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UKtech50 2014 - The most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly has announced the fifth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Computer Weekly UKtech50: Rising Stars 2014

Chosen by the Computer Weekly team from people we’ve met over the past 12 months, here are our five rising stars of 2014 Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Sitel to hire 11,000 staff

Sitel reveals plans to expand by employing 11,000 staff, with 1,200 positions in the UK Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: Kevin Cunnington, director general of digital transformation, DWP

Kevin Cunnington is responsible for making the Universal Credit IT system work - while leading the DWP's digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Lack of digital skills holding back two million small businesses

Two million small firms miss out on business due to lack of online presence, Department for Business Innovation & Skills report reveals Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Tech startups fail to represent females in the boardroom

The number of women on tech startup boards has declined since 2010, while FTSE 100 companies boast increased female representation, survey shows Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: Jon Rudoe, digital and technology director, Sainsbury’s

While supermarkets all over the UK are facing challenging times ahead of them, Sainsbury's is taking its technology and innovation into its own hands by developing digital products for its customers. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Tower Hamlets truants code with UK2.net, Barnardo’s and Raspberry Pi

UK2.net, Barnardo’s and Raspberry Pi team up to teach Tower Hamlet students with truancy or behavioural issues Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Smart Wear triumphs at Appathon UK competition

Notre Dame High School and University of Cambridge win trip to Silicon Valley during awards ceremony at House of Commons Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Melissa Di Donato: Having a daughter changed everything

The Salesforce vice-president shares how her daughter has given her a new sense of responsibility to pave the way for more women in tech Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

We Are The City expands footprint to further support women in tech

We Are The City cuts ribbon on new offices due to growing demand from women in IT for more support Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Ministry of Justice searches for IT staff to join digital team

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting people to join its team tasked with designed digital public services Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Tinder Foundation secures Future Digital Inclusion contract

Tinder Foundation lands contract with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to drive digital inclusion mission Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Only 5% of Brits think IT is a fulfilling career choice

British public turn noses up at career in IT and tech finds Randstad Technologies survey Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Hitachi aims for globalisation through technology to support people's lives

Hitachi showcases global social innovation projects at Innovation Forum in Tokyo Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

How the BBC became digital in three-and-a-half years

The BBC has undergone a digital transformation that started 18 months prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

CIO interview: David Johnstone of Martin Currie Investment Management

The head of solutions management at the asset management firm discusses IT projects and the changing role of IT leaders Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Interview: Ed Vaizey MP talks digital economy and digital skills

Minister for the digital economy Ed Vaizey discusses his new role and the future of digital policy Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Central Saint Martins Creative Technology Day to inspire next generation

Central Saint Martins University of the Arts London hosted a day to inspire students to make technology instead of just consume it Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Barclays concludes first round of fintech accelerator

Barclays has finished the first round of its financial services technology (fintech) startup accelerator, following a demo day Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CW Europe - October 2014 Edition

BYOD policies: What’s allowed and what’s banned? As IT departments still try to come to terms with the notion of BYOD, CW Europe takes a look at what policies are being implemented to keep security under control. Continue Reading

Translation issues between IT and HR causing poor IT employment choices

Job skills are being lost in translation between IT and HR says Hudson Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT graduates face high unemployment but better long-term prospects

IT graduates more likely to find better jobs than those from other subjects, but face an unemployment rate well above average Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK Stem universities dominate world rankings

Three of the top five universities in the world specialising in Stem subjects are in the UK, according to higher education advisor Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Kuato Studios teaches JavaScript through gaming

How Kuato Studios is inspiring children to code through gaming Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Government seeks £110,000 director for Parliamentary Digital Service

Parliament is recruiting a digital director for the revamped Parliamentary Digital Service in a role offering a salary of £110,000 a year Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

SVC2UK sends 17 female UK tech CEOs to Silicon Valley

UK CEOs head to Silicon Valley for mentorship from US female IT leaders Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Pupils missing out on digital technology’s full potential

Pupils missing out on potential of digital technology as teacher are not “computer savvy” finds Virgin Media Business survey Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

'Bungled' Army 2020 IT recruitment contract loses £70m of savings

Mismanaged IT contracts lead to further setbacks in Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Army recruitment drive Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

CW Europe - September 2014 Edition

CW Europe investigates how the IT sector is feeling as the UK computing curriculum commences. Are schools well equipped or unprepared? Continue Reading

Rolls-Royce CIO joins HMRC as non-executive director

Rolls-Royce CIO Simon Ricketts has been appointed non-executive director of Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Government appoints former Credit Suisse CIO as deputy CTO

The government has appointed former Credit Suisse CIO Magnus Falk as its new deputy chief technology officer (CTO) Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Digital industry apprenticeships unveiled by government

Digital industry standards unveiled to ensure apprentices receive a high standard of training during placement Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

CIO Interview: Hugh Fahy, CIO, Net-A-Porter

“I like to emphasis the ‘I’ bit in CIO,” says Hugh Fahy, chief information officer of the Net-A-Porter Group Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Cultivating IT Talent

While the latest GCE A-Level results suggest that more people than ever will go on to study science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) courses at university, the IT industry is failing to attract enough new talent. An ageing workforce means there is a "demographic time bomb in IT". But there is growing interest in alternatives to university education, both from an employer and student perspective. Continue Reading

Tech Partnership reacts to disappointing ICT A-Level figures

Employers call for action after further decrease in number of ICT and computing A-Level students Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The UK’s new computing curriculum is here: Are teachers ready?

The computing curriculum is finally commencing, so have teachers found the support they needed to prepare in time? Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK recession benefits IT industry

A fifth of IT staff believe the UK recession has had a positive impact on the IT industry, according to Randstad Technologies Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Why John Linwood is not to blame for BBC’s failed technology project

Former BBC CTO has won his case for unfair dismissal over the failed £100m DMI project, but what lessons can be learned? Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

George Osborne launches fintech innovation programme

Chancellor George Osborne launches a programme designed to put the UK at the forefront of financial technology (fintech) innovation Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Osborne announces seven university technical colleges

UTCs and studio schools to equip young people with technical and vocational training for tech and engineering sectors Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Firms believe skills crisis could hit science, tech and engineering

The Prince’s Trust and HSBC report calls for employers to support young people into employment Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Emma Mulqueeny: 97ers generation are employing themselves

Festival of Code brings young hackers together for Young Rewired State event to learn entrepreneurial skills Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Anaplan opens York office in search of engineering talent

Anaplan turns to York for R&D engineers as companies struggle to find talent in California Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Lack of coding skills may lead to skills shortage in Europe

European Commission urges people to learn coding, warning that a lack of coding skills could see Europe facing skills shortage by 2020 Continue Reading

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• Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor

Ed Vaizey gets digital industries role in Cabinet reshuffle

Culture minister Ed Vaizey has been promoted to the post of minister for digital industries in this week’s Cabinet reshuffle Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Further education tutors lack time and support to utilise technology

Further education tutors lack time and support to explore technology options finds City & Guilds survey Continue Reading

Clear Returns wins Tech All Stars 2014 Best Young European Startup

E-commerce software firm Clear Returns handed the Tech All Stars 2014 Best Young European Startup award by Neelie Kroes Continue Reading

The most influential women in UK IT 2014

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 25 most influential women in UK IT – female IT leaders making a difference to the digital economy. We look at how to integrate iPads into the corporate IT infrastructure. And we profile enterprise software upstart Workday as it challenges Oracle and SAP. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Rising Stars 2014: Most Influential Women in UK IT

During the judging process for the top 25 Most Influential Women in UK IT the judges felt that a Rising Star category needed to be added so a handful of the ladies could be acknowledged for their work and their potential. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Rising Stars revealed with Most Influential Women in UK IT list

Judges for Most Influential Women in UK IT hail five females as Rising Stars Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Interview with the Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2014: Wendy Hall

Wendy Hall, who has been crowned the Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2014, says gender equality is not just a women’s issue Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Computer Weekly names the 25 most influential women in UK IT

Find out the results of Computer Weekly's Women in Technology Awards, ranking the top 25 most influential women in UK IT 2014 Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Photo gallery: Top 25 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2014

View images and read the bios of the 25 most influential women in UK IT. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

BBC promotes R&D controller Matthew Postgate to CTO role

The BBC has appointed its research and development (R&D) controller Matthew Postgate as the corporation's chief technology officer (CTO) Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

The CIO Playbook – Innovation

Nicholas R. Colisto describes a comprehensive practical method to tap into your company's reservoir of innovation to solve real business problems in this extract from his book. Continue Reading

Managing the digital innovation process

Rob Lambert, visiting fellow at Cranfield School of Management, offers advice to CIOs who want to drive digital innovation in this presentation. Continue Reading

Realise Benefits from a Digital Strategy

Rob Lambert, visiting fellow at Cranfield School of Management, offers advice to CIOs on developing business cases and maximising the business value of digital technology projects. Continue Reading

Strategic IT

Find out how two leading CIOs have enabled their organisations to use information technology as strategic driver, in this extract from the book Strategic IT. Continue Reading

The Future of Corporate IT

This report from CEB looks at 5 key opportunities for IT to drive productivity and growth as digital technology changes the nature of the work environment. Continue Reading

Improve the success of HR systems implementation

Mark Martin, former HR executive at Direct Line Group and T-Mobile, lists the key questions you need to ask suppliers when selecting a HR Technology system. Continue Reading

Just Eat builds in-house IT workforce in Ukraine

Online takeaway service Just Eat has built a team of software development and project managers in the Ukranian capital Kiev Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Dame Stephanie Shirley: Entrepreneurs learn to survive

Dame “Steve” Shirley shares her experiences of being an entrepreneurial woman in IT during the 1950s and 1960s Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Unilever appoints Jane Moran as global CIO

Former CIO of Thomson Reuters, Jane Moran, has joined Unilever as its new global CIO Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Queen Mary University to offer networking crash course for ICT students

Queen Mary University of London to pilot a four-day network training and certification course Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Employers back student-led IT Counts campaign

Employers pledge to support student-led ITMB project that promotes IT as a career Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contractors confident they can plug the skills gap

A survey by Parasol reveals IT contractors are in it for the long term, with confidence in career prospects Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Half of UK public unaware of IT roles in British Army

One in two people do not know IT and communication roles are available as careers in the army Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Cisco CTO tells women "there is no such thing as work-life balance”

Cisco’s chief technology officer, Padmasree Warrior, said there is “no such thing as a work-life balance”, but instead she integrates the two Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Straight to the Top. CIO Leadership in a Mobile, Social, and Cloud-based World

There is a growing trend to emphasise the business skills of CIOs, but in-depth knowledge of technology is still necessary for CIOs to succeeed, writes Gregory S. Smith, in this extract from his book, Straight to the top. Continue Reading

Vodafone cuts 121 staff with Burton site closure

A review of Vodafone sites following its 2012 acquisition of Cable & Wireless Worldwide will see its Vodafone Business Services centre in Burton-on-Trent shut down, with 121 jobs at risk Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Most Influential Women in UK IT 2014: Nominations open

Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in UK IT 2014 awards are now open for nominations. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Managing IT projects for business change. Dealing with trouble.

Jeff Morgan and Chris Dale offer advice on managing unanticipated events that can disrupt IT projects in this extract from their book, Managing IT Projects for Business Change. Continue Reading

How CIOs drive innovation and create value across the enterprise

Today's CIO is uniquely positioned to lead innovation and drive transformation across the modern enterprise, says Hunter Miller, in this extract from his book, Leading The Epic Revolution. Continue Reading

Talent shortage is threatening growth of London’s technology sector

A shortage of talent and immigration legislation has been blamed for hampering technology growth in London Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Tech and engineering companies shine in Best for Vets Employers list

Almost one-third of the companies on the 2014 Best for Vets Employers list are from the tech, telecoms, engineering and science sectors Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT and technology salaries rise 2.5% in 12 months

IT and technology salaries rise from £49,027 to £50,276 in 12 months, according to Greythorn survey Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Businesses lack skills for change management projects

Change management projects are on the rise, but businesses lack employees with relevant tech and business skills Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

BT wants young people to teach adults how to use the internet

BT has set up a project calling on young people to teach adults with no computing skills how to use the internet Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

DWP should scrap existing Universal Credit IT, say MPs

Department for Work and Pensions should consider scrapping its existing IT for Universal Credit and focus solely on the new digital solution, say MPs Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

RBS IT head Mike Errington retires

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) IT head Mike "Offshore Errington" is to retire after months of speculation during the bank's cost-cutting operation Continue Reading

Samsung opens Digital Classroom at Royal Albert Hall

Samsung offers music, science and maths workshops for seven to 14 year olds at Royal Albert Hall Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Duke of York and Nominet launch iDEA Digital Enterprise Award scheme

Digital Enterprise Award scheme launched at Buckingham Palace to encourage young people to start their own businesses Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

2013 Salary-Survey: Exclusive download for ComputerWeekly members

The results of TechTarget's IT Salary and Careers Survey chart the compensation, job satisfaction, career paths and project priorities of 1,700 IT professionals, including hundreds of CIOs. Continue Reading

Time to prepare for bring your own smart machine

Virtual personal assistants and smart advisors are both poised to push their way into the enterprise in the next two years. How can CIOs prepare? Continue Reading

Two Cambridge graduates teach kids to code with robots

Robotiky looking for support to kick start project of teaching kids to code through the use of robots Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Grant Thornton spends £3m in move to cloud HR services

Financial advisory firm invests in cloud talent management as it gears up to expand its operations in the UK Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

CompTIA to launch Advancing Women in IT community in UK

CompTIA to introduce US women in tech community model in UK after demand from UK females Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

FDM everywoman awards 2014 winners: Photos

View images of the winners of the FDM everywoman awards 2014 and read why they won. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The digital CIO: How digital technology will change the way organisations work

If you are an IT leader, digital technology is likely to be a pivotal factor in your career over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Samsung unveils digital classroom at Prince’s Trust Kennington

Samsung provides technology and teacher training for digital classroom for underprivileged young people Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

FDM everywoman 2014 technology awards winners announced

Twenty-five females commended for their passion for IT at 2014 FDM everywoman awards ceremony Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Accenture awards Cherie Blair Foundation for Women $1.7m for Rwanda's business owners

Accenture awards Cherie Blair Foundation for Women $1.7m to train female business owners in Rwanda Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contractors work from home to avoid office politics

Survey finds IT contractors work from home for higher rates of pay and to avoid office politics Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Five questions vital to a good digital business strategy

Looking to develop a digital strategy? Start with the basics but with a digital twist. Here are five questions CIOs should ask themselves. Continue Reading

The Cyber Security Challenge UK 2014

The Cyber Security Challenge UK is a series of events designed to test the ability of thousands of amateur applicants who have skills in the cyber security space. Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Rogue technology: What lies beneath

Rogue IT can wreak havoc on legacy systems and pose security threats, but it can also enable business agility. Learn more in CIO Decisions e-zine. Continue Reading

CIO careers: A guide to getting ahead

In this CIO Essential Guide, learn how CIOs in high-level careers in IT are driving their enterprises -- and profession -- forward. Continue Reading

Employers pledge over 20,000 apprenticeships roles for National Apprenticeship Week

Employers pledge to create more than 20,000 apprenticeships as National Apprentice Week celebrates its seventh year Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contractors see 13% pay increase

IT contractors saw a year-on-year pay increase of up to 13%, according to Robert Walters Salary Survey 2014 Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly