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11 Jun 2024
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Cobol knowledge crisis threatens Dutch financial systems
Expertise in complex Cobol systems, critical to major financial institutions, is dwindling in The Netherlands, resulting in retired professionals returning work Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2024
Netherlands formulates vision to address risks of GenAI
There are numerous risks and challenges associated with generative AI – which is why the Dutch government has formulated a vision document for its responsible and safe use in the Netherlands Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2018
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Barclays appointment will step up use of AI in investment bank
Ex-Goldman Sachs expert will focus on improving Barclays’ trading services and making internal systems more efficient Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Aug 2018
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Estonia targets UK tech talent
Estonian businesses are trying to close the country’s IT skills gap by targeting UK IT professionals as part of a recruitment campaign Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Aug 2018
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Swedish government and industry address IT skills shortage
Sweden faces major challenges in resourcing its growing IT sector with the right talent Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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17 Aug 2018
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Alan Turing Institute provides AI startups with opportunity to collaborate with researchers
Alan Turing Institute and Digital Catapult will enable science and AI startups to work with researchers in the Data Study Groups Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2018
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Cyber Security Challenge UK to scale up
Cybersecurity Challenge UK plans to scale up its events and its role in coordinating UK industry efforts to attract talented people to the cyber security profession Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Aug 2018
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ASEAN firms need to overcome DevOps hurdles
Southeast Asia has had pockets of success with DevOps, but most organisations across the region will need to overcome cultural and legacy challenges to succeed Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
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Industry excitement as Stem A-level numbers rise
The number of students taking and achieving grades in A-levels related to science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) is on the rise this year, giving the industry hope for the future Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Aug 2018
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IR35 tech compliance will take private sector 'over a year' to achieve, warns accounting trade body
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) cautions HM Revenue & Customs against rushing out IR35 reforms to the private sector, claiming it will take most businesses at least one tax year to ready their software systems for the move Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
15 Aug 2018
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AI provides immediate diagnosis for serious eye conditions, research finds
Artificial intelligence could diagnose eye conditions within seconds, and with the same accuracy as human experts, research finds Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2018
ICS security at risk in key verticals, report shows
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) is at risk in key verticals due to under staffing, under investment and human error, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Aug 2018
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Consumers accept fraud danger as online shopping increases, research finds
The majority of UK consumers see the threat of online fraud as “inevitable” as e-commerce popularity rises Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2018
Education secretary urges tech industry to transform classrooms
Education secretary Damian Hinds has called upon large technology firms to use tech to tackle some of the biggest issues in schools Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Aug 2018
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Ex-HMRC tax inspector sounds alarm over suitability of IR35 online status checker tool
As the private sector consultation on IR35 draws to a close, a former HM Revenue & Customs inspector calls into further question the suitability of the government's online tool for assessing contractors’ tax status Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
08 Aug 2018
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IPSE warns government off private sector IR35 reform, as 'no deal' Brexit fears grow
As the government prepares to close its consultation on extending the IR35 reforms to the private sector, IPSE airs concerns over the economic impact the move could have, as talk of a "no deal" Brexit for the UK continues Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
07 Aug 2018
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Government invests £3m in Wales-based Stem hub
A science centre in Wales will be given £3m to develop a Stem hub, which will reach more diverse audiences for its delivery of science and technology teaching content Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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06 Aug 2018
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Only 11% of employers do not expect a tech skills shortage in the next year
The majority of employers in the UK believe they will be facing a shortage of skilled technology professionals in the next year Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Jul 2018
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Inner-city colocation space in demand as firms want better latency, says Interxion managing director
Previous predictions that rural datacentres would be more common are being changed as enterprises aim to bring better latency to customers, says Interxion managing director Andrew Fray Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2018
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Intelligent automation spending to hit $232bn by 2025
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and machine learning could help traditional enterprises gain ground on digital-first giants Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
27 Jul 2018
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Interview: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: 'Scared silly' by Brexit
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Shirley talks robots teaching children, and why Brexit has her “scared silly” Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Jul 2018
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AWS’s sales up almost 50% year-on-year in second quarter
Cloud giant’s quarterly sales hit $6.1bn in third consecutive year-on-year rise as Ryanair, Major League Baseball and 21st Century Fox join its list of customers Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2018
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Large organisations less confident over cloud security compared to smaller businesses
A study has found larger enterprises are not as confident as smaller businesses about the security of their data in the public cloud Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Feature
25 Jul 2018
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Future tech cannot be ‘defined by a particular population’, says CA executive
As new technologies are developed, companies could take the opportunity to hire more diversely to ensure offerings cater to a wider demographic Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Jul 2018
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Marks and Spencer to invest in startups as part of retail partnership with Founders Factory
Marks and Spencer is continuing its efforts to digitally transform its business by starting an investment partnership for startups Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jul 2018
Commerzbank creates Hadoop-based platform for business-critical insights
German bank creates an entire new department to build and support a platform to provide business-critical insights Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Jul 2018
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Barclays to open tech hub in Glasgow
Banking group’s campus in Glasgow will host technology and operations teams using the latest technologies Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
20 Jul 2018
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Spotlight on the Digital Career Institute, Berlin
Digital Career Institute is teaching refugees and unemployed people to do web development in Germany Continue Reading
By- Alex Cruickshank
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News
20 Jul 2018
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Cambridge students offered chance to win £10,000 to develop innovative tech ideas at Trinity College
Cambridge University under and postgraduates are now able to apply for a competition to win £10,000 and the chance to develop their tech ideas at the Bradfield Centre Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jul 2018
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Cisco and UCL to open AI research unit in $100m digital economy boost
Cisco has extended its ongoing Country Digital Acceleration programme in the UK with a further $100m investment, part of which will go towards a new AI research centre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Jul 2018
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CNI sector lacks cyber security skills, government warned
The UK’s critical national infrastructure sector is being negatively impacted by the lack of cyber security skills, a report warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2018
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Digital consortium aims to develop digital inclusion project
A consortium of firms has come together to develop a project involving technology and local government partnerships to promote digital inclusion for those who are not digitally capable Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Jul 2018
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Just Eat on the lookout for 150 tech professionals
Online food marketplace Just Eat has announced it is on the lookout for talent to fill 150 technology roles, 80 of which have been recently created Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Jul 2018
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Collaborative alliance to advance UK’s cyber security profession
Leading UK organisations in cyber security have united to develop a national professional body in the field Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2018
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Committee proposes new laws for immigration of skilled workers after Brexit
The Science and Technology Committee has released a report proposing new rules surrounding the immigration of skilled workers once Brexit has come into force Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 Jul 2018
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Deloitte launches EMEA-wide initiative to close cyber security gender gap
Professional services organisation Deloitte expands its UK efforts to encourage more women into cyber security to cover the EMEA area Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Jul 2018
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Voting open: vote now for the most influential woman in UK technology 2018
Submit your vote for who you think deserves the title of most influential woman in UK technology 2018 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Jul 2018
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Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018: 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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Jul 2018
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Code First: Girls teaches more women to code in UK than universities
Social enterprise partners with BT to offer more women the opportunity to learn tech skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
13 Jul 2018
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Is the UK’s computing curriculum too focused on coding?
The government introduced its computing curriculum in 2014 to give young people the digital skills they need for the future, but is it fit for purpose? Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2018
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Most influential women in UK tech: The 2018 longlist
Each year, Computer Weekly asks the technology industry to nominate who it thinks are the most influential women in UK tech. Here is the longlist of nominees for 2018 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2018
CW Middle East: Can Saudi Arabia build the Silicon Valley of the Middle East?
In April this year, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman visited Silicon Valley in the US to meet tech giants such as Apple and Amazon in its efforts to fast-forward the kingdom’s technology capabilities. Read about its lofty ambitions. Also in this issue, read how demand for skilled IT professionals is increasing rapidly in the Middle East, which is facing a talent crunch. Meanwhile, Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives are gathering momentum. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
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UK falling behind European competition in efforts to produce powerhouse tech companies
Several European-based tech companies are on the way to competing with major US and Chinese counterparts, although the UK is falling behind in this race Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2018
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We need to take ‘black box’ out of AI to increase diversity, says panel
Many users of artificially intelligent systems have no understanding of what they do, making diverse and ethical development of these systems increasingly important Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Jul 2018
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TechUK calls on UK to adopt recent EU trade deals to boost digital sector
The EU deal with Canada, as well as forthcoming trade agreements with Japan, Singapore and Vietnam, could boost the UK tech sector – if adopted after Brexit Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Jul 2018
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Public looks to push innovative technologies in public sector with accelerator programme
Public is aiming to drive innovative services in the public sector by selecting its next startup accelerator cohort Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jul 2018
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CNet Training calls on datacentre sector for input on skill shortage research
Technology skills and education provider CNet Training is calling on the datacentre community to help inform its research into what is behind the sector's skill shortages Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
06 Jul 2018
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HSBC previews the banking staff of the future
The digital revolution in banking is set to create previously unknown jobs, and HSBC has outlined three of the job roles that will be created in the future Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jul 2018
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Bosch teams up with Singapore Polytechnic in IoT training push
Bosch and Singapore Polytechnic have set up two learning labs to train students on the use of the internet of things in advanced manufacturing Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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News
05 Jul 2018
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UK leads Europe’s tech startup scene over five years, research shows
Tech leads the way as UK shows 5% growth in startups across all industries Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Feature
05 Jul 2018
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DevOps done right: Securing grassroots support for a top-down DevOps enterprise push
As more and more enterprises rush to join the DevOps movement, practitioners share details of how they secured grassroots support for their senior leadership team's top-down agile adoption mandates Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
04 Jul 2018
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Slow broadband fuels a post-Brexit storm for rural communities
Lack of access to reliable broadband and mobile networks threatens rural livelihoods after Brexit, according to a Local Government Association report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jul 2018
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Alibaba Cloud looks to drive its technology ecosystem with startup innovation contest
Alibaba Cloud is hosting its next Create@Alibaba contest as it looks for innovative products from startups Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jul 2018
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New thinking from tech startups could help solve construction project issues
Three startups shortlisted to join ConstrucTech accelerator to work on innovative technologies to reduce project delays and overspend Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jun 2018
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Supercomputing Wales partners with Atos and Dell to bring HPC to universities
Deal will bring high-performance computing to four universities to drive research across various sectors Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jun 2018
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Almost 30% of LGBT+ young people choose to avoid a Stem career
A large number of young people who identify as LGBTUA+ have avoided choosing a career in science, technology, engineering and maths because of discrimination fears Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Jun 2018
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TeenTech announces its 2018 award winners
Not-for-profit TeenTech announces the winners of its annual awards that showcase students who have used technology to solve real-world problems Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
26 Jun 2018
Addressing the Digital Infrastructure Skills Crisis
Most of the skills in short supply can be acquired and assessed within days or weeks provided employers and those in their supply chains come together to agree standards and organise co-operation ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
26 Jun 2018
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK aims to accelerate innovation with tech startup programme
Automobile manufacturer Volkswagen is running its next Startup Battlefield programme, building on the success of its 2017 Portuguese accelerator Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jun 2018
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Malaysia makes good progress in building analytics talent
The country’s talent development and funding schemes have brought the benefits of big data to many organisations, but the quality and volume of its analytics talent can be improved Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Jun 2018
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BEIS and DfE not addressing Brexit impact on Stem skills, says PAC
A Public Accounts Committee report has raised concerns that government departments are not doing enough, quickly enough, to understand how Brexit will affect the supply of science, technology, engineering and maths skills in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jun 2018
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UK cyber skills in demand, says Dorset firm C3IA Solutions
UK cyber security skills are in demand and there is a bright future in exporting them, according to Dorset-based firm C3IA Solutions Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Jun 2018
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Brexit-induced immigration law shake-up ‘could spur tech startup growth’
By rebuilding immigration laws after it leaves the EU, the UK could make it easier for foreign workers to get visas and join startups, House of Lords committee hears Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Video
22 Jun 2018
CW500 interview: Andrew Chapman discusses how to run successful IoT projects
In this CW500 video, Andrew Chapman, strategy & product development lead at Digital Catapult speaks to Computer Weekly about creating the right environment for success Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
CW500 interview: Chad Naeger discusses how to run successful IoT projects
In this CW500 video, Chad Naeger, customer success officer at GE Digital speaks to Computer Weekly about creating the right environment for success Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
CW500 interview: Miranda Sharp discusses how to run successful IoT projects
In this CW500 video, Miranda Sharp, director of innovation at Ordnance Survey speaks to Computer Weekly about creating the right environment for success Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2018
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HR projects are leading company moves to digital tech, say business leaders
Business leaders say their human resource IT programmes are leading the way to the wider deployment of digital and cloud technology across their organisations Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jun 2018
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How NHS visa cap exemption could help boost tech sector
The government has announced that NHS doctors and nurses will no longer be subject to Tier 2 visa caps, but what does this mean for the technology industry? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
20 Jun 2018
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Palo Alto Networks opens cyber range in Australia
The first of its kind in Asia-Pacific, the cyber range training facility will let Australian IT and security teams hone their skills through cyber security exercises Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2018
CW ANZ: Object storage hits a sweet spot
Enterprises in Australia are only getting started on object storage, which does away with the traditional file directories, making it easier to access and move data in a heterogeneous IT environment. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian companies are dipping their toes into object storage, the challenges they are facing and the state of the market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
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Debit card payments surpassed cash for first time in 2017
For the first time, UK customers used debit cards to make more payments than cash in 2017, a change which has come a year earlier than expected. Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jun 2018
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Tech firms partner to double female and BAME founders by 2020
A number of technology organisations have joined forces to develop an initiative that aims to increase the number of women and black, Asian and minority ethnic startup founders in the UK Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
19 Jun 2018
Microsoft becomes devoted to open source developers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after Microsoft’s recent acquisition of GitHub, we examine the software giant’s tools for embracing open source developers. Secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport Matt Hancock talks about growing the UK digital economy and supporting the tech sector. And we look at SAP’s next steps for its “intelligent enterprise” strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
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Girls taking key stage four computing subjects down 30,000 from 2014
The number of girls taking computing subjects at GCSE or equivalent level is significantly less than when the curriculum was introduced in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 Jun 2018
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Brexit Britain be warned, there are countries better geared to take the world's tech talent
The founder of an Estonian recruitment platform tells Computer Weekly about how Estonia addresses its IT skills shortage Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Jun 2018
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London Tech Week experts advise startups to research investors’ background before pitching
Experts have used the TechXLR8 conference at London Tech Week to offer advice to startup workers about pitching to investors, joining accelerators and building teams Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jun 2018
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Nominations open: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2018
Computer Weekly is calling for nominations for its 2018 awards for the Most Influential Women in UK Technology Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Jun 2018
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Artificial intelligence names London as UK’s top innovation hub
An AI tool from Data City and the Open Data Institute has ranked the best clusters of cities for innovation across various technologies Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jun 2018
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IT spending reaches 10-year high as CIOs struggle with digital technology strategy
IT leaders have seen their budgets and headcounts rise for the first time in 10 years, but face challenges implementing their digital strategies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
05 Jun 2018
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Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
By- Shamus Rae, KPMG
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News
05 Jun 2018
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Interview: How a tech apprenticeship changed one man’s life
Past Microsoft apprentice Joshua Uwadiae explains how in hindsight, he realises his apprenticeship was a life-defining moment in the lead-up to his tech career Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
A UK Strategy for the 4th Industrial Revolution?
Those who attacked my analysis because it undermined all they held dear (from “the examination treadmill” to the “PhD rat race”) have successfully resisted change to Government academic funding and ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
UK will lose without a new approach in the global race for digital talent
More than three-quarters of UK organisations are experiencing challenges in recruiting people with digital skills, according to research from Deloitte. It’s a shocking figure, but is anyone really ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
31 May 2018
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Artificial intelligence identifies skin cancer in lab test more effectively than doctors
Artificial intelligence has outperformed experienced dermatologists in identifying skin cancer samples, further highlighting the potential of the technology in healthcare Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
31 May 2018
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Australian workers apprehensive about digital transformation
Nearly four in 10 workers in Australia are worried that they do not have the right skills to compete in the digital economy, survey finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
30 May 2018
AWS to bolster cloud skills development in Singapore
The training arm of Singapore’s labour movement is rolling out training courses in cooperation with Amazon Web Services to improve cloud computing literacy among SMEs Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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Opinion
30 May 2018
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Tier 2 visas – a challenge for the tech sector
With staff shortages already being reported in the technology sector and Brexit potentially adding to the problem, tech departments need to get their Tier 2 visa applications right Continue Reading
By- Kerry Garcia and Jackie Penlington
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News
29 May 2018
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Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy
Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2018
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Drone industry set to contribute £42bn to UK economy by 2030
PwC research has predicted drones could add £42bn to the economy and create 68,000 jobs by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2018
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Salary is the biggest motivator for software developers
A survey finds that benefits such as free food and drink or a modern office space are not the main motivator for most developers, with the majority prioritising a higher salary Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 May 2018
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Computing curriculum shake-up can’t happen in a single five-year parliamentary term, says panel
At the launch of Ocado Technology’s AI:MMO educational game, a panel of experts said the computing curriculum needs an overhaul, but this cannot be achieved in a single government term of office Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 May 2018
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Skills shortage a major cyber security risk
Skill shortages remain a major risk to long-term information security capability and business is still struggling to defend against cyber breaches – but it is getting better at dealing with them, an IISP survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 May 2018
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Blockchain tourism being replaced by its application to business challenges
Deloitte reveals the next 12 months could see businesses move from exploring blockchain to applying it to business challenges Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 May 2018
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IT executives think businesses are slow at adopting digital transformation
Digital transformation may be impeded by the slow speed at which businesses are ready to adopt new, digitally empowered ways of working Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 May 2018
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Openreach launches Scottish fibre training school
Openreach has launched its Scottish engineering school in Livingston as it prepares to train 400 new broadband specialists to run its full-fibre roll-out Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 May 2018
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If we want equality in tech, we need to ‘evolve the conversation’, says panel
Achieving parity in the technology industry depends on moving away from an entirely gender-focused discussion, say experts Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 May 2018
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Executive interview: Abby Kearns, Cloud Foundry Foundation
Computer Weekly speaks to Abby Kearns, executive director of the Cloud Foundry Foundation about how open source is a key ingredient of digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 May 2018
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Blockchain technology lacks enough use cases to be disruptive, says Worldpay
Worldpay's Jason Scott-Taggart says although the company is looking at blockchain, there are too few strong use cases for the technology at present Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
17 May 2018
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Singapore ropes in local polytechnics in AI talent boost
AI Singapore is working with three polytechnics to train lecturers and students on artificial intelligence while boosting AI adoption among SMEs Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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News
16 May 2018
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Companies need to adapt to new communication demands from millennials
TechSmith has warned businesses younger generations have new multimedia-based communication demands Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
16 May 2018
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Tier 2 visa refusals paints grim picture for UK tech skills
More than 3,000 visas for people skilled in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) roles were refused entry to the UK since December 2017 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 May 2018
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Saudi-con Valley? Kingdom’s bid for global tech leadership
Has Saudi Arabia got what it takes to build the latest Silicon Valley? Continue Reading