IT jobs and recruitment

Amazon’s Apprenticeship fund will support 300 SME roles this year

The apprenticeship fund launched by retail tech giant Amazon in 2021 is set to fund 300 more across the next year Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Worker-focused AI Bill introduced by backbench MP Mick Whitley

Using the 10-minute motion rule, backbench Labour MP Mick Whitley has introduced a worker-focused artificial intelligence (AI) bill to Parliament, which outlines a similar approach to AI being advocated by unions in the UK Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CIO interview: Ravi Malick, Box

Ravi Malick has always been a technologist at heart, and via political science, startups and consultancy, landed in his current role at Box Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

No10 Innovation Fellowship Programme ramps up AI focus

Second round of the programme, run jointly by Number 10 and the Government Digital Service, focuses on AI and automation Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Interview: Rachel Phillips, vice-president UK&I, Okta

Hybrid working is the new normal for many, but while it offers many benefits, it has also introduced complications, explains Okta’s Rachel Phillips Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CW EMEA: The future of work

In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Tech jobs are on the rise, but soft skills are most coveted, says WEF

Research by the World Economic Forum has found technology jobs are currently some of the fastest growing, but firms still want employees to have transferable skills Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

HMRC confirms potential April 2024 end date for double-taxation issue in IR35 compliance cases

HM Revenue & Customs launches eight-week consultation on plans to roll out a legislative tweak that would put a stop to the government tax collection agency over-collecting tax in IR35 non-compliance cases Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

UK Cyber Security Council launches certification mapping tool

Cyber careers body aims to offer clarity for professionals seeking to advance through security certification Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cyber security and analytics propel jobs boost in Scotland’s tech sector

A tech industry survey from ScotlandIS indicates the country’s tech sector is set to grow, with cyber security as the hottest domain Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

CISOs under-supported, under pressure, Trellix finds

The vast majority of CISOs say they are finding it difficult to get sign-off on the resources they need to do their job Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Most IT staff uncomfortable deploying surveillance tech at work

The IT teams responsible for deploying and running digital surveillance in workplaces say they are uncomfortable with “extremely common” practice of spying on colleagues, research finds Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

From Nokia to Merge Mansion: Helsinki’s tech expertise is sparking a new era for global gaming

Helsinki has a reputation as the go-to place for game development, and now the city’s tech community is taking gaming into new areas Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Biases keep Dutch girls out of STEM and IT

Unconscious stereotypes and bias still ensure few girls in the Netherlands choose to study engineering or IT. Government, education and businesses need to make significant steps to turn this around Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Tech’s gender pay gap begins to return to pre-pandemic levels

The pandemic has eased some of the pay gaps that exist in the UK’s technology sector, including those between men and women, and the north and the south Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

The road to the Digital Growth Grant

GUEST POST: In this contributed blog post, Hannah Bernard, Head of Business Banking, Barclays, explains how the firm's entrepreneurs’ network, Eagle Labs, plans to use the Digital Growth Grant to ... Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

#MumsWhoCode recognises tech employers supporting new parents

Campaign #MumsWhoCode, made up of Code First Girls and the MotherBoard Movement, has published a list of tech firms making an effort to support employees with families Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Good Friday Agreement key to growth of Northern Ireland cyber hub

Now 25 years since the historic Good Friday Agreement ended the Troubles, Northern Ireland has become a flourishing centre of cyber security excellence and has ambitions to grow further Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CyberUK 23: Irresponsible use of commercial hacking tools a rising threat

Commercial cyber tools and hackers-for-hire pose a growing threat to organisations and individuals worldwide, according to an NCSC report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

IR35 a ‘threat’ to UK’s bid to become science and tech superpower, contracting authority warns

After the government set out plans to become a science and tech superpower, Qdos CEO warns its ambitions could come to nothing if fundamental flaws in IR35 remain unfixed Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

CyberUK 23: NCSC conference centres cyber collaboration

The NCSC’s annual CyberUK conference gets underway in Belfast this week, with collaboration and cooperation high on the agenda Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Women looking for new roles want equal progression opportunities

According to Skillsoft, many women in tech are happy at their current employer, but those seeking new roles are mainly doing so to gain equal opportunities Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CW EMEA: Under attack and stressed out

In this month's CW EMEA, we look at how cyber attacks are taking a toll on security professionals, damaging their mental health and forcing some to quit. We also look at Finland's allure for tech entrepreneurs, how software is enabling a new business model for a Swedish car manufacturer, and the importance of backup testing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Deutsche Bank to close Russian software operations

German bank has been winding down its Russia-based software development operations and is close to shutting them down Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

