IT jobs and recruitment
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News
10 Dec 2024
Government launches £100m innovation fund for public service reform
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls on Whitehall to adopt a ‘test-and-learn’ culture and pledges to make government ‘more like a startup’ Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Dec 2024
How AI can help you attract, engage and retain the best talent in 2025
On the Fifth Day of AI, we explore how AI is reshaping HR – boosting productivity, addressing concerns, and preparing organisations for the future. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Nov 2017
CW Nordics: IT companies focus on job satisfaction
The Nordics IT industry’s increasing focus on job satisfaction is paying off. Computer Weekly’s global salary survey shows Nordic IT professionals are happy with their pay and training opportunities and few are actively seeking a new job. Also in this issue, read how there is still gender inequality in the IT sector despite Nordic countries being hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights. And Anna Eriksson, CIO of the Swedish National Land Survey, talks about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2017
IR35 reforms: Economic concerns raised over prospect of private sector roll-out
With the government’s stance on rolling out the IR35 reforms to the private sector appearing to soften, IPSE and others air concerns over the threat this move could pose to the post-Brexit economy Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
21 Nov 2017
Reason girls don’t choose Stem 'rooted in society', says Fujitsu executive
Michael Keegan, chairman and head of product business for Fujitsu in EMEIA, claims the issues preventing girls from choosing careers in Stem are embedded in society Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Nov 2017
DWP insourced 400 staff from HPE into new IT services subsidiary
New arrangement allows Department for Work and Pensions to pay higher base salaries to encourage staff expecting private sector wages Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Opinion
15 Nov 2017
Opinion: Why the UK’s visa expansion is important to the tech sector
Following the government’s decision to expand the UK’s visa scheme for overseas talent, home secretary Amber Rudd tells Computer Weekly why this will help the UK tech sector Continue Reading
By- Amber Rudd, UK government
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News
10 Nov 2017
Accenture launches returners programme for people re-entering the workplace
Tech firm Accenture has launched a programme for people aiming to return to the workplace after a career break Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
10 Nov 2017
More than half of schools do not offer computer science GCSE, says Royal Society
The Royal Society calls for more investment in computing education after finding many schools in England still do not offer a computer science GCSE Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2017
CW Benelux: Young wayward hackers could help fill Dutch IT skills gap
In this issue, read how an initiative in Rotterdam is helping young people get into the IT sector by targeting those overlooked by traditional methods. Also find out how Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is utilising open source software to create and use a multi-cloud platform with an open API, and how the Netherlands’ Rabobank has moved from tape libraries and robotic arms to a platform-based storage and retrieval system. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2017
Bangalore offers the best ecosystem for digital transformation, says Economist report
Bangalore ranked as the number one location for businesses looking to access the right ecosystem to support digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Nov 2017
Monique Shivanandan leaves Aviva
CIO has left the insurance company after more than three years in the role Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2017
NHS England on the hunt for new CCIO
NHS England is looking for a chief clinical information officer to replace Keith McNeil, who resigned from his role earlier this year Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2017
Co-working space aimed at female founders opens in London
Co-working space Blooms aims to create a working environment aimed at entrepreneurial women Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Oct 2017
Deloitte sponsorship helps progress of Bletchley cyber school
Sponsorship will provide hundreds of places on online Qufaro CyberEPQ course Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 Oct 2017
Study reveals employees’ fears over digital change
Many employees are fearful of the job risk associated with automation and company-wide digital transformation initiatives Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Oct 2017
Almost 70% of teachers think they do not have the skills to teach coding
Many teachers feel ill-equipped to deliver the UK’s computing curriculum, survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
25 Oct 2017
Less than half of adults have skills to complete basic digital tasks
Just over 40% of adults have the skills to complete a number of common digital tasks, with older generations struggling more than younger people Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
19 Oct 2017
Diversity in technology 2017: Bryan Glick, editor in chief, ComputerWeekly
In this video from Computer Weekly’s 2017 diversity in technology event, editor in chief Bryan Glick discusses the challenges for IT. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Oct 2017
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on empathy and innovation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains why he has made empathy a key part of technology innovation at the software giant. We examine the latest developments in the debate over the tax status of IT contractors in the public sector and the IR35 reforms they claim are hampering digital government projects. And we ask if an emphasis on creativity will help attract more young people to work in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2017
UK bank Standard Chartered opens IT service centre in Bangalore
Bank is expanding its operation in India, which provides business services to its operations globally Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
12 Oct 2017
CW Middle East: Internet of things can help Gulf countries to diversify
The Middle East’s push towards economic diversification is driving innovation in internet of things (IoT) applications for emerging services sectors, such as transport and logistics, telecommunications, financial services and tourism. Also read how the Dubai Health Authority is rolling out Salama, a unified electronic medical record (EMR) system, and a survey shows organisations in the Middle East are not offering IT staff enough training and don’t employ enough women in IT. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2017
Automation ‘will put 28% of young workers’ jobs at risk’
Research suggests the next 15 years will see young workers’ jobs at risk from automation, putting pressure on the UK to ensure the future generation has appropriate skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
10 Oct 2017
Some IT contractors earning more than £700 a day
Research shows 40% of contractors reach the average annual IT salary within three months Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2017
The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology, and interview this year’s winner – investor and entrepreneur Sherry Coutu – to learn her thoughts on how to improve diversity in the IT workforce. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2017
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017
Computer Weekly has announced the list for Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017, including this year’s winner Sherry Coutu Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Oct 2017
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017: Rising Stars
Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choice for this year’s female Rising Stars of the UK technology industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Oct 2017
Role models best way to increase diversity, says Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2017 Sherry Coutu
The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2017 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Sherry Coutu, says role models are the best way of addressing the diversity imbalance in the technology industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
03 Oct 2017
Cyber security industry key to solving skills gap
In the face of a growing shortage of cyber security skills around the world, the security industry itself needs to do more to attract people Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Photo Story
03 Oct 2017
The 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2017
Each year Computer Weekly recognises 50 of the most influential women in the UK IT industry. See pictures and bios for the Computer Weekly 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2017 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
03 Oct 2017
CIOs moving to revenue-generating roles
Gartner survey shows changing role for CIOs to cover revenue generation and deriving value from data, and spending less time on traditional IT delivery Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
19 Sep 2017
What to do when a Microsoft executive takes over as IT chief at HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) new chief digital and information officer (CDIO), Jacky Wright, appears to be an excellent appointment. She’s spent six years in senior roles at Microsoft, most ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
15 Sep 2017
More than 40% of people in UK do not have digital skills required for most jobs
The digital skills gap is set to widen as many in the UK are without the basic skills needed for most positions, with jobs increasingly requiring above-average digital skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
14 Sep 2017
HMRC confirms Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright as new CDIO
HMRC has tasked Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright with helping the department achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's most digitally advanced tax authorities Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
11 Sep 2017
Martha Lane Fox warns UK is 'sleepwalking' through digital disruption
During a House of Lords debate, Martha Lane Fox claimed the UK has been “sleepwalking” through digital change and urged for more to be done to promote “digital understanding” Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 Sep 2017
Thousands of Deutsche Bank employees will be replaced by robots
The CEO of Deutsche Bank said a "big number of staff will eventually be replaced by robots” as it looks towards artificial intelligence technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Sep 2017
Average female tech salary less than males regardless of role or experience
Research by Computer Weekly has found women in the technology industry are paid less than their male counterparts, regardless of the role they are in or how much experience they have Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
05 Sep 2017
People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap
Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Sep 2017
Women still under-represented in Nordic IT despite region’s efforts
Although countries in the Nordic region are often hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights, there is still gender inequality in the IT sector. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Sep 2017
UK IT managers: you need to help government understand the skills you need. Here's how...
Having trouble recruiting IT professionals? If so, the government wants your help. Most IT managers that Computer Weekly talks to have some form of skills shortages in their teams, and struggle to ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
24 Aug 2017
CW Nordics: Banks and startups increase collaboration
First they were deemed a threat, now they are potential partners. According to a new report by Nordic accelerator Fintech Mundi, banks are increasingly turning to financial technology (fintech) startups in their hunt for new ideas and market opportunities. Also in this issue, read now Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies, and hear how Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2017
Almost one-third of IT workers think they need more training to enhance career
More than half of IT workers receive formal training from their employer, but many feel more needs to be done for them to advance, according to Computer Weekly research Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 Aug 2017
Blockchain skills in high demand and jobs being swept up quickly
Job vacancies for people with blockchain skills are being filled in just seven days, on average, once they are advertised online Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Aug 2017
Top skills you need to avoid being replaced by a machine
A-level results have shown an increase in Stem subjects but tech skills remain a problem, warn some in the industry Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Aug 2017
Higher IT salaries in Australia and New Zealand amid talent crunch
IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand are earning more compared with last year, a TechTarget survey has found, but more needs to be done to address the gender gap Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
11 Aug 2017
Why does tech recruit men who have a problem with women?
We have read a lot about the issue of women in technology lately, since the publication of a dubious “manifesto” by a male Google employee, postulating that women may be biologically unsuited to a ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
10 Aug 2017
CW Benelux: IoT Tech Day showcases innovation
Read about this year’s IoT Tech Day in Utrecht, Netherlands, which featured hobby projects such as light-sensing curtains that automatically open and close, but also showed that the IoT is growing up to encompass more serious applications. Also read about the lessons to be learned from the ‘Petya’ ransomware attack that has hit 60 countries, and find out how Dutch railway stations are monitoring the movement of travellers to reduce people jams. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2017
Over 40% of IT professionals want another general election this year
A large proportion of IT workers in the UK want another general election this year in the hope it will stave off a hard brexit Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2017
Parliament’s digital chief quits to become Arup CIO
Rob Greig is leaving in September for a new role in the private sector Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2017
CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap
The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2017
What Singapore can learn from Israel’s cyber security playbook
A former Unit 8200 captain from the Israel Defense Forces shares what Singapore can learn from Israel’s approach to cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 Jul 2017
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Each year Computer Weekly recognises several great women from the IT industry and their lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK IT Hall of Fame Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
12 Jul 2017
UK ranked as top 10 digital economy
The UK has been ranked among the top 10 nations in terms of digital capabilities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Jul 2017
How IT can work alongside marketing to deliver on digital expectations
A recent digital customer experience summit hosted by Adobe has highlighted the link between IT, in-house talent development and change management Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Jul 2017
Nordic CIO interview: Ann Hellenius, City of Stockholm
Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2017
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2017 longlist
Every year, Computer Weekly asks the technology industry to nominate who it thinks are the most influential women in UK tech – here is the 2017 longlist Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
29 Jun 2017
Project management is key to driving business success
Project managers are struggling to keep up with the fast pace of business development, leading to project failures Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Jun 2017
DVLA aims to slash IT costs by moving to public cloud and open standards
Agency’s IT strategy for 2019/20 will see a concerted move to deprecate legacy systems, deploy applications in the cloud and develop in-house IT Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Jun 2017
Co-op digital chief Mike Bracken quits to focus on digital government consultancy
The former GDS chief is leaving the Co-op to work on advising governments around the world on their digital strategy Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
27 Jun 2017
To gain diversity we must ‘redefine’ how tech is perceived
To encourage more minorities into IT, Google’s head of diversity and inclusion in Europe claims the industry needs to redefine the stereotypes around what a job in tech entails Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Jun 2017
Why entrepreneurship is the only escape from AI-fuelled unemployment
Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, predicts up to 15m people could lose their jobs due to AI. Society must adapt Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Jun 2017
The human apprentices behind robotic automation
IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Jun 2017
PaloAlto Networks partners with US Girl Scouts on security skills
Palo Alto Networks is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to develop cyber security badges to foster knowledge of the topic and support interest in the profession Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
13 Jun 2017
Tips for buying hyper-converged systems
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the growing market for hyper-converged infrastructure - combining processing, storage and networking into an integrated design - and assess the options available to IT leaders. We ask mature users of the cloud what’s next for their migration to off-premise systems. And we analyse how retail supply chains are developing to keep up with online and mobile shopping trends. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2017
Challenger bank technology arm hires former ABN Amro IT executive as CIO
Bank and banking technology supplier Fidor hires an experienced banking CIO to support its international expansion Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jun 2017
Insurance giant Allianz opens up about how DevOps success is fueling its move to cloud
The German financial services giant reveals details of how a year-long push to embrace DevOps has set the scene for a move to cloud Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
05 Jun 2017
Europe faces shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022
European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply, a report has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Jun 2017
IR35 reforms: HMRC denies claims that online tax status assessment tool returns unreliable results
HM Revenue & Customs hits back at research that suggests its IR35 online assessment tool is hindering public sector organisations in determining the tax status of off-payroll staff Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Feature
01 Jun 2017
Why and how men in the technology industry have helped women progress
Many have argued gender parity will not happen in the technology industry without help from the top. Since the top is predominantly male, we’ve reached out to some of the men in the industry who are helping to drive tech equality Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 May 2017
Economic and political uncertainty drives organisations to rethink IT strategies
CIO job satisfaction reaches a three-year high as organisations hire more IT staff and invest in innovative digital technology Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
16 May 2017
Lack of skills preventing digital transformation, says 65% of decision makers
Research has found skills gaps in data science, AI and infrastructure management are standing in the way of digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 May 2017
Highly skilled professionals at risk of being replaced by computers
Highly skilled jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence by 2022, says Gartner Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 May 2017
Large UK businesses increasingly want CEOs to have IT background
More large businesses in the UK want a CEO that has a good understanding of IT Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
09 May 2017
Casting the IT skills net wider
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as research reveals that three-quarters of non-tech workers would be interested in a job in IT, we examine what’s stopping them from making the move and how cross-training can help. We analyse the key storage elements of building a private cloud. And Bloomberg’s head of data science talks about the benefits of machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2017
Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 May 2017
Government privacy advisor quits and slams Cabinet Office for lack of support
Co-chair of Privacy and Consumer Advisory Group resigns and criticises officials for ignoring its advice and attempting to smuggle “inadequate proposals past ministers” Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2017
How to ensure tech staff gain ‘essential soft skills’
Nottingham Trent University’s infrastructure services manager explains how she has made sure her technology team have the essential soft skills they need to support users Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 Apr 2017
FDM uses gamification to make graduate recruitment process more inclusive
IT services firm uses Yellow Hook Reef game to make its graduate recruitment process more inclusive and enjoyable for candidates Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
13 Apr 2017
CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge
In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2017
Chatbots, Fitbits and AI: IT suppliers identify the top trends in HR technology
Businesses are using Fitbits, artificial intelligence and chatbots to improve working life as competition increases to recruit talented ‘millennials’ Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Apr 2017
‘Can do’ attitude of DevOps teams is driving cloud-first strategies
The cloud-first strategies of businesses across sectors are maturing, with DevOps teams playing a leading role Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Apr 2017
Home Office U-turn over IR35 contractor classifications prompts IT project delay fears
IT project delays predicted at Home Office, following reports of last-minute departmental U-turn over contractors' IR35 status classifications Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Blog Post
07 Apr 2017
GDS changes start from the top
Last week’s highly critical National Audit Office (NAO) report highlighted the need for change at the Government Digital Service (GDS). The NAO “found widespread views across government that GDS ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
07 Apr 2017
Interview: Dave Perry, chief technology officer, DVLA
DVLA’s CTO talks about the agency’s plans to become a hub for digital motoring, the importance of culture, and moving away from legacy IT Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2017
IR35 reforms: Stakeholders warn of risk to public sector IT projects as contractors walk
With the IR35 reforms coming into force today, 6 April, contracting stakeholders warn of the widespread threat the changes pose to the delivery of public sector IT projects Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
04 Apr 2017
IR35 reforms: HMRC 'delays' blamed for last-minute public sector compliance panic
Public sector stakeholders claim the late release of HMRC's online tax status assessment tool and its supporting IR35 legislation is causing contractors to leave projects in their droves Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
04 Apr 2017
UK tech braced for Brexit
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government invokes Article 50 to leave the EU, we find out the tech sector’s concerns over two years of Brexit uncertainty. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at how to deploy SAP Hana, the software giant’s in-memory database suite. And we ask CIOs what they think about blockchain, the distributed ledger technology that’s generating so much excitement (and hype) in the IT community. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2017
GDS builds DDaT jobs framework
The Government Digital Service has created a framework to build common skills and capability across digital, data and technology roles Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2017
HMRC contractors leave over inside IR35 ruling
HMRC has begun classifying its public sector contractors as "inside IR35", prompting fears of a digital "brain drain" at the organisation Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Mar 2017
Almost 40% of firms seeking cloud skills find it hard to recruit
Most orgainsations agree that cloud skills are important for the future, but those involved in recruitment are finding it difficult to hire talent Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
28 Mar 2017
KPMG launches campaign to encourage women into tech
Professional services firm commits to increasing the number of women in its technology remit to encourage more women into the industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
28 Mar 2017
Making the UK fit for 5G
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the government’s new 5G strategy and assess whether it’s enough to stimulate development of next generation mobile networks. We meet some of the Silicon Valley startups hoping to revolutionise big data analytics. And we examine how to prevent the move to DevOps from harming work-life balance for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2017
UK business least likely to offer rewards to infosec professionals
UK firms need to rethink incentives to attract and retain people with cyber security skills, according to the findings of a recent global study Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
21 Mar 2017
Google power – how the internet giant builds datacentres
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from Google executives about how the firm builds, tests and secures its global datacentre estate. We analyse the implications for the UK’s broadband infrastructure after the BT and Openreach split. And we find out how artificial intelligence and the internet of things are coming together to deliver new technologies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2017
IR35 research: 85% of contractors will quit public sector if tax status changed
Research by tax advisers QDos Contractor suggests few public sector off-payroll workers would be willing to stick around if made to pay the same tax as salaried staff Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
07 Mar 2017
IR35 reform will have ‘significant delivery impact’, says Home Office CIO
New regulations for public sector contractors are needed but will lead to a period of “significant pain”, according to Home Office tech boss Sarah Wilkinson Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Sarah Wilkinson, Home Office
The Home Office tech boss shares her views on Brexit challenges, collaborating with GDS and running large government IT programmes Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2017
Deutsche Bank creates group-wide CIO role
New chief will drive technology transformation across the bank Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Mar 2017
Alibaba runs academy to find future e-commerce leaders
Online marketplace firm Alibaba launches a global academy designed to find and train young people to join the e-commerce landscape Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
24 Feb 2017
UK IT professionals wanted in New Zealand capital city as part of recruitment campaign
The government of New Zealand's capital city is looking for IT staff from around the world to address a skills shortage Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Feb 2017
Accenture to add thousands of US jobs as Trump effect spreads to IT
Accenture has promised to create more jobs in the US and invest $1.4bn in skills development Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA