IT jobs and recruitment

How Twilio is empowering women in tech

Ashwini Gillen, regional vice-president of sales at Twilio, talks up the highlights in her career and how Twilio is supporting women Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Hiring and retention challenges in cyber security persist

Latest ISACA report shows that enterprises are struggling to find and retain cyber security talent Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Meta teams up with NatWest Bank to support female entrepreneurs in the UK

Partnership will see female business owners receive financial readiness and digital training, and help with increasing their business connections and networks Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Revised scope of UK security strategy reflects digitised society

The omission of the word ‘security’ from the title of the UK government’s new National Cyber Strategy is a telling one, reflecting our increasingly digitised society, say Maximillian Brook and Arunoshi Singh of the ISF Continue Reading

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• Maximillian Brook & Arunoshi Singh

One year on from IR35 reforms – why IT skills are harder to find

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a year after IR35 tax reforms were introduced, we assess the impact on the UK’s IT talent pool – and it’s not looking good. We examine the rise of industry clouds, and how they are changing the market. And we find out how London councils plan to work together on data and innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Teleperformance’s robotic process automation increases job satisfaction

A project to introduce software robots at the Dutch arm of Teleperformance has been adopted globally Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Electronic patient records key to NHS digital transformation

Getting EPR systems rolled out across NHS organisations will help boost digital transformation efforts, and are key to fulfilling government healthcare plans Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Online Safety Bill introduced in Parliament

The government has introduced its long-awaited Online Safety Bill in Parliament, alongside new criminal offences and sanctions for tech company execs Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UCL report projects 5,500 ‘open data’ jobs in Newham by 2035

Report from University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity says London borough is ‘uniquely placed to seize the data opportunity’ Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

ROC Mondriaan offers Apple skills in Dutch schools

Dutch school teaches the IT skills that users want but are not available in traditional courses, which is why it has developed a course focused on Apple technology Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

TCS doubles down on innovation and talent in Australia

Indian IT service provider TCS has opened an innovation centre in Sydney and is investing in local talent to meet the digital transformation needs of Australian organisations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

IR35 private sector reforms one year on: Assessing the impact on the UK’s tech talent pool

With the first anniversary of the IR35 reforms taking effect in the private sector fast approaching, IT contractors set out how the changes have affected their ability to find work in the UK Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor

BNP Paribas to recruit 1,000 more women in IT

Spanish bank sets target of adding 1,000 more female IT professionals to its workforce over the next two years Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Majority of UK adults support legal right to disconnect

The introduction of ‘right to disconnect’ legislation to stop employees having to engage in work-related electronic communications outside their normal hours remains popular in the UK Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Volvo Cars recruiting 700 tech professionals for Stockholm hub

Software is increasingly becoming a differentiator for car manufacturers, says the Swedish giant Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Security Think Tank: Building the cyber workforce we need

The UK’s new National Cyber Strategy is clear in its ambitions, but to fulfil them, we must double down on appropriate skills development, says ISACA director Mike Hughes Continue Reading

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• Mike Hughes

Amazon resists independent audit of warehouse working conditions

Two shareholder proposals pushing for an independent audit of working conditions at Amazon are being challenged by the ecommerce giant, which claims it is a matter for management rather than shareholders Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Why we need to keep up the charge on women in tech

With hybrid working allowing people into technology jobs regardless of their gender, ethnicity or background, we need to support and encourage this more flexible way of working to ensure it continues Continue Reading

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• Bev White, Nash Squared

Why post-pandemic reskilling must focus on mainframes

A major contributing factor to UK-wide skills shortages is the significant number of people who have left the workforce since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Progress with resetting UK Skills and Employment Agendas for a decade of Accelerating Change.

The next objective is to report (by the end of March) on that which can be commenced without the need for new legislation/regulation and to agree plans to launch studies in May on that which may ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

Diversity and inclusion in STEM – data, culture and social benefit

In a recent government Science and Technology Committee meeting, a number of experts shared their opinions on the current barriers to increasing diversity in STEM, as well as ways the sector can move past them Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Raspberry Pi at 10: Cheaper than chips

We speak to the founder of Raspberry Pi about the power of a low-cost device and its appeal as an educational tool and for space-age projects Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Workplace surveillance ‘spiralling out of control’, says TUC

Trade union body pushes for workers to be consulted on the implementation of new technologies at work, warning that invasive surveillance practices are getting out of hand Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

A plan for technical and security training

An array of options is available to help IT leaders refresh security skills or update tech skills. We look at how to decide what is best Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

H&M scheme looks to tackle issues affecting D&I in STEM

Retailer H&M launches its first ever STEM programme in the UK in a move to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation – and to tap into future tech talent Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

The UK’s cyber security sector is thriving, but our work has only just begun

The government’s Annual Cyber Sector Report painted a positive picture of the UK security industry. CIISec’s Amanda Finch thinks we can go further in developing cyber talent and opening up the sector Continue Reading

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• Amanda Finch, Institute of Information Security Professionals

DCMS launches free cyber skills platform for kids

Government introduces free online cyber skills training for schoolchildren to encourage them into cyber security roles in the future and help address the skills gap Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Dutch girls in STEM held back by persistent gender bias

Gender stereotyping is leading to low numbers of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths sectors Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Tech acquisition to be major priority for UK police

Policing minister cites technology as major focus for future of UK police, in comments made ahead of the publication of the Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Think nation-state cyber attacks won’t hit you? Think again…

In this week’s Computer Weekly, with Russian state cyber attacks in the news, we find out why security professionals in every organisation need to remain alert. Our buyer’s guide looks at the tools and programmes helping improve IT training. And we look at how the traditional sport of golf is undergoing a digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Computer science degree applications up by 13%

The number of people who have applied to study computer science at university this year has increased more than any other subject in the UK Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

2021 another record year for UK cyber investment

Total revenue generated by the UK’s cyber sector was up 14% last year, and UK-registered security firms raised over £1bn in investment Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Setting the UK Skills and Employment Agenda for the next decade

The first review meeting agreed a series of actions for review on 23rd February . None was partisan. Some are potentially controversial but do not divide audiences along party lines. They do set ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

UK government starts search for new chief digital officer

£190,000 job will lead digital, data and technology policy across Whitehall, in charge of the 200-strong Central Digital and Data Office Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

IR35: NAO slams HMRC’s ‘haphazard’ roll-out of off-payroll reforms to public sector

National Audit Office’s 60-page report on the 2017 roll-out of the IR35 reforms claims HMRC’s actions made non-compliance a ‘highly likely’ outcome for public sector bodies Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

How Dutch hackers are working to make the internet safe

We hear how the personal mission of a Dutch hacker grew into a serious organisation with international ambitions Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Five key tech trends for digital leaders in 2022

The past two years have seen a surge in investment that will bring new challenges to digital leaders over the next year Continue Reading

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• Bev White, Nash Squared

KPMG embarks on cloud-focused youth tech talent push with non-profit Generation

Global consultancy firm KPMG is making good on its pledge to employ more people from working class backgrounds by 2030 with cloud-focused youth tech talent push Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

The Security Interviews: Building the UK’s future cyber ecosystem

As the government lays out the next iteration of its Cyber Security Strategy, we speak to Plexal and Lorca’s Saj Huq about his work building a cyber ecosystem to support the UK’s future ambitions Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Female-led data hackathon runs for second year

After a successful first year, TrueCue has partnered with several firms to run another female-only hackathon to encourage data analysts to solve real-world problems Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Umbrella IT contractors urged to seize on court ruling to reclaim withheld holiday pay

The outcome of a court ruling concerning a holiday pay dispute between Pimlico Plumbers and one of its former employees could have costly implications for the umbrella company sector, it is claimed Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Exploring the metaverse

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the metaverse is set to become a highly competitive commercial playground –profitable markets but also high-profile failures will follow. IT contractors have been hit by cyber attacks on the firms that pay their wages – we examine the impact. And we ask if it’s time to plan for quantum computing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022

Retail giant Amazon will be on the lookout for more than 1,000 UK apprentices this year, adding to the thousands of new hires it made in 2021 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Female tech founder programme hits Helsinki

From Denmark to Finland: Helsinki’s women in tech are introduced to Tech Nordic Advocates’ International Mentoring Programme Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

EC proposes new directive to improve gig economy work conditions

Gig economy workers in Europe could be entitled to more rights and better workplace protections under a directive proposed by the European Commission Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

What neurodivergent people really think of working in cyber security

Many firms are filling cyber security skills gaps by hiring neurodivergent talent – but more support is needed for neurodivergent cyber security professionals, writes autistic tech journalist Nicholas Fearn Continue Reading

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• Nicholas Fearn

Ikea hopes to fill 150 tech roles across Europe this year

Swedish furniture brand Ikea has plans to hire more than 150 tech and data workers across Europe in 2022 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Inspiring the next generation of data experts

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post Steph Cullen, head of manufacturers at IRI and former gold medallist rower for team GB, shares her views on how schools and the fast-moving, consumer goods ... Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Last year sees growth in tech job adverts across UK

The technology sector in England and Wales posted more job vacancies in 2021 than the entirety of British businesses did in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

How apprenticeships are helping bridge the digital skills gap

Apprenticeships are not only for young people – they can help make IT departments more diverse and inclusive, as well as plugging skills gaps, as DWP Digital has proved Continue Reading

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• Richard McHugh

Lack of tech skills is delaying projects

Projects have been delayed over the past six months because of a lack of appropriate skills, with half of managers unable to find the workers with the necessary tech skills, survey finds Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

EY to open Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in Manchester

Professional services firm EY is launching a Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in the UK to create a perfect working environment for neuro-diverse tech innovators Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Twitter to expand Singapore engineering hub

Twitter will double its engineering workforce in Singapore by 2023, as part of its regional expansion plans Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Around 65% of tech recruiters say there’s bias in the hiring process

Those responsible for recruiting developers worldwide have admitted that bias during the hiring process is an issue Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Microsoft veteran turns her attention to levelling up IT industry for women

Diversity goes beyond balancing the internal workforce and should include working with partners that also have diversity as a core objective, says Gavriella Schuster Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Google forced to release documents about anti-union campaign

New court documents reveal that Google attempted to keep details of its anti-union campaign confidential by claiming attorney-client privilege Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Young people are leaving tech because of bad culture

There are many reasons young people aren’t choosing a career in tech, but it also seems they are leaving the industry when they find its culture isn’t inclusive enough Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Lifelong learning critical for tech’s future – Jacqueline de Rojas

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, president of TechUK, Jacqueline de Rojas, talks about how as the tech sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, a focus should be put upon continuous skills development for people of all ages and professions across the UK Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Inclusion, tech and the pandemic – Bev White

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, CEO of Harvey Nash, Bev White, talks about the affect the pandemic has had on inclusion in the tech sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Tech talent is critical - Amali de Alwis

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, CEO of Subak, Amali de Alwis, talks about both the good and bad outcomes of the pandemic when it comes to the technology sector, as well as how we advance into the future Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Top 10 startup stories of 2021

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 startup stories of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2021

What did the skills and hiring landscape look like for tech in 2021? Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past year Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2021

As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion throughout 2021 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Diversity and inclusion in tech: has gender been left behind?

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, panel members discuss how to achieve gender diversity in the UK’s tech sector in the light of the negative impacts of the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Defra and MoJ hit with £120m IR35 tax bill despite using HMRC guidance

Government departments landed with tax bills totalling just over £120m over contractor IR35 status errors, despite receiving HMRC guidance and training Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Minorities in IT less likely to be in leadership positions

IT specialists who are from under-represented groups in the UK’s technology sector are less likely to hold higher-up roles, or to be in permanent positions Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Diversity and inclusion in tech: the next 10 years

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, panel members discuss the last 10 years of D&I in UK technology, how it has progressed, and how we ensure improvement in the 10 years to come Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Scottish government announces support for right to disconnect

The Scottish government is the first in the UK to publicly support a right to disconnect, which would give people the ability not engage in digitally enabled work-related activities outside of their contracted hours Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Young people think it’s ‘too late’ for them to get into tech

Young people across the globe have an interest in technology careers, but a lack of training and the industry’s poor reputation for diversity are acting as deterrents Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Institute of Coding adds 1,500 grads to UK’s tech talent pool

A number of bootcamps developed by the Institute of Coding are about to deliver talent with newly obtained technology skills into the UK’s potential workforce Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CIO interview: Nicola Wadham, Financial Ombudsman Service

CIO Nicola Wadham brings Computer Weekly up to speed on the Financial Ombudsman Service’s IT challenges and successes Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK privacy chief denies conflict of interest in new role

UK information commissioner will join a private law firm that represents technology companies she used to regulate, raising questions about conflicts of interest and drawing ‘revolving door’ criticisms Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

More than 65% of IT business leaders say pandemic was good for D&I

The pandemic helped many organisations get on top of their diversity and inclusion initiatives, say business leaders in tech and other sectors Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Fintech boss fires 900 staff on one Zoom call

Better.com boss used a Zoom call to tell 900 people they no longer had a job Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Spy tech gets high tech – why MI6 invests in startups

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we’re used to James Bond and his gadgets, but now MI6 is investing in tech startups to develop new intelligence capabilities. Our exclusive IT Priorities survey suggests IT leaders are optimistic about 2022. And our new buyer’s guide examines the latest emerging technologies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Women in tech lack training opportunities, says Skillsoft

Women in tech both globally and in the UK lack training opportunities, says Skillsoft, with many claiming this has been a barrier for them in their careers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Almost three-quarters of digital talent planning job change

Globally, a large number of digital workers have plans to move roles within the next few years, with a significant number already job hunting Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

COP26 reflections, tech sector reacts to Sunak on skills – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna reflect on datacentres and climate change, the tech sector’s reaction to government IT skills investment, and the Post Office scandal story Continue Reading

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

The way we talk and think about tech is crucial to helping solve the skills shortage crisis

Companies are looking to short-term fixes to find IT specialists, but there is still a need for long-term solutions Continue Reading

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• Andy Heyes, Harvey Nash

Initiative launched to increase London tech diversity

After research from the Greater London Authority finds that young black men are most likely to be unemployed in the capital, London’s mayor launches an initiative to increase employment in the tech sector Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

HMRC denies outside-IR35 hiring ban as accounts reveal agency’s reliance on umbrella workers

HM Revenue & Customs accounts reveal marked rise in total number of temporary workers it engages, with most of them providing services through umbrella firms Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Industry must collaborate to advance digital skills, says FutureDotNow

Business coalition calls for cross-industry collaboration to close the UK’s digital skills gap Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

One in three Norwegian unicorns created in 2021 alone

Norway’s tech sector has undergone rapid growth in the past year, consolidating the Nordic country’s position as an emerging European tech hub Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NCSC commits to new diversity measures

The National Cyber Security Centre’s second annual report on diversity in cyber security finds room for improvement Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Commons committee launches STEM diversity inquiry

Inquiry will assess the lack of diversity in UK science, technology, engineering and maths and will measure current attempts to improve representation Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Lessons from Lisbon: Reflections on a week at Web Summit

Russ Shaw, founder and CEO of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, assesses the key takeaways of Web Summit 2021 Continue Reading

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• Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates

Security startups line up on Cyber Runway

Some 108 cyber security startups representing the UK’s most cutting-edge innovators are to join Plexal’s Cyber Runway accelerator Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Out of the shadows: The rise of ethical hackers in 2021

Ethical hackers working on the Bugcrowd platform have saved organisations almost $30bn in risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the community sheds old stereotypes Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Unit4 research finds divergence between decision-makers and employees in SMEs

Sponsored research among mid-sized enterprises finds decision-makers and employees to be radically at odds in reading what makes a successful organisation Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Three-quarters of global IT decision-makers facing skills gaps

Research by Skillsoft has found that 76% of IT decision-makers across the world have departmental skills gaps – a number that has increased significantly in the past five years Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

New law needed to rein in AI-powered workplace surveillance

MPs and peers call for new legislation to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, which is being used to surveil workers’ performance and behaviour Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Oversight of biometrics and surveillance should not go to ICO

Biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner Fraser Sampson has panned the UK government’s proposed plan to absorb the functions of those roles under the remit of the information commissioner Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Tech’s reaction to the Budget’s skills promises

During the 2021 Autumn Budget, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced several measures aimed at increasing skilled workers in the UK – but does the tech sector think it’s enough? Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Gig economy workforce nearly trebles over five years

Over four million people in England and Wales now work for gig economy platforms at least once a week, marking a nearly threefold increase since 2016 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Watching me, watching you – challenging the rise of digital surveillance at work

Unprecedented levels of digital monitoring at work is embedding a culture of surveillance, despite workers’ opposition to the practices, says Prospect Union Continue Reading

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• Andrew Pakes, Prospect Union

Technology spending reaches record levels, fuelling jobs boom

Spending on IT has reached its highest levels for a decade but a shortage of skilled IT professionals could dampen growth Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Reaching the data gold standard: dream or reality?

The pandemic has forced businesses to adopt digital technology at a record pace but most organisations find themselves at the beginning of a long journey towards making the most of their data Continue Reading

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• Heather Byron, NashTech

Is the tech sector facing an IT skills exodus?

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Women grossly underrepresented in global fintech

Women are CEOs at less than 6% of global financial technology firms and even fewer hold top tech jobs Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Interview: Asel Sartbaeva, chemistry researcher, University of Bath

Everywoman in Tech Woman of the Year 2021, Asel Sartbaeva, talks about her work with vaccines, and the importance of role models in encouraging young women into science Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor