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UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT

We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly has announced the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Microsoft launches Get On IT training initiative

Apprentices met with David Cameron and Steve Ballmer at the launch of Microsoft’s Get On skills initiative Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The DNA of the CIO

This major piece of research from Ernst & Young provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. Continue Reading

Everywoman Leadership Academy: Navigate your path to success

Over 100 women gather at Cisco's offices for the everywoman In Technology Leadership Academy to hear what makes a successful leader Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy

Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The socially intelligent project manager

IQ alone is not enough to determine project success. Good project managers also require social intelligence Continue Reading

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• Alan Garvey

CIO interview: Frank Modruson, Accenture

Accenture’s CIO Frank Modruson on providing IT to 250,000 people who think they could do your job and why video is the next big thing Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Maths neglect will decimate IT skills, says ANS founder Scott Fletcher

Neglecting school maths education will precipitate a skills decline in the UK’s IT industry, according to Scott Fletcher, founder of the ANS Group Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UKtech50 2012 - Vote now for the most influential person in UK IT

Computer Weekly's third annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT is open for reader voting - tell us who you think should win Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

UKtech50 2012: Who are the most influential people in UK IT?

Computer Weekly is this week launching the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Acumin Contract Rate Index August 2012

Check out the daily contract rates for IT security professionals in this research from Acumin and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading

Science grade goalposts altered mid-year as Gove unveils plans for GCSE overhaul

Science students had different grade boundaries in January to those in June an exam board reveals, a day after Gove announces GCSEs will be abolished Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Special Report on Steria

This 5 page special report from Computer Weekly gives you the facts on Steria, its strategy, products and services and reviews its financial performance. Continue Reading

Alcatel-Lucent creates chief operating officer role

The COO job will be taken by its current CFO Paul Tufano as Alcatel-Lucent tries to turn around its fortunes Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

If the popularity of ICT is on the rise, why are we scrapping the curriculum?

Recent GCSE results revealed more students are choosing to study ICT, however the government still plans to scrap the curriculum two years ahead of the planned computer science replacement Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Young Rewired State – Festival of Code 2012

The Young Rewired State completion was held at The Custard Factory in Birmingham, last weekend, which showcased budding young computer programmers. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK Top 50 IT Training Providers revealed

Top 50 IT training providers are announced by consultancy Pardo Fox, with QA topping the list Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Cisco BIG Awards finalists announced

Cisco has announced the six UK start-ups that have made it through to the BIG Awards finals Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT event

Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. The event attracted over 90 female attendees at the Doubletree Hilton hotel. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contract market rebuilding, survey reveals

The IT contract market is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to Computer People’s June 2012 IT Monitor survey Continue Reading

The most influential women in UK IT

Computer Weekly is pleased to announce the first ever list of the most influential women in UK IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women

Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The 25 most influential women in UK IT

Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Continue Reading

How technology is changing BPO

Karl Flinders discovers how IT has become central to the provision of outsourced business processes Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The 25 most influential women in UK IT - the Computer Weekly event

Computer Weekly is recognising the most influential women in IT - join us at a special event on 12 July to celebrate the role models for the UK's high-tech economy. Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

UK businesses prefer training to hiring to plug IT skills gap

An IT skills shortage in the UK is affecting businesses, driving 70% of organisations to invest in training while 40% plan to hire skills Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How to improve your communication with your boss

Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. Continue Reading

How technology, media and telecoms companies can win the confidence of investors

Deloitte looks at the impact leadership has on company performance in the techonology media and telecoms sectors. Continue Reading

Business analytics skills shortage provokes companies to cast net wide

Organisations face lack of business analytics skills. Smart companies cast the net wide for the broadest pools of talent, help analysts learn from each other and work to ensure they realize potential. Continue Reading

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• Lindsay Clark

Euro crisis: Key questions CEOs and CIOs should ask each other

With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other. Continue Reading

Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012: Winners

See all the pictures, including the winners, from the Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards 2012 Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT managers take on more responsibilities with increased job security

A Computer Weekly survey reveals the role of the IT manager expanding to take on more responsibilities, with most feeling more secure in their jobs. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Opinion: Is big data just big hype?

If the deluge of headlines and vendor marketing materials is anything to go by, big data is the next big thing. So how much is there really to all this big data talk? Continue Reading

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• Martha Bennett, Forrester Research Inc.

The mindset of the chief information officer

This study evaluates the leadership role that chief information officers perform in helping their organisations achieve their commercial goals. Continue Reading

Business technology in the 21st century

This Economist Intelligence Unit report reviews how expectations for technology are changing and the implications for CIOs. Continue Reading

IT services providers sign up to apprentice scheme

UK IT service providers will take on more IT apprentices to help bridge the gap between education and the workplace as part of a government-backed scheme Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Building consumerised end-user services

This report from the Corporate Executive Board presents key facts and figures on the take-up of consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading

The Future of Innovation Management: The Next 10 Years

Download this report from Arthur D Little to learn 5 key innovation concepts for CIOs and CTOs. Continue Reading

MEP quits as thousands protest ACTA signing

A European MP has resigned after thousands of people in Poland protested against the international anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA) Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Gartner identifies trends in CIO spending in 2012

Chief information officers are facing an austere 2012. Spending on IT will rise on average by just 0.5% worldwide, but IT budgets in the UK, Europe and North America are declining. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

The capability approach to enterprise architecture

A capability-led approach to enterprise architecture provides the rigour and structure for companies to ‘do EA properly’ and deliver real -value. Continue Reading

The global state of the PMO: The IT perspective

This benchmarking study from ESI International identifies three key trends impacting the project management function in the IT industry. Continue Reading

The cyber-savvy CEO and growing cyber threats

This report from PwC explains why CEOs need to take the lead in protecting their organisations from the surge in cyber attacks. Continue Reading

IT matters again

This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. Continue Reading

Smart Organisations

This report from PA Consulting shows how businesses can enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or risk. Continue Reading

Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey

This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Continue Reading

The future of work: The next-generation workforce

Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading

The UKtech50: The top 20

Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Continue Reading

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• Matt Scott, TechTarget

The future of work: The next-generation workforce

Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading

Centrica CIO quits to join HP

David Bickerton, the global chief information officer at Centrica, has resigned from the utilities giant to join Hewlett-Packard. Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Computer Weekly wins digital publishing award

Computer Weekly has won a prestigious publishing industry award for the product development of the year. Continue Reading

Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey

This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Continue Reading

Survey finds UK IT jobs concentrated in London and south-east England

With software houses and the financial services sector creating by far the most permanent IT jobs, career opportunities are being condensed into south-east England. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Software skills survey reveals SQL highest in demand followed by C programmers

The latest survey from Salary Services Limited (SSL) has revealed the software skills most in demand in the latest quarter of 2011. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

2010 review: Top 10 IT skills and careers stories

In Computer Weekly's review of the best of the IT year in 2010, here we look back on the top 10 IT skills stories of the year. Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly Staff