NatWest supports tech training for displaced Ukrainian women

NatWest bank joins scheme to give tech training to displaced Ukrainian women in Scotland Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Anne Keast-Butler named as new director of GCHQ

The government has appointed current MI5 deputy director general Anne Keast-Butler to head signals and cyber agency GCHQ Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

DWP appoints former Boots IT chief Richard Corbridge as CDIO

In his new role as the chief digital and information officer for the Department for Work and Pensions, Corbridge will be responsible for a £1.4bn annual budget Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Government on the hunt for national tech adviser

Applicants for the role, which pays up to £135,000, will need to have “deep experience” of innovation and technology development, along with a “fantastic network” in the sector Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

CGI signs up to prison leaver employment initiative

IT supplier is working with training company specialised in helping prison leavers to find recruitment in the tech sector Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How Australian organisations can plug the cloud skills gap

Organisations will need to acquire a broader set of skills and invest in reskilling and employee experience to attract and retain cloud talent Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

UK government publishes AI whitepaper

Artificial intelligence whitepaper outlines UK government’s proposals to regulate the technology, which are based around creating an agile, “pro-innovation” framework Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Alan Turing Institute unveils strategy to support UK AI

The strategy is built around helping the UK government realise its artificial intelligence ambitions, and focuses on areas where the UK can play a transformative role in shaping AI development Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Is TikTok really a security threat to your business?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the UK government becoming the latest administration to ban TikTok, we ask whether the controversial social media app is really a security threat to enterprises. Technology guru Bruce Schneier tells us about the need to take back control of AI and the personal data it relies on. And we look at how firms are trying – and failing – to make AI work for online content moderation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Government must take the lead on STEM diversity

No single solution can increase diversity in the STEM sectors, says Science and Technology Committee, as it calls on government to take action Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Accenture to cut 19,000 jobs globally

Accenture is cutting ‘structural’ costs which includes a reduction of 19,000 staff and a consolidation of office space Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Everywoman in Tech Forum 2023: What it means to be an authentic tech leader

One of the main topics of discussion at this year’s Everywoman in Tech Forum focused on authenticity, and how this helps managers to create the inclusive environments their tech teams need Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

From CDO to CTIO – what tech leader job titles really mean, and who calls the shots  

In your organisation, do you have a CIO? A CTO? A CTIO? We offer a brief guide to the top roles in IT and the differences between them. Continue Reading

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• Lily Haake, Harvey Nash, part of Nash Squared

The changing role of the CIO from a Finnish perspective

A small country with a sophisticated workforce, Finland has its own perspective on how IT leadership is changing in both the public and private sector Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

Steadying a rocky ship

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Louise Read, founder of SaaS MRKTING, talks about the more positive side of current tech industry layoffs.  May you be cursed with interesting times. So ... Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK arm for £1 following collapse

UK tech ecosystem welcomes government intervention to facilitate HSBC purchase after the collapse of SVB left many UK startups unable to access their deposits Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Everywoman announces 2023 Women in Tech Awards winners

Network for women in business, everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with FDM Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

TTC report: Why diversity initiatives matter

Diversity in the technology sector is slowly on the rise, but the higher number of minority groups in Tech Talent Charter signatories signals why a focus on diversity is important Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Women on Boards: how to get there, how to flourish there

Having a good network, listening to advice, taking on more responsibility coupled with drive and commitment can help women reach a place on the board Continue Reading

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• By Bev White, CEO, and Melanie Hayes Nash Squared

Over 50s and IR35: How retired IT workers could help close the tech sector skills gap

With the UK government wanting to get more people who took early retirement in the wake of the pandemic back to work, recruitment experts ponder if encouraging them to work on a freelance basis could close the IT sector’s skills gap Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Government announces Science and Technology framework

The government has announced the first major work completed by its recently launched Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

White House unveils National Cybersecurity Strategy

The strategy will focus on ensuring closer collaboration on cyber security between government and industry, while giving software and other tech companies a bigger role in combatting threats due to their resources and expertise Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

hard skills

Hard skills are specific abilities, capabilities and skill sets that an individual can possess and demonstrate in a measured way. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
• Mary K. Pratt

UK government migration scheme to boost tech ties with India

The UK has agreed to allow thousands of young Indian professionals to work for two years in the UK as part of a migration exchange Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Almost 70% of UK digital workers interested in expanding tech skills

Digital workers in the UK are interested in furthering their skills through training but feel time and money are holding them back Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Dutch cyber security professionals experience stress akin to soldiers in war zone, claims expert

Cyber attacks are taking a heavy toll on Dutch IT professionals, with over a third reporting that their mental health suffers as a result Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Half of cyber leaders to switch jobs by 2025, citing stress

A substantial number of cyber security leaders are plotting their great escape, saying the industry is leaving them too stressed to go on, according to a study Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Innovation not infestation – digitising pest control

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Rentokil Initial is using the latest in digital innovation to improve the age-old task of pest control. The leading experts offer a 15-point plan to improve diversity and inclusion in IT. And with all the excitement around ChatGPT, we ask whether business is ready to use the AI chatbot. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Women account for less than a third of FTSE 100 CIOs

The number of women in tech leadership positions is growing, but the pace of change is still minimal Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Cyber security training: Insights for future professionals

Future cyber security professionals need soft skills as well as technical ones, says security educator Sudeep Subramanian Continue Reading

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• Sudeep Subramanian

UK finance firms short of data skills

Financial services companies in the UK lack the data skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly digital world Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

More than 60% of people think they are not qualified for STEM careers

People are interested in STEM careers but many feel underqualified, while some don’t even know what counts as a STEM job, IBM finds Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Employers claim to prioritise diversity, employees remain dubious

Young tech employees claim diversity initiatives aren’t working, despite more than half of employers claiming to focus on the issue Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Helsinki’s tech and business ecosystem in 90 days

Helsinki gives tech entrepreneurs a taste of life and business in Finland for 90 days as it bids to attract global tech startups Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Computing degrees more popular due to AI, says BCS

As tech and its uses become more mainstream, an increasing number of people seem to be interested in studying computing at university, BCS claims Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Government to fund STEM return-to-work programme

Government-backed initiative aims to help parents and carers return to careers in science, technology, engineering and maths after a break from work Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

What do the tech sector redundancy rounds mean for international employees working in the UK?

Individuals that have chosen to relocate to the UK to develop their careers sponsored by their employers face not only losing their job but their right to remain in the UK. What are the options? Continue Reading

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•  Kinka Tonchev

What’s the technology talent and recruitment outlook for 2023?

Despite layoffs from technology companies demand for IT staff in 2023 is expected to be robust, but organisations may turn towards contractors and off-shoring Continue Reading

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• Andy Heyes and Rhona Carmichael

Tech sector lay-offs in the round – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

The team talks about tech sector job losses in the round, with possible bright spots for corporate IT and contractors, and data and hybrid working strategies at the Very Group Continue Reading

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

Committee launches digital exclusion inquiry

The Lords Communications Committee has launched an inquiry to investigate how the UK can tackle digital exclusion during the cost-of-living crisis Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

More than 30% of girls in tech don’t become tech undergrads

Research by McKinsey found that 31% of girls who are studying tech-based subjects at school in Europe then drop out of the pipeline before making it to university Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Jaguar Land Rover to offer almost 300 apprenticeships

Jaguar Land Rover has announced new apprenticeship programmes to help the firm to develop future automobile technologies Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Making IT security training stick

In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at IT security training, and asks whether gamification could be the secret to making it stick. We examine how the metaverse might change the way we work in real life. And we find out how job cuts across the tech sector affect employment opportunities for IT contractors in 2023. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Government urged to address ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy system

The apprenticeship levy was developed in 2017 to boost access to skills for UK business, but many are concerned it isn’t fit for purpose Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Executive interview, Eric Muntz, Mailchimp

We speak to Intuit Mailchimp’s former CTO about how the company manages IT engineering and supports different ways of working Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UK seeks head of quantum office

A vacancy on the civil service jobs site suggests the UK’s new quantum strategy is about to be rolled out – and there’s going to be a new chief Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

NCSC for Startups inducts four companies into programme

Four more startups are set to join the NCSC accelerator, which helps the UK government develop technology and approaches to pressing cyber security challenges Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Tech workers seek alternative employment to avoid redundancy

With rumours of mass redundancies rife in the IT sector, many tech workers are applying for other roles rather than risk becoming unemployed Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

PayPal slashes 2,000 jobs in face of tough economic outlook

Fintech giant making thousands of redundancies as global economic outlook remains poor Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK Cyber Council and ISACA launch audit, assurance programme

The UK Cyber Security Council has teamed up with ISACA to partner on a new audit and assurance programme for security pros Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Tech Nation to shutter after more than a decade

Tech Nation due to shutter after losing core funding to Barclays Eagle Labs, which will take over its role in supporting UK technology startups and scaleups Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Cyber training firm launches £20k data protection scholarship

Training specialist Freevacy has launched a £20,000 scholarship fund to train data privacy and protection professionals Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How the cost-of-living crisis is affecting IT

In this week’s Computer Weekly, with major tech companies announcing thousands of job cuts, we examine what the cost-of-living crisis means for IT leaders and tech professionals. We analyse what you need to consider when reversing systems out of the cloud and back on-premise. And Very Group’s CIO talks about the post-pandemic challenges facing online retailers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Mark Logan on his vision for a Scottish technology ecosystem

The Scottish Government’s entrepreneur advisor speaks to Computer Weekly about the philosophy behind an ambitious technology ecosystem strategy Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

How developers can avoid remote work scams

Software developers can find good remote programming jobs, but some job offers are too good to be true. Follow these tips to spot remote job scams. Continue Reading

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• Carolyn Heinze

Employees over 55 want new skills

A large number of people in their 50s or older want to gain new digital skills, but aren’t getting the support they need to do so Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Will mass big tech lay-offs affect employment prospects of IT contractors in 2023?

With some of the biggest tech firms in the world announcing mass redundancies, will the flood of new entrants to the jobs market affect the prospects of IT contractors already looking for work amid the cost-of-living crisis? Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor

UK Treasury recruiting digital currency leader

The UK government’s investigation into the merits of a central bank digital currency gathers pace at it looks for a team leader Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Building teams: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

In this podcast, Eric Muntz, former CTO at Mailchimp, discusses diversity of thinking and ethnic diversity in IT engineering teams Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Nationwide Building Society CIO to join Co-operative Bank

Gary Delooze to join Co-operative Bank as CIO after six years heading up Nationwide Building Society’s IT department Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

More than 1,000 tech roles chopped at Capital One

US bank makes tech job cuts as its digital transformation moves into a new phase Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Barclays Eagle Labs awarded Digital Growth Grant over Tech Nation

Barclays Eagle Labs incubator to take over Tech Nation’s role in administering UK government digital growth grant amid backlash from startup ecosystem Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Gartner: CIOs will struggle to retain and attract IT talent

While the latest spending forecast from Gartner shows continued growth in enterprise IT spending, how budgets are invested is set to change Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UK fintech payments unicorn cuts back as Covid-19 boost wears off

Payments infrastructure firm Paddle downsizes as Covid-19-generated business boost runs out of steam Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Entain and McLaren F1 aim to help women return to STEM careers

To help more women return to the STEM sector after a career break, Entain and McLaren F1 have launched a programme of work, coaching and networking Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Tech skills shortage still a problem for employers

Many organisations have struggled to find tech talent over the past year, leading them to consider alternative ways to attract skilled workers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

IT budgets under pressure due to poor economic outlook

IT leaders in European organisations are facing a shortfall in their IT budgets this year, but the situation is expected to improve after 2024 Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

IR35 reforms: Contractors cite tax avoidance legislation as ‘biggest concern’ in 2023

Contractors have cited the IR35 reforms as being their biggest concern in 2023, ahead of the cost-of-living crisis and the government’s planned tax rises Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Unionised contract workers who train Google’s AI win pay rise

Google contract workers employed at artificial intelligence training supplier RaterLabs have secured their first-ever pay rise, following collective demands that Google fulfil its own commitment to pay its extended workforce a minimum of $15 an hour Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Government accused of leaving umbrella company regulation in limbo by shelving enforcement body

The UK government is coming under pressure to reveal the state of its plans to regulate umbrella companies after it emerged that the enforcement body it promised to create is unlikely to materialise Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor

Tech firms failing to address forced labour in supply chains

Subpar due diligence processes in the tech sector – including poor purchasing practices, sparsely implemented collective bargaining coverage, and a lack of redress for workers – is leaving supply chain workers open to abuse, says KnowTheChain Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

What will be trending in technology in 2023?

This year will be a bit year for IT spending despite the prospects of recession, inflation and rising costs. But companies will focus more on technology that delivers measurable pay-offs Continue Reading

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• Bev White, Nash Squared

Why India’s Mphasis chose West Yorkshire for tech hub

IT services firm Mphasis is moving more service delivery to the UK with around 1000 tech recruits planned for Northern England Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Inclusion = everyone: Advice from experts for improving tech diversity

At October’s Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, almost 100 experts from the tech and employment sectors shared their ideas for improving diversity in the technology industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Top 10 Middle East IT stories of 2022

Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 Middle East IT articles of 2022 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Number of women taking computing degrees grows

The gender gap in the UK’s tech sector has persisted for many years, but BCS has found figures to suggest more women are choosing computing at degree level Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor