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29 Apr 2025
Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other roles
Though the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
29 Apr 2025
Making divorce digital
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CEO of the National Family Mediation charity about its tech overhaul and how divorce is going digital. The government’s One Login digital identity system is under scrutiny over security problems – we examine the issues. And we explain what’s happening in the UK competition watchdog’s investigation into AWS and Microsoft cloud services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2014
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
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Photo Story
07 Jul 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jul 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jul 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
03 Jul 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jul 2014
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
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
30 Jun 2014
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
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News
30 Jun 2014
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
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News
30 Jun 2014
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
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News
20 Jun 2014
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
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News
20 Jun 2014
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
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News
17 Jun 2014
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
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News
16 Jun 2014
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jun 2014
Travel group Expedia aims to predict your holiday plans
Travel group Expedia is developing technology that will predict the needs of its customers before they call about their travel plans Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jun 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jun 2014
Unilever appoints Jane Moran as global CIO
Former CIO of Thomson Reuters, Jane Moran, has joined Unilever as its new global CIO Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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E-Zine
05 Jun 2014
CW Europe – June 2014 Edition
Europe is on a quest for innovation, looking like it might even give California’s Silicon Valley a run for its money in a few years’ time. London’s Silicon Roundabout in Old Street may be smaller than Silicon Valley in size and reputation; however it is often featured on the list of top ten best cities to begin a startup company. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2014
Future of in-house datacentres in the cloud era
It is predicted that companies will spend three times more on the cloud by 2017. But as cloud goes mainstream, are in-house datacentres really dying? Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
20 May 2014
Employers back student-led IT Counts campaign
Employers pledge to support student-led ITMB project that promotes IT as a career Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
19 May 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
19 May 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
18 May 2014
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
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
15 May 2014
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
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News
06 May 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Apr 2014
Leveraging Talent
Learn how to make the most of your IT workforce and how to nurture talent by following these strategies used by HR professionals. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2014
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
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News
23 Apr 2014
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
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News
22 Apr 2014
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
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
14 Apr 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
07 Apr 2014
Cloud wars
In this week’s Computer Weekly, cloud users are set to benefit from cheaper services as Google and Amazon start a price war. The mainframe is still not dead yet – we look at 50 years of the IBM mainframe. And we assess the latest attempt to encourage overseas IT experts to fill the UK’s skills shortages. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Mar 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
28 Mar 2014
How to manage the tension between agility and discipline in IT
Agility requires a new level of discipline that is redefining IT project management Continue Reading
By- Tim Wasserman
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Report
28 Mar 2014
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
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News
24 Mar 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
22 Mar 2014
FDM everywoman awards 2014 winners: Photos
View images of the winners of the FDM everywoman awards 2014 and read why they won. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
21 Mar 2014
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2014
Samsung unveils digital classroom at Prince’s Trust Kennington
Samsung provides technology and teacher training for digital classroom for underprivileged young people Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Mar 2014
FDM everywoman 2014 technology awards winners announced
Twenty-five females commended for their passion for IT at 2014 FDM everywoman awards ceremony Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Mar 2014
The psychology of IT projects: Why they fail
Mark Seneschall, an experienced IT projects professional, explains why IT projects so often prove so challenging, why they are so prone to failure in this book extract. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2014
Big Digital Leadership
This paper by digital strategist Ade McCormack, offers CIOs advice on turning digital technology trends into a business advantage. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
12 Mar 2014
Opinion: The Strategic Execution Framework
Innovation. Agility. Performance. Scalability. Are these among the key initiatives for your company this year? Continue Reading
By- Tim Wasserman
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News
12 Mar 2014
Executing Your Strategy 6: Transition
This is the final part of a six part guide which explains the key steps of the Strategic Execution Framework, developed by the Stanford Advanced Management Programme. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Mar 2014
Executing Your Strategy 5: Engagement
This is the fifth of a six part guide which explains the key steps of the Strategic Execution Framework, developed by the Stanford Advanced Management Programme. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2014
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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Feb 2014
Craft Computer Club seeks funding to teach kids to code
The Craft Computer Club, which teaches children computational thinking and coding with scissors, paper and glue, is seeking funding through Kickstarter Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Feb 2014
Executing your strategy 4: Synthesis
This is the fourth of six part guide which explains the key steps of the Strategic Execution Framework, developed by the Stanford Advanced Management Programme. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2014
Schneider accreditation aims to boost green datacentre skills
Datacentre supplier offers free vendor-neutral courses and certification through its online Energy University Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Feb 2014
IT budgets bounce back from recession
In this issue of CW Europe find out how businesses across the region plan to use their IT budgets throughout 2014. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2014
Microsoft unveils primary school suite for new computing curriculum teachers
Microsoft unveils suite of materials to ready primary school teachers for launch of new computing curriculum in September. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2014
Governance of IT, an executive guide to ISO/IEC 38500
This extract from the book: Governance of IT, an executive guide to ISO/IEC 38500, tells you the key things you need to consider before you start a project implementation. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2014
Top 10 Project Management Trends For 2014
There is growing unease with the status quo of current project management practices, this report from ESI International reveals. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2014
Well-educated men on circa £39,040 are most fulfilled IT sector workers
Randstad profiles UK IT professionals to investigate who is most fulfilled in their jobs and why Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
06 Jan 2014
IT giants go north for cool datacentres
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at why IT giants like Microsoft and Google are building datacentres in the Nordic region, and what benefits a similar move could bring to corporate CIOs. Windows XP support ends in just three months’ time – our buyer’s guide examines what you need to do if you’re still using the operating system. And the CIO of Ikea talks about the challenges of international multichannel retail. Read the issue now Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2013
CW500 Club in 2013
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers about the topical challenges they face Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2013
Should you become an interim CIO?
With the recovery of the UK economy still underway, one of the trends in IT management for 2014 is the continued demand for interim CIOs Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Dec 2013
The most influential people in UK IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT – the real movers and shakers driving the digital economy - and also select 10 rising stars to look out for in 2014. We look back at the big changes in the datacentre environment this year and assess what the future holds. And we examine the growing popularity of agile development and hear from experts on the latest best practices. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
CEO insights: Reinventing the rules of engagement
This major study from IBM, which delves into the views of 884 global CEOs, assess the impact of technology on their organisations and strategy. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
2014 IT Budget Benchmark
IT spending will grow by 3% in 2014 but this hides a significant growth in shadow IT spending by other parts of the business, the CEB 2014 IT Budget Benchmark reveals. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
CIO insights: Moving from the back office to the front line
This major global C-level survey from IBM examines the changing role of the CIO and makes recommendations for CIOs who want to move from the back office to the front line of the business. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2013
UKtech50 2013 – the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the fourth 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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
03 Dec 2013
Tech spend to increase in 2014 as executives explore big data
Over three-quarters of chief financial officers plan to increase technology investments in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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E-Zine
02 Dec 2013
The future of local government IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how visionary IT leaders in local government plan to transform the delivery of digital public services using the cloud. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the technology challenges of implementing the internet of things for businesses. And do firms dealing with tech-savvy consumers need a new approach to IT management? Some IT leaders think they do. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2013
IT budgets to rise by 3% in 2014 as companies step up spending on mobile
IT spending will increase by 3% in 2014, up from 1.8% last year. But shadow IT spending will add another 40% to technology budgets Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2013
The state of agile software development in the UK
Lately it is more surprising to hear that businesses are developing using a methodology other than agile, such is its widespread use Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Nov 2013
Executing your strategy 3: Vision
This is the third of a six part guide explains the key steps of the Strategic Execution Framework, developed to help organisations stay focused on innovation, increase performance, manage change and scale the business. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2013
CW500:Future Gazing 2020 (I)
Andrew Drazin, founding partner of c-level recruitment specialist,Theron LLP, gives his take on the future of the IT department in 2020. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2013
CW500:Future Gazing 2020 (II)
Professor Victor Newman, author, advisory board member and mentor at Social Innovation Lab Kent (Silk), gives his take on the future of the IT department in 2020. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Nov 2013
Technology, society and morality: the implications for technology leaders
Technology is evolving at a pace and scale that has never been experienced. Society is struggling to keep up with the social and moral implications Continue Reading
By- Austin Jepsen
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News
19 Nov 2013
Human Capital Management
Computer Weekly looks at the steps companies have taken to improve talent management; bridging the gap between the cost savings promised by cloud technologies and the value they deliver. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2013
Future Gazing: The Future of IT in 2020
The next six years will see the influence of technology accelerate, and that will mean radical changes for the role of the IT department and the CIO Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2013
Call for graduates to apply for John Lewis technology scheme
Retailer John Lewis is encouraging university-leavers to apply for positions in its graduate development scheme Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
12 Nov 2013
Personal skills for professional success: influencing
Mastering influencing skills opens doors for your career by improving not just the ways in which you interact with important groups of people, but also by increasing your self-confidence in your ability to communicate persuasively. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2013
IT spending up as companies invest in digital technology
Businesses are stepping up their spending on IT as they invest in strategic digital technologies, a CIO survey by Deloitte reveals Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2013
BDUK seeks new CEO
The top job within the division with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport charged with rolling out broadband across the UK is up for grabs Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
29 Oct 2013
Study finds cloud computing the most valued enterprise IT skill
Cloud computing overtakes virtualisation, security, BI, database and project management as the most valued enterprise IT skill Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
28 Oct 2013
Six tips to help you negotiate the best deal with your datacentre provider
Your willingness to negotiate can make a big difference to the deal you get, says Anthony Day, associate at law firm DLA Piper Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2013
Computer science graduates struggle to find work despite IT skills shortage
Despite an IT skills gap, the UK’s recent computer science graduates are the largest group of unemployed graduates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Sep 2013
Go ON UK aims to get north-east England online
Go ON UK launches Go ON North East in bid to spread digital skills and get the region online Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Sep 2013
Ex-hackers best qualified to improve cyber security say 70% of IT firms
Over half of businesses are not taking IT security seriously enough and almost three quarters of IT professionals think ex-hackers could be the right people to help businesses improve cyber-security. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2013
Former British Army Captain launches recruitment firm for ex-Royal Signals
Ex-Royal Signalman founds Jobs in ICT after experiencing frustration with recruitment firms Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2013
UKtech50 2013: The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly is launching the fourth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
24 Sep 2013
C-level executives cry out for data scientists
Board level executives are putting pressure on their IT organisations to find data scientists, according to Teradata research Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Photo Story
20 Sep 2013
How to become a system administrator
Thinking of becoming a systems administrator? Find out what’s needed. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2013
Vodafone appoints new UK CEO
After five years in charge, Vodafone veteran Guy Laurence is leaving his role to head up Canadian firm Rogers Communications and will be replaced by Jeroen Hoencamp Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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Photo Story
06 Sep 2013
Women in Computing through the years: Computer Weekly’s Archive
The National Museum of Computing has dug through the Computer Weekly archive to find articles on women in tech through the years. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Sep 2013
Closing technology gaps for human resources
Employers are seeing the gap between the promise of cloud-based talent management technologies and the value those technologies deliver. Suppliers can help to bridge the gap, says analyst group Nucleus Research. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2013
CW Buyers Guide: Human Resource Management
In this 10-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the HR Management technologies available and what they can offer to organisations. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2013
A business case for games play at work
How businesses can use computer games techniques to motivate staff at work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Jul 2013
Women in IT: The Unconscious Bias
Gillian Arnold, chair of BCS Women and founder of Tectre, explains how understanding 'Unconscious Bias' can help organisations raise their levels of diversity. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
The Open Group - Cloud Computing guide to interoperability and portability
This guide from the Open Group offers advice to businesses on how to avoid supplier "lock-in" when you move data into the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Women in Technology 2013
Women IT professionals progress at the same rate in their careers as men but discrimination is still an issue, this research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks reveals. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
iOS 6 Foundations
Jessie Feiler, author of iOS 6 Foundations, introduces basic programming techniques for Apple's iPhone and iPad operating system. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Ann Brown HR Director of Capgemini
Ann Brown explains how Capgemini is managing the diversity of the IT workforce in this presentation for Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in IT awards. Continue Reading