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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News
16 May 2022
Keeping Singapore’s critical systems secure
Tracy Thng offers a glimpse into her work in strengthening the cyber resilience of 11 essential service sectors in Singapore Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 May 2022
App-based Starling Bank doubles its Cardiff workforce
Digital bank is recruiting nearly 500 people, including data scientists and engineers, to its Cardiff operation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 May 2022
APAC career guide: Becoming a cyber security pro
The region’s burgeoning cyber security industry has attracted more talent last year, but it takes more than just technical knowhow to succeed in the field Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
- 11 May 2022
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News
11 May 2022
DWP partners with AI-powered career and job services
Partnership involves a trial to see how well artificial intelligence can be used to help job seekers find work more quickly Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 May 2022
Cyber accreditation body Crest forges new training partnerships
Crest says partnerships with Hack The Box and Immersive Labs will enhance its members’ defensive and offensive security skills Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Wales splashes £9.5m on cyber innovation hub
A new innovation hub hopes to spur on cyber security innovation in Wales Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2022
DWP Digital sets out three-year plan to improve data sharing and cut legacy
In response to the pandemic, the government department aims to improve collaboration and develop a reference architecture Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 May 2022
Interview: Success in Belgium’s high-tech job market
Veteran executive recruiter shares his perspective on the Belgian job market, both for outsiders seeking work in the country and for young Belgian nationals just beginning their careers Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
06 May 2022
John Lewis to hire more than 150 tech workers
As the retail group continues its drive to digitise, the John Lewis Partnership is aiming to hire more than 150 tech workers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
05 May 2022
Five companies join NCSC for Startups to deal with ransomware
The NCSC has invited five startups to join the NCSC for Startups programme to develop tech that can help deal with the threat of ransomware Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 May 2022
Babbel offers free language courses to displaced Ukrainians
Babbel has created language courses to help Ukrainians displaced by the war to integrate into other countries Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
03 May 2022
A prescription for digital accessibility at Boots
In this week’s Computer Weekly, millions of people have difficulties when using websites – we find out how Boots is making its e-commerce offering fully accessible. Our new buyer’s guide examines communications as a service. And we talk to Trainline’s CTO about how the rail app provider survived and thrived post-pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2022
Men don’t need to help women in tech, say IT professionals
Many tech workers don’t think it’s important for men to help women to integrate into tech teams, according to research by Computer Weekly, which experts say highlights the wider need for inclusive action Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Apr 2022
Leeds Beckett’s ethical hacking platform wins Innovate UK backing
An ethical hacking and cyber education platform developed at Leeds Beckett University has received a major funding boost to help it launch commercially Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Apr 2022
BCS passes defiant Ukrainian tech industry message to its members
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has passed on a message from Ukrainian IT suppliers that the country is open for, and in need of, business Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Apr 2022
Post-Brexit immigration challenges sees London drop in tech ranking
Forrester’s latest research of the top European cities for technology clusters, has seen London sliding down the rankings Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Apr 2022
Lower level of developer skills may hamper UK AI initiatives
A study from IBM has found there is less focus on training software engineers in the UK compared with Spain and Germany Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Apr 2022
Makers to honour women in software in fourth annual awards
For the fourth year in a row, software bootcamp Makers is looking for up-and-coming women in the software development scene to celebrate diversity in the sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
21 Apr 2022
Dutch schools struggle with digitisation
Now is the time for schools in the Netherlands to determine how the opportunities of distance and digital learning resources can be made to work and how the risks involved can be mitigated Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
19 Apr 2022
ODI data literacy report laments technical skills inflation in government data strategy
An Open Data Institute report on data literacy and UK government data strategy sees a lack of clarity in definition, fragmentation of responsibility, and a disconnect between government and citizens Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
14 Apr 2022
How algorithmic automation could manage workers ethically
Managing workers by algorithm and automated process has generated ethical problems aplenty. Can such means be pressed into the service for a more ethical mode of worker management? We find out Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2022
Everywoman Forum 2022: Inclusivity, support and involvement
Being authentic, finding a support network and talking to strangers in airports were just some of the pieces of advice given at the 2022 Everywoman in Tech Forum Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
11 Apr 2022
We must target a broad church to fill vacant cyber roles
The security industry focuses a lot on cyber-specific specialisms and technical skills, but it could really benefit from widening its search. Take it from a social anthropologist Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Apr 2022
Mastercard opens European tech hub in Dublin
Mastercard is doubling its technology workforce in Dublin through a new European tech hub in the Irish capital Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Apr 2022
Almost 40% of IT workers are now working fully flexibly
Many IT workers now have the flexibility to work from wherever they want, according to Computer Weekly’s salary survey Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Apr 2022
Tech talent retention challenges looming in ASEAN
Less than a third of IT professionals in Southeast Asia plan to stay in their current jobs despite earning more this year, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Apr 2022
Hackathon team uses origami in James Webb Space Telescope Pi project
The James Webb Space Telescope was the inspiration behind a NASA challenge which uses an IoT device based around folded paper Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Apr 2022
Higher salaries for IT pros in ANZ
Study finds over half of IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand received higher salaries last year, while flexible work arrangements are fast becoming the norm Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
31 Mar 2022
How a woman CIO rose up the ranks in a Japanese firm
Henrietta Yaw draws on her people-oriented approach to management which has served her well in her decades-long career at Fujifilm Business Innovation Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
31 Mar 2022
BCS Pride group calls for end to transphobia in tech
The BCS has called for an end to transphobic abuse and harassment in the technology industry Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Mar 2022
UKISUG: Big majority of SAP users beset by data problems in migrating to S/4 Hana
In a survey prior to its Analytics Symposium, the UK & Ireland SAP User Group finds 61% of SAP customers say data management issues are slowing down process automation and impeding moves to S/4 Hana Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
30 Mar 2022
Australia to spend A$9.9bn on intelligence and cyber capabilities
The Morrison government is investing in a landmark package of measures to shore up the intelligence and cyber security capabilities of the Australian Signals Directorate Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2022
Overhaul of UK police tech needed to prevent abuse
Lords inquiry finds UK police are deploying artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies without a thorough examination of their efficacy or outcomes, and are essentially ‘making it up as they go along’ Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
29 Mar 2022
Ten years of the Raspberry Pi
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the Raspberry Pi reaches its 10th anniversary, we look back on how the low-cost computing device went from schools to supercomputers and even into space. Gartner offers tips on how to motivate IT staff in a hybrid working environment. And we meet the Dutch hackers helping to secure the internet. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2022
Raspberry Pi at 10: Cheaper than chips
We speak to the founder of Raspberry Pi about the power of a low-cost device and its appeal as an educational tool and for space-age projects Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2022
NHS health and social care staff offered training on healthcare apps
Health service staff have free access to training courses to help them understand which digital healthcare apps and websites are best for their patients Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
24 Mar 2022
Why you need soft skills to excel in your tech career
With deliberate practice you can hone your soft skills, increase the impact of your work and grow your influence in an organisation Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
Hiring and retention challenges in cyber security persist
Latest ISACA report shows that enterprises are struggling to find and retain cyber security talent Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Mar 2022
Meta teams up with NatWest Bank to support female entrepreneurs in the UK
Partnership will see female business owners receive financial readiness and digital training, and help with increasing their business connections and networks Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
22 Mar 2022
Revised scope of UK security strategy reflects digitised society
The omission of the word ‘security’ from the title of the UK government’s new National Cyber Strategy is a telling one, reflecting our increasingly digitised society, say Maximillian Brook and Arunoshi Singh of the ISF Continue Reading
By- Maximillian Brook & Arunoshi Singh
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News
18 Mar 2022
Electronic patient records key to NHS digital transformation
Getting EPR systems rolled out across NHS organisations will help boost digital transformation efforts, and are key to fulfilling government healthcare plans Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Mar 2022
UCL report projects 5,500 ‘open data’ jobs in Newham by 2035
Report from University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity says London borough is ‘uniquely placed to seize the data opportunity’ Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
16 Mar 2022
ROC Mondriaan offers Apple skills in Dutch schools
Dutch school teaches the IT skills that users want but are not available in traditional courses, which is why it has developed a course focused on Apple technology Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
16 Mar 2022
TCS doubles down on innovation and talent in Australia
Indian IT service provider TCS has opened an innovation centre in Sydney and is investing in local talent to meet the digital transformation needs of Australian organisations Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Mar 2022
BNP Paribas to recruit 1,000 more women in IT
Spanish bank sets target of adding 1,000 more female IT professionals to its workforce over the next two years Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
10 Mar 2022
National Cyber Strategy misses the mark in one important way
The National Cyber Strategy is full of fine words, says Petra Wenham, but as the old expression goes, fine words butter no parsnips, and it misses the mark in one very important way Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Mar 2022
Security Think Tank: Building the cyber workforce we need
The UK’s new National Cyber Strategy is clear in its ambitions, but to fulfil them, we must double down on appropriate skills development, says ISACA director Mike Hughes Continue Reading
By- Mike Hughes
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News
08 Mar 2022
Amazon resists independent audit of warehouse working conditions
Two shareholder proposals pushing for an independent audit of working conditions at Amazon are being challenged by the ecommerce giant, which claims it is a matter for management rather than shareholders Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2022
Using technology to protect human rights
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate how technology is being used to tackle human rights abuses worldwide. We offer a step-by-step guide to disaster recovery in the cloud era. And we examine the vital, and successful, role of digital and data in the UK Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2022
Why post-pandemic reskilling must focus on mainframes
A major contributing factor to UK-wide skills shortages is the significant number of people who have left the workforce since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2022
Diversity and inclusion in STEM – data, culture and social benefit
In a recent government Science and Technology Committee meeting, a number of experts shared their opinions on the current barriers to increasing diversity in STEM, as well as ways the sector can move past them Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Photo Story
03 Mar 2022
Raspberry Pi at 10
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Raspberry Pi computer Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
02 Mar 2022
Why training alone is not enough
Among the difficulties IT leaders face is how best to combat the skills crisis and where and when to train internal teams Continue Reading
By- Tony Lock, Freeform Dynamics
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News
02 Mar 2022
Eight schools recognised for quality security education
Eight new schools and colleges around the UK have been recognised by the NCSC’s CyberFirst Schools initiative Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Mar 2022
Raspberry Pi at 10: Cheaper than chips
We speak to the founder of Raspberry Pi about the power of a low-cost device and its appeal as an educational tool and for space-age projects Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2022
Post Office Horizon scandal enters public conscience – at last
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 13 years after Computer Weekly first reported on flaws in the Post Office IT system, a public inquiry finally allows victims to reveal the devastating impact on their lives. Enterprises are starting to evaluate the uses of 5G. And we look at how SMEs have turned to e-commerce after the pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2022
A plan for technical and security training
An array of options is available to help IT leaders refresh security skills or update tech skills. We look at how to decide what is best Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Feb 2022
H&M scheme looks to tackle issues affecting D&I in STEM
Retailer H&M launches its first ever STEM programme in the UK in a move to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation – and to tap into future tech talent Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Feb 2022
The UK’s cyber security sector is thriving, but our work has only just begun
The government’s Annual Cyber Sector Report painted a positive picture of the UK security industry. CIISec’s Amanda Finch thinks we can go further in developing cyber talent and opening up the sector Continue Reading
By- Amanda Finch, Institute of Information Security Professionals
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News
24 Feb 2022
KnowBe4 cyber drama tackles Colonial Pipeline in fourth season
KnowBe4’s ongoing cyber security training drama, The Inside Man, reaches its fourth season with a plot drawing inspiration from one of the most impactful cyber attacks of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
24 Feb 2022
How the Raspberry Pi flavours professional IT
The Raspberry Pi is a decade old. Who would have thought a computer that costs a mere £25, would start a revolution? But it did. The Pi, based on an Arm processor and a bootable SD card, opened up ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
24 Feb 2022
Minding the gap between data and understanding
An irony about the expression ‘information technology’ is that in recent years, although we have more data, it can feel like we lack information Continue Reading
By- Junade Ali
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News
23 Feb 2022
DCMS launches free cyber skills platform for kids
Government introduces free online cyber skills training for schoolchildren to encourage them into cyber security roles in the future and help address the skills gap Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Feb 2022
Dutch girls in STEM held back by persistent gender bias
Gender stereotyping is leading to low numbers of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths sectors Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2022
Think nation-state cyber attacks won’t hit you? Think again…
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with Russian state cyber attacks in the news, we find out why security professionals in every organisation need to remain alert. Our buyer’s guide looks at the tools and programmes helping improve IT training. And we look at how the traditional sport of golf is undergoing a digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2022
Computer science degree applications up by 13%
The number of people who have applied to study computer science at university this year has increased more than any other subject in the UK Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
21 Feb 2022
Technology is the key to the door of levelling up the UK
We finally have a better idea of what the government’s ‘levelling-up’ policy means in practice – but national progress on digital adoption will be a key measure of its success Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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Feature
17 Feb 2022
It takes a village: Protecting kids online is everyone’s responsibility
The rapid uptake of smartphones among children has contributed to the increasing number of cases of cyber bullying and online grooming. Is this an educational issue or a cultural problem, and can modern enterprise help? Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2022
2021 another record year for UK cyber investment
Total revenue generated by the UK’s cyber sector was up 14% last year, and UK-registered security firms raised over £1bn in investment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Feb 2022
Government earmarks £23m for 2,000 AI scholarships in England
The DCMS has confirmed £23m government funding for 2,000 scholarships in England for AI and data science Masters degree conversion courses Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
09 Feb 2022
How Dutch hackers are working to make the internet safe
We hear how the personal mission of a Dutch hacker grew into a serious organisation with international ambitions Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
09 Feb 2022
KPMG embarks on cloud-focused youth tech talent push with non-profit Generation
Global consultancy firm KPMG is making good on its pledge to employ more people from working class backgrounds by 2030 with cloud-focused youth tech talent push Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
08 Feb 2022
The Security Interviews: Building the UK’s future cyber ecosystem
As the government lays out the next iteration of its Cyber Security Strategy, we speak to Plexal and Lorca’s Saj Huq about his work building a cyber ecosystem to support the UK’s future ambitions Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
Female-led data hackathon runs for second year
After a successful first year, TrueCue has partnered with several firms to run another female-only hackathon to encourage data analysts to solve real-world problems Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Feb 2022
Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022
Retail giant Amazon will be on the lookout for more than 1,000 UK apprentices this year, adding to the thousands of new hires it made in 2021 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Feb 2022
Female tech founder programme hits Helsinki
From Denmark to Finland: Helsinki’s women in tech are introduced to Tech Nordic Advocates’ International Mentoring Programme Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Feb 2022
Security Think Tank: How to build a human firewall
In-house or outsourced? What makes a good security training programme, and what questions should buyers ask when procuring training as a service? Continue Reading
By- Merry Song, Turnkey Consulting
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
What neurodivergent people really think of working in cyber security
Many firms are filling cyber security skills gaps by hiring neurodivergent talent – but more support is needed for neurodivergent cyber security professionals, writes autistic tech journalist Nicholas Fearn Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2022
Last year sees growth in tech job adverts across UK
The technology sector in England and Wales posted more job vacancies in 2021 than the entirety of British businesses did in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
31 Jan 2022
How apprenticeships are helping bridge the digital skills gap
Apprenticeships are not only for young people – they can help make IT departments more diverse and inclusive, as well as plugging skills gaps, as DWP Digital has proved Continue Reading
