IT technical skills

UK Cyber Council and ISACA launch audit, assurance programme

The UK Cyber Security Council has teamed up with ISACA to partner on a new audit and assurance programme for security pros Continue Reading

Cyber training firm launches £20k data protection scholarship

Training specialist Freevacy has launched a £20,000 scholarship fund to train data privacy and protection professionals Continue Reading

University of Stirling taps into Alation data catalogue technology

The University of Stirling is the first non-US university to participate in a data management education programme provided pro bono by data catalogue supplier Alation Continue Reading

Mark Logan on his vision for a Scottish technology ecosystem

The Scottish Government’s entrepreneur advisor speaks to Computer Weekly about the philosophy behind an ambitious technology ecosystem strategy Continue Reading

Employees over 55 want new skills

A large number of people in their 50s or older want to gain new digital skills, but aren’t getting the support they need to do so Continue Reading

Will mass big tech lay-offs affect employment prospects of IT contractors in 2023?

With some of the biggest tech firms in the world announcing mass redundancies, will the flood of new entrants to the jobs market affect the prospects of IT contractors already looking for work amid the cost-of-living crisis? Continue Reading

UK Treasury recruiting digital currency leader

The UK government’s investigation into the merits of a central bank digital currency gathers pace at it looks for a team leader Continue Reading

Nationwide Building Society CIO to join Co-operative Bank

Gary Delooze to join Co-operative Bank as CIO after six years heading up Nationwide Building Society’s IT department Continue Reading

Royal Society calls on public sector to pilot privacy tech

The Royal Society says public sector bodies should lead the way in piloting privacy-enhancing technologies to unlock the value of data without compromising privacy and data rights, but lack of standards and incentives mean adoption is slow Continue Reading

More than 1,000 tech roles chopped at Capital One

US bank makes tech job cuts as its digital transformation moves into a new phase Continue Reading

How the cost of living crisis is impacting IT

The worsening economic climate is leading to job cuts across the IT sector, with Microsoft only the latest to announce thousands of layoffs - but CIOs will still struggle to find the talent they urgently need Continue Reading

IT chiefs raise concerns over cost-of-living crisis

Organisations are looking to cut costs while still innovating with IT, and CIOs and CTOs are worried how staff will cope Continue Reading

Gartner: CIOs will struggle to retain and attract IT talent

While the latest spending forecast from Gartner shows continued growth in enterprise IT spending, how budgets are invested is set to change Continue Reading

Crest throws support behind CyberUp CMA reform campaign

Cyber accreditation association Crest International has lent its support to the CyberUp campaign for reform to the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 Continue Reading

Entain and McLaren F1 aim to help women return to STEM careers

To help more women return to the STEM sector after a career break, Entain and McLaren F1 have launched a programme of work, coaching and networking Continue Reading

Tech skills shortage still a problem for employers

Many organisations have struggled to find tech talent over the past year, leading them to consider alternative ways to attract skilled workers Continue Reading

IT budgets under pressure due to poor economic outlook

IT leaders in European organisations are facing a shortfall in their IT budgets this year, but the situation is expected to improve after 2024 Continue Reading

IR35 reforms: Contractors cite tax avoidance legislation as ‘biggest concern’ in 2023

Contractors have cited the IR35 reforms as being their biggest concern in 2023, ahead of the cost-of-living crisis and the government’s planned tax rises Continue Reading

Government accused of leaving umbrella company regulation in limbo by shelving enforcement body

The UK government is coming under pressure to reveal the state of its plans to regulate umbrella companies after it emerged that the enforcement body it promised to create is unlikely to materialise Continue Reading

How to find winning artificial intelligence use cases

Choosing use cases for artificial intelligence requires organisations to take a hard look at business value, risk, data and other capabilities required to realise the technology’s full potential Continue Reading

Why India’s Mphasis chose West Yorkshire for tech hub

IT services firm Mphasis is moving more service delivery to the UK with around 1000 tech recruits planned for Northern England Continue Reading

Inclusion = everyone: Advice from experts for improving tech diversity

At October’s Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, almost 100 experts from the tech and employment sectors shared their ideas for improving diversity in the technology industry Continue Reading

Top 10 Middle East IT stories of 2022

Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 Middle East IT articles of 2022 Continue Reading

Number of women taking computing degrees grows

The gender gap in the UK’s tech sector has persisted for many years, but BCS has found figures to suggest more women are choosing computing at degree level Continue Reading

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2022

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 2022 Continue Reading

A sticky story: How, and why, hackers love stickers on laptops

We’ve all seen laptops adorned with security stickers and in-jokes, but how did this cyber community trend get started, what does it signify, and what does it say about the humans behind the screens? Continue Reading

Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2022

Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2022, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading

BAE Systems to hire 2,600 apprentices next year

As a new year looms, defence firm BAE Systems has plans to add more than 2,500 apprentices to its workforce across the UK in 2023 Continue Reading

CW APAC: Tech career guide – women in IT

Efforts continue apace to bridge the IT gender gap. In this handbook, focused on tech careers for women in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what can be done to attract more women into software development, the architecture graduate who now works as a back-end engineer, how to make a mark in fintech and the story of a coder who became an engineering leader. Continue Reading

Quarter of UK businesses looking abroad for tech talent

As the tech skills gap persists, research shows many hiring managers in the UK are now looking for talent in other countries Continue Reading

The nature of the CISO role will be in flux in 2023

As cyber risk outpaces organisational defences, and cyber attacks and breaches cause more and more damage, the nature of the CISO role is entering a state of flux, according to a report Continue Reading

Top IT predictions in APAC in 2023

Robotics, cross-cloud data mobility and cyber insurance are some of the key trends that will shape Asia-Pacific’s technology landscape in 2023 Continue Reading

Government announces £490m education investment

New investment into classroom facilities and funding for specialist education providers is aimed at better development of STEM talent Continue Reading

CIISec, DCMS to fund vocational cyber courses for A-level students

The Chartered Institute of Information Security and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport plan to fund vocational cyber qualifications for 300 teenagers Continue Reading

Digital bank to recruit 1,000 tech experts in Manchester

App-based bank Starling is adding 1,000 people to its workforce with technology professionals being recruited for its new operation in Manchester Continue Reading

AWS mutes trash talk at Re:Invent – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

The team chats through the AWS Re:Invent conference, as well as an initiative for getting young women into cyber security, and how SAP Build travelled from Vegas to SAP users in Birmingham Continue Reading

Civil servants want more digital skills training, survey finds

Civil servants are keen to learn more about how to use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services, yet only 5% have received AI training Continue Reading

Chartered status and aligned standards are crucial for the UK's cyber sector

As the UK moves closer to ushering in the world’s first chartered cyber professionals, the UK Cyber Security Council’s Simon Hepburn outlines the sector’s defining moment Continue Reading

Digital Transformation Week Amsterdam: HSBC discusses low-code in financial services

A member of HSBC’s global transformation team has shared her views on low-code with an audience in Amsterdam Continue Reading

Not-for-profit aims to encourage 1,300 girls into cyber careers

CyNam, a not-for-profit cyber security initiative, is collaborating with industry, education providers and government to encourage young women into cyber Continue Reading

How APAC organisations are hiring cyber security pros

Hiring managers in cyber security are turning to existing employees in non-IT roles and providing professional development for junior-level staff to plug the talent gap Continue Reading

Businesses must embrace digital skills and innovate, says CBI president

Brian McBride, president of the Confederation of British Industry, says the UK is a ‘magnet for tech investment’ and calls on UK firms to step up and adapt, as tech adoption will help boost the economy Continue Reading

How can IT leaders address ‘quiet quitting’?

As the pandemic has changed the way people work, many are less willing to go above and beyond for their jobs – so what can managers to do adjust? Continue Reading

Cyber criminals target World Cup Qatar 2022

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the FIFA World Cup opens in Qatar, we examine the cyber security threats from criminals targeting the event. We report from the Gartner Symposium on the latest predictions for enterprise software development. And we talk to the CIO of Kyiv City Council about managing IT in the shadow of war. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Why robots will make work more human

Smart technology should be about making people’s lives easier, freeing them up for judgement-based tasks and giving them the data and information they need for smart decision-making Continue Reading

Diversity in tech 2022: Kerensa Jennings, BT

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event, in partnership with Nash Squared, Kerensa Jennings, group director of data platforms at BT, talks about how diversity within an organisation, and the difference of thoughts that brings, can be very beneficial for businesses. Continue Reading

Diversity in tech 2022: Joel Gujral, Myndup

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event, in partnership with Nash Squared, Joel Gujral, founder and CEO of Myndup, talks about how workplaces can support neurodivergent people in the workplace. Continue Reading

Diversity in tech 2022: Jen Tippin, NatWest Group

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event, in partnership with Nash Squared, Jen Tippin, group chief people and transformation officer at NatWest Group, talks about why diversity in business is important, especially in the tech sector. Continue Reading

Diversity in tech 2022: Bev White, Nash Squared

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event, in partnership with Nash Squared, Bev White, CEO of Nash Squared, talks about how the number of women in tech reached its highest in the last year. Continue Reading

Flavilla Fongang, most influential woman in UK tech 2022, winner's speech

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, Flavilla Fongang, founder of 3 Colours Rule and GTA Black Women in Tech, gives her acceptance speech as the 2022 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech Continue Reading

Women more likely to leave tech jobs than men

Dropout of women in tech is higher than that of men, with women more likely to leave the industry, according to research from InnovateHer Continue Reading

Sadiq Khan launches Data for London Advisory Board

Board will look at how to join up and share data between public and private London organisations in an effort to build a stronger data economy and improve public services Continue Reading

Scrutinising AI requires holistic, end-to-end system audits

Understanding the full impacts of artificial intelligence requires organisations to conduct end-to-end social and technical audits of their systems, but the process comes with a number of challenges Continue Reading

Anything can happen so IT teams need to be ready, says Kyiv City Council CIO

Kyiv City Council’s IT team has experienced challenges faced by no other tech department and is determined to use what it has learnt to take Ukraine forward when the war is over Continue Reading

Data Summit majors on ethics in data use, demonstrates diversity

The Data Lab’s Data Summit majored on the ethical use of data, and featured Scottish government minister Tom Arthur, science broadcaster Hannah Fry, and Nasa chief science data officer Kevin Murphy Continue Reading

Three million empty seats: What can we do about the cyber skills shortage?

Companies should look for candidates with the right skills potential, rather than insist they tick a hundred different security skills boxes Continue Reading

More women in tech will bridge the skills gap and bolster growth

Large global technology firms will reach nearly 33% overall female representation in their workforces in 2022. Growth is slow, but heading in the right direction Continue Reading

IT recruitment: The hiring game

Diana Tomova graduated from the University of Essex with European Studies and modern languages in 2018. She now works as a system admin at Defra and is also embarking on a degree in Computer ... Continue Reading

Fewer CIOs have a seat on the board but we still need technology leaders

This democratisation of technology still needs a leader, but it’s a healthy sign that discussion of tech has become part of business as usual at board level Continue Reading

Almost 70% of businesses held back by talent shortage

Digital leaders in the UK have growing concerns about attracting and retaining talent, with many saying a lack of talent is standing in the way of change Continue Reading

AI experts question tech industry’s ethical commitments

The massive proliferation of ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence has done little to change how the technology is developed and deployed, with experts questioning the tech industry’s commitment to making it a positive social force Continue Reading

How to attract more women into software development

Having role models, support systems and upskilling opportunities are just some of the ways to attract and retain more women coders in the industry, according to a panel of women tech leaders and professionals Continue Reading

The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology. We talk to the No.1 on the list, Flavilla Fongang, about how to improve diversity and inclusion in the sector. And we introduce our seven rising stars – the future female leaders of UK IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Cyber professional shortfall hits 3.4 million

Shortage of cyber security professionals continues to grow and shows no signs of abating, says report Continue Reading

Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2022

Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2022 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Flavilla Fongang Continue Reading

Why the Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2022 created a book of role models

Disruptors, game-changers and scalable impact – just some of the reasons Flavilla Fongang, this year’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech, chose to dive into the sector Continue Reading

Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2022

Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars in the women in tech sector, women who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future Continue Reading

Unsung Heroes Awards celebrate diversity in cyber community

The seventh annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards recognise those trying to improve diversity and mental health in cyber for the first time Continue Reading

Government bins IR35 reforms – what you need to know

In this week’s Computer Weekly, after the government scrapped its IR35 reforms, we examine what IT contractors need to know. With hybrid working, employee experience is a priority – we look at how it meshes with customer experience initiatives. And we assess the options for unstructured data storage in the cloud and on-premise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

With Java 19, Oracle boosts developer productivity with an eye on the future

Major features in Java 19 will make it easier for Java developers to build applications that interface with non-Java code, among other capabilities in the 10th edition of the platform’s six-month release cadence Continue Reading

How to maximise tech recruitment in an uncertain and unpredictable market 

Six tips for employers to maximise your chances of securing the IT talent you need Continue Reading

Young people in tech unhappy despite inclusion push

Businesses claim to be working on improving inclusion internally, but many young people still feel ill at ease in the tech sector Continue Reading

Developer wellbeing: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload special with Capital One bank’s CTO, Brad Miller Continue Reading

Forrester: US set to dominate AI enterprise software market

Artificial intelligence is the fastest growth area in software. This is driving adoption, which will make AI mainstream technology in business software Continue Reading

Public sector aims to close digital skills gap with private sector

Digital leaders from the public sector have stressed the need to build up the digital skills and capabilities of civil servants to successfully deliver the government’s digital transformation ambitions, but not at the expense of supplier ecosystems Continue Reading

IR35 reforms to be scrapped: What IT contractors need to know

News of the government’s plans to scrap the IR35 reforms took the contracting world by surprise, but IT contractors are being warned off making hasty changes to the way they work just yet Continue Reading

IR35 reforms repeal: How it stands to benefit the tech sector’s SMEs and contractors

Government’s planned repeal of IR35 reforms could help alleviate a lot of the uncertainty and pressure on the tech sector’s SMEs Continue Reading

Dutch PhD project aims to automate discovery and deciphering of steganography

Meike Kombrink, a PhD student in the Netherlands, is focused on detecting hidden messages on the internet Continue Reading

Interview: Rachel Hilliam, chair, Alliance for Data Science Professionals

Rachel Hilliam talks about the origins, mission and future plans for the Alliance for Data Science Professionals Continue Reading

DeepMind aims to close STEM skills gap with new programme

AI-led business will develop resources and boost support for programmes aimed at teaching STEM subjects Continue Reading

Tech salaries continue to increase as firms search for talent

Firms are increasingly looking for tech candidates, but are employers set to gain more hiring power over the next year? Continue Reading

American Express recruiting thousands of tech professionals

Amex will add 5,000 IT professionals to its workforce in 2022 as digital products and services become the staple of the finance sector Continue Reading

How an architecture graduate became a coder

Back-end engineer Yang Lyu couldn’t find a job as an architect after graduation and ended up as a software developer after discovering her flair for coding Continue Reading

Nominations closing soon for annual cyber awards

Nominations for the annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards closes 16 September Continue Reading

Supporting roles make up 40% of Tech Nation visa endorsees

A large number of the people endorsed to work in the UK with a Tech Nation Global Talent visa work in non-technical roles as part of the tech ecosystem Continue Reading

Prince’s Trust teams with threat management specialist in skills push

Prince’s Trust hopes to address shortfall in cyber professionals and improve diversity in the industry Continue Reading

How Sweden goes about innovating

A country of only 10 million people, Sweden is holding its own in the international community when it comes to innovation – and it’s no accident Continue Reading

BBVA to add 2,000 software engineers to workforce this year

Spanish bank BBVA is boosting its IT department while its traditional workforce reduces amid digital transformation Continue Reading

Vote now: Who should be the 2022 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech?

Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think - the deadline for voting is 21 September... Continue Reading

New (ISC)² cyber careers schemes go live

(ISC)² has opened up two new global cyber careers schemes to applicants to try to help organisations fill 2.7 million vacant roles worldwide Continue Reading

Regional tech hub leaders want more support with levelling-up from next prime minister

Several senior leaders from the regional-focused UK Tech Cluster Group have shared their views on what they think the next prime minister should do to ensure tech funding is distributed more evenly across the UK Continue Reading

Growing importance of the data strategist in South Holland

Much has been written about the work of data scientists, but the lesser-known role of data strategist is just as essential – as is being demonstrated in the Netherlands Continue Reading

Confronting the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia undergoes an economic transformation, new mandates are being implemented to help Saudi nationals keep up with global talent requirements Continue Reading

CIOs: Geopolitics impacts your IT strategy

Research from analyst Gartner illustrates how geopolitics is influencing IT strategies Continue Reading

How much progress have we made in 20 years of Digital Skills policy

In Spring 2002, after the Post Y2K Dotcom bubble had burst, Gordon Brown announced a new approach to skills akin to that needed today. So why did it not happen? We should never under-estimate the ... Continue Reading

Security pros fret about stress and promotion over cyber attacks

CIISec’s annual report on the state of the security profession reveals some home truths for security leaders Continue Reading

Norwegian recruiters struggle to keep up with demand for IT specialists

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Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2022: Entrants to the Hall of Fame

Each year, Computer Weekly announces the women who will be added to its Hall of Fame, a list of women recognised for their lifetime achievements in the technology sector Continue Reading

Google Cloud and Singapore government team up on AI

Singapore’s National AI office will tap Google Cloud’s expertise in artificial intelligence to build artificial intelligence applications and train public sector officers on AI Continue Reading

How a female coder rose through the ranks in tech

Padmaja Kota started her career as a software engineer before picking up product development and rising through the ranks to become an engineering leader at a cloud-based software company Continue Reading