on investment in artificial intelligence over next five years Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Number of girls taking GCSE computer science drops amid fall in overall candidates

The number of students taking GCSE computing has fallen this year, with fewer girls and boys choosing the subject compared with 2024 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

12 leading courses in data backup training for IT teams

Data backup training covers key aspects of data protection that are essential for compliance and risk mitigation. Here are 12 programs that build enterprise competencies. Continue Reading

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• Sean Michael Kerner

ISACA launches AI security management certification

ISACA accredited security professionals can now pursue a new AI security management credential Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI advances clear path to software development careers

Programming skills are always in demand, but with artificial intelligence, people will have to adapt their approach to writing code Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Would you hire a hacker?

At a time when cyber security breaches are on the up and skills remain in short supply, security experts believe we may be missing a trick by overlooking unconventional sources of talent Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Teen hackers aren't the problem. They're the wake-up call

If we take the time to build the right pathways into cyber, young people could be our best line of defence. Continue Reading

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• Fergus Hay, The Hacking Games

The UK’s Online Safety Act explained: what you need to know

In this essential guide, Computer Weekly looks at the UK’s implementation of the Online Safety Act, including controversies around age verification measures and the threat it poses to end-to-end encryption Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

More girls take A-level computing despite overall dip in numbers

While there was an overall dip in the number of people taking computing A-levels this year, the number of girls taking the subject is still on the up Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Santander will make AI training mandatory for all staff in 2026

Spanish banking giant announces mandatory AI training for staff, and collaborates with OpenAI on a ‘data and AI-first transformation’ Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Obituary: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley, founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist

Dame Stephanie Shirley, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist known in the technology sector as Steve, has passed away Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Looming retirements and the skills shortage

As many workers prepare to retire over the next few years, a large number of people will be leaving the tech talent pool, possibly exacerbating the skills shortage Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Diversity Think Tank: Divesting from inclusion is a tech business mistake

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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• Tara Hernandez, vice president developer productivity, MongoDB

Diversity Think Tank: Stepping back? A look at DEI in the current climate

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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• Diana Akanho

Changing the course of UK skills policy as opposed to shuffling the deckchairs

The rise of AI  now challenges the priority given to on academic skills . Covid Lockdown and its consequence have increased pressures to accelerate change to improve national productivity by ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

Investing in diverse business could boost UK equity market

It’s difficult for female-led businesses to find investment, but if more funds were made available, it could boost UK equity, according to research Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2025

Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

NUS and Google team up on AI research centre

The National University of Singapore and Google will set up a joint research centre focused on applied AI in education, law, and public health while also building a talent pipeline for the city-state Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

The rise (or not) of AI ethics officers

Job titles vary, but the principles shouldn’t – put AI ethics in the org chart, fund it and give it authority, so that good intentions turn into trust, accountability and good business Continue Reading

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• Mary Branscombe, Computer Weekly

AI’s uneven distribution widening diversity divide

Access to AI depends in many cases on salary, gender and company size, according to research Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

The Security Interviews: Jason Nurse, University of Kent

Jason Nurse, reader in cyber security at the University of Kent, discusses the psychological side of cyber and online safety, why placing blame on users as ‘the weakest link’ is wrong – and why security pros should think about user needs more Continue Reading

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• Danny Palmer

Charities struggle to find the skills to adopt AI

Charities are building pace with digital adoption, but in many cases a lack of skills stands in the way of properly utilising tech Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Thousands of women in tech leave their roles each year

At the launch of the Lovelace Report, experts state that women in the tech workplace aren’t being promoted, which in turn is pushing them out of the industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Interview: Philip Colligan, CEO, Raspberry Pi Foundation

With the trend of ‘vibe coding’ growing, Raspberry Pi Foundation’s CEO warns schools should not be complacent about continued coding education Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Schools using AI to personalise learning, finds Ofsted

When looking into how some education providers in the UK are using AI, Ofsted found many have hit the ground running Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Accounting watchdog ‘disclaims’ College of Policing financial accounts after serious IT failures

The professional body for policing in England and Wales failed to properly manage its transition to new accounting and payroll systems Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

More than 70% of parents say kids aren’t taught coding at school

Despite a growing need for tech skills, many parents claim coding isn’t taught in schools, research from the Raspberry Pi Foundation has found Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Bias and lack of flexibility hindering diversity, finds DSIT

A diversity and inclusion report compiled for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology outlines the many barriers to diversity in the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Cisco CCNA practice test: Try these 20 exam questions

Use this CCNA practice test as study material to prepare for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam. With 20 questions on a range of topics, we're not playing around. Continue Reading

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• Staff report

Industrial strategy: Takeaways for UK tech innovations

Labour wants to put the UK at the forefront of tech innovation. Its industrial strategy offers a funding boost for tech and lighter-touch regulation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

NHS IT the big winner in Reeves’ Spending Review

The chancellor of the exchequer has significantly upped spending on digital and technology initiatives in the current Spending Review period, with the NHS receiving a 50% tech funding increase Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Human vs digital therapy: AI falls short when IT pros need help

Stressed IT and cyber professionals are turning to AI chatbots for support, but is handing people's mental wellbeing over to algorithms really such a bright idea? Continue Reading

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• Malcolm Hanson, PTSD Revolution

London Tech Week: More funding, fellowships and skills

The government wants to make the UK the best place for tech and AI, opening pathways for global talent and venture capital funding Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Labour commits £17.2m to support Spärck AI scholarships

The government has put up money to help drive the UK’s expertise in artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Starmer opens London Tech Week with £1bn AI boost

Prime Minister unveiled plans to boost UK’s high-performance compute capacity 20-fold, along with funding to bolster skills Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UK’s error-prone eVisa system is ‘anxiety-inducing’

People experiencing technical errors with the Home Office’s electronic visa system explain the psychological toll of not being able to reliably prove their immigration status in the face of a hostile and unresponsive bureaucracy Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Diversity Think Tank: Inclusion matters – here’s why you should care

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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• Gill Cooke

NCSC sets out how to build cyber safe cultures

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published guidance for security teams and leaders on how to foster accessible and appropriate cyber security cultures in their organisations Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

SXSW London: Risk of AI removing choice

The modern era, where AI speeds up day-to-day chores, is undermining creativity and the ability to make choices Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Analysis of job vacancies shows earnings boost for AI skills

Even when parts of a job are being automated, those who know how to work with artificial intelligence tools can expect higher salaries Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cyber and digital get over £1bn to enhance UK’s national security

The government has set out plans to spend over a billion pounds on digital and cyber warfare capabilities to enhance the UK’s ability to defend itself and fight offensive wars Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CEOs and IT chiefs misaligned on AI readiness

A report from Kyndryl shows a significant gap in how business leaders perceive the AI infrastructure of their organisations compared with IT chiefs Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Preparation and appreciation – the human factor in incident response

A typical incident response effort is highly technical, so where do soft skills come in and how do you know how effective your team is? We look at a measurement option and the human consideration in these scenarios Continue Reading

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• Dan Raywood

Former ICAEW operations chief heads up BCS

BCS CEO Sharon Gunn wants to open up membership to broadest range of people to promote professional and ethical practices Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Lack of practical learning bad for STEM careers

A lack of hands-on learning could prevent children from being interested in science and tech careers in the future Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Mid-career professionals must learn to understand and use AI as GenAI tips balance

Whether in the finance, IT or legal sectors, artificial intelligence will change the way businesses operate and how their people work Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

9 IoT training certifications to take your next career step

IoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand. Continue Reading

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• Mary E. Shacklett, Transworld Data
• Andy Patrizio

Government launches £8.2m plan to encourage girls into AI

The government is investing in teacher training and student support to get more girls into maths classes, ultimately leading to AI careers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

AI training gap puts Europe at a disadvantage

Forrester study finds that workers in the US are more likely than their European counterparts to have received AI training to support their job roles Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The 10 best generative AI courses in 2025

These wide-ranging courses help users of all skill levels learn the ins and outs of GenAI, offer advice and training on tools, and keep users updated regarding trends. Continue Reading

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• Kim Hefner, Executive Managing Editor
• George Lawton

AI adoption: AWS addresses the skills barrier holding back enterprises

The AWS Summit in London saw the public cloud giant appoint itself to take on the task of skilling up hundreds of thousands of UK people in using AI technologies Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Girls more concerned about AI bias than boys

When asked their opinions on the growing use of AI, girls expressed concerns about possible biases it will perpetuate, while boys were worried about cyber security Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring

Research from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Oxford Uni adds cyber resilience module to MBA programme

Oxford University’s Saïd Business School is working with cyber response specialist Sygnia to help future business leaders get on top of security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Will the government be able to achieve its £45bn savings target through tech?

Computer Weekly takes a closer look at Whitehall’s ambitious plans to save billions through the adoption of digital technologies, whether the goal is achievable, and why there is such a big focus on AI Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How has US pushback affected UK DEI?

US organisations are rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, which is likely to have an impact on tech companies in the UK with US contracts – so what will DEI look like in UK tech in the wake of President Trump’s decisions? Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Government funds training to build UK chip skills

The UK semiconductor sector needs talent but a report highlights challenges Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’

World’s biggest banks have increased the number of employees working with artificial intelligence by 13% in the past six months Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other roles

Though the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor