CW500 and IT leadership skills
The most successful IT managers have developed beyond the core technology skills and exhibit great interpersonal and communication skills to make them effective IT leaders. We talk to today's CIOs and IT directors, and to members of our CW500 Club of senior IT professionals, to learn from their experiences and examine how you can improve and develop your IT leadership skills.
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Feature
21 Nov 2024
Post Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to know
Computer Weekly has investigated the Post Office Horizon scandal since 2008 and is, in fact, part of the story. This guide contains essential information about the scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite: AI capabilities double every six months
If Moore's law promised a doubling of tech every 18 months, the pace is three times quicker with AI developments, says Satya Nadella Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Jun 2024
Mystery Post Office software developer revealed in 1995 Horizon project document
Capture software was used by about 2,000 subpostmasters in the 1990s, with allegations that errors in the software caused account shortfalls Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jun 2024
Post Office chair was aware of Horizon concerns from day one but failed to act
Almost immediately after joining the Post Office, Alice Perkins was told about software problems and was concerned about an imbalance of power in the Post Office’s relationship with Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jun 2024
Executive interview: Richard Wazacz, CEO, Travelex
The data-savvy chief executive is rebuilding Travelex as an omnichannel, digital business after the company foundered during the pandemic Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2024
Uncomfortable truth about agile transformations
With 94% of all agile transformations failing, we look at some engineering practices that promise to cut software project failure rates Continue Reading
By- Junade Ali
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News
04 Jun 2024
Post Office bosses misled subpostmasters a day before IT project problems were exposed
Subpostmasters were reassured by Post Office executives that the Horizon replacement project was satisfactory the day before Computer Weekly reported news to the contrary Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Jun 2024
Uktech50 2024: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
UKtech50 received a record-breaking 434 nominations for the 2024 list. Unfortunately, there wasn’t space for everyone in the top 50, and as you can see for yourself in this year’s longlist, it was a difficult decision for the judges Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jun 2024
Post Office scandal: What is a systemic error?
For those following the Post Office Horizon scandal public inquiry, confused about what makes a computer error systemic, IT expert James Christie explains Continue Reading
By- James Christie
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2024
Delivering the Skills and Productivity Promises in the Party Manifestos: The Janet and John Strategy
Ensure that reliable, secure and affordable broadband connectivity is available to all schools and reliable and affordable 4G remote access to lifelong learning and careers advice and support is ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
29 May 2024
Survey reveals generative AI employee fear
IBM/Oxford Economics global CEO survey shows generative AI success relies on employee training and business leader vision Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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28 May 2024
HMRC underestimates complexity of Single Trade Window project, says NAO
A National Audit Office report on UK border operations calls on the government to have a more realistic approach to the delivery and outcomes of its digital transformation programme. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 May 2024
Digital border problems are stacking up
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the government’s post-Brexit plans for digital borders as problems begin to emerge. We find out about AI PCs and ask whether they will make any difference for enterprise IT. And we talk to Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks about the open source opportunities from AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2024
Paula Vennells boasted about removing Horizon risk reference in Royal Mail flotation prospectus
A reference to Horizon was removed from Royal Mail prospectus by Paula Vennells in the eleventh hour Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 May 2024
UKtech50 2024: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a shortlist of more than 400 people – 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
23 May 2024
Government was aware of Post Office strategy to fight subpostmasters
Former CEO Paula Vennells reveals that the government was aware of the controversial Post Office strategies to suppress subpostmasters' campaign for justice Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 May 2024
Third police probe into Post Office scandal under consideration
The Metropolitan Police Service is looking into investigating potential corporate and individual crimes committed in the Post Office Horizon scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 May 2024
‘You knew’ – former ally accused Paula Vennells of knowing about Horizon problems
Former Royal Mail CEO messaged Paula Vennells following the broadcasting of ITV’s dramatisation of the Post Office scandal, questioning what the former Post Office boss knew and removed her support Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 May 2024
Dutch employers should discuss using algorithms in managing staff
Dutch organisations must engage in open discussions with employees about the use of algorithms and data in managing staff Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Feature
22 May 2024
Neom: The tip of the tech iceberg in the Saudi desert
What is known about plans for Saudi Arabian smart city Neom could be just the tip of the iceberg Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
21 May 2024
CIO interview: Nic Granger, director of corporate and CFO, North Sea Transition Authority
Spending time with penguins in the Falkland Islands may not seem an obvious background for an IT leader, but it's worked for Nic Granger as she sets out to overhaul the way data is used in the oil and gas sector Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2024
Post Office clique deepened Horizon scandal
A general counsel annoyed by independent investigators and comms director that bragged about his contacts were part of a Post Office clique with former CEO Paula Vennells Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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21 May 2024
Balancing AI with human creativity
We speak to the chief product officer at Getty Images and iStock about the role generative AI can play in the image-making process. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 May 2024
Can AI supercharge human creativity?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Getty Images about the challenges of balancing human creativity with the risks and opportunities of generative AI. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the latest best practice in desktop IT management in a world of flexible working. And we review the benefits of open source software in the enterprise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2024
The Security Interviews: What is the real cyber threat from China?
Former NCSC boss Ciaran Martin talks about nation-state attacks, why the UK has become so exercised about cyber espionage, and how our leaders are in danger of misunderstanding their adversaries Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
21 May 2024
Making tech changes: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to the CIO of law firm, Kingsley Napley about effective change management to support successful digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 May 2024
HMRC underestimates Single Trade Window project complexity, says NAO
A National Audit Office report on UK border calls on government to have a more realistic approach to digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2024
Post Office directors went crawling back to Fujitsu when IBM project got complex, inquiry told
More details emerge about how close IBM came to replacing Fujitsu and its controversial Horizon system at the Post Office Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 May 2024
The fall from grace of ex-priest and Post Office boss Paula Vennells
As Paula Vennells faces statutory public inquiry into Horizon scandal, Computer Weekly compiles some of its must-read articles about the controversial former Post Office boss Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 May 2024
Post Office CEO Paula Vennells ‘didn’t believe there were miscarriages of justice,’ inquiry told
As the nation waits for the impending appearance of former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells at the public inquiry, a former colleague reveals her certainty that there were no miscarriages of justice Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 May 2024
Post Office IT boss failed to raise concern over false Horizon statements
Former Post Office CIO Lesley Sewell failed to raise concern over Post Office’s false stance on Horizon integrity Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 May 2024
Tom Read to bid farewell to GDS
The Government Digital Service chief is leaving his role, and the civil service as a whole, in June, after three-and-a-half years in charge of the department Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2024
Cyber Safety Force wants to change conversation around risk
A consortium to help cyber pros better manage risk has launched, with ambitious goals to change the nature of the conversation from cyber security to cyber safety Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 May 2024
Comms director at centre of cover-up never thought Post Office were the ‘baddies’
Head of communications at the Post Office painted a rosy picture of the error-prone Horizon system when challenged Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 May 2024
Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan
Ten-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Feature
13 May 2024
Finland develops quantum algorithms for the future
Finnish researchers are focusing on a small set of quantum algorithms they believe will have a global impact Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
13 May 2024
Executive interview: AWS’s GenAI innovation opportunity
We speak to the head of the GenAI Innovation Center for Amazon Web Services about AI, tech innovation and IT challenges Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 May 2024
Barrister says Post Office lawyers misled him over Horizon cases
Simon Clarke told public inquiry he believes he was misled by Post Office internal lawyers over Horizon prosecutions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 May 2024
Fujitsu’s Post Office Horizon admission was ‘bombshell’ amid ‘religious panic’ over reliability
Barrister Simon Clarke was representing the Post Office when he discovered an expert witness had misled courts in subpostmaster trials Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 May 2024
Executive interview: Adding common sense to generative AI creativity
We speak to the chief scientist at Neo4j about why graph databases should work alongside large language models to keep them in check Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 May 2024
Police told in 2016 that Post Office prosecutor withheld evidence of Horizon errors from court
A campaigning former subpostmaster told Surrey Police he suspected a ‘possible criminal offence’ when he found details of a Post Office prosecutor withholding evidence in a 2010 trial Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
07 May 2024
Casting a critical eye on HMRC’s IR35 checker tool
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate what has been going on with HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool. We also speak to the CIO of Danfoss about making datacentres greener and explore the issue of restoring data and system backups after a ransomware or cyber attack. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 May 2024
Embrace alternative education pathways for cyber success
Shifting focus toward passion, adaptability, and a willingness to learn can revolutionise talent acquisition, fostering a more diverse and effective cyber security force. Continue Reading
By- Ricardo Villadiego
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News
06 May 2024
Microsoft beefs up cyber initiative after hard-hitting US report
Microsoft is expanding its recently launched Secure Future Initiative in the wake of a hard-hitting US government report on recent nation state intrusions into its systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 May 2024
Post Office legal boss withheld details from statutory body reviewing miscarriages of justice
