IT education and training
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20 Dec 2023
Top 10 Benelux stories of 2023
The Benelux region is researching some of the latest digital technologies of the future with efforts to ensure the region keeps pace in quantum computing and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2023
Dutch government puts up €123m to address shortage of ICT workers
Financial injection aimed at improving cooperation between vocational education and business in the Netherlands, and making the tech professions more attractive Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2013
Future Gazing: The Future of IT in 2020
The next six years will see the influence of technology accelerate, and that will mean radical changes for the role of the IT department and the CIO Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2013
Call for graduates to apply for John Lewis technology scheme
Retailer John Lewis is encouraging university-leavers to apply for positions in its graduate development scheme Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2013
Personal skills for professional success: influencing
Mastering influencing skills opens doors for your career by improving not just the ways in which you interact with important groups of people, but also by increasing your self-confidence in your ability to communicate persuasively. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2013
Intellect relaunches as TechUK and targets 500,000 new UK IT jobs
The UK’s technology trade association, formerly known as Intellect, has relaunched as TechUK, unveiling plans to create over 500,000 jobs by 2020 Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2013
Government calls for more data scientists in the UK
The government is calling on industry and academia to help produce more data scientists in the UK Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2013
Study finds cloud computing the most valued enterprise IT skill
Cloud computing overtakes virtualisation, security, BI, database and project management as the most valued enterprise IT skill Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2013
Computer science graduates struggle to find work despite IT skills shortage
Despite an IT skills gap, the UK’s recent computer science graduates are the largest group of unemployed graduates Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2013
IT security industry still immature, says (ISC)2 board member
The information security industry is still immature and failing to act or speak as one, says Dave Lewis, (ISC)2 board member Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2013
Go ON UK aims to get north-east England online
Go ON UK launches Go ON North East in bid to spread digital skills and get the region online Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2013
Ex-hackers best qualified to improve cyber security say 70% of IT firms
Over half of businesses are not taking IT security seriously enough and almost three quarters of IT professionals think ex-hackers could be the right people to help businesses improve cyber-security. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2013
Former British Army Captain launches recruitment firm for ex-Royal Signals
Ex-Royal Signalman founds Jobs in ICT after experiencing frustration with recruitment firms Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2013
C-level executives cry out for data scientists
Board level executives are putting pressure on their IT organisations to find data scientists, according to Teradata research Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2013
How to become a system administrator
Thinking of becoming a systems administrator? Find out what’s needed. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2013
Women in Computing through the years: Computer Weekly’s Archive
The National Museum of Computing has dug through the Computer Weekly archive to find articles on women in tech through the years. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2013
Internet of things to power classroom education
Businesses and academics have joined forces in an £800,000 project to extend the internet of things into the classroom Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2013
CW Buyers Guide: Human Resource Management
In this 10-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the HR Management technologies available and what they can offer to organisations. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2013
A business case for games play at work
How businesses can use computer games techniques to motivate staff at work Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2013
Women in IT: The Unconscious Bias
Gillian Arnold, chair of BCS Women and founder of Tectre, explains how understanding 'Unconscious Bias' can help organisations raise their levels of diversity. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
The Open Group - Cloud Computing guide to interoperability and portability
This guide from the Open Group offers advice to businesses on how to avoid supplier "lock-in" when you move data into the cloud. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
Women in Technology 2013
Women IT professionals progress at the same rate in their careers as men but discrimination is still an issue, this research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks reveals. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
iOS 6 Foundations
Jessie Feiler, author of iOS 6 Foundations, introduces basic programming techniques for Apple's iPhone and iPad operating system. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Ann Brown HR Director of Capgemini
Ann Brown explains how Capgemini is managing the diversity of the IT workforce in this presentation for Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in IT awards. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Rebecca George
Rebecca George partner at Deloitte, offers career tips for women IT professionals in this presentation for Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in IT awards. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Labour shadow minister, Chi Onwura
Labour's shadow cabinet office minister, with responsibility for cyber security, Chi Onwura, gives her views on tackling the gender balance in this PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2013
Robert Walters career lifestyle survey 2013
This research aims to help employers with their recruitment and retention strategies. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2013
Rising Stars: Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013
See who made the list of Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013 Rising Stars. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2013
Interview: Joanna Shields, CEO, Tech City
Joanna Shields has been at the helm of reshaping the UK’s tech startup scene since taking the role of CEO at Tech City seven months ago Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jul 2013
The most influential women in UK IT
In this week's Computer Weekly, we unveil our list of the 25 most influential women in UK IT, and talk to the winner - Tech City CEO Joanna Shields. We hear from oil giant BP about how it moved to a hybrid cloud environment. And we examine the changing nature of the outsourcing market and what it means for IT managers. Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2013
The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013
Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards, ranking the top 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013. Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2013
Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2013: Joanna Shields CEO of Tech City
Winner of Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2013 Joanna Shields, shares her experience and advice on being a successful women in tech Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2013
The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013
Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jul 2013
From chess to ping pong: How Pegasystems is capturing the Fortune 500
Pegasystems is winning business from the world's leading companies as business process management technology enters the mainstream Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2013
Tools for talent management
An increasing number of human resources management systems are coming to market.. What are the benefits? Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2013
Survey reveals increased demand for permanent IT directors
April saw a 53% rise in permanent IT director vacancies, according to recruitment consultancy Computer People Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2013
IT departments to shrink dramatically within five years as cloud takes over
IT professionals will need to rethink their careers as corporate IT departments undergo a radical restructuring over the next five years Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2013
Denise McDonagh awarded CBE for services to IT
Former G-Cloud head Denise McDonagh has been awarded a CBE for services to IT in the Queen’s birthday honours list 2013 Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2013
Women in tech think differently to men in tech, say industry experts
Industry experts discuss gender at a roundtable with Mortimer Spinks, in partnership with Computer Weekly and Lady Geek Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2013
The Future of Corporate IT
This research study from CEB identifies five opportunities for CIOs to drive productivity and growth as organisations adopt new working practices. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2013
John Lewis resolves IT skills gap with apprenticeship scheme
Retailer John Lewis says it has resolved the IT skills gap issue by appointing five technology apprentices Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2013
UK millennials consider tech skills crucial to securing a job
Telefonica survey reveals 76% of young people in the UK see technology skills as key to future success Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2013
European IT Law Briefing: Monitoring employees' use of social media
Leading European law firms explain the key legal requirements for companies monitoring employees' social media use in France, Germany, UK and Italy. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2013
International technology adoption & workforce issues
This study from CompTia, looks at technology and workforce recruitment trends across 10 countries. Continue Reading
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30 May 2013
Universities can help London push for more tech innovation, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson pushes for London to become "entrenched" in tech innovation and startups Continue Reading
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23 May 2013
Million Pound Startup competition launches to attract worldwide companies to London
Million Pound Startup – a global competition to bring tech companies to London’s Tech City – has launched today Continue Reading
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21 May 2013
Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 May 2013
Why IT education is failing
There are a plethora of UK IT educational projects and initiatives but no focus or urgency to channel the energy of teachers, says entrepreneur, Rick Chandler. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2013
Case study: The DANTE link for Euro academics
The best technology innovation winners of Computer Weekly’s European User Awards for Networking on how DANTE brings together researchers from far and wide with Infinera solutions Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2013
UK Computer Science Education in the 21st century – Restoring Turing’s Legacy
Consultant and C-level exectuive, Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2013
BBC unveils tech and engineering apprenticeship scheme
BBC aims to produce 100 highly-trained technology broadcasting apprentices over the next eight years Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2013
IT pay & compensation survey 2012/2013
This report assess the bonuses and pay rises IT professionals received in 2012 and their compensation expectations for 2013 Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2013
UK Computer Science Education in the 21st Century
Management consultant Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this presentation. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2013
Scottish IT and digital businesses look elsewhere due to skills shortage
Scottish IT and digital businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies with over half recruiting from outside Scotland, according to ScotlandIS Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2013
See who won at the 2013 FDM everywoman Technology Awards
View all the pictures from the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2013
IT Management for Business (ITMB) degree students demonstrate their ideas to employers
CA Technologies hosted an ITMB student event in association with eSkills, at Ditton Park in Datchet. See all the pictures here. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2013
IT education in Scandinavia
Learn how Scandinavian educators are capitalising on IT advances to help children learn in this Computer Weekly report. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2013
How are schools using the Raspberry Pi?
PA Consulting Group challenged schools, universities and inventors to use the Raspberry Pi to make the world a better place. See some of the entries. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2013
Territorial Army on the hunt for information assurance professionals
TA to recruit IT security professionals into the Royal Signals to strengthen cyber operations Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2013
Horror stories of women in tech: The worst advice I’ve ever received
Women share experiences of being told to think like a male, keep your head down, and to not even bother with a career in tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2013
How to manage the risk of the human factor in database administration
Fail to manage the risk of the human factor in database administration and you court disaster. DBAs, like air traffic controllers: work in pairs? Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2013
Pearson unveils incubator programme for education startups
Pearson to offer 10 education startup companies $10,000 and expert mentors. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2013
2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards: See who made the shortlist
Finalists of the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced. Find out who made the shortlist. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2013
Case study: Children learn to read and write on laptops in Sweden
All students in Sandviken, Sweden, have access to personal laptops. Two schools share how they use theirs to teach children to read and write Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2013
CIO interview: David Matthewman, CIO, Open University
Three years after joining the Open University, CIO David Matthewman continues to push a strategic programme to deliver value and innovation Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2013
IT skills demand rises as salaries follow 16-month trajectory
KPMG study shows demand for IT talent rising, as IT professionals with SQL, PHP, CSS and HTML skills see spike in earnings Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2013
Case study: How technology has transformed education in Denmark
Digital devices have transformed the learning environment for schools in the municipality of Odder, Denmark Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2013
Raspberry Pi Model A computer goes on sale for £16
The latest version of the small single-board Raspberry Pi computer – Model A – has gone on sale in Europe at just £16 Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2013
Images from the Bett Show 2013
Find out what took place at the education show Bett this year. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2013
Digital app developer skills take centre stage in corporate IT
Digital information design skills, including building business apps, have assumed new importance in corporate IT over the past year Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2013
Computer science to be part of English Baccalaureate
Computer science will be included in the new English Baccalaureate as one of the options for science study Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2013
Quarter of UK IT executives plan expansion of IT operations this year
Hiring Index report reveals IT directors and CIOs plan to expand their teams or fill vacated positions as they arise Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2013
UK will be 33,300 short of IT workers by 2050, finds research
The UK will be short of 33,300 IT workers in 2050 as a result of a skills shortage, an ageing workforce and a restrictive migration policy Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2013
CIOs must hunt and harvest digital opportunities
It is time for CIOs to focus on the outside world instead of internal IT, according to Gartner Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2013
Government extends employer £1,500 apprenticeship grant for further 12 months
Government and National Apprenticeship Service extend AGE 16-24 grant for further 12 months Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2013
IT spending to rise in 2013
Find out what analysts are predicting for technology in Europe this year, including changes in budgets and how companies can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2012
Teen tech fanatic James Allen launches Save Gloop app on iTunes
Isle of Man secondary school student James Allen designs and launches his Save Gloop app, now available on iTunes for download Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2012
Civica bags learning services contracts with 22 schools
Civica provides digital learning environments to 22 UK schools, using its CloudBase learning platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2012
IET awards £200,000 in scholarships and awards for computer science and engineering students
IET rewarded students that choose to study computer science and engineering subjects Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2012
Microsoft launches Get On IT training initiative
Apprentices met with David Cameron and Steve Ballmer at the launch of Microsoft’s Get On skills initiative Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2012
O2 and Bauer Media pledge £5m for GoThinkBig scheme
O2 and Bauer Media have launched GoThinkBig, a work experience scheme, which is backed by David Cameron Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2012
Everywoman Leadership Academy: Navigate your path to success
Over 100 women gather at Cisco's offices for the everywoman In Technology Leadership Academy to hear what makes a successful leader Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2012
Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy
Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Oct 2012
The socially intelligent project manager
IQ alone is not enough to determine project success. Good project managers also require social intelligence Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2012
Maths neglect will decimate IT skills, says ANS founder Scott Fletcher
Neglecting school maths education will precipitate a skills decline in the UK’s IT industry, according to Scott Fletcher, founder of the ANS Group Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2012
Acumin Contract Rate Index August 2012
Check out the daily contract rates for IT security professionals in this research from Acumin and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2012
Science grade goalposts altered mid-year as Gove unveils plans for GCSE overhaul
Science students had different grade boundaries in January to those in June an exam board reveals, a day after Gove announces GCSEs will be abolished Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2012
IT security awareness needs to be company-wide, says (ISC)²
Information security awareness needs to be more robust, started as early as possible, continually reinforced and organisation-wide, says Julie Peeler, director, (ISC)² Foundation Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2012
Skills shortage means no unemployment in IT security, says (ISC)2
Zero unemployment in IT security shows a huge shortage of skills in the profession, says Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)2 Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2012
Students back to school for new e-skills ICT curriculum today
Students return to the e-skills Behind the Screen programme, as schools fill the gap left by government scrapping the national ICT curriculum Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2012
If the popularity of ICT is on the rise, why are we scrapping the curriculum?
Recent GCSE results revealed more students are choosing to study ICT, however the government still plans to scrap the curriculum two years ahead of the planned computer science replacement Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2012
Cyber security boot camp to educate potential cyber spooks
A group of about 30 young people will attend a cyber security boot camp announced by the organisations responsible for the Cyber Security Challenge next month. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2012
Young Rewired State – Festival of Code 2012
The Young Rewired State completion was held at The Custard Factory in Birmingham, last weekend, which showcased budding young computer programmers. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2012
UK Top 50 IT Training Providers revealed
Top 50 IT training providers are announced by consultancy Pardo Fox, with QA topping the list Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2012
Cisco BIG Awards finalists announced
Cisco has announced the six UK start-ups that have made it through to the BIG Awards finals Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2012
Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT event
Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. The event attracted over 90 female attendees at the Doubletree Hilton hotel. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2012
Can IT investment in schools keep pace with change?
As more schools join the academy programnme, is the next generation getting access to the right technology crucial to the digital world? Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2012
IT contract market rebuilding, survey reveals
The IT contract market is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to Computer People’s June 2012 IT Monitor survey Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2012
Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women
Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2012
The 25 most influential women in UK IT
Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2012
Microsoft Office 365 for Education free for teachers
Microsoft launches Office 365 for Education, as Scottish Government commits to using the free cloud productivity suite. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2012
KPMG 2012 Global Technology Innovation Survey
China and the US are most likely to come up with disruptive technology breakthroughs over the next four years, but Europe lags behind Continue Reading