By- Richard McHugh
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Opinion
31 Jan 2022
Understand your cyber training ‘need’ before committing to a programme
In-house or outsourced? What makes a good security training programme, and what questions should buyers ask when procuring training-as-a-service? Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2022
Lack of tech skills is delaying projects
Projects have been delayed over the past six months because of a lack of appropriate skills, with half of managers unable to find the workers with the necessary tech skills, survey finds Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Jan 2022
EY to open Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in Manchester
Professional services firm EY is launching a Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in the UK to create a perfect working environment for neuro-diverse tech innovators Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Jan 2022
Around 65% of tech recruiters say there’s bias in the hiring process
Those responsible for recruiting developers worldwide have admitted that bias during the hiring process is an issue Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Jan 2022
Content removal will not stop misinformation, says Royal Society
Censorship of scientific misinformation online could exacerbate feelings of distrust, so government should look at information literacy and funding fact checkers instead, says report Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 Jan 2022
ICO investigates police use of app to covertly record calls from mobile phones
Surrey and Sussex police forces call in regulators after 1,000 police officers downloaded an app to covertly record phone calls on police-issued mobile phones Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2022
Young people are leaving tech because of bad culture
There are many reasons young people aren’t choosing a career in tech, but it also seems they are leaving the industry when they find its culture isn’t inclusive enough Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
10 Jan 2022
How to create a sustainable continuous learning culture
How can organisations create a continuous learning culture that will militate against the so-called great resignation? We explore, using Vodafone and Deutsche Bank as cases in point Continue Reading
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Video
05 Jan 2022
Lifelong learning critical for tech’s future – Jacqueline de Rojas
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, president of TechUK, Jacqueline de Rojas, talks about how as the tech sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, a focus should be put upon continuous skills development for people of all ages and professions across the UK Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
04 Jan 2022
Inclusion, tech and the pandemic – Bev White
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, CEO of Harvey Nash, Bev White, talks about the affect the pandemic has had on inclusion in the tech sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
04 Jan 2022
Tech talent is critical - Amali de Alwis
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, CEO of Subak, Amali de Alwis, talks about both the good and bad outcomes of the pandemic when it comes to the technology sector, as well as how we advance into the future Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Dec 2021
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2021
What did the skills and hiring landscape look like for tech in 2021? Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past year Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
29 Dec 2021
Setting the Skills and Employment Agenda for 2022 and beyond
Education for one career for life is now the exception not the norm for most school-leavers and graduates. The current workforce is on a treadmill of change. This is accelerating faster than most ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
23 Dec 2021
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2021
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 2021 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
22 Dec 2021
Diversity and inclusion in tech: has gender been left behind?
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, panel members discuss how to achieve gender diversity in the UK’s tech sector in the light of the negative impacts of the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
20 Dec 2021
Minorities in IT less likely to be in leadership positions
IT specialists who are from under-represented groups in the UK’s technology sector are less likely to hold higher-up roles, or to be in permanent positions Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
17 Dec 2021
Diversity and inclusion in tech: the next 10 years
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, panel members discuss the last 10 years of D&I in UK technology, how it has progressed, and how we ensure improvement in the 10 years to come Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Dec 2021
Digital Ethics Summit: Innovation needs regulation to be ethical
Experts attending the 2021 Digital Ethics Summit spoke out against the idea that regulation will stifle technological innovation, arguing that setting clear rules will produce more ethical innovation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Dec 2021
Young people think it’s ‘too late’ for them to get into tech
Young people across the globe have an interest in technology careers, but a lack of training and the industry’s poor reputation for diversity are acting as deterrents Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor