IT careers and IT skills
IT professionals increasingly need to take responsibility for ensuring that their IT skills are kept up-to-date, and for pursuing opportunities that will develop their IT careers. We examine the issues around career development at all stages of an IT professional's working life, from education through to training and recruitment.
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News
24 Apr 2026
UAE targets agentic AI to power half of government operations
With a two-year target to move 50% of government sectors, services and operations to agentic artificial intelligence, the UAE is positioning autonomous systems as the next phase of digital government Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2026
Using AI to manage insider risk amid Middle East conflict
As geopolitical tensions reshape the cyber threat landscape across the region, organisations are turning to artificial intelligence-driven behaviour analytics, investigative automation and monitoring of AI agents to detect insider risk faster and strengthen operational resilience Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jul 2026
Are UAE enterprises ready for agentic AI?
Enterprise leaders must hit the ground running by aligning their company’s processes, governance, talent pool and technology to keep up with the fast-evolving agentic AI operations or risk lagging in the global digital race Continue Reading
By- Jonathan Vikram
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News
15 Jul 2026
ICO ‘less effective as a regulator’ due to toxic culture
Staff of the UK’s data protection watchdog say it was ‘less effective’ due to a toxic workplace culture upheld by senior leadership team Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 Jul 2026
Out of sight, out of work: Creating opportunity for blind and partially sighted people
Billions of pounds are being lost - and hundreds of thousands of people excluded from the economy - because so much of our technology and working lives are not inclusive by design Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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Feature
15 Jul 2026
CW@60: An adventure into cyber security
Cyber security expert Rik Ferguson charts an unlikely career from The Hobbit through childhood thespianism to the cutting edge of cyber defence Continue Reading
By- Rik Ferguson, Forescout
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News
14 Jul 2026
AI impacting stress levels among cyber professionals
AI is affecting the day-to-day careers of cyber security pros in regard to stress levels, but respondents to an ISC2 data-gathering exercise are split over whether or not their stress levels are going up or down Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jul 2026
AI skills fund launches in Barnsley
The government is looking for ideas on how to deliver AI training to Barnsley residents as part of the government’s AI Upskilling Challenge Fund Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2026
How AI is pushing cyber resilience up GCC energy boardroom agendas
TXOne Networks CEO Terence Liu says AI is transforming both industrial operations and cyber threats, forcing GCC energy operators to prioritise visibility, operational control and resilience as critical infrastructure becomes increasingly interconnected Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2026
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2026
Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2026 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Jul 2026
NCS: Chinese open AI models gaining ground in Singapore
As American and Chinese AI worlds pull apart, the Singtel unit is courting both by putting OpenAI and Alibaba engineers on the same stage and folding Chinese models into its own products Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
08 Jul 2026
Hamad International Airport launches one of the world’s largest biometric passenger journeys
Sita-powered Fast Pass enables travellers to use facial recognition from check-in to boarding across more than 700 touchpoints, highlighting the GCC’s growing leadership in smart airport technology Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
08 Jul 2026
CW@60: Reflections of an accidental technology anthropologist
Computer Weekly security editor Alex Scroxton looks back at how a fascination with people watching became realised through technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2026
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism
From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jul 2026
Can Oman become the Gulf’s third AI infrastructure hub?
The Sultanate is leveraging subsea cables, lower costs and regulatory stability to position itself alongside regional AI giants, but a large ecosystem scale gap remains Continue Reading
By- Mastufa Ahmed
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce the 16th annual UKtech50 list of the most influential people in UK technology. We examine how this year’s winner – Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis – has helped establish the UK’s AI reputation worldwide. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the role of AI in supply chain management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jul 2026
Can the UK become a digital maker instead of a service taker?
Not yet, but maybe. Home grown UK development is not in a digital dark age, but we are absolutely in need of digital re-development. The next government needs to tackle this Continue Reading
By- Owen Sayers, Secon Solutions
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Feature
06 Jul 2026
CW@60: A career in data - it's all about the people that you meet
Former chief data officer Caroline Carruthers reflects on an unexpected life in data Continue Reading
By- Caroline Carruthers
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News
03 Jul 2026
Platforms must shoulder burden of proof for social media design
Under-16s social media ban should be tied to design features, with the burden of proof towards safety placed on companies, says technology psychologist Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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Feature
03 Jul 2026
CW@60: A quarter-century as a CIO
Veteran CIO Paul Coby looks back at the best and worst of decades of digital transformations Continue Reading
By- Paul Coby, CIO
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News
02 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 16th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2026
Which IT jobs will AI change most? Tech leaders weigh in
AI is changing IT jobs. CIOs and other IT leaders share which roles will look most different in three years and what CIOs should do to prepare. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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Feature
01 Jul 2026
CW@60: From the Medici to machines - banking’s next renaissance
Alvaro Garrido, CIO at Standard Chartered, examines how today’s technologies are driving a new banking renaissance Continue Reading
By- Alvaro Garrido, Standard Chartered
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News
30 Jun 2026
Interview: How the CIO of Unilever delivers business empathy
Reema Jain, who recently became CIO of Unilever, says IT leaders should build a culture where IT people can ‘play’ with new tech Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
30 Jun 2026
UK tech chiefs discuss agentic AI and workforce culture
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear what a group of digital leaders say about implementing agentic AI and its impact on their workforce. There’s a growing backlash against datacentres – we find out what worries campaigners. And the chief digital officer at pharma giant Sanofi talks about finding life-changing answers to challenging scientific questions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2026
India’s Hexaware to add 1,200 UK tech staff
Indian heritage IT supplier plans to have 1,200 UK staff across multiple sites, with research and development centres to open this year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Jun 2026
Former ICO boss found using ‘vulgar’ language with female staff
An independent investigation into UK’s former information commissioner John Edwards uncovers his use of ‘highly sexualised’ language with staff, days after his resignation Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jun 2026
Six companies selected as AI tutoring development partners
Six UK companies have been selected as part as UK government’s plans to introduce AI tutoring tools in schools Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
24 Jun 2026
Gartner warns AI model advantage is shrinking
As foundational artificial intelligence capabilities converge, Gartner analysts urge IT leaders to focus on data quality, AI literacy and process integration, among other areas, rather than chasing the latest models Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Cost the major barrier in AI’s race to space
Space-based datacentres are becoming technically feasible in the next decade, with one in eight AI workloads running in space by 2040, according to Boston Consulting Group – but costs will pose a major barrier to its adoption Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jun 2026
Pegasystems CEO and founder Alan Trefler on AI agent ‘madness’
Pegasystems boss criticises big software suppliers for pushing enterprises to deploy unpredictable AI agents Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Opinion
24 Jun 2026
Inclusion in engineering needs the same rigour as other critical systems
Engineering needs rigour to fix gender imbalances. By treating inclusion as a design challenge with intent and accountability, firms build better teams and more resilient system Continue Reading
By- Angela Bishop, UK CEO, Zühlke
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Feature
23 Jun 2026
Is AI replacing workers? CIOs weigh in
As organizations race to adopt AI, questions remain about its effect on jobs. Four CIOs and an industry analyst share whether AI is replacing workers or helping teams do more. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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Blog Post
23 Jun 2026
How Apprenticeships Are Powering the Next Generation of Skills
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post Rhodri Arrowsmith, managing partner of IBM Consulting in the UK and Ireland, discusses the use of apprenticeships to develop a workforce with the ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Podcast
23 Jun 2026
Empathy with business: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Reema Jain, CIO of Unilever about how to ensure IT teams remain focussed while innovating with new technology Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Jun 2026
Lloyds Bank staff have taken 400,000 AI courses since January
UK bank staff have already taken artificial intelligence-related training courses as part of AI Academy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Jun 2026
GitLab CIO rejects ‘tokenmaxxing’ as it rebuilds work around agentic AI
Manu Narayan tells Computer Weekly why he’s steering clear of vanity metrics such as ‘tokenmaxxing’, why reports of SaaS’s death are overblown, and why the biggest pressure is simply keeping pace Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
17 Jun 2026
How AI is changing software development at JPMorgan Chase
Chase CIO Gill Haus explains how AI is changing software development, why engineering fundamentals matter more than ever and what CIOs should do next. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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Opinion
17 Jun 2026
Digital ID must not deepen exclusion
UK government plans for a national digital identity scheme risk embedding further inequalities and barriers to public services for the 19 million people currently experiencing digital exclusion Continue Reading
By- Elizabeth Anderson, Digital Poverty Alliance
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News
16 Jun 2026
How AngelHack uses hackathons to ease AI adoption
From internal hackathons to accelerator programmes, Singapore’s AngelHack is empowering everyday employees to build their own AI applications while expanding its reach in the US, Brazil and Australia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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E-Zine
16 Jun 2026
AI demands an identity reset
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines how AI is transforming the demands and expectations on identity and access management systems. We talk to early implementers of agentic AI to find out the lessons learned. And we explain why the AI infrastructure boom is likely to drive up cloud prices for every IT leader. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2026
Cyber resilience and female leadership: The new pillars of Middle East banking security
As banks accelerate digital services, open banking strategies and AI adoption, cyber security leaders across the region are calling for stronger resilience, ecosystem collaboration and greater female representation to secure the future of financial services Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jun 2026
Motive AI Coach connected vehicle tech drives into UK
Connected vehicle solution deploys AI to deliver high-impact, personalised video feedback at scale, dynamically tailoring each script to drivers’ needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jun 2026
ICO strips commissioner Edwards of responsibilities in HR inquiry
The UK’s information commissioner John Edwards has been temporarily stripped of his responsibilities in the wake of a workplace investigation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2026
UK government and Cisco unveil AI, digital skills initiative
Networking giant and UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announce strategic collaboration to help increase AI adoption and widen access to digital skills Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jun 2026
The politicisation of Silicon Valley
Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg speaks about his tenure at Meta and how the tech giants have turned to Maga Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Jun 2026
Partnership to ensure entry-level jobs for young people
Early Careers Jobs Alliance between the government and industry will provide skills and guidance to ensure young people can begin careers in an AI-focused world Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Jun 2026
DfE proposes changes to student funding for assistive technology
The UK Department for Education is proposing to reduce access to paid-for assistive technology in favour of free-to-access services Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Podcast
05 Jun 2026
Why AI won’t cut jobs: A Computer Weekly Downtime upload podcast
We speak to Gartner analyst Helen Poitevin about why business leaders should not use AI to reduce headcount Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Jun 2026
Interview: Clare Hickie, EMEA CTO, Workday
The IT chief went from implementing Workday software at one of the firm’s largest customers to leading technology at the supplier – she discusses what she learned Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2026
E-invoicing and digital tax compliance reshape the GCC regulatory landscape
As Gulf governments accelerate tax digitisation initiatives, organisations face growing pressure to modernise financial systems, improve data quality and prepare for a future of continuous compliance Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
03 Jun 2026
The unstoppable rise of the Chief AI Officer
Chief AI Officers are proliferating as organisations look to deploy agentic AI, make a return on investment, and meet their governance obligations. Continue Reading
By- Kirsteen Bell and Peter Birch, Harvey Nash
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News
03 Jun 2026
Fujitsu staff apply for voluntary redundancy in droves as morale plummets
Post Office IT scandal supplier’s voluntary exit scheme is oversubscribed as hundreds of staff want to make a break Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jun 2026
AI becomes the ultimate CEO performance test in the UAE
Study shows that success with artificial intelligence directly affects how long chief executives keep their jobs in the UAE Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 May 2026
The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby
In this extract from his book, ‘The digital leader’s playbook’, CIO Paul Coby offers expert advice for established IT leaders and IT professionals who have set their sights on digital leadership Continue Reading
By- Paul Coby
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Opinion
29 May 2026
Navigating culture to govern AI successfully
Data governance is critical for scaling AI safely, but the biggest hurdles are people, not technology. Here’s why moving governance out of IT and securing executive buy-in are key for AI success Continue Reading
By- Sally Parker
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Opinion
29 May 2026
Why Inclusivity is the Key to Britain’s Deeptech Future
The UK is pushing to become a deeptech leader, but inclusion and diversity are the key to ensuring it is successful Continue Reading
By- Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates
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News
28 May 2026
Why DDoS attacks have become a permanent threat for Gulf enterprises
AI-powered attacks and regional tensions are driving a new era of persistent cyber disruption across the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
28 May 2026
CISO burnout: How to prevent contagion across the team
If employers fail to nip the problem of their CISO’s chronic, unmanaged stress in the bud, there could be serious consequences, not just for cyber security leaders themselves but for their teams too Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
Scottish social enterprise supports national cyber efforts
Cyber and Fraud Centre has supported community cyber resilience in Scotland to the tune of £3m in its first year operating as a social enterprise Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a long list of top-class nominees – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: 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 2026 Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
Alibaba unveils Qwen 3.7 Max at inaugural Singapore conference
Chinese tech giant debuts AI model capable of extended autonomous tasks, alongside a major upskilling initiative backed by the Singapore government to ensure no jobless growth in the age of AI Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
22 May 2026
GCC firms rethink cyber defences as AI phishing surges
With AI now powering the majority of phishing campaigns and attacks expanding beyond email into Teams, calendars and AI tools, security leaders across the Gulf are rethinking trust models, accelerating investments in identity security and preparing for a new era of human-centric cyber risk Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
22 May 2026
Handling AI disruption and failure to deliver
AI initiatives often fail due to a lack of understanding of the people impact, as well as the rigidity of existing business processes Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
21 May 2026
Bridging the mainframe skills gap
Addressing the mainframe skills gap with early-career talent and AI-assisted learning is key to modernising legacy systems with confidence Continue Reading
By- Karla Bester
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E-Zine
19 May 2026
Generative AI is changing the game in video gaming
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from executives at video game giant Ubisoft about how generative AI is being used to enhance the experience for gamers. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the ways AI is changing network management. And we find out why bug bounty programmes are coming under scrutiny as cyber security experts question how best to report vulnerabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2026
6 ways to improve the CIO-CISO relationship in 2026
CIOs and CISOs need to work together for the benefit of the whole organization. To break the mold of hostility, C-suite leaders need to prioritize collaboration and mutual respect. Continue Reading
By- Johna Till Johnson, Nemertes Research
- Harriet Jamieson, Senior Manager
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News
14 May 2026
Interview: AI optimism and upskilling for a shifting job market
With the appropriate training, artificial intelligence could stand to be a productivity booster and job search equaliser, according to Okta’s chief marketing officer, Shannon Duffy Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
14 May 2026
Software developers shift to AI code reviewers
Using artificial intelligence to generate code is not necessarily a productivity boost, with programmers spending far more time reviewing AI-generated code Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 May 2026
Zopa AI skills foundation launches after 22 partners sign up
In the next four years, the Jobs2030 coalition aims to train 100,000 UK financial services professionals to use artificial intelligence in their work Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 May 2026
Why human capital data is pulling AI back inside the firewall
In human capital management, trust and data sovereignty are reshaping the way that companies deploy AI. Continue Reading
By- Marie-Claire Dwek, Newmark Security
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News
13 May 2026
Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill
Reform of the Computer Misuse Act is to be folded into a wider National Security Bill granting more powers for law enforcement to protect the UK against a wider spectrum of threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 May 2026
IDCA datacentres report: Global concentration and the Goldilocks zone
International Data Center Authority report shows capacity concentrated in a few developed nations, while ‘Goldilocks index’ shows which states can benefit from rapid development Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Opinion
07 May 2026
Realising Britain’s AI ambitions rests on digital confidence and inclusion
AI is increasingly being woven into every aspect of our lives - but the technology's full potential cannot be delivered without addressing shortcomings in digital inclusion Continue Reading
By- Dal Channa
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Blog Post
07 May 2026
Return of the Luddites
Are we 21st century Luddites? As we progress to a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advances lead to major changes in working practices, we can and should draw analogies ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 May 2026
UK financial security experts participate in sector-wide hackathon
Teams of security pros from UK financial services organisations came together at the end of April to participate in a hackathon exercise Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
06 May 2026
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompts ethical concerns
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is intended to improve school standards, child safety and social care. However, recent amendments to the proposal have led to ethical concerns regarding personal data Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
Closing the AI trust gap in MENA: Why visibility, governance and data quality matter more than hype
Alteryx’s Sabya Sen explains why confidence in AI remains low for high-stakes decisions, and what CIOs must do to turn adoption into real business value Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
05 May 2026
Tech sector job losses show AI replacement in action
Tech leaders are making big changes to their labour force as artificial intelligence advances. Business leaders are following this trend. But are their businesses ready? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 May 2026
Tech industry slowly dropping DEI efforts, finds Harvey Nash survey
The tech diversity push in the UK is dropping, despite workers claiming good workplace efforts Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
01 May 2026
Scottish government publishes AI guidance for schools
Scotland has issued national guidance on the use of AI in the country’s schools, aiming to support safe use of the technology for teachers and pupils Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2026
MHRA appoints CDTO
The regulator has hired Jason Bonander as its chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) to help deliver its five-year strategy Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
IT workers say AI is making their jobs more demanding
As workflows adapt to a shifting technological landscape, IT professionals risk being overwhelmed by ‘AI brain-fry’ Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
MPs call on UK government to learn from central bank’s IT project success story
Members of a parliamentary committee want the wider government to learn from success of Bank of England project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Tip
28 Apr 2026
Build and organize an effective machine learning team
Putting together an ML team requires a business understand why it needs one and the core roles involved in making all aspects of the machine learning process work. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
- Cortnie Abercrombie, AI Truth
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E-Zine
28 Apr 2026
One year on from M&S attack – has retail cyber security improved?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, it’s been a year since the ransomware attack that brought down Marks & Spencer – but has the retail sector learned from the experience? Connected vehicles are entering the AI era – we look at the latest automotive developments. And a quantum algorithm scientist explains what’s happening in this important emerging field. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Apr 2026
Are tech leaders risking a cyber resourcing crisis?
Tech leaders may be building up problems for the future by not sufficiently rewarding their security team Continue Reading
By- Ankur Anand, CIO, Harvey Nash
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News
27 Apr 2026
Almost 90% of women leave tech industry within 10 years
Women aren’t staying in the tech sector for longer than 10 years, but may come back after leaving if the circumstances are right for their return Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Apr 2026
UKtech50 2026 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2026
UAE targets agentic AI to power half of government operations
With a two-year target to move 50% of government sectors, services and operations to agentic artificial intelligence, the UAE is positioning autonomous systems as the next phase of digital government Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
23 Apr 2026
AI drives software productivity – and challenges – for Motorway
We talk to Ryan Cormack of used car marketplace Motorway about how AI-driven development increases the speed and productivity of engineering and the challenges it brings Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
23 Apr 2026
Using AI to manage insider risk amid Middle East conflict
As geopolitical tensions reshape the cyber threat landscape across the region, organisations are turning to artificial intelligence-driven behaviour analytics, investigative automation and monitoring of AI agents to detect insider risk faster and strengthen operational resilience Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
21 Apr 2026
Middle East CIOs move from cloud-first to sovereign-first in a high-risk digital era
As artificial intelligence scales and regulatory pressure intensifies, resilience – not cost – is becoming the defining metric of enterprise technology strategy, says Nischal Kapoor, chief revenue officer at e& enterprise Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2026
Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy
Research from Accenture has found that while workers feel their jobs will change, employers are less likely to invest in workforce transition Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Apr 2026
Scottish Labour’s 2026 manifesto vows to upskill and invest in tech
Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election, Labour promises digital and tech NHS funding worth £680m, ‘digital playgrounds’ and to create a digital skills passport Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2026
UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools
To build on plans to introduce AI tutoring tools in schools, the UK government is searching for companies to develop educational resources Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Apr 2026
CyberUK 2026: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros
Ahead of next week’s CyberUK conference, the CyberUp Campaign for reform of the UK’s hacking laws urges the government to keep focus and proposes a four-pillar framework that would protect cyber professionals from prosecution Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Apr 2026
Dubai rolls out AI training for 50,000 government staff
An initiative under Digital Dubai, in partnership with government HR and AI bodies, reflects the wider UAE strategy to embed artificial intelligence across public services, workforce development and economic diversification plans Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2026
UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning
Ankabut CEO Tarek Jundi outlines how national infrastructure, AI-driven platforms and distance-learning capabilities are helping schools and universities maintain continuity amid geopolitical uncertainty Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
16 Apr 2026
Guide to 30+ sustainability certifications for professionals
From starter-level training to in-depth ESG reporting, explore more than 30 sustainability classes, credentials and certifications that working professionals can consider now. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
- Guilliean Pacheco, Associate Site Editor
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News
15 Apr 2026
OCBC rolls out generative AI training for wealth advisors
First programme of its kind allows wealth advisors to hone their pitches through realistic AI role play, resulting in double the client appointments and a 50% growth in revenue in three months Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
