IT jobs and recruitment

Monique Shivanandan leaves Aviva

CIO has left the insurance company after more than three years in the role Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

NHS England on the hunt for new CCIO

NHS England is looking for a chief clinical information officer to replace Keith McNeil, who resigned from his role earlier this year Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Co-working space aimed at female founders opens in London

Co-working space Blooms aims to create a working environment aimed at entrepreneurial women Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Deloitte sponsorship helps progress of Bletchley cyber school

Sponsorship will provide hundreds of places on online Qufaro CyberEPQ course Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Study reveals employees’ fears over digital change

Many employees are fearful of the job risk associated with automation and company-wide digital transformation initiatives Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Almost 70% of teachers think they do not have the skills to teach coding

Many teachers feel ill-equipped to deliver the UK’s computing curriculum, survey reveals Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Less than half of adults have skills to complete basic digital tasks

Just over 40% of adults have the skills to complete a number of common digital tasks, with older generations struggling more than younger people Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Diversity in technology 2017: Bryan Glick, editor in chief, ComputerWeekly

In this video from Computer Weekly’s 2017 diversity in technology event, editor in chief Bryan Glick discusses the challenges for IT. Continue Reading

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on empathy and innovation

In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains why he has made empathy a key part of technology innovation at the software giant. We examine the latest developments in the debate over the tax status of IT contractors in the public sector and the IR35 reforms they claim are hampering digital government projects. And we ask if an emphasis on creativity will help attract more young people to work in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK bank Standard Chartered opens IT service centre in Bangalore

Bank is expanding its operation in India, which provides business services to its operations globally Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CW Middle East: Internet of things can help Gulf countries to diversify

The Middle East’s push towards economic diversification is driving innovation in internet of things (IoT) applications for emerging services sectors, such as transport and logistics, telecommunications, financial services and tourism. Also read how the Dubai Health Authority is rolling out Salama, a unified electronic medical record (EMR) system, and a survey shows organisations in the Middle East are not offering IT staff enough training and don’t employ enough women in IT. Continue Reading

Automation ‘will put 28% of young workers’ jobs at risk’

Research suggests the next 15 years will see young workers’ jobs at risk from automation, putting pressure on the UK to ensure the future generation has appropriate skills Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Some IT contractors earning more than £700 a day

Research shows 40% of contractors reach the average annual IT salary within three months Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology, and interview this year’s winner – investor and entrepreneur Sherry Coutu – to learn her thoughts on how to improve diversity in the IT workforce. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017

Computer Weekly has announced the list for Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017, including this year’s winner Sherry Coutu Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017: 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

Role models best way to increase diversity, says Most Influential Woman in UK IT 2017 Sherry Coutu

The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2017 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Sherry Coutu, says role models are the best way of addressing the diversity imbalance in the technology industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Cyber security industry key to solving skills gap

In the face of a growing shortage of cyber security skills around the world, the security industry itself needs to do more to attract people Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

The 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2017

Each year Computer Weekly recognises 50 of the most influential women in the UK IT industry. See pictures and bios for the Computer Weekly 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2017 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CIOs moving to revenue-generating roles

Gartner survey shows changing role for CIOs to cover revenue generation and deriving value from data, and spending less time on traditional IT delivery Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

What to do when a Microsoft executive takes over as IT chief at HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) new chief digital and information officer (CDIO), Jacky Wright, appears  to be an excellent appointment. She’s spent six years in senior roles at Microsoft, most ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

More than 40% of people in UK do not have digital skills required for most jobs

The digital skills gap is set to widen as many in the UK are without the basic skills needed for most positions, with jobs increasingly requiring above-average digital skills Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

HMRC confirms Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright as new CDIO

HMRC has tasked Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright with helping the department achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's most digitally advanced tax authorities Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Martha Lane Fox warns UK is 'sleepwalking' through digital disruption

During a House of Lords debate, Martha Lane Fox claimed the UK has been “sleepwalking” through digital change and urged for more to be done to promote “digital understanding” Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Thousands of Deutsche Bank employees will be replaced by robots

The CEO of Deutsche Bank said a "big number of staff will eventually be replaced by robots” as it looks towards artificial intelligence technology Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Average female tech salary less than males regardless of role or experience

Research by Computer Weekly has found women in the technology industry are paid less than their male counterparts, regardless of the role they are in or how much experience they have Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap

Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Women still under-represented in Nordic IT despite region’s efforts

Although countries in the Nordic region are often hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights, there is still gender inequality in the IT sector. Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

UK IT managers: you need to help government understand the skills you need. Here's how...

Having trouble recruiting IT professionals? If so, the government wants your help. Most IT managers that Computer Weekly talks to have some form of skills shortages in their teams, and struggle to ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

CW Nordics: Banks and startups increase collaboration

First they were deemed a threat, now they are potential partners. According to a new report by Nordic accelerator Fintech Mundi, banks are increasingly turning to financial technology (fintech) startups in their hunt for new ideas and market opportunities. Also in this issue, read now Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies, and hear how Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world. Continue Reading

Almost one-third of IT workers think they need more training to enhance career

More than half of IT workers receive formal training from their employer, but many feel more needs to be done for them to advance, according to Computer Weekly research Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Blockchain skills in high demand and jobs being swept up quickly

Job vacancies for people with blockchain skills are being filled in just seven days, on average, once they are advertised online Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Top skills you need to avoid being replaced by a machine

A-level results have shown an increase in Stem subjects but tech skills remain a problem, warn some in the industry Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Higher IT salaries in Australia and New Zealand amid talent crunch

IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand are earning more compared with last year, a TechTarget survey has found, but more needs to be done to address the gender gap Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Why does tech recruit men who have a problem with women?

We have read a lot about the issue of women in technology lately, since the publication of a dubious “manifesto” by a male Google employee, postulating that women may be biologically unsuited to a ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

CW Benelux: IoT Tech Day showcases innovation

Read about this year’s IoT Tech Day in Utrecht, Netherlands, which featured hobby projects such as light-sensing curtains that automatically open and close, but also showed that the IoT is growing up to encompass more serious applications. Also read about the lessons to be learned from the ‘Petya’ ransomware attack that has hit 60 countries, and find out how Dutch railway stations are monitoring the movement of travellers to reduce people jams. Continue Reading

Over 40% of IT professionals want another general election this year

A large proportion of IT workers in the UK want another general election this year in the hope it will stave off a hard brexit Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Parliament’s digital chief quits to become Arup CIO

Rob Greig is leaving in September for a new role in the private sector Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap

The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading

What Singapore can learn from Israel’s cyber security playbook

A former Unit 8200 captain from the Israel Defense Forces shares what Singapore can learn from Israel’s approach to cyber security Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017: Entrants to the Hall of Fame

Each year Computer Weekly recognises several great women from the IT industry and their lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK IT Hall of Fame Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UK ranked as top 10 digital economy

The UK has been ranked among the top 10 nations in terms of digital capabilities Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How IT can work alongside marketing to deliver on digital expectations

A recent digital customer experience summit hosted by Adobe has highlighted the link between IT, in-house talent development and change management Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Nordic CIO interview: Ann Hellenius, City of Stockholm

Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

Most influential women in UK tech: The 2017 longlist

Every year, Computer Weekly asks the technology industry to nominate who it thinks are the most influential women in UK tech – here is the 2017 longlist Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Project management is key to driving business success

Project managers are struggling to keep up with the fast pace of business development, leading to project failures Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

DVLA aims to slash IT costs by moving to public cloud and open standards

Agency’s IT strategy for 2019/20 will see a concerted move to deprecate legacy systems, deploy applications in the cloud and develop in-house IT Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Co-op digital chief Mike Bracken quits to focus on digital government consultancy

The former GDS chief is leaving the Co-op to work on advising governments around the world on their digital strategy Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

To gain diversity we must ‘redefine’ how tech is perceived

To encourage more minorities into IT, Google’s head of diversity and inclusion in Europe claims the industry needs to redefine the stereotypes around what a job in tech entails Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Why entrepreneurship is the only escape from AI-fuelled unemployment

Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, predicts up to 15m people could lose their jobs due to AI. Society must adapt Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The human apprentices behind robotic automation

IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

PaloAlto Networks partners with US Girl Scouts on security skills

Palo Alto Networks is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to develop cyber security badges to foster knowledge of the topic and support interest in the profession Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Tips for buying hyper-converged systems

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the growing market for hyper-converged infrastructure - combining processing, storage and networking into an integrated design - and assess the options available to IT leaders. We ask mature users of the cloud what’s next for their migration to off-premise systems. And we analyse how retail supply chains are developing to keep up with online and mobile shopping trends. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Challenger bank technology arm hires former ABN Amro IT executive as CIO

Bank and banking technology supplier Fidor hires an experienced banking CIO to support its international expansion Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Insurance giant Allianz opens up about how DevOps success is fueling its move to cloud

The German financial services giant reveals details of how a year-long push to embrace DevOps has set the scene for a move to cloud Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Europe faces shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022

European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply, a report has revealed Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

IR35 reforms: HMRC denies claims that online tax status assessment tool returns unreliable results

HM Revenue & Customs hits back at research that suggests its IR35 online assessment tool is hindering public sector organisations in determining the tax status of off-payroll staff Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Why and how men in the technology industry have helped women progress

Many have argued gender parity will not happen in the technology industry without help from the top. Since the top is predominantly male, we’ve reached out to some of the men in the industry who are helping to drive tech equality Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Economic and political uncertainty drives organisations to rethink IT strategies

CIO job satisfaction reaches a three-year high as organisations hire more IT staff and invest in innovative digital technology Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Lack of skills preventing digital transformation, says 65% of decision makers

Research has found skills gaps in data science, AI and infrastructure management are standing in the way of digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Highly skilled professionals at risk of being replaced by computers

Highly skilled jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence by 2022, says Gartner Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Large UK businesses increasingly want CEOs to have IT background

More large businesses in the UK want a CEO that has a good understanding of IT Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Casting the IT skills net wider

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as research reveals that three-quarters of non-tech workers would be interested in a job in IT, we examine what’s stopping them from making the move and how cross-training can help. We analyse the key storage elements of building a private cloud. And Bloomberg’s head of data science talks about the benefits of machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer

Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Government privacy advisor quits and slams Cabinet Office for lack of support

Co-chair of Privacy and Consumer Advisory Group resigns and criticises officials for ignoring its advice and attempting to smuggle “inadequate proposals past ministers” Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How to ensure tech staff gain ‘essential soft skills’

Nottingham Trent University’s infrastructure services manager explains how she has made sure her technology team have the essential soft skills they need to support users Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

FDM uses gamification to make graduate recruitment process more inclusive

IT services firm uses Yellow Hook Reef game to make its graduate recruitment process more inclusive and enjoyable for candidates Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge

In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading

Chatbots, Fitbits and AI: IT suppliers identify the top trends in HR technology

Businesses are using Fitbits, artificial intelligence and chatbots to improve working life as competition increases to recruit talented ‘millennials’ Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

‘Can do’ attitude of DevOps teams is driving cloud-first strategies

The cloud-first strategies of businesses across sectors are maturing, with DevOps teams playing a leading role Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Home Office U-turn over IR35 contractor classifications prompts IT project delay fears

IT project delays predicted at Home Office, following reports of last-minute departmental U-turn over contractors' IR35 status classifications Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

GDS changes start from the top

Last week’s highly critical National Audit Office (NAO) report highlighted the need for change at the Government Digital Service (GDS). The NAO “found widespread views across government that GDS ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Interview: Dave Perry, chief technology officer, DVLA

DVLA’s CTO talks about the agency’s plans to become a hub for digital motoring, the importance of culture, and moving away from legacy IT Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

IR35 reforms: Stakeholders warn of risk to public sector IT projects as contractors walk

With the IR35 reforms coming into force today, 6 April, contracting stakeholders warn of the widespread threat the changes pose to the delivery of public sector IT projects Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

IR35 reforms: HMRC 'delays' blamed for last-minute public sector compliance panic

Public sector stakeholders claim the late release of HMRC's online tax status assessment tool and its supporting IR35 legislation is causing contractors to leave projects in their droves Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

UK tech braced for Brexit

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government invokes Article 50 to leave the EU, we find out the tech sector’s concerns over two years of Brexit uncertainty. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at how to deploy SAP Hana, the software giant’s in-memory database suite. And we ask CIOs what they think about blockchain, the distributed ledger technology that’s generating so much excitement (and hype) in the IT community. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

GDS builds DDaT jobs framework

The Government Digital Service has created a framework to build common skills and capability across digital, data and technology roles Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

HMRC contractors leave over inside IR35 ruling

HMRC has begun classifying its public sector contractors as "inside IR35", prompting fears of a digital "brain drain" at the organisation Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Almost 40% of firms seeking cloud skills find it hard to recruit

Most orgainsations agree that cloud skills are important for the future, but those involved in recruitment are finding it difficult to hire talent Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

KPMG launches campaign to encourage women into tech

Professional services firm commits to increasing the number of women in its technology remit to encourage more women into the industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Making the UK fit for 5G

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the government’s new 5G strategy and assess whether it’s enough to stimulate development of next generation mobile networks. We meet some of the Silicon Valley startups hoping to revolutionise big data analytics. And we examine how to prevent the move to DevOps from harming work-life balance for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK business least likely to offer rewards to infosec professionals

UK firms need to rethink incentives to attract and retain people with cyber security skills, according to the findings of a recent global study Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Google power – how the internet giant builds datacentres

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from Google executives about how the firm builds, tests and secures its global datacentre estate. We analyse the implications for the UK’s broadband infrastructure after the BT and Openreach split. And we find out how artificial intelligence and the internet of things are coming together to deliver new technologies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

IR35 research: 85% of contractors will quit public sector if tax status changed

Research by tax advisers QDos Contractor suggests few public sector off-payroll workers would be willing to stick around if made to pay the same tax as salaried staff Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

IR35 reform will have ‘significant delivery impact’, says Home Office CIO

New regulations for public sector contractors are needed but will lead to a period of “significant pain”, according to Home Office tech boss Sarah Wilkinson Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

CIO interview: Sarah Wilkinson, Home Office

The Home Office tech boss shares her views on Brexit challenges, collaborating with GDS and running large government IT programmes Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Deutsche Bank creates group-wide CIO role

New chief will drive technology transformation across the bank Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Alibaba runs academy to find future e-commerce leaders

Online marketplace firm Alibaba launches a global academy designed to find and train young people to join the e-commerce landscape Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

UK IT professionals wanted in New Zealand capital city as part of recruitment campaign

The government of New Zealand's capital city is looking for IT staff from around the world to address a skills shortage Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Accenture to add thousands of US jobs as Trump effect spreads to IT

Accenture has promised to create more jobs in the US and invest $1.4bn in skills development Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

FDM Everywoman in Tech: 2017 winners announced

Women’s network Everywoman announces the winners of its 2017 Everywoman in Technology awards, sponsored by FDM Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

More than half of teachers admit gender stereotyping Stem subjects

Almost 60% of teachers have admitted developing unconscious gender stereotypes towards science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CIO interview: Alex Alexander, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group

It is not always the catwalk where the biggest trends in fashion take place. Tech is driving fashion today, says CIO Alex Alexander Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Retail tech training – an opportunity to drive employee retention?

A job in retail is often the first employment many people will have, so could technology training increase the retention of store staff? Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Only 49% of marketers are pushed to reinvent customer service due to technology

Technology is causing disruption in most markets, but only 49% of marketers believe they are pressured to develop their customer service as a result of disruptive technology Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Artificial intelligence will increase productivity by sharpening human mind

The combination of AI and humans will triple productivity if businesses get the balance right for different roles Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

#techmums uses corporate partnerships to reach a million mums by 2020

Not-for-profit #techmums hopes to give technology skills to one million mothers by 2020 through partnerships with corporate firms Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Human-centric technologies will dominate next three years

Accenture says businesses will develop technology and services to match human behaviour in the next few years Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

World leaders discuss risks of social unrest from advances in technology

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the fears raised at the World Economic Forum in Davos over the potential for social unrest as new technology such as AI transforms working practices and eliminates jobs. We hear from the CIO at the World Health Organization about how IT helped tackle the Ebola crisis. And we look at progress in companies adopting big data analytics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading