IT technical skills
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E-Zine
03 Sep 2024
The politics of techno-refusal
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we learn about the politics of techno-refusal and the lessons to be learned from a group of IT workers who spent the early 1980s sabotaging tech infrastructure. Following the controversy around Broadcom’s purchase of VMware, we examine some alternative virtualisation solutions. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the state of software-defined wide-area networking. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2024
Check Point secured for annual Security Serious cyber awards
The annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards, recognising the champions of the UK cyber security industry, are back once again, with a new headline sponsor joining the party Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Building a pathway to commercial quantum computing
The shortage of expertise in quantum technologies will drive up salaries. A new report from TechUK assesses the route to commercialisation Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Winners of 2022 Makers Women in Software Power List announced
Software engineering bootcamp Makers has announced its fourth annual list of up-and-coming women in the software sector Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Third of organisations to outsource more IT amid talent shortage
Cutting costs is not the main reason for outsourcing IT in the UK, according to a major study Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Former Welsh steelworks becomes ‘living’ cyber lab
ResilientWorks security centre in Ebbw Vale provides an education hub for students and a testbed for industry Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2022
(ISC)² to train 100,000 cyber pros in UK
Security association (ISC)² unveils ambitious UK training programme Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2022
Keeping Singapore’s critical systems secure
Tracy Thng offers a glimpse into her work in strengthening the cyber resilience of 11 essential service sectors in Singapore Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
App-based Starling Bank doubles its Cardiff workforce
Digital bank is recruiting nearly 500 people, including data scientists and engineers, to its Cardiff operation Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
APAC career guide: Becoming a cyber security pro
The region’s burgeoning cyber security industry has attracted more talent last year, but it takes more than just technical knowhow to succeed in the field Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Cyber accreditation body Crest forges new training partnerships
Crest says partnerships with Hack The Box and Immersive Labs will enhance its members’ defensive and offensive security skills Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Wales splashes £9.5m on cyber innovation hub
A new innovation hub hopes to spur on cyber security innovation in Wales Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
Interview: Success in Belgium’s high-tech job market
Veteran executive recruiter shares his perspective on the Belgian job market, both for outsiders seeking work in the country and for young Belgian nationals just beginning their careers Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
John Lewis to hire more than 150 tech workers
As the retail group continues its drive to digitise, the John Lewis Partnership is aiming to hire more than 150 tech workers Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2022
How to retain cyber talent in the Great Resignation
The cyber security industry is experiencing alarming rates of resignations, leaving organisations vulnerable to cyber attacks. How can we better retain cyber talent? Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2022
Five companies join NCSC for Startups to deal with ransomware
The NCSC has invited five startups to join the NCSC for Startups programme to develop tech that can help deal with the threat of ransomware Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2022
Men don’t need to help women in tech, say IT professionals
Many tech workers don’t think it’s important for men to help women to integrate into tech teams, according to research by Computer Weekly, which experts say highlights the wider need for inclusive action Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2022
Scotland’s tech sector recovers pre-pandemic verve
According to ScotlandIS research, the Scottish technology sector has recovered pre-pandemic levels of growth, and cyber security emerged as the hottest growth area from the industry body’s annual report Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2022
Leeds Beckett’s ethical hacking platform wins Innovate UK backing
An ethical hacking and cyber education platform developed at Leeds Beckett University has received a major funding boost to help it launch commercially Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2022
BCS passes defiant Ukrainian tech industry message to its members
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has passed on a message from Ukrainian IT suppliers that the country is open for, and in need of, business Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2022
Digital begins in the boardroom
Successful organisations need a digitally savvy board to shape their business agenda Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2022
Post-Brexit immigration challenges sees London drop in tech ranking
Forrester’s latest research of the top European cities for technology clusters, has seen London sliding down the rankings Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2022
Lower level of developer skills may hamper UK AI initiatives
A study from IBM has found there is less focus on training software engineers in the UK compared with Spain and Germany Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2022
Makers to honour women in software in fourth annual awards
For the fourth year in a row, software bootcamp Makers is looking for up-and-coming women in the software development scene to celebrate diversity in the sector Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2022
Dutch schools struggle with digitisation
Now is the time for schools in the Netherlands to determine how the opportunities of distance and digital learning resources can be made to work and how the risks involved can be mitigated Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2022
ODI data literacy report laments technical skills inflation in government data strategy
An Open Data Institute report on data literacy and UK government data strategy sees a lack of clarity in definition, fragmentation of responsibility, and a disconnect between government and citizens Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Apr 2022
Building consensus round skills and employment policies that work
successful implementation ... requires that ministers instruct their officials to give priority to actions that involve co-operation across departmental boundaries and to listen to employers and ... Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2022
Refugee support group works with tech startup on reporting system
Computer Weekly speaks to a refugee support group about its ongoing collaboration with an academic tech startup to develop a digital human rights reporting system for refugees Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2022
How algorithmic automation could manage workers ethically
Managing workers by algorithm and automated process has generated ethical problems aplenty. Can such means be pressed into the service for a more ethical mode of worker management? We find out Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2022
AI researcher says police tech suppliers are hostile to transparency
Expert witness in Lords police tech inquiry welcomes committee’s findings but questions whether its recommendations on how to end the ‘Wild West’ of police artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies in the UK would be implemented Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2022
Everywoman Forum 2022: Inclusivity, support and involvement
Being authentic, finding a support network and talking to strangers in airports were just some of the pieces of advice given at the 2022 Everywoman in Tech Forum Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Apr 2022
Disney combines digital, data and creativity to win advertising opportunities
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the executive vice-president for client and brand solutions at Disney Advertising Sales about how it is using data to subserve story-telling excellence. We delve into how rising energy costs negatively impacted the UK arm of Sungard Availability Services. And we look at the role of infrastructure as code in edge datacentres. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Apr 2022
Building distributed systems requires effective developer teams
Technologies edge computing and containerisation call for teams capable of building distributed systems Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Apr 2022
We must target a broad church to fill vacant cyber roles
The security industry focuses a lot on cyber-specific specialisms and technical skills, but it could really benefit from widening its search. Take it from a social anthropologist Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 Apr 2022
Energy crisis impact on datacentre market – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Podcast team discusses the energy crisis by way of the Sungard AS UK collapse, data analytics-powered wind turbines, and CW survey showing big increase in flexible working for IT professionals Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2022
Mastercard opens European tech hub in Dublin
Mastercard is doubling its technology workforce in Dublin through a new European tech hub in the Irish capital Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2022
IT contractors warned as HMRC draws on ‘IR35-adjacent’ legislation in tax avoidance clampdown
IT contractors are being urged to take action now, as details emerge about how HM Revenue & Customs is drawing on some IR35-adjacent legislation to send out five-figure tax bills to individuals who engage with contractor-focused accountants Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2022
Almost 40% of IT workers are now working fully flexibly
Many IT workers now have the flexibility to work from wherever they want, according to Computer Weekly’s salary survey Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2022
Tech talent retention challenges looming in ASEAN
Less than a third of IT professionals in Southeast Asia plan to stay in their current jobs despite earning more this year, study finds Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2022
Hackathon team uses origami in James Webb Space Telescope Pi project
The James Webb Space Telescope was the inspiration behind a NASA challenge which uses an IoT device based around folded paper Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2022
Higher salaries for IT pros in ANZ
Study finds over half of IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand received higher salaries last year, while flexible work arrangements are fast becoming the norm Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2022
EU Act ‘must empower those affected by AI systems to take action’
Ada Lovelace Institute publishes recommendations on how European institutions can improve the Artificial Intelligence Act by establishing a ‘comprehensive remedies framework’ around those affected by the deployment of AI systems Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2022
BCS Pride group calls for end to transphobia in tech
The BCS has called for an end to transphobic abuse and harassment in the technology industry Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2022
Recruitment risks: Avoiding the dangers of fraudulent candidates
Tech companies are seeing an increase in fraudulent job applications, with associated impacts on risk and cyber security. So how can organisations protect themselves from fraudulent applicants while ensuring they recruit the best talent? Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Executive interview: Rajiv Ramaswami, CEO, Nutanix
We speak to the CEO of Nutanix about growing up in India, the switch from engineering to business leader, and mentoring Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
UKISUG: Big majority of SAP users beset by data problems in migrating to S/4 Hana
In a survey prior to its Analytics Symposium, the UK & Ireland SAP User Group finds 61% of SAP customers say data management issues are slowing down process automation and impeding moves to S/4 Hana Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Australia to spend A$9.9bn on intelligence and cyber capabilities
The Morrison government is investing in a landmark package of measures to shore up the intelligence and cyber security capabilities of the Australian Signals Directorate Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2022
NHS health and social care staff offered training on healthcare apps
Health service staff have free access to training courses to help them understand which digital healthcare apps and websites are best for their patients Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
Anonymous claims it has hacked the Central Bank of Russia
Hackers operating under the Anonymous banner claim to have stolen more than 35,000 sensitive files from the Central Bank of Russia as part of its cyber war against the Russian state Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2022
Why you need soft skills to excel in your tech career
With deliberate practice you can hone your soft skills, increase the impact of your work and grow your influence in an organisation Continue Reading
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Video
24 Mar 2022
How Twilio is empowering women in tech
Ashwini Gillen, regional vice-president of sales at Twilio, talks up the highlights in her career and how Twilio is supporting women Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Mar 2022
Revised scope of UK security strategy reflects digitised society
The omission of the word ‘security’ from the title of the UK government’s new National Cyber Strategy is a telling one, reflecting our increasingly digitised society, say Maximillian Brook and Arunoshi Singh of the ISF Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
Unite calls on Arm to halt job cuts and open up the books
Arm is planning to cut up to 15% of its workforce as it prepares for an IPO Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2022
Russian IT sector faces unprecedented crisis
The Russian IT sector faces a major crisis as IT professionals and businesses flee the country after its invasion of Ukraine Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
UCL report projects 5,500 ‘open data’ jobs in Newham by 2035
Report from University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity says London borough is ‘uniquely placed to seize the data opportunity’ Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
ROC Mondriaan offers Apple skills in Dutch schools
Dutch school teaches the IT skills that users want but are not available in traditional courses, which is why it has developed a course focused on Apple technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Mar 2022
How cyber security teams can conquer the four-day working week
The four-day week may be an idea whose time has come, but for always-on cyber security professionals, the impact of squeezing more work into fewer days is a tricky proposition Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
Cross-party group of MPs calls on Loan Charge contractors to participate in call for evidence
The Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness All Party Parliamentary Group is seeking input from contractors about the real-world toll the loan charge policy is having on them Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
IR35 private sector reforms one year on: Assessing the impact on the UK’s tech talent pool
With the first anniversary of the IR35 reforms taking effect in the private sector fast approaching, IT contractors set out how the changes have affected their ability to find work in the UK Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2022
How can I avoid an exodus of cyber talent linked to stress and burnout?
Cyber security professionals have played a crucial role during the pandemic, yet many feel like their employers aren’t providing adequate mental health support and have considered quitting their jobs as a result. What can employers do to help them? Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2022
BNP Paribas to recruit 1,000 more women in IT
Spanish bank sets target of adding 1,000 more female IT professionals to its workforce over the next two years Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2022
Strategic Review of Policing: Police tech needs better ethical scrutiny
The Strategic Review of Policing confirms the central role that tech will be playing going forward, but warns of the need for greater ethical scrutiny to ensure public trust Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Mar 2022
Security Think Tank: Building the cyber workforce we need
The UK’s new National Cyber Strategy is clear in its ambitions, but to fulfil them, we must double down on appropriate skills development, says ISACA director Mike Hughes Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2022
Why post-pandemic reskilling must focus on mainframes
A major contributing factor to UK-wide skills shortages is the significant number of people who have left the workforce since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2022
Diversity and inclusion in STEM – data, culture and social benefit
In a recent government Science and Technology Committee meeting, a number of experts shared their opinions on the current barriers to increasing diversity in STEM, as well as ways the sector can move past them Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2022
Direct action is a risky business for Ukraine's volunteer hackers
Hackers have been responding to Ukraine’s call to create an IT army, but there are many reasons why taking direct action in a kinetic conflict is a bad idea Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Mar 2022
Why training alone is not enough
Among the difficulties IT leaders face is how best to combat the skills crisis and where and when to train internal teams Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2022
Post Office Horizon scandal enters public conscience – at last
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 13 years after Computer Weekly first reported on flaws in the Post Office IT system, a public inquiry finally allows victims to reveal the devastating impact on their lives. Enterprises are starting to evaluate the uses of 5G. And we look at how SMEs have turned to e-commerce after the pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2022
A plan for technical and security training
An array of options is available to help IT leaders refresh security skills or update tech skills. We look at how to decide what is best Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2022
H&M scheme looks to tackle issues affecting D&I in STEM
Retailer H&M launches its first ever STEM programme in the UK in a move to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation – and to tap into future tech talent Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Feb 2022
The UK’s cyber security sector is thriving, but our work has only just begun
The government’s Annual Cyber Sector Report painted a positive picture of the UK security industry. CIISec’s Amanda Finch thinks we can go further in developing cyber talent and opening up the sector Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
DCMS launches free cyber skills platform for kids
Government introduces free online cyber skills training for schoolchildren to encourage them into cyber security roles in the future and help address the skills gap Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
Dutch girls in STEM held back by persistent gender bias
Gender stereotyping is leading to low numbers of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths sectors Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Feb 2022
Gartner: How to overcome a lack of cloud skills in your organisation
IT chiefs are struggling to tackle cloud skills shortages across their organisations. Here are five key steps to overcome this challenge Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
Tech acquisition to be major priority for UK police
Policing minister cites technology as major focus for future of UK police, in comments made ahead of the publication of the Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2022
How to beat the heat: What can datacentre operators do to meet emissions targets?
With new mandates around sustainability proliferating, datacentres must find ways to meet their environmental goals while remaining competitive and meeting customer service-level expectations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2022
Think nation-state cyber attacks won’t hit you? Think again…
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with Russian state cyber attacks in the news, we find out why security professionals in every organisation need to remain alert. Our buyer’s guide looks at the tools and programmes helping improve IT training. And we look at how the traditional sport of golf is undergoing a digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2022
Computer science degree applications up by 13%
The number of people who have applied to study computer science at university this year has increased more than any other subject in the UK Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2022
2021 another record year for UK cyber investment
Total revenue generated by the UK’s cyber sector was up 14% last year, and UK-registered security firms raised over £1bn in investment Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Feb 2022
order of magnitude
An order of magnitude is an exponential change of plus or minus 1 in the value of a quantity or unit. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2022
Lack of knowledge disastrous for effective security strategy within Dutch companies
Most Dutch companies still haven’t realised that security is an integral part of their IT and company strategy Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2022
The birth of Estonia’s digital civil servant
As Estonia finalises the initial version of its government services digital assistant for launch later this year, the man heading the project describes the birth of Bürokratt and beyond Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2022
Government earmarks £23m for 2,000 AI scholarships in England
The DCMS has confirmed £23m government funding for 2,000 scholarships in England for AI and data science Masters degree conversion courses Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2022
IR35: NAO slams HMRC’s ‘haphazard’ roll-out of off-payroll reforms to public sector
National Audit Office’s 60-page report on the 2017 roll-out of the IR35 reforms claims HMRC’s actions made non-compliance a ‘highly likely’ outcome for public sector bodies Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2022
How Dutch hackers are working to make the internet safe
We hear how the personal mission of a Dutch hacker grew into a serious organisation with international ambitions Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Feb 2022
Five key tech trends for digital leaders in 2022
The past two years have seen a surge in investment that will bring new challenges to digital leaders over the next year Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2022
KPMG embarks on cloud-focused youth tech talent push with non-profit Generation
Global consultancy firm KPMG is making good on its pledge to employ more people from working class backgrounds by 2030 with cloud-focused youth tech talent push Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
The Security Interviews: Building the UK’s future cyber ecosystem
As the government lays out the next iteration of its Cyber Security Strategy, we speak to Plexal and Lorca’s Saj Huq about his work building a cyber ecosystem to support the UK’s future ambitions Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
Female-led data hackathon runs for second year
After a successful first year, TrueCue has partnered with several firms to run another female-only hackathon to encourage data analysts to solve real-world problems Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
CTO interview: Milena Nikolic, CTO, Trainline
Computer Weekly speaks to Trainline’s new chief technology officer, Milena Nikolic, about building and inspiring a post-pandemic tech team Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2022
Umbrella company Parasol confirms data breach linked to cyber attack five weeks ago
In an email to contractors sent out earlier today, umbrella company confirmed some data had been accessed and shared online in the wake of last month’s suspected ransomware attack on its systems Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2022
Umbrella IT contractors urged to seize on court ruling to reclaim withheld holiday pay
The outcome of a court ruling concerning a holiday pay dispute between Pimlico Plumbers and one of its former employees could have costly implications for the umbrella company sector, it is claimed Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2022
Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022
Retail giant Amazon will be on the lookout for more than 1,000 UK apprentices this year, adding to the thousands of new hires it made in 2021 Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
What neurodivergent people really think of working in cyber security
Many firms are filling cyber security skills gaps by hiring neurodivergent talent – but more support is needed for neurodivergent cyber security professionals, writes autistic tech journalist Nicholas Fearn Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2022
How Ocado pushes technological boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado’s CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There’s a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2022
Last year sees growth in tech job adverts across UK
The technology sector in England and Wales posted more job vacancies in 2021 than the entirety of British businesses did in 2020 Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jan 2022
Understand your cyber training ‘need’ before committing to a programme
In-house or outsourced? What makes a good security training programme, and what questions should buyers ask when procuring training-as-a-service? Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2022
Lack of tech skills is delaying projects
Projects have been delayed over the past six months because of a lack of appropriate skills, with half of managers unable to find the workers with the necessary tech skills, survey finds Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2022
Umbrella company cyber attacks prompt fresh calls for sector regulation to protect contractors
With the umbrella company industry increasingly finding itself under attack from cyber criminals, contracting market stakeholders embark on a fresh round of calls for the industry to be regulated Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2022
EY to open Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in Manchester
Professional services firm EY is launching a Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in the UK to create a perfect working environment for neuro-diverse tech innovators Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2022
Twitter to expand Singapore engineering hub
Twitter will double its engineering workforce in Singapore by 2023, as part of its regional expansion plans Continue Reading
