IT education and training
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News
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
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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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
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
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
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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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Alan Garvey
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Photo Story
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
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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Feature
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
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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News
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
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
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News
19 Jun 2012
CISM and CRISC named as highest earning IT qualifications
IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index places two ISACA qualifications at the top of the highest-earning IT certifications list Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jun 2012
Cisco Stemnet Challenge 10 finalists announced
Cisco and The Pearson Foundation have announced eight finalists out of 200 schools that entered the competition to plan a full-scale event in their local area Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2012
Teachers share concerns and ideas for ICT in 2014 curriculum
IT professionals and education bodies used Westminster Education forum to air concerns over the government’s decision to remove ICT from the curriculum two years before it is replaced by a computer science alternative Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
06 Jun 2012
Royal Signals ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards
IT experts from the Royal Signals were rewarded for their support and commitment to the service during an event for "unsung heroes" at Mansion House. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
31 May 2012
UK businesses prefer training to hiring to plug IT skills gap
An IT skills shortage in the UK is affecting businesses, driving 70% of organisations to invest in training while 40% plan to hire skills Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Photo Story
15 May 2012
TeenTech London event at Cisco House
Cisco hosted TeenTech's London event at it's Cisco House, over looking the Olympic stadium, to encourage school students to consider a career in technology. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
11 Apr 2012
What will training look like in the workplace of the future?
Kevin Young (pictured), head of SkillSoft EMEA, explains the impact of technology on education Continue Reading
By- Kevin Young
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News
03 Apr 2012
STFC ploughs £30m into high performance computing centre with IBM
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has signed a £30m deal with IBM to develop high performance computing (HPC) Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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Photo Story
02 Apr 2012
Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012: Winners
See all the pictures, including the winners, from the Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012 Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Apr 2012
Eight UK universities awarded excellence in cyber security research status
The first eight UK universities have been awarded 'Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research' status Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Mar 2012
The value of mobile and social to CRM
Adding mobile access and social collaboration to CRM delivers significant benefits, this report from Nucleus Research reveals. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2012
Half of education institutions victims of mobile IT theft
According to research, 45% of UK education establishments claim to have had mobile IT equipment stolen during the last three years. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
20 Mar 2012
IBM Blue Fusion event at Hursley House
IBM recently held its Blue Fusion event, at Hursley House. The event took place during National Science and Engineering Week and was held to encourage more than 300 students, aged 14 and 15, to participate in exciting activities based on STEM subjects. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Feb 2012
Mobile technology training in demand
A massive 81% of IT professionals are planning to bolster their skills in mobile computing as 84% see this as an area of growth in the market. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Feb 2012
Business technology in the 21st century
This Economist Intelligence Unit report reviews how expectations for technology are changing and the implications for CIOs. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2012
IT services providers sign up to apprentice scheme
UK IT service providers will take on more IT apprentices to help bridge the gap between education and the workplace as part of a government-backed scheme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Feb 2012
Building consumerised end-user services
This report from the Corporate Executive Board presents key facts and figures on the take-up of consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2012
ICT curriculum for GCSE is scrapped
The government is to scrap the teaching of GCSE ICT in schools this September, with plans to replace the subject with the “rigorous” teaching of computer science and programming subjects. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2012
The global state of the PMO: The IT perspective
This benchmarking study from ESI International identifies three key trends impacting the project management function in the IT industry. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2012
Learning Computing: Why object orientated programming works.
This article explains why object orientated programming is currently the most effective style of programming we have. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
IT matters again
This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
Smart Organisations
This report from PA Consulting shows how businesses can enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or risk. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey
This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Dec 2011
The future of work: The next-generation workforce
Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2011
Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey
This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2011
City University London unveils scholarship for information leadership course
City University London has launched its IBM Enterprise Computing scholarship to award a place on its Masters of Information Leadership (MIL) course. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
28 Oct 2011
Open University expands computer-aided teaching portal for educators worlwide
The Open University has completed the second stage of a £2.5m Department of Education funded initiative to deliver computer-aided teaching to the classroom. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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28 Oct 2011
Survey finds UK IT jobs concentrated in London and south-east England
With software houses and the financial services sector creating by far the most permanent IT jobs, career opportunities are being condensed into south-east England. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Mar 2011
IBM targets Oracle customers with free big data training
IBM plans to train 10,000 Oracle database professionals in IBM software analytics and information management throughout 2011 via free bootcamp training sessions. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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13 Jan 2011
FDM seek 1000 graduates for training scheme
IT services provider FDM is recruiting 1000 graduates for its training scheme in 2011. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire