IT jobs and recruitment

IR35 private sector preparation: What the banks’ take on the reforms means for IT contractors

With six months until IR35 tax avoidance reforms are extended to the private sector, a number of financial services firms are thinning out their contractor workforce – is that the way to ensure compliance? Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Digital and innovation apprentices to start NatWest programme

NatWest is kicking off a tech apprentice programme, with its digital innovation hub set to play a key role Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Future.now launch: Biggest barrier for digital skills is motivation

Digital sector must overcome its “image problem” to attract more people to learn new skills, says Lord Mayor at launch of digital skills project Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Why would a bank that made billions of pounds’ profit cut thousands of staff?

HSBC is the latest bank to make thousands of staff cuts as even profitable businesses need to reshape themselves for the challenges that digital transformation brings Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Dutch AI Coalition wants to put the Netherlands on artificial intelligence map

To ensure the Netherlands keeps pace in the artificial intelligence race, an AI coalition has been formed to help organisations in the sector to collaborate Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Hype vs reality: Is the tech industry on the cusp of another ‘AI winter’?

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic for enterprise users, but will the technology fail to live up to the hype this time around, ponder panellists at the NetEvents Global IT Summit in San Jose Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Deutsche Bank to set up innovation division to drive digital transformation

More details about Deutsche Bank’s new technology division in internal company email Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UKtech50 2019 – help us find the most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology reaches its 10th anniversary – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Southeast Asia’s internet economy hits $100bn milestone

The digital economy in Southeast Asia grew 39% this year but the growth momentum can only be sustained if talent gaps are filled Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

What is UK plc doing to address the tech skills gap in the face of Brexit?

The growing technology skills gap in the UK is widely known, with firms complaining of a lack of skilled workers – but what are they doing fill their empty roles? Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

IR35 reforms: Lloyds Bank contractors to get deadline on future employment status

Lloyds Banking Group is the latest large firm set to end engagement of IT contractors through personal service companies due to impending IR35 tax reforms Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 32

In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald talk about Computer Weekly’s diversity and inclusion event, Oracle Open World 2019, and government technology Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Healthcare and technology have cultural similarities, says NHSX CEO

Common factors in healthcare and technology could help bring about a shift in attitudes, says Matthew Gould Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

The most influential women in UK technology 2019

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our annual list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology. Meet the winner, Debbie Forster, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, and find out who are this year’s five rising stars. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the latest developments in robotic process automation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Private sector warned of ‘brain drain’ risk by putting off prep for April 2020 start of IR35 reforms

Legal firm warns private sector companies about the risks of putting off preparations for the IR35 reforms that take effect next year Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Inclusion for everyone, not just the under-represented, says Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2019

People need to be more clued up on the benefits of inclusion, says Tech Talent Charter CEO Debbie Forster, the 2019 winner of Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Woman in UK Technology accolade Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2019: Entrants to the Hall of Fame

Each year, Computer Weekly announces the women who will be added to its Hall of Fame, a list of women recognised for their lifetime achievements to the technology sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2019

Computer Weekly has announced the 2019 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner Debbie Forster Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2019: Rising Stars

Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choice for this year’s female Rising Stars of the UK technology industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 31

In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald are joined by Ryan Priest for an accidentally transport-heavy chat about the week in tech Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor
• Ryan Priest
• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Interview: Tapping into the invisible talent pool

As the technology talent gap grows, charity Astriid aims to help organisations connect with people who are chronically ill to meet some of their mutual needs Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Civil service chief appeals to ‘wise, experienced, powerful’ IT leaders to apply for CDIO job

John Manzoni explains why the new government digital leader will carry the power and authority of a Whitehall permanent secretary Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CW APAC: Buyer’s guide to human capital management

In this buyer’s guide, focused on human capital management (HCM) in the Asia-Pacific region, we look at the advantages of HCM software in recruitment, the importance of listening to staff and the considerations that should be made when using work algorithms. Continue Reading

CTO interview: Paul Clark, Tandem Bank

Tandem Bank’s chief technology officer had a close encounter with legacy banking when he left his previous job to pursue a career in fintech Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Male coding salaries overtake female earnings, despite higher starting salaries for women

Analysis of starting salaries from coding academy Makers has found some firms are paying female junior developers more than their male counterparts, but the pay gap swings the other way for more senior positions Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Inside Oman’s new tech startup drive

Oman is aspiring to be a tech startup hub and is on a mission to compete with its neighbours in the Gulf Continue Reading

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• Alicia Buller

Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 30

The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast team returns from its brief summer hiatus to discuss HPE’s hardware refresh processes, the financial services industry’s changing relationship with cloud and a charity that is helping people with chronic illnesses find work in tech Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
• Clare McDonald, Business Editor
• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Ditch hoodies and hackers to encourage diverse security recruitment

The cyber security industry needs to address a systemic image problem if it is to succeed in recruiting more diverse teams Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Industry opposition to no-deal Brexit hardens, says TechUK

A survey of TechUK members has found that 71% believe a no-deal Brexit at the end of October will negatively affect them in spite of their preparations Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Less than quarter of fintechs prepared for no-deal Brexit

A survey reveals that less than a quarter of UK fintech companies have their businesses prepared for the UK's exit from the EU Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Inside NatWest Ventures

NatWest Ventures is helping NatWest bank to remain relevant to its SME businesses customer community through digital innovation Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Loyal Dutch IT professionals not being rewarded enough, survey shows

Companies warned they could lose loyal IT staff because salary rises do not match those on offer from rival employers Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Cutting the cord: Negotiating cloud contracts with problematic customers

How accountable should cloud firms be for the actions of the customers that use their platforms, and how much thought should they give to aligning themselves with problematic brands before hosting them? Continue Reading

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• Sooraj Shah

Businesses need to keep investing in tech and hope to avoid a no-deal Brexit

A no-deal Brexit could have serious consequences for the UK tech sector and skills base, making it more difficult to recruit technology specialists and hire freelancers Continue Reading

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• Albert Ellis, Harvey Nash Group

Nearly £1m of EU funding to boost tech skills in UK SMEs

An initiative led by the Department for Work and Pensions will focus on enhancing skills in rural locations to unleash competitiveness in areas such as agritech and biorenewables Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Take our 2019 salary survey and tell us what you think about your job in IT

Computer Weekly's annual salary survey aims to reveal IT professionals' attitudes to employment and training Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly Staff

UK gets first millionaire ethical hacker

Six months after the first millionaire ethical hacker was announced, five more have been recognised, including a Briton, who have collectively discovered nearly 5,000 vulnerabilities Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

IR35 reforms: HMRC defends off-payroll rules guidance against "woeful" IPSE jibes

HMRC promises there are more preparatory materials in the pipeline to help the private sector prepare for the April 2020 IR35 rules, after IPSE brands its current guidance "woeful" Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Finding a fix for the IT industry's recruitment woes: A datacentre perspective

The datacentre industry is in the midst of a well-documented skills crisis, caused by a mix of sector-specific challenges and some more generalised ones Continue Reading

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• Stuart Burns

How IT departments can upskill in the new economy

There is a skills crisis. Traditionally, IT has outsourced to fill the skills gap, but in the gig economy, there are new approaches to sourcing technical skills Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Girls now account for more than 20% of computing GCSE entries

This year has seen an increase in female students choosing computing at both A-Level and GCSE - and they are outperforming boys Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Almost 40% of UK tech talent resides in London bubble

Despite cities around the UK being home to a multitude of tech talent, the London bubble still prevails, with a majority of those with digital skills collecting in the capital Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Computing A-level rises in popularity, despite drop in overall A-level candidates

While the number of people choosing to participate in A-levels has fallen, computing candidates are on the rise Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

DCMS funding aims to increase diversity in cyber sector

A funding round has been announced as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) with aims of encouraging more diverse talent into the UK’s cyber security sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Prime minister to launch fast-tracked visas for skilled workers

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged government departments to work on a new fast-tracked visa for those skilled in sciences, and may scrap other visa caps to attract top talent Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Whistleblowers: James Glenn’s battle with Cisco opens new front on cyber security

James Glenn, a 42-year-old security specialist, fought a 10-year legal battle with Cisco after blowing the whistle on serious security flaws. He lost his job, but has no regrets Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Alternative LinkedIn Recruiter tool boosts response rates

The LinkedIn Recruiter tool improvements to matching engines and InMail have improved response rates, but some HR managers say recruiting challenges require more tools. Continue Reading

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• Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large

Nordic startups take international expansion as a starting point

Two startups from the Nordic region are among those targeting international expansion even before they have established themselves on their home turf Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Microsoft teams up with Singapore government in training push

Microsoft is partnering SkillsFuture Singapore in a training programme that aims to build a ‘digitally confident’ population Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Would you trust a criminal with your cyber security?

Several industry sectors have set a good example by hiring ex-offenders, and the cyber security industry could benefit in similar ways by looking at members of the hacker community Continue Reading

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• Ian Glover, CREST

Lack of resources top challenge to IT security

A lack of resources is the top challenge to information security professionals, followed by a lack of experience and skills, a survey reveals Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Government continues probe of UK cyber security labour market

The government has announced a second phase of research to help understand the UK's cyber security labour market Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

IR35 reforms: Contractor poll highlights lack of faith in new UK government

Research into how the contractor community views the government and its ability to deliver the private sector IR35 reforms should provide “food for thought” for prime minister Boris Johnson Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Nationwide plans 750 tech roles at new digital hub in London

Building society is setting up its first major tech presence in London to help it access deep skills pool Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Computer science undergraduates most likely to drop out

Computer science degrees account for the largest proportion of students who drop out before completion Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Veteran IBMers given cold shoulder as Big Blue promotes millennials

IBM’s older workforce have taken legal action as they are dropped in favour of younger employees during the company’s attempts to reinvent itself as a ‘cool and trendy’ place to work Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Deliveroo to build Edinburgh tech hub around acquisition of local startup

Food delivery tech company Deliveroo is using a recent acquisition of local startup Cultivate to build a tech hub in Edinburgh Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Cisco pays $8.6m after whistleblower discloses security flaws in video surveillance system

James Glenn, a video surveillance expert working for a Cisco reseller in Denmark, alerted Cisco to security faults and stands to gain a share of a multimillion-dollar settlement with the US government Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

CW500 Interview: Daniel Hulme discusses artificial intelligence (AI)

Daniel Hulme, CEO of Satalia and director of University College London’s business analytics MSc, talks about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Hewlett Packard Enterprise invests big in India

Enterprise IT giant aims to take advantage of India’s fast-growing economy and the country’s wealth of tech talent Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government launches retraining scheme for workers impacted by tech

Amid fears that artificial intelligence and automation will put people out of work, the government is working on a retraining programme to help those affected by AI to fit into new roles Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Worries over impact of foreign talent on Australia’s tech jobs put to rest

Local tech industry welcomes a new report from the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia which found that migrants have not had a negative impact on wages or participation rates of Aussie workers Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Voting open for the most influential woman in UK technology 2019

Who do you think deserves the title of most influential woman in UK technology 2019? Submit your vote now Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2019 longlist

In its search for the most influential women in UK technology, each year Computer Weekly asks the tech industry to nominate who it thinks should be considered for the top 50. Here is the longlist for 2019 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Draft finance bill dims hopes of private sector reprieve on April 2020 roll-out of IR35 reforms

Publication of the draft IR35 private sector reform legislation dims hopes the government might announce a delay to rolling out the changes in April 2020 Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Retailers engineer new ways to recruit and retain IT talent

Senior leaders at Holland & Barrett, Feelunique and BrandAlley offer tips on finding and keeping sought-after engineering and developer talent Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

CDO interview: Julia Aymonier, École Hôtelière de Lausanne

As organisations transform digitally, the roles of those leading these IT projects are changing too, says Julia Aymonier, CDO at Switzerland-based hospitality school École Hôtelière de Lausanne Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Deutsche Bank cuts jobs but increases tech spend

Deutsche Bank is making swingeing cuts to its workforce over the next two and a half years and has pinned its hopes on the latest technology to make it possible. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government aims to make level 4 and 5 qualifications more popular

Proposed changes to the qualifications that sit between A-levels and university degrees are intended to tackle skills shortages in science, technology, engineering and maths Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

NTT picks London for newly formed global business

NTT says unifying its various units under one umbrella and basing it in London will help it take full advantage of both its clients’ demands for joined up digital services, and the capital’s booming tech economy Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The Great Eastern way to digital transformation

Regional insurance company Great Eastern has rolled out a new digital platform to better serve customers while morphing its DNA from the inside out Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Apple design chief Jony Ive confirms company departure after nearly 30 years

After nearly 30 years of shaping the aesthetic of Apple products, the firm's chief design officer, Jony Ive, is leaving the company Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Employee activism: How staff revolts are shaking up the IT recruitment landscape

As staff at tech giants Microsoft, Google and Amazon continue to speak out about pressing social issues, pressure is growing on firms to better align themselves with their employees on ethics Continue Reading

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• Nicholas Fearn

Sky invests £125,000 in female-led business ideas

Five women have been awarded their share of £125,000 from Sky to pursue technology-led business ideas Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Release date clarification sought for revamped CEST tool as private sector IR35 reforms near

HMRC is under growing pressure to say when its revamped IR35 online tax status tool will be released, as stakeholders air grievances over current issues with the answers it produces Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

A third of jobs could become redundant as a result of digitisation

Around 12 million jobs could significantly change or become redundant by 2024 as a result of the adoption of digital technologies Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

US tech industry’s racial wage gap is widening, report finds

A report on salaries in the tech industry has found that the racial wage gap in the US is widening, despite the average tech worker salary increasing year on year Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Parents don’t know enough about cyber careers

Research by the SANS Institute finds that while parents are aware of cyber security, they don’t know enough to encourage their children into cyber roles Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Will artificial intelligence be a recruiter’s new best friend?

AI and machine learning are being introduced into corporate recruitment to save time and money, but employers need to understand the legal risks Continue Reading

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• Amanda Glover

Tech startups establish deep roots in Copenhagen

Danish capital offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are staying there for the long haul Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Looming private sector IR35 reforms prompts calls for gig economy-focused tax system overhaul

The growth of the gig-based economy has exposed weaknesses in the UK tax system – exacerbated by the IR35 reforms – that mean an overhaul is needed, panel claims Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Finland’s Tieto and Norway’s Evry merge to fend off competition from Indian suppliers

Two of the Nordic region's biggest IT suppliers merge as competition in their home region increases Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Opening a path into a tech career for anyone

The technology sector needs new talent and must get better at appealing to people at all stages of their life and career Continue Reading

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• Vinous Ali, TechUK

HMRC urged to delay April 2020 extension of IR35 rules to private sector by 'at least' 12 months

An analysis of the responses HMRC has reportedly received to its consultation on extending the IR35 tax avoidance reforms to the private sector suggests the tax agency is coming under pressure to put its plans on hold for at least 12 months Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Interview: Rackspace EMEA CTO on why it pays to put people at the heart of IT transformation

Rackspace EMEA CTO Lee James opens up about how taking a people-first approach to digital transformation raises staff morale and engagement levels while helping the managed cloud provider win new business Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

UK tech visa application numbers rise for the fifth year in a row, Tech Nation confirms

Data from visa endorsement body Tech Nation reveals 45% year on year jump in tech visa applications, with India and the US emerging as the two major sources of candidates Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

TTC experts say collaboration necessary for improving tech diversity

Despite initiatives designed to increase the number of women in tech, progress is slow. But it could be faster with more collaboration, say signatories of the Tech Talent Charter Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

AWS skills collaboration gives rise to two-year pre-university cloud qualification

Amazon Web Services joins forces with Career College Trust to create cloud course that will prepare students for entry-level tech jobs or further education at university Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Rise in business-led IT spend increases risks and opportunities

Digitally leading businesses benefit from faster time to market, better employee experience and improved finances, but lack of partnership between CIOs and business units can jeopardise progress, says Harvey Nash / KPMG survey Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

From oil crash to tech startup boom in Norway

For countries highly dependent on oil, the global price crash had huge potential ramifications – one of which, in Norway, was the development of a thriving technology sector Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Gender diversity is failing in tech: how can we turn it around?

Todays technology organisations need innovative thinking, communication, relationship building, influencing and listening – skills that a lot of women possess in abundance. Yet employers frequently advertise jobs in ways that unwittingly deter women from joining their IT teams. Some simple changes could make a huge difference Continue Reading

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• Natalie Whittlesey, Harvey Nash

TSB makes key appointment in IT restructure

Mark Curran moves from CYBG to head up reorganisation that will see control of TSB’s IT transferred to an internal team from parent company’s tech subsidiary Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CIO interview: John Finch, Refinitiv

Refinitiv CIO John Finch says finding people with the right level of data science skills is his biggest challenge Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Datacentre operators urged to look beyond past experience to fill talent gaps

Panellists at the annual Datacloud Europe Congress in Monaco claim operators will continue to struggle to plug talent gaps while focusing on finding candidates with years of experience in datacentres, rather than those with an aptitude for the type of work it involves Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Yoox Net-A-Porter launches female-focused fashion app competition

Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter is asking young women to submit ideas for an app which helps drive sustainability in the fashion industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Nominations open for Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2019

Computer Weekly is seeking nominations for this year’s list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 18

In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald weigh up the technology credentials of some of the Conservative Party candidates, find out how Google Cloud is helping the Football Association to achieve its diversity goals, and why Sweden appears to be rowing back on its cashless society plans Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly Staff

More than half of UK workforce lacks essential digital skills, says Lloyd’s

In the modern world, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, but a large amount of the UK workforce doesn’t measure up, Lloyd’s has found Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Migration Advisory Committee calls for expansion of non-EU skilled work visas

As Brexit uncertainty increases, the Migration Advisory Committee has suggested adding more skilled roles to the Shortage Occupations List Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Danish government launches national AI strategy

Strategy aims to capitalise on investment in artificial intelligence technologies to enhance Denmark’s societal advancement and give business and industry a competitive edge Continue Reading

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• Gerard O’Dwyer