The Post Office’s top lawyer held back vital information when requested by the criminal cases review commission, preventing wrongful convictions from being reviewed Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 May 2024
Post Office investigators saw subpostmasters as ‘enemies’ – and that’s what they became
Post Office investigators were only focused on getting money from subpostmasters blamed for accounting shortfalls, according to a 2013 report commissioned by organisation’s legal boss Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Podcast
01 May 2024
AWS & GenAI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Francessca Vasquez, vice president, professional services and GenAI Innovation Center for Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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30 Apr 2024
CIO interview: Attiq Qureshi, chief digital information officer, Manchester United
For any IT professional who is also a football fan, there can’t be many more appealing jobs than CIO of a Premier League club – we find out what it’s like to be the IT chief at Manchester United Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Apr 2024
What’s it like being the IT chief at Man Utd?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to the chief digital information officer at Manchester United Football Club to discuss the IT that keeps a premiership team running. We also investigate how well prepared the UK is for major semiconductor supply chain disruptions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Post Office misjudged campaigner it labelled a ‘bluffer’
Social media, a trade union and tech expertise helped former subpostmasters expose Post Office bug myth Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Apr 2024
Post Office scheme was a ‘charade’ that never intended for large compensation pay-outs
The Post Office established a scheme to compensate subpostmasters affected by tech faults, but it was just a ‘charade’, says Public Inquiry KC Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Apr 2024
Progress being made on gender diversity in cyber
Women make up a higher percentage of new entrants to the cyber security profession, particularly among younger age groups, and are increasingly taking up leadership positions and hiring roles, but challenges still persist Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Apr 2024
More evidence emerges that Post Office executive misled High Court judge
Evidence in the questioning of 35-year Post Office veteran reveals the lengths the Post Office went to in hiding computer system vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Apr 2024
Executive interview: Salesforce AI head discusses dynamic flowcharts
Business workflows can usually be mapped onto flowcharts which depict the set of actions an IT system takes, but large language models can make this dynamic, according to Jayesh Govindarajan, senior vice-president of AI at Salesforce Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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24 Apr 2024
Europe carves out niche in quantum computing
As the US, China and Europe accelerate investment in quantum computing, Europe is beginning to develop its own unique position in the fledgling global ecosystem Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
Education will be key to good AI regulation: A view from the USA
Computer Weekly sat down with Salesforce’s vice-president of federal government affairs, Hugh Gamble, to find out how the US is forging a path towards AI regulation, and how things look from Capitol Hill Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Apr 2024
Post Office boss used husband’s descriptions in 'Orwellian' ploy to downplay Horizon problems
Post Office CEO sought advice from husband on what words to use in reports to downplay known errors in software, inquiry told. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Apr 2024
Expert investigating Capture system refuses to meet ‘untrustworthy’ Post Office
A former Post Office executive has refused to meet his past employer to discuss the controversial Capture system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
23 Apr 2024
How data keeps Britain’s trains on track
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Network Rail is ensuring train safety in the face of extreme weather thanks to advanced data analytics. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the latest trends in storage technology. And we talk to the Ministry of Defence’s first ever chief data officer. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Austrian AI: from academia to commercial success and beyond
Austria has established itself as a European frontrunner when it comes to artificial intelligence exploration and, importantly, deployment Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Interview: IoT enables Dutch-French company to provide bicycle and scooter rental
Dott’s connected system and mobile app allow users to hire vehicles and ensure safe and compliant rides in 40 cities across Europe and Israel Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
22 Apr 2024
Post Office lawyer was a jack of all trades, but failed his own
Post Office IT scandal inquiry hears how a lawyer was at the centre of the Post Office’s attempts to prevent problems with its IT system becoming public knowledge Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Apr 2024
IT leaders hiring CISOs aplenty, but don’t fully understand the role
Most businesses now have a CISO, but perceptions of what CISOs are supposed to do, and confusion over the value they offer, may be holding back harmonious relations, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Apr 2024
Unisys reveals no link to development of controversial Post Office software
IT supplier finds no evidence that it was involved in the development of controversial Post Office software Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Podcast
19 Apr 2024
Weak Gen AI use cases: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Gartner’s Leinar Ramos about his latest research, “When Not to Use GenAI” Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Apr 2024
CIO interview: Attiq Qureshi, chief digital information officer, Manchester United
For any IT professional who is also a football fan, there can’t be many more appealing jobs than CIO of a Premier League club – we find out what it’s like to be the IT chief at Manchester United Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
17 Apr 2024
CIO interview: Making datacentres greener
We speak to the CIO of Danfoss about how the company has used HPE GreenLake to improve energy efficiency Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Apr 2024
Post Office boss signed off hush money to cover up smoking gun
A former Post Office boss admitted the pain and suffering of subpostmasters could have been avoided had the organisation done the right thing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Apr 2024
CISOs not yet convinced to invest in AI
CISOs say their eyes are fixed firmly on threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks, and while AI is becoming a threat that needs to be dealt with, it’s not yet an immediate spending priority Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Apr 2024
NHS England scouts for national CCIO
The new national chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO) role comes with a salary offer of up to £146,000 and includes leading NHS England’s Transformation Directorates digital clinical informatics team Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2024
Alan Bates and JFSA won’t back down in fight with government and Post Office
Over the past 15 years, Computer Weekly has learnt that Alan Bates and the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance don’t give up, and it would be crass to disregard their plans Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
16 Apr 2024
VMware users hit by licence hikes after Broadcom takeover
In this week’s Computer Weekly, VMware users are facing licence fee increases after the acquisition by Broadcom, with education bodies worst hit – we talk to unhappy customers. We visit Helsinki and find out why the Finnish capital is leading on smart city developments. And we examine how to reduce environmental impact through software development. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2024
Executive interview: Balancing AI with human creativity
We speak to the chief product officer at Getty Images and iStock about the role generative AI can play in the image-making process. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 Apr 2024
Government could still replace Fujitsu in key nuclear contract
Fujitsu’s first government contract of the year could be just a stay of execution as department says that all replacement options are still being considered Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Apr 2024
Post Office boss said subpostmasters had hands in till and blamed technology for missing cash
Former boss reacted to 2009 Computer Weekly expose by telling a colleague that 'subbies with their hands in the till' were blaming technology for their own theft Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Apr 2024
Former Post Office executive’s neglect prolonged Horizon reliability myth
Executive’s failure to provide terms of reference for a controversial Post Office investigation into its own computer system resulted in a one-sided whitewash report Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Apr 2024
Subpostmasters stealing from branches ‘didn’t make sense,’ former judge tells inquiry
The former judge who chaired a scheme set up by the Post Office to settle claims against its Horizon system said he told bosses their prosecutions of subpostmasters "didn't make sense" Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Apr 2024
Report highlights shortcomings in UK chip plans
The national semiconductor strategy needs to encourage greater collaboration with international parters such as South Korea Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Apr 2024
Civil servants more to blame for Post Office cover-up than ministers, says Alan Bates
Campaigning former subpostmaster believes the civil service has more to answer for than ministers in the Post Office Horizon scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Apr 2024
UK plc failing on multiple cyber measures
Government report shows 50% of businesses and 32% of charities reported a cyber attack or breach in the past 12 months and organisations across the UK are failing on multiple cyber measures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
09 Apr 2024
Surviving IT failures: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Junade Ali, author of How to Protect yourself from Killer Computers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Apr 2024
Further extension to controversial Post Office contract with Fujitsu inevitable
Post Office is seeking software developers as it replaces the controversial Horizon system from Fujitsu with an in-house alternative Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Apr 2024
Some former Post Office staff should be jailed over scandal, says government minister
Government minister outlines the real prospect that people will be jailed for their roles in the Post Office Horizon scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
08 Apr 2024
How Prospect Theory helps us understand software disasters
By understanding the human psychology behind IT system failures that directly impact people, we can better protect ourselves Continue Reading
By- Junade Ali
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News
08 Apr 2024
MPs will grill Cabinet Office over Fujitsu contract bidding pause
Parliamentary select committees have their eyes trained on Fujitsu’s response to the Post Office Horizon scandal, with its pause on bidding for contracts under scrutiny Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
05 Apr 2024
Five key principles for data insight success
Five key principles for using data to grow your organisation Continue Reading
By- Ian Bobbett, Crimson, and George Lynch, NashTech, part of Nash Squared
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News
05 Apr 2024
UKtech50 2024 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2024
Changes needed for SOCs and CSIRTs, claims Dutch research institute
Cyber security specialists need a game-changer to keep up with their adversaries, who increasingly use automation and AI for their attacks Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
04 Apr 2024
Fujitsu should stop bending rules, stop bidding and pay up, says MP
MP Liam Byrne calls on Fujitsu to put actions behind the promises it made to MPs, victims of the Post Office scandal and UK taxpayers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Apr 2024
Obituary: Professor Ross Anderson, pioneer in security engineering and campaigner
Ross Anderson, a titan in the field of security engineering and campaigner for privacy and security, has passed away Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Apr 2024
Fujitsu staff instructed how to bid for government contracts during self-imposed ban
Leak reveals how Fujitsu advises staff to approach UK government customers during its self-imposed bidding pause, as well as details of a multimillion-pound project to protect its reputation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
02 Apr 2024
Everyone involved – expert advice surrounding D&I in tech
At the 2023 Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, more than 100 experts from the tech and employment sectors shared their ideas for improving diversity in the technology industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Mar 2024
Shareholders win when businesses do better at cyber
The more advanced a company’s cyber security performance, and the more engaged its board is with security issues, the greater the return for shareholders, a report has found Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
26 Mar 2024
What are IT buyers spending their money on?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the findings of our annual survey into the technologies that IT buyers are spending their money on this year. The European CIO at PepsiCo explains how to make digital transformation go with a pop. And we look at the growing importance of cloud-to-cloud backup for data protection and resilience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2024
Making digital transformation pop
PepsiCo’s European CIO is targeting customer engagement, supply chain improvements and greater sustainability as it works on its digital transformation plans. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2024
Interview: Priyanka Sharma, executive director, CNCF
We speak to the Cloud Native Computing Forum chief about her own journey in software development and the continuous drive towards greater inclusivity Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Podcast
25 Mar 2024
Cloud Native Computing: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Priyanka Sharma, the executive director of the Cloud Native Computing Forum about having blind faith in tech innovation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Mar 2024
Greggs forced to close branches amid IT issue
Greggs is the latest in a string of retailers hit by IT problems that have caused major disruption Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
19 Mar 2024
Board-level buy-in: preparing cyber defences the right way
The cyber security function isn’t a back office team that is never seen and never heard. To truly protect the company, cyber security touches every corner of the business, and it starts from the top Continue Reading
By- Bruno Soares
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E-Zine
19 Mar 2024
What went wrong with Birmingham’s Oracle project?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after Birmingham City Council’s disastrous Oracle project cost over £100m, we analyse where it all went wrong. Our new buyer’s guide examines building a sustainable IT strategy. And we find out how Thomson Reuters is using AI to enhance its product offerings. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2024
Budgets rise as IT decision-makers ramp up cyber security spending
Few IT leaders surveyed in the TechTarget/Enterprise Strategy Group 2024 Technology Spending Intentions study say they are spending less this year Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Mar 2024
Unprecedented bill to exonerate hundreds of wrongly convicted Post Office workers arrives
Unprecedented legislation that will see hundreds of former subpostmaster convictions for fraud and theft overturned begins its journey through Parliament Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA