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DWP looks to hire new CDIO

Department is on the hunt for a chief digital and information officer to lead on its digital agenda, offering up to £200,000 pa for the role Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

FCSA appoints independent panel to bolster dispute resolution protocols for umbrella firms

In a statement to Computer Weekly, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association says the panel will provide umbrella companies with a route to appeal against the decisions made by its CEO Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

How a young developer cut her teeth in coding

Xenia Kim’s knack for solving problems and fixing software bugs eventually landed her a career in software development Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Around 750 new software developer jobs advertised every day

Tech job adverts in the UK are still on the rise, with recruiters saying finding the talent they need for roles could be the biggest challenge of 2022 Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CIO interview: Stephen Booth, CIO, Coventry University

After more than 20 years at the university, the CIO is still taking on new responsibilities – including his team becoming a commercial entity and acquiring its own software Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Home Office selects CGI as strategic delivery partner

IT services supplier will act as strategic delivery partner for the Home Office’s plans to modernise and join up UK law enforcement’s digital capabilities Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NCSC seeks community input for Cyber Advisor service

The NCSC is proposing to establish a new Cyber Advisor service to train up experts in security guidance, and is inviting interested parties to come forward Continue Reading

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

SSEN partners with Icebreaker One to break energy data silos

Better access to, and sharing of, energy data will help direct the installation of new electric vehicle charging points, as well as help network operators to better understand the electricity grid’s capacity for the introduction of more renewables Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics 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

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

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

First cohort of data science professionals certified by AfDSP

The Alliance for Data Science Professionals has certified its first cohort, with the imprimatur of the UK’s national statistician, Ian Diamond Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 most influential people in UK IT for 2022, and talk to the winner of the 12th annual UKtech50, National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron. Also, we take an in-depth look at the crisis in chip supply and what’s needed to solve it. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

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

UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly has announced the 12th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

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

chief transformation officer (CTO)

Chief transformation officer is an executive role, often in the C-suite, that focuses on bringing about change as well as growth in revenue and profit to an organization. Continue Reading

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• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
• Corinne Bernstein

Tech’s ongoing mental health crisis

Learn more about what organisations can do to support their employees’ mental health and retain their services Continue Reading

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

information technology (IT) director

An information technology (IT) director is the person in charge of technology within an organization. IT directors manage technology resources and employees to ensure that IT operations run smoothly. Continue Reading

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• Ben Lutkevich, Site 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

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

Tech sector sustainability efforts need full ecosystem approach

Reorienting the tech sector around collaboration rather than competition and reassessing the industry’s conventional wisdom around economic growth is essential to improving sustainability on the timescale needed, London Tech Week attendees are told Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

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

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

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

Managing Apple Macs in the enterprise

In this week’s Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer’s guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

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

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

IT departments need holistic circular economies to fight climate change

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, IT managers should revamp procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but what does this mean for managing the IT lifecycle? 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

UKtech50 2022: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology

Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a shortlist of over 250 people – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Succession in the world of ERP

Succession planning is not a simple business, especially in the age of the Great Resignation Continue Reading

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• Emmanuelle Hose

Trial and error – why the law on computer evidence must change

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the Post Office IT scandal highlighted the problem with computer evidence – we examine the need for legal reform. We assess the nuclear option for sustainable datacentre power. And we find out how IT experts can improve their soft skills and boost their career prospects as a result. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

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

UKtech50 2022: The longlist of the UK's influential tech leaders

Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2022 Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

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

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

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

Data Reform Bill announced in Queen’s Speech

Government claims proposals to reform the UK’s data protection regime will create a framework ‘focused on privacy outcomes rather than box-ticking’ Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

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

The spies who hack you – the growing threat of spyware

In this week’s Computer Weekly, after 10 Downing Street was hit by a spyware attack, fears about targeted mobile phone hacks are increasing. Our salary survey highlights the diversity challenge in IT, with men’s support for women in IT declining. And we look at how datacentre heat reuse can help reduce carbon emissions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

Digital begins in the boardroom

Successful organisations need a digitally savvy board to shape their business agenda Continue Reading

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• Catharina Mannerfelt, Alumni
• Magnus Tegborg , Alumni

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

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

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

Dutch schools struggle with digitisation

Now is the time for schools in the Netherlands to determine how the opportunities of distance and digital learning resources can be made to work and how the risks involved can be mitigated Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

ODI data literacy report laments technical skills inflation in government data strategy

An Open Data Institute report on data literacy and UK government data strategy sees a lack of clarity in definition, fragmentation of responsibility, and a disconnect between government and citizens Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

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

News UK hires former Discovery Inc tech head as new CTO

Simon Farnsworth, who previous worked as chief technology officer at Discovery Inc, is now driving News UK's tech strategy Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

AI researcher says police tech suppliers are hostile to transparency

Expert witness in Lords police tech inquiry welcomes committee’s findings but questions whether its recommendations on how to end the ‘Wild West’ of police artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies in the UK would be implemented Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

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

Disney combines digital, data and creativity to win advertising opportunities

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the executive vice-president for client and brand solutions at Disney Advertising Sales about how it is using data to subserve story-telling excellence. We delve into how rising energy costs negatively impacted the UK arm of Sungard Availability Services. And we look at the role of infrastructure as code in edge datacentres. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Building distributed systems requires effective developer teams

Technologies edge computing and containerisation call for teams capable of building distributed systems Continue Reading

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• Junade Ali

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

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

How a woman CIO rose up the ranks in a Japanese firm

Henrietta Yaw draws on her people-oriented approach to management which has served her well in her decades-long career at Fujifilm Business Innovation Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

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

Executive interview: Rajiv Ramaswami, CEO, Nutanix

We speak to the CEO of Nutanix about growing up in India, the switch from engineering to business leader, and mentoring Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UKISUG: Big majority of SAP users beset by data problems in migrating to S/4 Hana

In a survey prior to its Analytics Symposium, the UK & Ireland SAP User Group finds 61% of SAP customers say data management issues are slowing down process automation and impeding moves to S/4 Hana Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Gartner: How to retain and motivate IT staff

With the return to office-based working, large numbers of IT employees are quitting. Flexible working and understanding their motivation are key to staff retention 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

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

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

Unite calls on Arm to halt job cuts and open up the books

Arm is planning to cut up to 15% of its workforce as it prepares for an IPO Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

Russian IT sector faces unprecedented crisis

The Russian IT sector faces a major crisis as IT professionals and businesses flee the country after its invasion of Ukraine Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly correspondent

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

UKtech50 2022: Help us find the most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is back – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

How cyber security teams can conquer the four-day working week

The four-day week may be an idea whose time has come, but for always-on cyber security professionals, the impact of squeezing more work into fewer days is a tricky proposition Continue Reading

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• Keiron Holyome