IT technical skills

Would you hire a hacker?

At a time when cyber security breaches are on the up and skills remain in short supply, security experts believe we may be missing a trick by overlooking unconventional sources of talent Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Teen hackers aren't the problem. They're the wake-up call

If we take the time to build the right pathways into cyber, young people could be our best line of defence. Continue Reading

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• Fergus Hay, The Hacking Games

The UK’s Online Safety Act explained: what you need to know

In this essential guide, Computer Weekly looks at the UK’s implementation of the Online Safety Act, including controversies around age verification measures and the threat it poses to end-to-end encryption Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Vodafone Greece automates deals for customers, saves 500 staff-days of work

Vodafone Greece hired an implementation partner for a business process management project while its own staff observed and learned how to use the technology Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

More girls take A-level computing despite overall dip in numbers

While there was an overall dip in the number of people taking computing A-levels this year, the number of girls taking the subject is still on the up Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Santander will make AI training mandatory for all staff in 2026

Spanish banking giant announces mandatory AI training for staff, and collaborates with OpenAI on a ‘data and AI-first transformation’ Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

What boards should look for in a CISO

The role of the chief information security officer has evolved dramatically over the years – and will continue to do so. What should boards really looking for when hiring a security leader in 2025? Continue Reading

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• Rinki Sethi, Upwind Security

Obituary: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley, founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist

Dame Stephanie Shirley, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist known in the technology sector as Steve, has passed away Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Looming retirements and the skills shortage

As many workers prepare to retire over the next few years, a large number of people will be leaving the tech talent pool, possibly exacerbating the skills shortage Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Diversity Think Tank: Divesting from inclusion is a tech business mistake

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading

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• Tara Hernandez, vice president developer productivity, MongoDB

Diversity Think Tank: Stepping back? A look at DEI in the current climate

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading

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• Diana Akanho

Investing in diverse business could boost UK equity market

It’s difficult for female-led businesses to find investment, but if more funds were made available, it could boost UK equity, according to research Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2025

Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

NUS and Google team up on AI research centre

The National University of Singapore and Google will set up a joint research centre focused on applied AI in education, law, and public health while also building a talent pipeline for the city-state Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

The rise (or not) of AI ethics officers

Job titles vary, but the principles shouldn’t – put AI ethics in the org chart, fund it and give it authority, so that good intentions turn into trust, accountability and good business Continue Reading

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• Mary Branscombe, Computer Weekly

AI’s uneven distribution widening diversity divide

Access to AI depends in many cases on salary, gender and company size, according to research Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UKtech50 2025: The most influential people in UK IT

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we share the results of this year’s UKTech50 list of the IT leaders who are shaping the UK’s digital economy. We also feature a profile of this year’s winner, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who is the first person ever to top the list twice. Elsewhere in the issue, we also take a look at what steps IT leaders can take to lockdown their Amazon Web Services stacks, and discover the role that data management platforms play in the delivery of a great customer experience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Charities struggle to find the skills to adopt AI

Charities are building pace with digital adoption, but in many cases a lack of skills stands in the way of properly utilising tech Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Thousands of women in tech leave their roles each year

At the launch of the Lovelace Report, experts state that women in the tech workplace aren’t being promoted, which in turn is pushing them out of the industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Interview: Philip Colligan, CEO, Raspberry Pi Foundation

With the trend of ‘vibe coding’ growing, Raspberry Pi Foundation’s CEO warns schools should not be complacent about continued coding education Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Schools using AI to personalise learning, finds Ofsted

When looking into how some education providers in the UK are using AI, Ofsted found many have hit the ground running Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Do tech executives in US Army present conflict of interest?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we take a deep dive into the controversial news that four technology executives have been sworn into the US military to make the armed forces ‘more lethal’. In other US-centric news, we look at how President Trump’s downgrading of diversity and inclusion initiatives could be potentially rippling across the Atlantic and affecting tech hiring trends in the UK. We also hear about a UK startup that is using AI to pinpoint the genetic code that needs tweaking to increase tomato and potato yields, as part of a broader push to increase the nation’s food security in the face of climate change. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

More than 70% of parents say kids aren’t taught coding at school

Despite a growing need for tech skills, many parents claim coding isn’t taught in schools, research from the Raspberry Pi Foundation has found Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Zopa to embed into Manchester’s tech ecosystem

Challenger bank Zopa plans to eventually have 500 staff in its Manchester office, which will launch next month Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Bias and lack of flexibility hindering diversity, finds DSIT

A diversity and inclusion report compiled for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology outlines the many barriers to diversity in the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Digital workers at US bank to get their own email accounts

The financial services sector is leading the way when it comes to using AI across operations – and it’s not afraid to talk about it Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Silicon Valley execs sworn in to US Army reserves specialist unit

Four technology executives are brought into the military to make the armed forces ‘more lethal’, reflecting softening attitudes throughout the sector towards ‘the business of inflicting violence’ Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Industrial strategy: Takeaways for UK tech innovations

Labour wants to put the UK at the forefront of tech innovation. Its industrial strategy offers a funding boost for tech and lighter-touch regulation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UKtech50 2025: the longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders

Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2025 Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

NHS IT the big winner in Reeves’ Spending Review

The chancellor of the exchequer has significantly upped spending on digital and technology initiatives in the current Spending Review period, with the NHS receiving a 50% tech funding increase Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

An industrial strategy without tech is no strategy at all

Ahead of the delivery of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy white paper, TechUK sets out how the tech sector can drive growth, and the steps the government should take to harness it Continue Reading

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• Julian David, TechUK

UK ICO publishes AI and biometrics strategy

The UK data regulator has outlined how it will approach the regulation of artificial intelligence and biometric technologies, which will focus in particular on automated decision-making systems and police facial recognition Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Citigroup cuts thousands of staff at China-based tech centres

Financial services giant Citigroup is drastically reducing headcount in its Chinese tech delivery centres as it restructures its technology operation Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Diversity Think Tank: Inclusion matters – here’s why you should care

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading

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• Gill Cooke

NCSC sets out how to build cyber safe cultures

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published guidance for security teams and leaders on how to foster accessible and appropriate cyber security cultures in their organisations Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Analysis of job vacancies shows earnings boost for AI skills

Even when parts of a job are being automated, those who know how to work with artificial intelligence tools can expect higher salaries Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cyber and digital get over £1bn to enhance UK’s national security

The government has set out plans to spend over a billion pounds on digital and cyber warfare capabilities to enhance the UK’s ability to defend itself and fight offensive wars Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CEOs and IT chiefs misaligned on AI readiness

A report from Kyndryl shows a significant gap in how business leaders perceive the AI infrastructure of their organisations compared with IT chiefs Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Maturing UK fintechs increase tech and cyber security hiring

Increased hiring reflects that fintechs are maturing and now require more cyber security and compliance experts Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Armed forces charity steps in to address cyber mental health crisis

CIISec and military charity PTSD Resolution hope to address a gathering mental health crisis among frontline cyber professionals Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Preparation and appreciation – the human factor in incident response

A typical incident response effort is highly technical, so where do soft skills come in and how do you know how effective your team is? We look at a measurement option and the human consideration in these scenarios Continue Reading

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• Dan Raywood

Essex Police discloses ‘incoherent’ facial recognition assessment

An equality impact assessment of Essex Police live facial recognition deployments is plagued by inconsistencies and poor methodology, undermining the force’s claim that its use of the technology will not be discriminatory Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Lack of practical learning bad for STEM careers

A lack of hands-on learning could prevent children from being interested in science and tech careers in the future Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Mid-career professionals must learn to understand and use AI as GenAI tips balance

Whether in the finance, IT or legal sectors, artificial intelligence will change the way businesses operate and how their people work Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Why we must reform the Computer Misuse Act: A cyber pro speaks out

Britain’s outdated hacking laws are leaving the UK’s cyber practitioners hamstrung and afraid. Security professional Simon Whittaker reveals how he nearly ran afoul of the Computer Misuse Act, and why he’s speaking out for reform Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Government launches £8.2m plan to encourage girls into AI

The government is investing in teacher training and student support to get more girls into maths classes, ultimately leading to AI careers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Government will miss cyber resiliency targets, MPs warn

A Public Accounts Committee report on government cyber resilience finds that the Cabinet Office has been working hard to improve, but is likely to miss targets and needs a fundamentally different approach Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI adoption: AWS addresses the skills barrier holding back enterprises

The AWS Summit in London saw the public cloud giant appoint itself to take on the task of skilling up hundreds of thousands of UK people in using AI technologies Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Girls more concerned about AI bias than boys

When asked their opinions on the growing use of AI, girls expressed concerns about possible biases it will perpetuate, while boys were worried about cyber security Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring

Research from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Oxford Uni adds cyber resilience module to MBA programme

Oxford University’s Saïd Business School is working with cyber response specialist Sygnia to help future business leaders get on top of security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What is a template?

A template is a form, mold or pattern used as a guide to create something consistently and efficiently. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Government industrial strategy will back cyber tech in drive for economic growth

With over 2,000 cyber security businesses across the UK, the government plans to target cyber as a priority to grow the economy  Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act

MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operation

Indian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Will the government be able to achieve its £45bn savings target through tech?

Computer Weekly takes a closer look at Whitehall’s ambitious plans to save billions through the adoption of digital technologies, whether the goal is achievable, and why there is such a big focus on AI Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How has US pushback affected UK DEI?

US organisations are rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, which is likely to have an impact on tech companies in the UK with US contracts – so what will DEI look like in UK tech in the wake of President Trump’s decisions? Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

It's the end of coding as we know it

During a fireside chat at LlamaCon 2025, Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg asked Microsoft chief, Satya Nadella about the use of AI for coding. Nadella responded that up to 30% of the code in Microsoft’s ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’

World’s biggest banks have increased the number of employees working with artificial intelligence by 13% in the past six months Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Cyber ‘agony aunts’ launch guidebook for women in security

Cyber ‘agony aunts’ Amelia Hewitt and Rebecca Taylor are launching a book aimed at empowering women in their cyber security careers Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Microsoft remains committed to AI in France

During its recent AI tour event in Paris, Microsoft reiterated its commitment to investing more than ever in France Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

How will Trump’s tariffs hit tech?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the potential impact of additional US tariffs on the global tech supply chain – and what it means for IT budgets. We look at the key considerations for IT leaders looking to move off VMware as a result of its licensing changes. And we speak to the man in charge of reviewing the controversial loan charge tax policy that affects thousands of IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Work-life balance biggest barrier for women in tech, says survey

A lack of work-life balance and discrimination are among the biggest challenges for women in tech, finds Lorien Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Ultimate guide to becoming a software engineer

With technology at the heart of how businesses operate, a career in software engineering may be an attractive proposition to many Continue Reading

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• Emmanuel Sackey, Senior Consultant, and Morgan Fox, Principal Consultant, Harvey Nash

India’s tech talent adapts to AI era

IT professionals in India need to unlearn old skills and embrace artificial intelligence, automation and specialised domains as the country cements its position as a global tech hub Continue Reading

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• Pratima Harigunani

What is management information systems (MIS)?

Management information systems (MIS) is a department within an enterprise responsible for controlling the hardware and software systems that the organization uses to make business-critical decisions. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• Wayne Kernochan, Infostructure Associates

T-Levels not attracting as many students as hoped

A report from the National Audit Office has found that fewer students started T-Levels this year than previously predicted Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Government sends data scientists to AI school

Public sector data scientists will learn how to become artificial intelligence (AI) engineers as part of government scheme to upskill civil servants Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Government needs to fix tech staff hiring process, says Whitehall’s AI boss

Giving evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, tech experts highlighted the lack of clarity on data exchange, the need for the new Government Digital Service to execute, and a lack of actual tech experts Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

NCSC, DSIT enlist IBM to spearhead cyber diversity agenda

IBM signs on to a partnership deal in support of the popular NCSC CyberFirst Girls scheme designed to foster gender diversity in the cyber security profession Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates

While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Everywoman announces 2025 Women in Technology Awards winners

Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Bupa Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Tech career interest higher among SEND pupils

Research by EngineeringUK and The Royal Society has found that students with special educational needs have more interest in tech careers than other pupils Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

AI Action Summit review: Differing views cast doubt on AI’s ability to benefit whole of society

Governments, companies and civil society groups gathered at the third global AI summit to discuss how the technology can work for the benefit of everyone in society, but experts say competing imperatives mean there is no guarantee these visions will win out Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Will Whitehall withstand Starmer’s AI revolution?

As the prime minister sets out plans for the use of artificial intelligence to take over civil service tasks, Computer Weekly looks at potential challenges and concerns around the decision Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Starmer to send AI tech teams into government departments

In his plans to reform the state, the prime minister is pushing for artificial intelligence to take on tasks for civil servants and calling time on NHS England Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Nurture your skills and aspirations on International Women’s Day

We are living in interesting times and as International Women’s Day comes round again, the outlook is hard to call. Continue Reading

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• Bev White, Nash Squared

European fintech must take different path to Trump’s US on diversity

Leading light in women in fintech says Europe must take separate path to Trump’s US on diversity, equity and inclusion Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Lord Holmes warns of increasingly ‘urgent’ need to regulate AI

The real-world negative impacts of artificial intelligence will only get worse if the UK does not move to regulate the technology in a way that centres on accountability, trust and public participation, says Lord Holmes Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Government launches Digital Inclusion Action Plan

Whitehall aims to fix digital exclusion through funding local digital skills, as charities and industry pledge to help with skills training, devices and connectivity Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Understanding intersectionality: Inclusion and employees’ whole life experience

While businesses increasingly understand how gender, ethnicity or sexuality may impact a person’s experience in the tech sector, many don’t take into account how some will have an overlap of these experiences Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

European and African tech skills programme could increase economic ties

Africa is a continent on the up, and if Europe wants to form lucrative relationships with its nations, it must have something to trade. IT skills and knowledge exchanges unlock opportunities Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

AI Action Summit calls for a rethink of regulation

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the AI Action Summit in Paris on how easing red tape is overtaking safety as a priority. We examine the AI regulations that IT leaders need to understand. And we talk to the UK government’s AI minister about the country’s artificial intelligence opportunities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

The Security Interviews: Yevgeny Dibrov, Armis

Armis CEO Yevgeny Dibrov talks about how his military service and intelligence work opened the door into the world of cyber security entrepreneurship Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

A path to better data engineering

Data engineering requires expertise in programming and data management, and now IT leaders need to include large language models in their data strategy Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
• Adrian Bridgwater

Kenyan AI workers form Data Labelers Association

A group of Kenyan data workers whose labour provides the ‘backbone’ of modern artificial intelligence systems set up the Data Labelers Association to improve their working conditions and raise awareness about the challenges they face Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Baltic skills programme to help reduce European skills gap via Africa

Lithuanian project sets out to connect professionals in Africa with European businesses in need of skills Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

A two-horse race? Competition concerns cloud AWS and Microsoft

In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft and AWS don’t like it, but the UK competition watchdog says their hold on the cloud market is cause for concern. We talk to AutoTrader’s CEO about how to become a digital business. And we go behind the scenes at Zoom to see how AI will revolutionise the former lockdown success story. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Courting global talent: How can Web3 startups attract the best developers in the world?

James Strudwick, executive director at Web3 tech startup Starknet Foundation, on how to attract the best talent in the Web3 space Continue Reading

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• James Strudwick

Will Skills England be allowed to change the course of the Government's inherited policy Titanic?

Despite fine words the needs of employers and student appear set to come third, behind the requirements of funding and regulatory hierarchies dating back to 1917 and of the Mayoral Combined ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

Tech job postings dropped in 2024, according to research

Job postings for several IT roles returned to pre-pandemic levels last year, dropping when compared with 2023 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Data maturity survey finds a quarter of organisations with no strategy

One quarter of organisations surveyed for the third Carruthers and Jackson Data Maturity Index found to have no data strategy as they increase artificial intelligence engagement Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

India Budget: Tech takes centre stage with AI and infrastructure boost

India has earmarked significant investments in artificial intelligence, global capability centres and digital public infrastructure while boosting training and education in its latest budget Continue Reading

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• Kavitha Srinivasa

Forrester: Why digitisation needs strong data engineering skills

How do enterprises become adaptive? If you can’t measure it responsively, you can’t manage it as an adaptive enterprise Continue Reading

The need for strong data engineering skills

In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines best practice in data engineering and the importance of data skills. Labour announced its first digital government strategy – but will it be more successful than years of failed plans that came before? We also look back at the networking challenges that faced Orange during last year’s Paris Olympics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Nationwide Building Society to train people to think like cyber criminals

Nationwide wants to help bring more diversity into UK cyber security skills base through partnership with training specialist Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government sets out cyber security practice code to stoke AI growth

The government has set out a cyber security code of practice for developers to follow when building AI products Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Forrester: Why digitisation needs strong data engineering skills

How do enterprises become adaptive? If you can’t measure it responsively, you can’t manage it as an adaptive enterprise Continue Reading

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• Zeid Khater

Everywoman in Tech Forum 2024: Being the best leader you can be

With the theme of ‘igniting leadership potential’, the 2024 Everywoman in Tech Forum focused on helping women to be strong and authentic tech leaders Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor