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
05 Nov 2025
Most developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools
Study finds that 95% of developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools, but many of their employers lack formal AI policies, leaving them to forge their own paths in upskilling and governance Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
21 Oct 2025
New cyber resilience centre to help SMEs fend off cyber threats
Spearheaded by the Singapore Business Federation, the cyber resilience centre will equip SMEs in the city-state with cyber security capabilities to mitigate and recover from cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
03 Feb 2026
From chaos to clarity: How AI is redefining construction at scale
Klemensas Mecejus from ai71 explains why predictive, agent-based AI could finally crack construction’s productivity and cost overrun problem, and why the Middle East is poised to leap ahead Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2026
AI agents, human judgement and the future of work in the UAE
As organisations across the UAE move to AI orchestration, leaders are being forced to rethink skills, governance and accountability in an emerging hybrid workforce Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2026
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town
The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
The UK government’s AI skills programme betrays UK workers and our digital sovereignty
The government's plans to offer AI skills training to the public depends almost entirely on US big tech companies - how is this meant to support the aim of supporting homegrown AI firms and enhancing sovereignty? Continue Reading
By- Tania Duarte, on behalf of co-contributors
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Feature
30 Jan 2026
A day in the life of a community college CIO
CIO Luke VanWingerden makes sure he doesn't have personal admin access to any technology at his workplace. This helps him stay focused on his main role -- IT strategy. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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Opinion
30 Jan 2026
Diversity Think Tank: We can’t afford to roll back DEI
Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading
By- Cat Ainsworth
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News
29 Jan 2026
Skills key to successful AI adoption, says IBM
Research from IBM states that employees will need AI skills in the near future for organisations to benefit from the technology Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
UK government signs more partners to boost AI skills across the country
The government is seeking to educate 10 million adults in the UK on how to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline their work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
Sonia Patel to become interim UK government chief technology officer
NHS England’s chief technology officer has taken on the same role for government on an interim 12-month fixed-term contract Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
Scotland gets AI growth zone boost in Lanarkshire
CoreWeave is building a 500MW AI cloud, providing the region with 800 high-paid jobs in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
28 Jan 2026
Tech recruitment outlook: high demand for specialist skills will drive the market in 2026
Rising IT spending in 2026 will create openings for data architects, data engineers and data scientists, cyber security specialists and platform engineers, while demand for generic IT skills remains flat Continue Reading
By- Simon Crichton, CEO, Harvey Nash
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News
28 Jan 2026
UK government to develop AI tutoring tools
Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
28 Jan 2026
Expect to use seven different providers for data management
A poll of data leaders has found that many anticipate using multiple providers to help them achieve their 2026 data management strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
Alan Turing Institute fellowship programme boosted by $1m from Meta
The funding from Meta will be used to support experts in the development artificial intelligence to improve UK public services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
27 Jan 2026
Tech nationalism: The need to build and protect UK digital sovereignty
This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine has a focus on digital sovereignty, as we delve into why the Open Rights Group thinks it is high time the UK government has a formalised strategy, championing homegrown tech providers. The last in our recent run of buyer’s guides also touches on this topic. Elsewhere, we hear from the CISO of online retailer Zalando about how she’s drawing on her career in tech to reshape the firm’s approach to security. Rounding out the ezine, we find out how the adoption of AI is affecting employee autonomy in the workplace. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Overcoming tech career barriers faced by underrepresented groups
Many people from underrepresented groups find difficulties in entering the tech sector – experts attending the 2025 Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Harvey Nash, offered advice for dismantling these barriers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 Jan 2026
JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence will prompt ‘civil unrest’ if governments and companies fail to protect workers from its displacing effects, says JPMorgan boss Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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22 Jan 2026
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East marks five years of impact at Black Hat MEA
As AI reshapes the regional cyber security landscape, diversity and skills development remain at the heart of building a resilient digital workforce Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
AI slop pushes data governance towards zero-trust models
Organisations are implementing zero-trust models for data governance thanks to the proliferation of poor quality AI-generated data, often known as AI slop Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jan 2026
Lloyds Bank to train all staff on artificial intelligence
UK high street bank is already training senior staff to get the most out of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
16 Jan 2026
How to attract tech talent in 2026: 8 essentials
In this time of 'the great churn,' finding and keeping great tech talent sounds merely aspirational. Read on for seven methods that work. Continue Reading
By- Carolyn Heinze
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News
15 Jan 2026
Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador
Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
15 Jan 2026
How CIOs can retain talent as pay growth slows
IT pay growth has slowed amid economic uncertainty, but senior talent remains in demand. To retain top talent, CIOs must preserve the decision-making authority of senior employees. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
15 Jan 2026
TII’s Falcon-H1 Arabic sets global standard for Arabic AI
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, setting a global benchmark for Arabic artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2026
Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims
The Police Digital Service has said it cannot comment on employment tribunal claims, nor reports of more staff departures, as questions over the future of the organisation remain unanswered Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
12 Jan 2026
Welsh government launches £2.1m fund to help SMEs adopt AI
The funding is being used to deliver artificial intelligence awareness and adoption support to businesses, as well as to upskill staff, enabling them to take advantage of AI Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2026
What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?
Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
- 08 Jan 2026
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News
08 Jan 2026
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026
Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
Diversity Think Tank: Weathering the Storm
Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading
By- Karen Blake
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News
05 Jan 2026
How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy
From hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
02 Jan 2026
CIO time: How IT leaders manage their calendars
As CIOs juggle long hours and global demands, they rely on deliberate scheduling and trusted assistants to stay focused on key priorities. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
31 Dec 2025
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2025
As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion over the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Dec 2025
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal awarded OBE in New Year Honours 2026
The New Year Honours List 2026 conferred an OBE on the oldest living victim of the Post Office scandal, as well as hailing members of the UK technology community Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2025
Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2025, Computer Weekly shares key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 government IT stories of 2025
The past 12 months has seen a number of significant milestones in digital government. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 government IT stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2025
Top 10 technology ethics stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 tech ethics stories of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2025
A new digital strategy, funding boosts and struggles to keep the lights on: here are Computer Weekly’s top NHS IT stories in 2025 Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2025
Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to production and cyber threats escalate, the Middle East is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation, says Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
28 Dec 2025
Why AI job loss headlines miss the bigger story
Efficiency gains are just the first act in the growth of the AI economy. Continue Reading
By- Katherine Kostereva, CEO at Creatio
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News
18 Dec 2025
From Kuwait to Brazil: Inside the network behind real-time robotic surgery
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait deliver ultra-low latency network enabling live telesurgery between Kuwait and Brazil, highlighting the role of advanced connectivity in digital healthcare transformation Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
17 Dec 2025
The grey door: Solving the UK’s self-inflicted skills shortage
Age discrimination has led to a significant loss of experience, leadership and technical capability in a sector chronically complaining of skills shortages. What can be done to reverse the trend? Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Dec 2025
Tech community must play a part in closing the employment gap for blind and sight-impaired people
Tech and digital leaders have a vital role to play in making technology more usable and inclusive for sight-impaired people - boosting their employment and supporting the economy Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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Feature
16 Dec 2025
From business to IT: Exploring unconventional CIO career paths
The traditional CIO career path often involves a computer science degree and IT experience. Yet, many CIOs emerge from business backgrounds, including supply chain and marketing. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
16 Dec 2025
Number of women in tech roles up by 1%, says BCS
Research by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that the number of women working in the technology sector has continued to rise at a snail’s pace over the past five years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Dec 2025
UK government launches Women in Tech Taskforce
To help increase the number of women in technology, and prevent those already in the industry from leaving, the UK government has launched a Women in Tech Taskforce Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Dec 2025
Reinventing the Arabic newsroom: How Al-Masry Al-Youm is harnessing AI, data, and cloud to transform
Al-Masry Al-Youm CIO Omar Badr reveals how Egypt’s leading independent daily has navigated a decade of digital disruption, balancing editorial freedom with cutting-edge technology Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 Dec 2025
Digital Ethics Summit 2025: Open sourcing and assuring AI
Industry experts met to discuss the ethical challenges associated with assuring AI systems, and how open source approaches can challenge concentrations of capital and power Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
10 Dec 2025
Becoming influential – choosing our top 50 women in UK tech
Every year, Computer Weekly compiles a list of excellent women in the technology industry with a focus on a particular trait: “influential”. But what does influence actually mean? When the judges ... Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
10 Dec 2025
UK government funds 80 digital skills schemes
The £11.7m Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will support projects across the UK to help people gain digital skills and access to devices Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Dec 2025
Ethical hackers can be heroes: It's time for the law to catch up
The UK government's plan to finally rewrite the 1990 Computer Misuse Act to provide much-needed legal protections for ethical hackers is welcome, but now we need firm action. Continue Reading
By- Ed Parsons, Intigriti
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Feature
08 Dec 2025
Forrester: The role of internal developer platforms in DevOps
How does a self-service internal developer platform enable organisations to improve their DevOps workflows? Continue Reading
By- Andrew Cornwall
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Feature
04 Dec 2025
The CIO's real job: Understanding the 'why' behind IT
Informatica CIO, Graeme Thompson, knows that IT often gets lost in operational, technical thinking. His job is to see the big picture and keep his team focused on what matters. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
04 Dec 2025
Constrained budgets left security teams short-handed in 2025
With 2024 seeing surges in security funding cuts, lay-offs and hiring freezes, 2025 brought some relief for cyber pros, but constrained budgets are leaving security teams short-staffed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
04 Dec 2025
In an AI-first world, the future of cyber security is its workforce
The cyber security industry will experience immense change due to AI by 2030, so both employers and professionals need to grasp the nettle, and quickly, if they are to have the right skills and experience in place to succeed Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2025
UK government pledges to rewrite Computer Misuse Act
Campaigners celebrate as security minister Dan Jarvis commits to amending the outdated Computer Misuse Act to protect security professionals from prosecution Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Dec 2025
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East marks five years of impact at Black Hat MEA
As AI reshapes the regional cyber security landscape, diversity and skills development remain at the heart of building a resilient digital workforce Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
02 Dec 2025
Cyber's defining lessons of 2025, and what comes next
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
By- Dave Gerry, Bugcrowd
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Opinion
01 Dec 2025
What lies in store for the security world in 2026?
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
By- Anthony Young, Bridewell
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News
26 Nov 2025
AI leads parents to change their careers advice to children
Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing the workplace, leaving children and their parents concerned about the potential future of work Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
25 Nov 2025
The hard truth: What it really takes to be a global CIO
Global CIO Joe Locandro shares how global travel, long hours and strategic leadership shape the demanding, high-stakes life of a modern CIO -- on and off the road. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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E-Zine
25 Nov 2025
Hacker for hire: A different approach to hiring talent
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a closer look at the knotty tale of MI5’s numerous attempts to identify a BBC journalist’s sources by obtaining phone data, and whether this led to further surveillance of its targets. Elsewhere in the issue, the City of Pittsburgh’s chief data officer talks about the work he is doing to deliver better public services to citizens with the help of data. This week’s Buyer’s Guide features the third and final instalment in our series advising enterprises on how to get started on using agentic artificial intelligence (AI) – with a look at the concept of creating AI factories to scale deployments. Rounding out the issue is our look at why the cyber security market is facing something of a recruitment crisis, and how this is forcing organisations to approach hiring talent in new ways. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2025
Scotland digital strategy promises government app in 2026
Joint local and central government digital strategy includes plans for a personalised public services app, ethical AI framework and increased public sector data sharing Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2025
Government launches GDS Local
Councils will get support from a dedicated unit to transform local digital services, alongside an online platform for public sector digital and data professionals Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Nov 2025
A day in the life of a strategy-driven CIO
CIO Stephen Franchetti spends his days balancing IT operations with strategic planning. It's about putting out fires while laying the groundwork for the future. Continue Reading
By- Tim Murphy, Site editor
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News
21 Nov 2025
Dutch voters grasp digital urgency better than their politicians
A grassroots campaign has propelled digitally competent candidates into the Dutch parliament, despite party leaders placing them low on electoral lists Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Opinion
21 Nov 2025
Protecting the defenders: Addressing cyber's burnout crisis
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
By- Mandy Andress, Elastic
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News
19 Nov 2025
Management reboot essential for agentic AI strategy
Agentic AI is not just an investment in technology with a fixed term replacement cycle, it can also be an employee that improves over time, says report Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Nov 2025
Artificial intelligence helps Klarna double revenues with half the staff
Swedish fintech has gradually replaced half of its staff with artificial intelligence and doubled its revenues Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Nov 2025
Tech scaleups and startups lack women at the top
The tech sector understands the importance of diverse decision-makers, but startups and scaleups are failing to put this in place early on, leading to a lack of diversity and representation Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
17 Nov 2025
Getting started with agentic AI
We find out how organisations can take automation to the next level using agentic artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
- Adrian Bridgwater
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Blog Post
13 Nov 2025
An employee experience remedy to AI Kool-Aid
There is no denying that the tech sector is having a feeding frenzy selling all manner of artificial intelligence (AI) infused products to IT buyers even if they don’t actually require the ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Podcast
13 Nov 2025
AI job chaos: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
AI job disruption was among the hot topics at the Gartner Symposium in Barcelona. We speak to Gartner’s Helen Poitevin about AI job chaos Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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11 Nov 2025
Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2025
Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2025
Gartner Symposium 2025: Get the IT team AI ready
Research from Gartner suggests that CIOs believe every role in IT will be AI-augmented. IT staff are worried about job security Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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11 Nov 2025
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Naomi Timperley Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2025
The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2025
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take our annual look at the 50 most influential women in IT, and sit down with the winner of this year’s list to hear all about how she got where she is today. We also shine a light on the trailblazers, who have previously made our top 50 list, and the rising stars who are in for a shot with a securing a slot on it in years to come. This week’s buyer’s guide features the first instalment of three articles advising IT buyers on how to get started on using agentic artificial intelligence (AI). Rounding out the issue is our look at how the sport of tennis is being revolutionised by AI and computer vision technology to help players improve their techniques and achieve marginal gains. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2025
Inside HP’s plan to build the Middle East’s next generation of tech creators
Through gaming labs, artificial intelligence mentorship and inclusive partnerships, HP is helping young people in the Middle East, especially women, turn digital skills into real-world careers Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
Government showcases UK quantum computing pledge
With £670m set aside, the government is keen to show how the funding is supporting quantum innovation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
07 Nov 2025
Resilience for resilience: Managing burnout among cyber leaders
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
By- John Skipper and Farrukh Ahmad, PA Consulting
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Opinion
07 Nov 2025
Gartner: How CIOs can lead the talent remix
AI value is often associated with workforce reduction headlines. But nearly half of CIOs believe AI has not met their ROI expectations Continue Reading
By- Nate Suda
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News
06 Nov 2025
Collaboration, founders and entrepreneurs – career path of 2025’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech
Fully admitting her career path has been a happy accident, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech, Naomi Timperley, tells us about her work with entrepreneurs and startups Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Nov 2025
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Naomi Timperley Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Nov 2025
Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2025
Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
06 Nov 2025
We need to build psychological readiness into cyber security
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
By- Haris Pylarinos, Hack The Box
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News
06 Nov 2025
Science and Technology Committee calls out migration red tape
With the US administration raising fees for the H1-B visa, the UK has an opportunity to roll out the red carpet for world-class talent Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Nov 2025
Police Digital Service defends IT contractor cuts amid concerns over IT project delivery
The Police Digital Service has defended its decision to cut the size of its flexible IT workforce, as sources raise concerns about low staff morale and hampered IT project delivery times Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
06 Nov 2025
Maritime and Coastguard Agency to introduce digital assessments
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is replacing paper methods with a digital assessment platform to be used for training cadets in the first half of 2026 Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2025
Interview: Filip Nekvinda on balancing IT stability with digital ambition at Abdul Latif Jameel
The chief information and digital officer discusses the challenges of transformation, the power of data, and how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is shaping the future of technology leadership Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
06 Nov 2025
Microsoft strengthens UAE’s AI ambitions with launch of Elevate programme
With the launch of Microsoft Elevate UAE, the tech giant deepens its commitment to artificial intelligence skilling, infrastructure and innovation across education, government and startups Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
05 Nov 2025
CISO burnout: A crisis of expectation and isolation
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
By- Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst, Advent IM
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News
05 Nov 2025
US indicts three cyber pros who moonlit for ransomware gang
US prosecutors indict three men who allegedly attacked multiple victims with ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware while working as professional cyber incident responders Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Nov 2025
Government to broaden ‘narrow’ computing curriculum
Planned changes to the computer science curriculum announced following independent review recommendations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
05 Nov 2025
US tariff on skilled workers could create an inflection point in the war for AI talent
We should not only look overseas for talent; we must continue to build and strengthen our own. Continue Reading
By- Simon Crichton, CEO, Harvey Nash
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News
05 Nov 2025
From ambition to action: How the Gulf is turning responsible AI into a global reality
The Middle East is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, driven by strong government strategies. Success in the region requires trust, cultural awareness and alignment with local regulations Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
05 Nov 2025
From prototype to partner: The key to building trust in humanoids is thoughtful integration
Humanoids are moving from labs to industry, enhancing efficiency and working alongside humans, not replacing them. Ethical, socially beneficial integration is key to trust and adoption Continue Reading
By- Danilo Caporale
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News
05 Nov 2025
Most developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools
Study finds that 95% of developers in Southeast Asia and India use AI tools, but many of their employers lack formal AI policies, leaving them to forge their own paths in upskilling and governance Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
04 Nov 2025
We can alleviate the expanding burden on the CISO
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
By- Sam Thornton, Bridewell
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News
04 Nov 2025
Unequal access: The digital divide in criminal justice
Access to expert digital forensic analysis is biased towards the prosecution, says criminal defence Continue Reading
By- Sophia Sheera
