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06 Sep 2024
Longstanding Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to step down
Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson is to leave the AI cyber company she helped build with Mike Lynch after more than a decade, following its acquisition by a private equity firm Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Sep 2024
Time to step up in supporting neurodiverse talent at work
Because it affects such a significant proportion of people, any employer striving to create an inclusive workplace has to have neurodivergence on the agenda Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Rebecca George
Rebecca George partner at Deloitte, offers career tips for women IT professionals in this presentation for Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in IT awards. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2013
Women in IT: Labour shadow minister, Chi Onwura
Labour's shadow cabinet office minister, with responsibility for cyber security, Chi Onwura, gives her views on tackling the gender balance in this PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
Robert Walters career lifestyle survey 2013
This research aims to help employers with their recruitment and retention strategies. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2013
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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News
11 Jul 2013
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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E-Zine
09 Jul 2013
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
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04 Jul 2013
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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News
04 Jul 2013
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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News
04 Jul 2013
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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Feature
04 Jul 2013
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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News
20 Jun 2013
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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News
17 Jun 2013
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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News
11 Jun 2013
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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10 Jun 2013
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
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06 Jun 2013
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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04 Jun 2013
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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03 Jun 2013
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
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News
03 Jun 2013
International technology adoption & workforce issues
This study from CompTia, looks at technology and workforce recruitment trends across 10 countries. Continue Reading
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30 May 2013
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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News
23 May 2013
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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Opinion
03 May 2013
Why IT education is failing
There are a plethora of UK IT educational projects and initiatives but no focus or urgency to channel the energy of teachers, says entrepreneur, Rick Chandler. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2013
Case study: The DANTE link for Euro academics
The best technology innovation winners of Computer Weekly’s European User Awards for Networking on how DANTE brings together researchers from far and wide with Infinera solutions Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2013
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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News
22 Apr 2013
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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22 Apr 2013
CIO interview: Mike Croucher, head of IT architecture and delivery, British Airways
After changes in IT leadership two years ago, the IT strategy at BA is focusing on infrastructure modernisation and smarter use of customer data Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2013
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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17 Apr 2013
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
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News
04 Apr 2013
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
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News
02 Apr 2013
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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21 Mar 2013
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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Photo Story
18 Mar 2013
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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Photo Story
12 Mar 2013
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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News
11 Mar 2013
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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Feature
27 Feb 2013
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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Feature
27 Feb 2013
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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News
21 Feb 2013
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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15 Feb 2013
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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News
12 Feb 2013
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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08 Feb 2013
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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News
06 Feb 2013
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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01 Feb 2013
Images from the Bett Show 2013
Find out what took place at the education show Bett this year. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2013
Computer science to be part of English Baccalaureate
Computer science will be included in the new English Baccalaureate as one of the options for science study Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2013
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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21 Jan 2013
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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10 Jan 2013
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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09 Jan 2013
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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E-Zine
07 Jan 2013
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
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News
14 Dec 2012
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
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News
06 Dec 2012
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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News
06 Dec 2012
De-risking IT Lifecycle Management
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Nov 2012
Security business analyst – a role whose time has come
For effective information security, India Inc requires security business analysts. These should be people who understand security, technology and the business. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2012
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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08 Nov 2012
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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05 Nov 2012
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
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22 Oct 2012
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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22 Oct 2012
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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News
09 Oct 2012
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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01 Oct 2012
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
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19 Sep 2012
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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13 Sep 2012
Top cloud computing certifications to consider
Cloud professionals are in demand today. Obtaining one or more of these top cloud certifications will prove your worth in the cutting-edge cloud arena. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2012
Skills shortage means no unemployment in IT security, says (ISC)2
Zero unemployment in IT security shows a huge shortage of skills in the profession, says Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)2 Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2012
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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21 Aug 2012
Technology companies expand despite economic concerns, says Intellect
UK technology companies are set to expand despite misgivings over the wider UK economy, according to a survey from IT industry body Intellect Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2012
Cyber security boot camp to educate potential cyber spooks
A group of about 30 young people will attend a cyber security boot camp announced by the organisations responsible for the Cyber Security Challenge next month. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2012
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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News
07 Aug 2012
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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News
31 Jul 2012
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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24 Jul 2012
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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19 Jul 2012
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
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Feature
12 Jul 2012
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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10 Jul 2012
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
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09 Jul 2012
EC invests €1.5bn in IT research
The European Commission (EC) has announced funding for research into IT totaling almost €1.5bn Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2012
Microsoft Office 365 for Education free for teachers
Microsoft launches Office 365 for Education, as Scottish Government commits to using the free cloud productivity suite. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2012
KPMG 2012 Global Technology Innovation Survey
China and the US are most likely to come up with disruptive technology breakthroughs over the next four years, but Europe lags behind Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2012
Cambridge University turns to computer games to unlock secrets of the universe
Cambridge University is turning to technology developed for computer gaming to help it solve some of the fundamental problems of science Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2012
System administrator guide to the contra-admin approach
A system administrator can benefit by adopting a contrarian approach to system administration. Learn how to use contra-admin effectively as a sysadmin. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2012
CISM and CRISC named as highest earning IT qualifications
IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index places two ISACA qualifications at the top of the highest-earning IT certifications list Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2012
Cisco Stemnet Challenge 10 finalists announced
Cisco and The Pearson Foundation have announced eight finalists out of 200 schools that entered the competition to plan a full-scale event in their local area Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2012
Teachers share concerns and ideas for ICT in 2014 curriculum
IT professionals and education bodies used Westminster Education forum to air concerns over the government’s decision to remove ICT from the curriculum two years before it is replaced by a computer science alternative Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2012
Royal Signals ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards
IT experts from the Royal Signals were rewarded for their support and commitment to the service during an event for "unsung heroes" at Mansion House. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2012
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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Feature
22 May 2012
CEH certification gains credence in IT security domain
CEH certification is much sought after in the IT security domain today. Here’s how you can obtain CEH certification and why you should attempt do so. Continue Reading
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15 May 2012
TeenTech London event at Cisco House
Cisco hosted TeenTech's London event at it's Cisco House, over looking the Olympic stadium, to encourage school students to consider a career in technology. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2012
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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News
03 Apr 2012
STFC ploughs £30m into high performance computing centre with IBM
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has signed a £30m deal with IBM to develop high performance computing (HPC) Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Apr 2012
IT service management: The only way is ethics
It is now very common for professional bodies and membership organisations to have codes of ethics and standards of conduct. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2012
IBM Blue Fusion event at Hursley House
IBM recently held its Blue Fusion event, at Hursley House. The event took place during National Science and Engineering Week and was held to encourage more than 300 students, aged 14 and 15, to participate in exciting activities based on STEM subjects. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2012
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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06 Mar 2012
CW500: Getting to grips with big data
Experts from Standard Life, Deloitte and Intelligent Business Strategies share some useful tips for CIOs on understanding big data Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Mar 2012
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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News
02 Mar 2012
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
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News
28 Feb 2012
Mobile technology training in demand
A massive 81% of IT professionals are planning to bolster their skills in mobile computing as 84% see this as an area of growth in the market. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2012
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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07 Feb 2012
Overcoming the insight deficit
Learn how you can empower your employees to make the most of big data and data analytics in this executive guide from the Corporate Executive Board. Continue Reading