IT education and training

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

Workers need more support for AI success

Artificial intelligence has the potential to boost the UK economy, but people need training and assurances that their jobs are not going to be disrupted Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cyber ‘agony aunts’ launch guidebook for women in security

Cyber ‘agony aunts’ Amelia Hewitt and Rebecca Taylor are launching a book aimed at empowering women in their cyber security careers Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Interview: Markus Schümmelfeder, CIO, Boehringer Ingelheim

The pharmaceutical giant has built a digital and data platform based on cloud and standardisation, from which it is exploring technology opportunities in AI and quantum computing Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Work-life balance biggest barrier for women in tech, says survey

A lack of work-life balance and discrimination are among the biggest challenges for women in tech, finds Lorien Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Wes Streeting launches digital qualification for social care leaders

As part of the government’s plan to create a digital national care service, social care leaders will be trained in adopting and using cutting-edge technology Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Ultimate guide to becoming a software engineer

With technology at the heart of how businesses operate, a career in software engineering may be an attractive proposition to many Continue Reading

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• Emmanuel Sackey, Senior Consultant, and Morgan Fox, Principal Consultant, Harvey Nash

KubeCon London: Prepare for a shake-up

Developer overload, inadequate fault tolerance and regional fractionalisation are among the issues the Linux Foundation needs to address Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

India’s tech talent adapts to AI era

IT professionals in India need to unlearn old skills and embrace artificial intelligence, automation and specialised domains as the country cements its position as a global tech hub Continue Reading

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• Pratima Harigunani

12 Web3 courses to try in 2025

Gain the skills necessary to engage with the newest iteration of the web using one of the many Web3 developer courses and learning resources available online. Continue Reading

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• Andy Patrizio
• Kaitlin Herbert, Content writer
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

T-Levels not attracting as many students as hoped

A report from the National Audit Office has found that fewer students started T-Levels this year than previously predicted Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Government sends data scientists to AI school

Public sector data scientists will learn how to become artificial intelligence (AI) engineers as part of government scheme to upskill civil servants Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

More than 200 Lloyds Bank bosses to receive artificial intelligence training

Lloyds Banking Group is running a six-month training programme with the aim of building AI skills among its senior leadership Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

4 Day Week Foundation launches tech sector pilot

UK tech firms are being invited to join a pilot programme run by the 4 Day Week Foundation, which aims to help prepare them for implementing shorter working weeks Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NCSC, DSIT enlist IBM to spearhead cyber diversity agenda

IBM signs on to a partnership deal in support of the popular NCSC CyberFirst Girls scheme designed to foster gender diversity in the cyber security profession Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates

While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Everywoman announces 2025 Women in Technology Awards winners

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

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Tech career interest higher among SEND pupils

Research by EngineeringUK and The Royal Society has found that students with special educational needs have more interest in tech careers than other pupils Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UK tech growth is vibrant - now scale it to the world

The UK has proved its credentials for creating innovative tech startups - but has more to do when it comes to supporting those companies in scaling up their business to global success Continue Reading

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• Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates

Starmer to send AI tech teams into government departments

In his plans to reform the state, the prime minister is pushing for artificial intelligence to take on tasks for civil servants and calling time on NHS England Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Lord Holmes warns of increasingly ‘urgent’ need to regulate AI

The real-world negative impacts of artificial intelligence will only get worse if the UK does not move to regulate the technology in a way that centres on accountability, trust and public participation, says Lord Holmes Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Government launches Digital Inclusion Action Plan

Whitehall aims to fix digital exclusion through funding local digital skills, as charities and industry pledge to help with skills training, devices and connectivity Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Understanding intersectionality: Inclusion and employees’ whole life experience

While businesses increasingly understand how gender, ethnicity or sexuality may impact a person’s experience in the tech sector, many don’t take into account how some will have an overlap of these experiences Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

European and African tech skills programme could increase economic ties

Africa is a continent on the up, and if Europe wants to form lucrative relationships with its nations, it must have something to trade. IT skills and knowledge exchanges unlock opportunities Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The Security Interviews: Yevgeny Dibrov, Armis

Armis CEO Yevgeny Dibrov talks about how his military service and intelligence work opened the door into the world of cyber security entrepreneurship Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Baltic skills programme to help reduce European skills gap via Africa

Lithuanian project sets out to connect professionals in Africa with European businesses in need of skills Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

AI Action Summit: Two major AI initiatives launched

Sustainability and ‘public-interest’ artificial intelligence initiatives have been launched during the AI Action Summit in Paris Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Courting global talent: How can Web3 startups attract the best developers in the world?

James Strudwick, executive director at Web3 tech startup Starknet Foundation, on how to attract the best talent in the Web3 space Continue Reading

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• James Strudwick

Tech job postings dropped in 2024, according to research

Job postings for several IT roles returned to pre-pandemic levels last year, dropping when compared with 2023 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Malaysian public sector embraces generative AI

Nearly half a million civil servants set to get access to Google Workspace with Gemini to improve delivery of public services Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

India Budget: Tech takes centre stage with AI and infrastructure boost

India has earmarked significant investments in artificial intelligence, global capability centres and digital public infrastructure while boosting training and education in its latest budget Continue Reading

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• Kavitha Srinivasa

Nationwide Building Society to train people to think like cyber criminals

Nationwide wants to help bring more diversity into UK cyber security skills base through partnership with training specialist Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Everywoman in Tech Forum 2024: Being the best leader you can be

With the theme of ‘igniting leadership potential’, the 2024 Everywoman in Tech Forum focused on helping women to be strong and authentic tech leaders Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

What is continuous learning, and what are its benefits?

Continuous learning is the ongoing expansion of knowledge and skill sets. Continue Reading

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• Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
• Wesley Chai

NAO: UK government cyber resilience weak in face of mounting threats

The National Audit Office has found UK government cyber resilience wanting, weakened by legacy IT and skills shortages, and facing mounting threats Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Teachers to use AI for lesson planning and marking

Speaking at the Bett Show this year, the UK’s education secretary outlined the ways in which teachers will be using technologies such as AI in the future, including planning lessons and marking work Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Labour announces plans to overhaul digital government

The Government Digital Service will be expanded along with changes to the way technology is funded, built and delivered across the public sector, as Labour aims for improvements previous administrations struggled to achieve Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

ST Logistics teams up with Lenovo on smart warehouses

The Singapore logistics firm is partnering with Lenovo to integrate AI and automation into its warehouse operations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Researchers say AI fails to describe complexities of Holocaust

Using AI in Holocaust education will require the responsible digitisation of historical assets, as well as collaboration between system providers and domain-specific experts, to ensure effective guardrails that protect against misuse Continue Reading

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• Vipin Chimrani, Computer Weekly

Davos 2025: Digital supply chains at risk as world faces two years of turbulence

World Economic Forum urges digital business leaders to build the resilience of supply chains, improve cyber defences and develop contingency plans Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Diversity in tech 2024: Collaboration is vital for DEI progress

At the 2024 Computer Weekly and Harvey Nash diversity in tech event, speakers and audience members alike made it clear that gaining true equity in the technology sector will continue to move at a snail’s pace without working together Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Experts say ‘something has to break’ before banks slow IT-driven cost-cutting measures

Banks will cut costs until something breaks and they are forced to scale back, according to industry experts Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

AI is meant to free up time and yet somehow… It's stealing it

Realising the liberatory potential of artificial intelligence requires a culture shift that places people before profits and productivity Continue Reading

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• George Kailas, ProsperoAI

UK Defence Committee urges MoD to embrace AI

Defence Committee outlines changes it thinks the Ministry of Defence should make to realise the battlefield advantages of artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Beyond Textbooks: why businesses must invest in grassroots stem initiatives

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed post, Sarah-Jayne van Greune, chief operating officer at Payen & ILIXIUM, explains how businesses should be going straight to the source to encourage young, ... Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

AI gold rush in Singapore needs more talent than tech

Singapore is investing heavily in AI, but its success hinges on equipping its workforce with the skills to effectively apply this technology. This means prioritising training, addressing ethical concerns and fostering a culture of AI literacy Continue Reading

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• Sojung Lee

Black mothers seek ‘total agency’ over perinatal healthcare data

Black mothers from Birmingham have organised a community-led data initiative that aims to ensure their perinatal healthcare concerns are taken seriously by medical professionals Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Regional skills plan to boost UK cyber defences

Over 30 projects in England and Northern Ireland will receive a share of a £1.9m fund designed to enhance cyber security skills and protect small businesses Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What is Dunelm doing for women in tech?

A dedicated Women in Tech Week event, coffee roulette, and boosting knowledge, confidence and connections – the women in tech work at Dunelm is building momentum Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

Navigating the practicalities of AI regulation and legislation

What CIOs need to know about the global patchwork of existing and upcoming laws governing AI – and what CIOs need to be doing about them Continue Reading

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• Mary Branscombe, Computer Weekly

Government introduces technology adoption review

Whitehall has launched a call for evidence on barriers to adopting new technologies in the UK, wanting to know what needs to change for the country to stay at the forefront of technology adoption Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2024

As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion throughout 2024 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2024

Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2024, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Ofcom publishes Illegal Harms Codes of Practice

The codes of practice and guidance from Ofcom outline the steps online services providers can take to protect their users from illegal harms Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Tech workers say diversity and inclusion efforts are working

The status of diversity in the technology sector remains up for debate, but some tech industry workers are seeing improvements, says Tenth Revolution Group Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

A list of the most popular MOOCs to consider in 2025

Massive open online courses help learners across the globe acquire new skills, brush up on their professional skills and pursue credentials. Explore some favorite platforms. Continue Reading

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• Mary K. Pratt

Is diversity suffering because of budget management?

Many are considering quitting their jobs over the next year because of rising workloads and falling team sizes. Are firms misallocating budgets and causing retention issues? Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

UK medical trial of four-day week finds staff happier and more productive

Researchers said the results of the trial conducted with employees of a learning technology firm provide ‘further compelling evidence’ on the benefits of four-day work weeks for employees Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

2025: The year of AI for business - top trends to watch out for

On the Third Day of AI, we explore some of the key trends to keep an eye on, and prepare for, in 2025 Continue Reading

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• Chris Huntingford, ANS

All businesses want for Christmas is a clear definition of AI

On the second of the 12 Days of AI, we look at the importance of truly understanding what AI is to enable true organisational transformation. Continue Reading

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• Janet Robb, ANS

Cornwall-based charity launches diverse career programme

Community focused not-for-profit Tech Cornwall has developed a skills programme to help people from diverse backgrounds move into tech careers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CISOs will face growing challenges in 2025 and beyond

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst, Advent IM

Chulalongkorn University debuts GenAI platform

Thai university teams up with Google Cloud to empower its community with responsible and customisable AI tools for research, learning and administration Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Fears tighter Finnish immigration laws could deter IT talent

A new wave of restrictive immigration laws threatens to significantly hamper efforts by Finnish firms to recruit international IT talent Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Barings Law plans to sue Microsoft and Google over AI training data

Microsoft and Google are using people’s personal data without proper consent to train artificial intelligence models, alleges Barings Law, as it prepares to launch a legal challenge against the tech giants Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Metropolitan Police officer dismissed for unlawfully accessing Sarah Everard files

Over 100 Met Police officers and staff have been investigated for accessing sensitive data related to the Sarah Everard case, leading to the dismissal of a Roads and Transport officer who accessed the information while off-duty Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2024

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

From beauty model to tech role model – this year’s most influential woman in UK tech

This year’s most influential woman in UK tech, Sheridan Ash, talks about her path into the tech space, from modelling after leaving school at 16, to creating an organisation dedicated to encouraging girls and women to pursue tech roles Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2024

Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2024 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Sheridan Ash Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams

With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce Continue Reading

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• Chris Dimitriadis, ISACA

Denmark’s AI-powered welfare system fuels mass surveillance

Research reveals the automated tools used to flag individuals for benefit fraud violate individuals’ privacy and risk discriminating against marginalised groups Continue Reading

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• Josh Osman, Computer Weekly