IT management skills

Robert Walters career lifestyle survey 2013

This research aims to help employers with their recruitment and retention strategies. Continue Reading

Mark Hall may quit Whitehall after being snubbed for HMRC CIO role

Mark Hall, the acting CIO at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has not been given the job full-time and may quit government Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Rising Stars: Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013

See who made the list of Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013 Rising Stars. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Interview: Joanna Shields, CEO, Tech City

Joanna Shields has been at the helm of reshaping the UK’s tech startup scene since taking the role of CEO at Tech City seven months ago Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

The most influential women in UK IT

In this week's Computer Weekly, we unveil our list of the 25 most influential women in UK IT, and talk to the winner - Tech City CEO Joanna Shields. We hear from oil giant BP about how it moved to a hybrid cloud environment. And we examine the changing nature of the outsourcing market and what it means for IT managers. Continue Reading

The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013

Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards, ranking the top 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2013: Joanna Shields CEO of Tech City

Winner of Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2013 Joanna Shields, shares her experience and advice on being a successful women in tech Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013

Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

From chess to ping pong: How Pegasystems is capturing the Fortune 500

Pegasystems is winning business from the world's leading companies as business process management technology enters the mainstream Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: Pete Marsden, CIO, Asos.com

As online fashion retailer Asos.com continues to expand, its IT strategy is focused on new international locations and keeping up with web retail Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Tools for talent management

An increasing number of human resources management systems are coming to market.. What are the benefits? Continue Reading

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• Paul Hamerman

compatibility

In the world of IT, compatibility refers to the ability of software and hardware from different sources to work together without having to be altered to do so. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Survey reveals increased demand for permanent IT directors

April saw a 53% rise in permanent IT director vacancies, according to recruitment consultancy Computer People Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT departments to shrink dramatically within five years as cloud takes over

IT professionals will need to rethink their careers as corporate IT departments undergo a radical restructuring over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Women in tech think differently to men in tech, say industry experts

Industry experts discuss gender at a roundtable with Mortimer Spinks, in partnership with Computer Weekly and Lady Geek Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The Future of Corporate IT

This research study from CEB identifies five opportunities for CIOs to drive productivity and growth as organisations adopt new working practices. Continue Reading

John Lewis resolves IT skills gap with apprenticeship scheme

Retailer John Lewis says it has resolved the IT skills gap issue by appointing five technology apprentices Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK millennials consider tech skills crucial to securing a job

Telefonica survey reveals 76% of young people in the UK see technology skills as key to future success Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

European IT Law Briefing: Monitoring employees' use of social media

Leading European law firms explain the key legal requirements for companies monitoring employees' social media use in France, Germany, UK and Italy. Continue Reading

International technology adoption & workforce issues

This study from CompTia, looks at technology and workforce recruitment trends across 10 countries. Continue Reading

Universities can help London push for more tech innovation, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson pushes for London to become "entrenched" in tech innovation and startups Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Million Pound Startup competition launches to attract worldwide companies to London

Million Pound Startup – a global competition to bring tech companies to London’s Tech City – has launched today Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Virgin Media tentatively names new CEO

Liberty Global – the US firm buying out Virgin Media – has named Tom Mockridge as CEO, if the merger is approved by shareholders Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

UK Computer Science Education in the 21st century – Restoring Turing’s Legacy

Consultant and C-level exectuive, Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading

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• Yva Thakurdas

UK online businesses neglect mobile strategy

Online businesses are failing to implement mobile strategies, according to a report from Barclays bank Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

BBC unveils tech and engineering apprenticeship scheme

BBC aims to produce 100 highly-trained technology broadcasting apprentices over the next eight years Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT pay & compensation survey 2012/2013

This report assess the bonuses and pay rises IT professionals received in 2012 and their compensation expectations for 2013 Continue Reading

UK Computer Science Education in the 21st Century

Management consultant Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this presentation. Continue Reading

Scottish IT and digital businesses look elsewhere due to skills shortage

Scottish IT and digital businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies with over half recruiting from outside Scotland, according to ScotlandIS Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

See who won at the 2013 FDM everywoman Technology Awards

View all the pictures from the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT Management for Business (ITMB) degree students demonstrate their ideas to employers

CA Technologies hosted an ITMB student event in association with eSkills, at Ditton Park in Datchet. See all the pictures here. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

How are schools using the Raspberry Pi?

PA Consulting Group challenged schools, universities and inventors to use the Raspberry Pi to make the world a better place. See some of the entries. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Territorial Army on the hunt for information assurance professionals

TA to recruit IT security professionals into the Royal Signals to strengthen cyber operations Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Horror stories of women in tech: The worst advice I’ve ever received

Women share experiences of being told to think like a male, keep your head down, and to not even bother with a career in tech. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

How to manage the risk of the human factor in database administration

Fail to manage the risk of the human factor in database administration and you court disaster. DBAs, like air traffic controllers: work in pairs? Continue Reading

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• Jon Reade, Contributor

Pearson unveils incubator programme for education startups

Pearson to offer 10 education startup companies $10,000 and expert mentors. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards: See who made the shortlist

Finalists of the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced. Find out who made the shortlist. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Case study: Children learn to read and write on laptops in Sweden

All students in Sandviken, Sweden, have access to personal laptops. Two schools share how they use theirs to teach children to read and write Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: David Matthewman, CIO, Open University

Three years after joining the Open University, CIO David Matthewman continues to push a strategic programme to deliver value and innovation Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

IT skills demand rises as salaries follow 16-month trajectory

KPMG study shows demand for IT talent rising, as IT professionals with SQL, PHP, CSS and HTML skills see spike in earnings Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Case study: How technology has transformed education in Denmark

Digital devices have transformed the learning environment for schools in the municipality of Odder, Denmark Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Images from the Bett Show 2013

Find out what took place at the education show Bett this year. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Quarter of UK IT executives plan expansion of IT operations this year

Hiring Index report reveals IT directors and CIOs plan to expand their teams or fill vacated positions as they arise Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK will be 33,300 short of IT workers by 2050, finds research

The UK will be short of 33,300 IT workers in 2050 as a result of a skills shortage, an ageing workforce and a restrictive migration policy Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government extends employer £1,500 apprenticeship grant for further 12 months

Government and National Apprenticeship Service extend AGE 16-24 grant for further 12 months Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contractors seek to fill skills gap left by public sector cuts

IT contractors are increasingly confident about job opportunities in the public sector due to reductions in the civil service's head count, finds research Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

IT spending to rise in 2013

Find out what analysts are predicting for technology in Europe this year, including changes in budgets and how companies can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Continue Reading

Teen tech fanatic James Allen launches Save Gloop app on iTunes

Isle of Man secondary school student James Allen designs and launches his Save Gloop app, now available on iTunes for download Continue Reading

CIO interview: Kevin O’Connor, Carlson Wagonlit Travel

As the new CIO at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Kevin O’Connor is looking to bring in a new approach to the company’s IT strategy Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Liam Maxwell named as first government chief technology officer

Liam Maxwell becomes the first Whitehall CTO, in the latest stage of a major shake-up of the government IT leadership organisation Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Civica bags learning services contracts with 22 schools

Civica provides digital learning environments to 22 UK schools, using its CloudBase learning platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

De-risking IT Lifecycle Management

Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively. Continue Reading

Technology value matrix : ERP

Analyst group Nucleus Research looks at the latest trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and discusses the best performing suppliers. Continue Reading

IET awards £200,000 in scholarships and awards for computer science and engineering students

IET rewarded students that choose to study computer science and engineering subjects Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT

We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly has announced the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Microsoft launches Get On IT training initiative

Apprentices met with David Cameron and Steve Ballmer at the launch of Microsoft’s Get On skills initiative Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The DNA of the CIO

This major piece of research from Ernst & Young provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. Continue Reading

Everywoman Leadership Academy: Navigate your path to success

Over 100 women gather at Cisco's offices for the everywoman In Technology Leadership Academy to hear what makes a successful leader Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy

Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The socially intelligent project manager

IQ alone is not enough to determine project success. Good project managers also require social intelligence Continue Reading

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• Alan Garvey

CIO interview: Frank Modruson, Accenture

Accenture’s CIO Frank Modruson on providing IT to 250,000 people who think they could do your job and why video is the next big thing Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Maths neglect will decimate IT skills, says ANS founder Scott Fletcher

Neglecting school maths education will precipitate a skills decline in the UK’s IT industry, according to Scott Fletcher, founder of the ANS Group Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UKtech50 2012 - Vote now for the most influential person in UK IT

Computer Weekly's third annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT is open for reader voting - tell us who you think should win Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

UKtech50 2012: Who are the most influential people in UK IT?

Computer Weekly is this week launching the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Acumin Contract Rate Index August 2012

Check out the daily contract rates for IT security professionals in this research from Acumin and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading

Science grade goalposts altered mid-year as Gove unveils plans for GCSE overhaul

Science students had different grade boundaries in January to those in June an exam board reveals, a day after Gove announces GCSEs will be abolished Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Special Report on Steria

This 5 page special report from Computer Weekly gives you the facts on Steria, its strategy, products and services and reviews its financial performance. Continue Reading

Alcatel-Lucent creates chief operating officer role

The COO job will be taken by its current CFO Paul Tufano as Alcatel-Lucent tries to turn around its fortunes Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

If the popularity of ICT is on the rise, why are we scrapping the curriculum?

Recent GCSE results revealed more students are choosing to study ICT, however the government still plans to scrap the curriculum two years ahead of the planned computer science replacement Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Young Rewired State – Festival of Code 2012

The Young Rewired State completion was held at The Custard Factory in Birmingham, last weekend, which showcased budding young computer programmers. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK Top 50 IT Training Providers revealed

Top 50 IT training providers are announced by consultancy Pardo Fox, with QA topping the list Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Cisco BIG Awards finalists announced

Cisco has announced the six UK start-ups that have made it through to the BIG Awards finals Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT event

Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. The event attracted over 90 female attendees at the Doubletree Hilton hotel. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contract market rebuilding, survey reveals

The IT contract market is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to Computer People’s June 2012 IT Monitor survey Continue Reading

The most influential women in UK IT

Computer Weekly is pleased to announce the first ever list of the most influential women in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women

Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The 25 most influential women in UK IT

Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Continue Reading

How technology is changing BPO

Karl Flinders discovers how IT has become central to the provision of outsourced business processes Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The 25 most influential women in UK IT - the Computer Weekly event

Computer Weekly is recognising the most influential women in IT - join us at a special event on 12 July to celebrate the role models for the UK's high-tech economy. Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

UK businesses prefer training to hiring to plug IT skills gap

An IT skills shortage in the UK is affecting businesses, driving 70% of organisations to invest in training while 40% plan to hire skills Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How to improve your communication with your boss

Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. Continue Reading

How technology, media and telecoms companies can win the confidence of investors

Deloitte looks at the impact leadership has on company performance in the techonology media and telecoms sectors. Continue Reading

Business analytics skills shortage provokes companies to cast net wide

Organisations face lack of business analytics skills. Smart companies cast the net wide for the broadest pools of talent, help analysts learn from each other and work to ensure they realize potential. Continue Reading

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• Lindsay Clark

Euro crisis: Key questions CEOs and CIOs should ask each other

With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other. Continue Reading

Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012: Winners

See all the pictures, including the winners, from the Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012 Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT managers take on more responsibilities with increased job security

A Computer Weekly survey reveals the role of the IT manager expanding to take on more responsibilities, with most feeling more secure in their jobs. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Opinion: Is big data just big hype?

If the deluge of headlines and vendor marketing materials is anything to go by, big data is the next big thing. So how much is there really to all this big data talk? Continue Reading

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• Martha Bennett, Forrester Research Inc.

The mindset of the chief information officer

This study evaluates the leadership role that chief information officers perform in helping their organisations achieve their commercial goals. Continue Reading

Business technology in the 21st century

This Economist Intelligence Unit report reviews how expectations for technology are changing and the implications for CIOs. Continue Reading

IT services providers sign up to apprentice scheme

UK IT service providers will take on more IT apprentices to help bridge the gap between education and the workplace as part of a government-backed scheme Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Building consumerised end-user services

This report from the Corporate Executive Board presents key facts and figures on the take-up of consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading

The Future of Innovation Management: The Next 10 Years

Download this report from Arthur D Little to learn 5 key innovation concepts for CIOs and CTOs. Continue Reading

MEP quits as thousands protest ACTA signing

A European MP has resigned after thousands of people in Poland protested against the international anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA) Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Gartner identifies trends in CIO spending in 2012

Chief information officers are facing an austere 2012. Spending on IT will rise on average by just 0.5% worldwide, but IT budgets in the UK, Europe and North America are declining. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

The capability approach to enterprise architecture

A capability-led approach to enterprise architecture provides the rigour and structure for companies to ‘do EA properly’ and deliver real -value. Continue Reading

The global state of the PMO: The IT perspective

This benchmarking study from ESI International identifies three key trends impacting the project management function in the IT industry. Continue Reading

The cyber-savvy CEO and growing cyber threats

This report from PwC explains why CEOs need to take the lead in protecting their organisations from the surge in cyber attacks. Continue Reading

IT matters again

This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. Continue Reading

Smart Organisations

This report from PA Consulting shows how businesses can enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or risk. Continue Reading