IT jobs and recruitment

Ex-youth footballers kick-start cyber careers

New programme aims to find fresh careers for former youth footballers in cyber security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK could see almost 15,000 tech jobs created this year

The UK’s tech sector has been steadily growing over the past five years, and research by CompTIA suggests this year could see another tech job surge Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

(ISC)² expands entry-level cyber programme after UK success

Flush with success from a UK certification programme, reaching 100k in the UK, (ISC)² now wants to provide free security certification to a million people worldwide Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Estonia calls on tech experts to develop its Siri-like civil servant

Estonian government opens up applications to tech experts across the world, offering them the chance to work on a world first for digital government services Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Advanced Research and Invention Agency gets CEO and chairman

The government has named a CEO for the agency it set up to get more out of science and technology, after its original appointment couldn’t take the role Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Where are all the technologists? Talent shortages and what to do about them

It’s harder than ever to recruit good IT specialists, but there are some simple strategies for digital leaders to fill gaps in their teams Continue Reading

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• Ronny Lommelen

Putting automation into motion will put the wheels on UK economic growth

Automation technologies and artificial intelligence will change the workplace for the better, giving people time to focus on high-value creative work Continue Reading

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•  Anne-Marie Malley

Drivers’ union calls for immediate dismissal of Uber executive

Uber’s continued employment of an executive directly involved in efforts to resist regulatory oversight puts the ride-hailing firm in breach of its 2018 licence conditions, says drivers’ union Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022

Who do you think should be considered for Computer Weekly’s 2022 list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology? Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Goldman Sachs hires Google incubator founder

Bank recruits co-founder of Google’s incubator as it continues to transform its business through digital technology Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Whitehall IT veteran Mike Potter returns as new government CDO

Potter will become the most senior digital government leader, in charge of the Central, Digital and Data Office, when he replaces Joanna Davinson in the autumn Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Singapore doubles down on OT security

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore will fund 80 scholarships to groom a talent pool of operational technology security experts, among other efforts to bolster the security of critical infrastructure in the city-state Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Accountability in algorithmic injustice

Computer Weekly looks at the growing number of injustices involving algorithms and automated decision-making, and what can be done to hold governments and companies accountable for the failures of computer systems they deploy Continue Reading

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• Andrew Kersley

CW Middle East: UAE citizens embrace new digital technologies

A survey shows that people in the United Arab Emirates believe next-generation technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence will become widespread in the country. Also read how the UAE has improved its security posture amid mounting cyber threats. Continue Reading

60% of tech workers say more needs to be done on diversity

A large number of technology employees think their organisations could be doing more to promote diversity and inclusion in their workplaces, says ThoughtWorks Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CIO interview: Carl Dawson, CIO, Asda

As the IT handover from Walmart looms, Asda CIO Carl Dawson explains how the business is renewing all of its technology, putting the retailer in the rare position of being able to start from scratch Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

NCSC CEO: Why we should run towards crises to elevate cyber security

National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron, the 2022 Computer Weekly UKtech50 Most Influential Person in UK IT, reflects on a career immersed in crisis management, and how she is using this to elevate cyber security standards across the country Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Storage certifications to bolster your skills

Storage admins looking to gain new skills or make better use of their vendor-supplied storage systems can look to certification and qualification courses. Continue Reading

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• Ryan Arel, Former Associate Site Editor

Mayor launches digital inclusion pilot for offline Londoners

Mayor of London to launch pilot programme aimed at helping 75,000 of the city’s residents online through recycled devices and free mobile connectivity Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Digital Poverty Alliance unveils evidence review

Evidence review into the state of digital poverty in the UK sets out policy principles and recommendations, which will be used as the basis for a national action plan to eliminate the issue Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Collaboration key to IT sector sustainability

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as sustainability rises up the corporate agenda, IT leaders say more collaboration is needed to meet climate goals. Microsoft faces further calls for greater transparency over software tools used to monitor employees. And the cyber security industry warns over an increasing loss of talent. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Ministers and MPs outline vision for digital economy

Government ministers and MPs met with the tech sector to discuss the UK’s digital strategy, the future of work, and how to deal with the country’s tech skills deficit Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UK tech has 2.8% gender ‘wage gap’, says Hired

The wage offered to women for tech jobs in the UK is 2.8% less than offered to male counterparts – a larger gap than in the US and Canada, says Hired Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

FCA seeks more tech expertise in fight against fraud

UK financial services regulator wants technology professionals to join its team fighting online fraud Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Uber drivers strike over pay issues and algorithmic transparency

Unionised Uber drivers take industrial action against the company over its failure to pay workers in line with a Supreme Court decision and inflation, as well as the lack of transparency around how it uses their data Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

We’re all technologists now – the powerful impact of low-code platforms

Low-code platforms are bringing a shift in how organisations develop and use technology – and it’s the job of the CIO to let it happen in a controlled, secure and connected fashion Continue Reading

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• Rob Mallaband , Crimson
• Tom Cadman, Crimson

Government won’t regulate on professional cyber standards

The government has elected not to proceed with regulatory intervention to embed standards and pathways across the cyber profession Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Norwegian recruiters struggle to keep up with demand for IT specialists

The growing importance of IT in all industries, along with a shortage in skills, make for an excellent high-tech job market for candidates in Norway Continue Reading

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

British businesses to recognise Google skills certificates

Google training programmes are being made available to more people in the UK as part of an initiative from the supplier and major UK businesses Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Governance and progression of AI in the UK

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are essential to growth in the global digital economy, and the UK has ambitions to lead the way Continue Reading

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• Maria Bell and Bola Rotibi

Finnish recruiter says cultural fit is the key ingredient for executive positions

Job skills are important, but a good match of personality traits is a better predictor of long-term success in a company Continue Reading

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

MoD sets out strategy to develop military AI with private sector

The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined its intention to work closely with the private sector to develop and deploy a range of artificial intelligence-powered technologies, committing to ‘lawful and ethical AI use’ Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley gives up his black hat for good

After serving a four-year prison sentence for his role in the 2015 TalkTalk hack and other cyber offences, Daniel Kelley now wants to pursue a legitimate cyber security career Continue Reading

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• Nicholas Fearn

Dundee security research centre opens with support from SBRC

An £18m hub at Abertay University in Dundee forms the centrepiece of Scotland’s first security research cluster Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK tech job opportunities at 10-year high

Rapid adoption of digital technology, along with the sector’s growing success, has driven tech hiring to heights not seen since the London Olympics Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Retail’s IT talent search intensifies

Retailers from different sectors are on the hunt to fill similar IT job roles, but are all finding different ways to source the sought-after talent Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

Swedish recruiters prepare for a tsunami of AI projects

Several programmes are underway in Sweden to attract and retain AI talent to meet a swelling demand in the job market Continue Reading

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

Deutsche Bank relocates Russia-based tech staff to Berlin

German bank offers employees in Russian technology centres the opportunity to move to the German capital Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government recommits to UK’s cyber future in Digital Strategy

New strategy leans heavily on cyber security but stops short of announcing any initiatives that have not already been launched or heavily trailed Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Tech’s ongoing mental health crisis

The pandemic shone a light on the impact long hours and high pressure can have on the mental health of technology workers – an issue that is at risk of continuing long after Covid Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

STC meeting highlights the importance of role models in encouraging STEM diversity

Though there has been progress increasing the number of girls choosing to take STEM subjects later in education, there is still work to do, and role models could be part of the answer Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

How Denmark attracts tech companies

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Danish recruiter provides advice on a crazy market for tech jobs

Global trends make it difficult for Danish companies to hire people with IT skills, and a Danish recruiter is providing both companies and developers with some much-needed advice Continue Reading

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

Russia looks towards import substitution in its IT sector

The exodus of Western IT companies from Russia and sanctions imposed on the country amid its military invasion of Ukraine are leading to shortages of IT and professionals in the sector Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly correspondent

Over a third of cyber security professionals plan career change

Frustrations over a lack of support and recognition is fuelling a cyber security exodus, with just over one in three of those in the sector planning to change professions Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Millions of UK workers lack digital workplace skills, says FutureDotNow

As the UK’s digital skills crisis looms larger, business coalition FutureDotNow says businesses must provide the essential workplace skills that people need Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Industrial systems not safe for the future, say Dutch ethical hackers

Ethical hackers in the Netherlands say operational technology and IT networks need to be integrated to prevent cyber attacks penetrating their operations Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Majority of organisations are hiring more IT staff to work remotely

IT leaders are increasingly recruiting staff to work remotely as changing working methods brought by the Covid-19 pandemic look set to stay Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Digdata and BT inspire future data scientists

Educational initiative Digdata partners with BT on a programme that seeks to encourage young people to consider careers in data science Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Dutch companies struggle to fill tech jobs

There are plenty of IT job vacancies in the Netherlands, but a shortage of IT professionals Continue Reading

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

Tech companies join UK four-day work week trial

Computer Weekly speaks with tech companies taking part in the UK’s upcoming four-day work week trial, which will measure the impact of shorter working weeks on productivity, wellbeing and the environment Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Winners of 2022 Makers Women in Software Power List announced

Software engineering bootcamp Makers has announced its fourth annual list of up-and-coming women in the software sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Third of organisations to outsource more IT amid talent shortage

Cutting costs is not the main reason for outsourcing IT in the UK, according to a major study Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Former Welsh steelworks becomes ‘living’ cyber lab

ResilientWorks security centre in Ebbw Vale provides an education hub for students and a testbed for industry Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Deliveroo accused of ‘soft union busting’ with GMB deal

Smaller grassroots unions have criticised Deliveroo and GMB for making a “hollow” deal that will ultimately undermine workers’ self-organising efforts Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Google embarks on UK-focused cloud skills programme pilot with non-profit Generation UK

The Google Cloud team is enlisting the help of non-profit training and education provider Generation UK to help more people from under-represented groups start out on a career in cloud Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

(ISC)² to train 100,000 cyber pros in UK

Security association (ISC)² unveils ambitious UK training programme Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Keeping Singapore’s critical systems secure

Tracy Thng offers a glimpse into her work in strengthening the cyber resilience of 11 essential service sectors in Singapore Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Amazon shareholders to vote on audit of working conditions

Amazon shareholders will vote on whether the company has to conduct an independent audit on the working conditions and treatment of its warehouse workers, following the e-commerce giant’s unsuccessful attempt to dismiss the proposal Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

App-based Starling Bank doubles its Cardiff workforce

Digital bank is recruiting nearly 500 people, including data scientists and engineers, to its Cardiff operation Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

APAC career guide: Becoming a cyber security pro

The region’s burgeoning cyber security industry has attracted more talent last year, but it takes more than just technical knowhow to succeed in the field Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

DWP partners with AI-powered career and job services

Partnership involves a trial to see how well artificial intelligence can be used to help job seekers find work more quickly Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CyberUK 22: Wales splashes £9.5m on cyber innovation hub

A new innovation hub hopes to spur on cyber security innovation in Wales Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Interview: Success in Belgium’s high-tech job market

Veteran executive recruiter shares his perspective on the Belgian job market, both for outsiders seeking work in the country and for young Belgian nationals just beginning their careers Continue Reading

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

John Lewis to hire more than 150 tech workers

As the retail group continues its drive to digitise, the John Lewis Partnership is aiming to hire more than 150 tech workers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

How to retain cyber talent in the Great Resignation

The cyber security industry is experiencing alarming rates of resignations, leaving organisations vulnerable to cyber attacks. How can we better retain cyber talent? Continue Reading

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• Nicholas Fearn

Five companies join NCSC for Startups to deal with ransomware

The NCSC has invited five startups to join the NCSC for Startups programme to develop tech that can help deal with the threat of ransomware Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

A prescription for digital accessibility at Boots

In this week’s Computer Weekly, millions of people have difficulties when using websites – we find out how Boots is making its e-commerce offering fully accessible. Our new buyer’s guide examines communications as a service. And we talk to Trainline’s CTO about how the rail app provider survived and thrived post-pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Men don’t need to help women in tech, say IT professionals

Many tech workers don’t think it’s important for men to help women to integrate into tech teams, according to research by Computer Weekly, which experts say highlights the wider need for inclusive action Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Sanders calls on Biden to cut off federal contracts with Amazon

In an open letter, senator Bernie Sanders urges the US president to fulfil a campaign promise to stop union-busting companies from winning federal government contracts Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Scotland’s tech sector recovers pre-pandemic verve

According to ScotlandIS research, the Scottish technology sector has recovered pre-pandemic levels of growth, and cyber security emerged as the hottest growth area from the industry body’s annual report Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Leeds Beckett’s ethical hacking platform wins Innovate UK backing

An ethical hacking and cyber education platform developed at Leeds Beckett University has received a major funding boost to help it launch commercially Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BCS passes defiant Ukrainian tech industry message to its members

BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has passed on a message from Ukrainian IT suppliers that the country is open for, and in need of, business Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How Denmark attracts tech companies

Danish government encourages research in strategic fields – and encourages the development of clusters, which include research institutes, tech suppliers and customers Continue Reading

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

The latest salary trends for IT professionals

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the results of our annual salary survey show pay returning to pre-pandemic levels and work-life balance a growing consideration. As sustainability becomes a critical issue, we look at how datacentres can meet emissions targets. And we find out how IT leaders can help protect children online. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Majority of workers using umbrella companies see no benefits

Research from trade body for independent professionals finds that most self-employed workers operating through an umbrella company think there are no advantages to the arrangement Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Almost 40% of IT workers are now working fully flexibly

Many IT workers now have the flexibility to work from wherever they want, according to Computer Weekly’s salary survey Continue Reading

Post-Brexit immigration challenges sees London drop in tech ranking

Forrester’s latest research of the top European cities for technology clusters, has seen London sliding down the rankings Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Government appoints head of technology transfer unit

Government announces a CEO to lead its initiatives around commercialising its knowledge assets Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Lower level of developer skills may hamper UK AI initiatives

A study from IBM has found there is less focus on training software engineers in the UK compared with Spain and Germany Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Makers to honour women in software in fourth annual awards

For the fourth year in a row, software bootcamp Makers is looking for up-and-coming women in the software development scene to celebrate diversity in the sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

How algorithmic automation could manage workers ethically

Managing workers by algorithm and automated process has generated ethical problems aplenty. Can such means be pressed into the service for a more ethical mode of worker management? We find out Continue Reading

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• SA Mathieson

Hybrid work catching on in India

More tech workers in India now enjoy flexi-work arrangements and higher salaries, but talent retention remains an issue in the subcontinent, study finds Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Everywoman Forum 2022: Inclusivity, support and involvement

Being authentic, finding a support network and talking to strangers in airports were just some of the pieces of advice given at the 2022 Everywoman in Tech Forum Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

We must target a broad church to fill vacant cyber roles

The security industry focuses a lot on cyber-specific specialisms and technical skills, but it could really benefit from widening its search. Take it from a social anthropologist Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Energy crisis impact on datacentre market – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

Podcast team discusses the energy crisis by way of the Sungard AS UK collapse, data analytics-powered wind turbines, and CW survey showing big increase in flexible working for IT professionals Continue Reading

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

Mastercard opens European tech hub in Dublin

Mastercard is doubling its technology workforce in Dublin through a new European tech hub in the Irish capital Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Amazon workers defeat company to form first US union

Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island, New York, have successfully formed the first union at the company, with organisers pledging to help their colleagues across the US do the same Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Almost 40% of IT workers are now working fully flexibly

Many IT workers now have the flexibility to work from wherever they want, according to Computer Weekly’s salary survey Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Tech talent retention challenges looming in ASEAN

Less than a third of IT professionals in Southeast Asia plan to stay in their current jobs despite earning more this year, study finds Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Structured decentralisation is the key to unlocking Nordic-level innovation

Finnish tech entrepreneurs will be taking the stage at the World Economic Forum to tell the world about the role of trust in Finnish startup success Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Higher salaries for IT pros in ANZ

Study finds over half of IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand received higher salaries last year, while flexible work arrangements are fast becoming the norm Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Overhaul of UK police tech needed to prevent abuse

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BCS Pride group calls for end to transphobia in tech

The BCS has called for an end to transphobic abuse and harassment in the technology industry Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Recruitment risks: Avoiding the dangers of fraudulent candidates

Tech companies are seeing an increase in fraudulent job applications, with associated impacts on risk and cyber security. So how can organisations protect themselves from fraudulent applicants while ensuring they recruit the best talent? Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Australia to spend A$9.9bn on intelligence and cyber capabilities

The Morrison government is investing in a landmark package of measures to shore up the intelligence and cyber security capabilities of the Australian Signals Directorate Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Overhaul of UK police tech needed to prevent abuse

Lords inquiry finds UK police are deploying artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies without a thorough examination of their efficacy or outcomes, and are essentially ‘making it up as they go along’ Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UK tech ecosystem reaches $1tn valuation

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic prompted massive investment in the UK’s digital companies, which are collectively valued at $1tn Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Ten years of the Raspberry Pi

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the Raspberry Pi reaches its 10th anniversary, we look back on how the low-cost computing device went from schools to supercomputers and even into space. Gartner offers tips on how to motivate IT staff in a hybrid working environment. And we meet the Dutch hackers helping to secure the internet. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Why you need soft skills to excel in your tech career

With deliberate practice you can hone your soft skills, increase the impact of your work and grow your influence in an organisation Continue Reading

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• James Caplin