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E-Zine
20 Aug 2024
CW APAC – Tech career guide: Software development
A software developer’s job typically involves working through the stages of the development lifecycle, from planning, designing, coding and testing to the ongoing maintenance of applications. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at what it takes to land a career and thrive in the fast-moving world of software development. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2024
Navigating the data analytics and AI landscape
Analysts at the Gartner Data and Analytics Summit in Sydney call for organisations to focus on business outcomes, extend data literacy to AI literacy and foster human-AI collaboration to benefit from the AI era Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor
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Feature
14 Mar 2022
How can I avoid an exodus of cyber talent linked to stress and burnout?
Cyber security professionals have played a crucial role during the pandemic, yet many feel like their employers aren’t providing adequate mental health support and have considered quitting their jobs as a result. What can employers do to help them? Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2022
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Mar 2022
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
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2022
Using technology to protect human rights
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate how technology is being used to tackle human rights abuses worldwide. We offer a step-by-step guide to disaster recovery in the cloud era. And we examine the vital, and successful, role of digital and data in the UK Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
01 Mar 2022
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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2022
Post Office Horizon scandal enters public conscience – at last
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 13 years after Computer Weekly first reported on flaws in the Post Office IT system, a public inquiry finally allows victims to reveal the devastating impact on their lives. Enterprises are starting to evaluate the uses of 5G. And we look at how SMEs have turned to e-commerce after the pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2022
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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23 Feb 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Feb 2022
IT leaders primed to drive innovation and hybrid work
As organisations move beyond the pandemic, survey shows IT leaders are being given greater levels of responsibility Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Feb 2022
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
By- Kim Loohuis
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Opinion
23 Feb 2022
Gartner: How to overcome a lack of cloud skills in your organisation
IT chiefs are struggling to tackle cloud skills shortages across their organisations. Here are five key steps to overcome this challenge Continue Reading
By- Lydia Leong
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News
21 Feb 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Feb 2022
The birth of Estonia’s digital civil servant
As Estonia finalises the initial version of its government services digital assistant for launch later this year, the man heading the project describes the birth of Bürokratt and beyond Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Feb 2022
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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
10 Feb 2022
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Opinion
09 Feb 2022
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
By- Bev White, Nash Squared
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News
09 Feb 2022
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
08 Feb 2022
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
CTO interview: Milena Nikolic, CTO, Trainline
Computer Weekly speaks to Trainline’s new chief technology officer, Milena Nikolic, about building and inspiring a post-pandemic tech team Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 Feb 2022
Umbrella company Parasol confirms data breach linked to cyber attack five weeks ago
In an email to contractors sent out earlier today, umbrella company confirmed some data had been accessed and shared online in the wake of last month’s suspected ransomware attack on its systems Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
07 Feb 2022
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
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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E-Zine
01 Feb 2022
How Ocado pushes technological boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado’s CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There’s a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Jan 2022
Umbrella company cyber attacks prompt fresh calls for sector regulation to protect contractors
With the umbrella company industry increasingly finding itself under attack from cyber criminals, contracting market stakeholders embark on a fresh round of calls for the industry to be regulated Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
26 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
25 Jan 2022
Why watching your remote workers doesn’t work
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the surge in home working led many firms to mandate use of surveillance software – we look at why it hasn’t worked. It’s an important year for public sector IT – we examine the trends for 2022. And with robotic process automation (RPA) booming, a Swedish bank explains the benefits. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jan 2022
CW APAC: CIO trends
IT leaders would be wise to embrace the technology expected to become prevalent in 2022. In this handbook, focused on CIO trends in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the top IT predictions for the year ahead, how India is preparing for a hybrid future, the benefits of digitising manual processes and Krungsri Bank’s reasons for adopting open APIs Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Jan 2022
Gartner: IT spending forecast points to skills rebalance
Latest forecast on IT spending shows that more IT workloads are being deployed in the cloud, and outsourcing is also set for a boost Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Jan 2022
Umbrella firm Parasol confirms ‘malicious activity’ as root cause of ongoing systems outage
Umbella company confirms a ‘malicious activity on its network’ as the root cause of a systems outage that has delayed salary payments to thousands of contractors across the UK Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
10 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
06 Jan 2022
CIOs can avoid tech hype with business-IT alignment
Falling prey to emerging tech hype can lead to failed projects, wasted dollars and worse. Here is a framework for viewing technology in the right way. Continue Reading
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Video
05 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
04 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
04 Jan 2022
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
23 Dec 2021
5 keys to IT talent development in a hybrid work model
With the tech talent shortage in full force, IT talent development is critical for every organization. Learn the essentials of doing it right. Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
22 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
20 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
17 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Tip
09 Dec 2021
How to build a better CIO-CMO relationship
Marketing and information technology are both critical to an organization's success. Here's important advice on how each department's top leaders can forge a strong partnership. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
09 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
09 Dec 2021
CW Europe: Norway embraces internet of things
Norway is becoming a centre of IoT innovation as tech developers tackle some of the country’s unique challenges, in areas such as fish farming, power distribution and monitoring of boats. Also in this issue, find out why Utrecht University media scientist José van Dijck has won an award, and read about Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Dec 2021
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
03 Dec 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
03 Dec 2021
IR35: Government consultation on umbrella companies fuels regulation hopes
The government has embarked on a consultation to understand better how the umbrella market works, which is a move that has been cautiously welcomed by contracting market stakeholders Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Podcast
02 Dec 2021
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Blog Post
01 Dec 2021
Towards UK Skills and Employment Policies for a Post-Pandemic World
Covid has already precipitated the biggest challenge to UK education structures since the dissolution of the monasteries and chantries led to the creation of the grammar schools which educated ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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Opinion
01 Dec 2021
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
By- Andy Heyes, Harvey Nash
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News
30 Nov 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Nov 2021
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
25 Nov 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
24 Nov 2021
IT Priorities 2022: Software development
As organisations rebuild after the Covid-19 pandemic, strategic software projects will help them become more effective Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Nov 2021
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Nov 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
23 Nov 2021
How software development will change in 2022
Businesses need a pipeline of software-enabled functionality that has to be delivered quickly and reliably without overworking software teams Continue Reading
By- Junade Ali
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E-Zine
23 Nov 2021
Can the tech community show us how to save the world?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the COP26 conference on how the tech world’s collaborative open source model could help tackle climate change. Gartner has urged IT leaders to rethink their role as business come to rely on digital technologies. And we ask if your office security is at risk as staff return. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Nov 2021
6 steps to create a CIO-CEO strategic partnership
The pandemic pushed CIOs to the head of the C-suite table. Here's how they can keep that respect and power and create true partnership with their CEO. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
How CIOs can improve employees' digital fluency quotient
Most companies need technology to thrive, so it's important the workforce has a high digital fluency quotient. Learn how CIOs can help build tech savvy throughout the company. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
AstraZeneca looks at the bigger picture in enterprise social media
How do you work with people in different time zones and from different cultures and what happens when people leave the company? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
16 Nov 2021
How cosmetics retailer Lush authenticates with ease
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Lush has modernised user authentication, governed by a desire to care for customer data. We also talk to the chief data officer at Nasa about data as a strategic asset, and the ground of better decision-making. And we foreground a call for the government and the Post Office to compensate victims of the Horizon computer system without delay. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
12 Nov 2021
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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
11 Nov 2021
Why the CIO-CFO relationship is key to digital success
CIOs and CFOs haven't always gotten along. But with digital transformations now dominating budgets, business success depends on their ability to work together. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Nov 2021
Building bridges to better diversity
Tibco CIO Rani Johnson describes how the C-suite need to make themselves uncomfortable if they are to increase diversity in their organisations Continue Reading
By- Rani Johnson
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News
11 Nov 2021
Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise
Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means that dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2021
CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance
One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
07 Nov 2021
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2021
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Tip
01 Nov 2021
Overlooked relationships CIOs should build within the C-suite
To lead transformation and meet business goals, CIOs must work with other C-level executives. With an ever-expanding C-suite, the possibilities for collaboration are endless. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
01 Nov 2021
India’s tech workforce braces for hybrid work
A Nasscom study reveals that India’s tech workers and their employers are planning to return to offices thrice a week, paving the way for hybrid work Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Oct 2021
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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
TSB opens 100-seat tech centre in Scottish capital
TSB has opened its latest tech centre in Scotland while IT services provider CGI announces the creation of hundreds of UK tech jobs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Guest Post
22 Oct 2021
4 ways CIOs can adapt metrics for the new workplace
The limitations of traditional leadership and enterprise metrics are coming to the fore. To adapt, CIOs will need to focus on flexibility, resiliency and employee wellness. Continue Reading
By- Tina Nunno
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News
22 Oct 2021
Women more likely to have retrained for tech roles than men
Research by WISE finds women are more likely to have retrained for a tech role than men, and half of people in tech think soft skills are more important than tech skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Tip
19 Oct 2021
5 ways to improve the CIO-CISO relationship
CIOs and CISOs need to work together for the benefit of the whole organization. To break the mold of hostility, C-suite leaders need to prioritize collaboration and mutual respect. Continue Reading
By- Johna Till Johnson, Nemertes Research
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News
14 Oct 2021
IBM pledges to reskill 30 million people by 2030
Tech giant launches worldwide initiative to provide about 30 million people with technology and digital skills over the next nine years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Video
14 Oct 2021
Poppy Gustafsson, most influential woman in UK tech 2021 - winner’s speech
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event, in partnership with Spinks, Poppy Gustafsson, CEO of Darktrace, gives her acceptance speech as the 2021 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
13 Oct 2021
Former signals intel leader named godfather of UK security
Sixth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards honours former Royal Corps of Signals colonel and infosec pioneer John Doody Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2021
Lewis Hamilton charity aims to help train 150 black STEM teachers
A charity led by Formula1 driver Lewis Hamilton has plans for a two-year pilot aimed at training and recruiting black teachers for science, technology, engineering and maths subjects Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Pandemic increases need to hire tech workers
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed consumer behaviour and technology use within organisations, leading to plans for technology hiring to increase over the next year Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
05 Oct 2021
CIO interview: Lisa Heneghan, chief digital officer, KPMG
KPMG UK’s digital leader says that in her 25-year career she has never known a more exciting time to work in IT Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Oct 2021
Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2021: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Each year Computer Weekly recognises several great women from the IT industry and their lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Oct 2021
The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2021
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 women chosen as the most influential in UK technology for 2021, and talk to the 10th winner of our annual list – Poppy Gustafsson, CEO of Darktrace. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at digital customer experience technologies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
Computer Weekly announces the 2021 Most Influential Women in UK Tech
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2021 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner Poppy Gustafsson Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Sep 2021
Computer Weekly’s 2021 women in tech Rising Stars
Despite a lack of women in the technology sector, new champions of diversity, inclusion and technology are always surfacing – so who is likely to appear in Computer Weekly’s top 50 list in the future? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Sep 2021
Stop being ‘apologetic’ for differing skillsets, says Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2021
There are many routes into technology, and many different skillsets that contribute to making great tech work, so people need to be ‘less apologetic’ for a less technical skillset, says Poppy Gustafsson, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Sep 2021
Team leaders urged to address developer mental health
The pandemic led to many developers working from home, and many have experienced burnout Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
30 Sep 2021
Will the end of furlough help fill tech vacancies?
The closure of the government’s furlough scheme may not help the tech sector fill the most technical vacancies, but it could bolster available talent for the longer term Continue Reading
By- Bev White, Nash Squared
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News
28 Sep 2021
Former PwC initiative Tech She Can becomes independent charity
Initially a charter aimed at educating young women about tech careers, PwC-led initiative Tech She Can is now an independent charity with 200 members Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor