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Microsoft launches Get On IT training initiative
Apprentices met with David Cameron and Steve Ballmer at the launch of Microsoft’s Get On skills initiative IT skills | 08 Nov 2012
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Agile software skills demand rises
Agile expertise will be in higher demand than HTML by the end of 2012 as recruiters seek experience of the software development methodology News | 08 Nov 2012
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Basic online skills gap costs UK £63bn, says Go ON UK
Go On UK rallies partners to create Digital Skills Charter after report finds 16 million people do not have basic online skills News | 08 Nov 2012
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Accenture launches Newcastle IT apprenticeships
Outsourcing services giant Accenture has launched an apprenticeship programme in Newcastle offering 40 places over the next 12 months News | 07 Nov 2012
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Government seeks public-private partnerships to tackle cyber threats
Public-private partnerships are key to the UK’s cyber security strategy, says Cabinet Office minister Chloe Smith News | 06 Nov 2012
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The DNA of the CIO
Opening the door to the C-suite The DNA of the CIO provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. For many years, CIOs have been talking about becoming a true partner to the business and the executive manage... News | 05 Nov 2012
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Migration Advisory Committee not doing UK IT workers any favours
IT recruitment expert criticises government pay thresholds for overseas IT workers in the UK IT jobs & recruitment | 01 Nov 2012
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ConnectED offers SANSSpace cloud software for language learning
SANSSpace released to the UK to enable language students to continue learning outside of the classroom News | 01 Nov 2012
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BCS unveils first draft of ICT curriculum for review
The BCS and RAEng have made available a draft of a new ICT curriculum for key stages one to four News | 30 Oct 2012
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CESG certification for Information Assurance and cyber security unveiled
The CESG launches scheme to benchmark Information Assurance and cyber security professionals News | 26 Oct 2012
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Industry still failing to attract female talent, everywoman survey finds
Survey by everywoman reveals females still believe the sector is failing to attract women yet most feel their career aspirations can be met Feature
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If the popularity of ICT is on the rise, why are we scrapping the curriculum?
Recent GCSE results revealed more students are choosing to study ICT, however the government still plans to scrap the curriculum two years ahead of the planned computer science replacement Feature
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Post A-Level IT apprenticeship options: What if you didn’t get the grades you wanted?
IT apprenticeship schemes are increasingly being offered by tech companies to students who choose not to attend university Feature
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Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women
Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Feature
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Bringing back the romance of engineering: Technician Council unveils framework
The Technician Council has unveiled a framework for employers which aims to recreate the romance that once surrounded engineering Feature
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The future of work: The next-generation workforce
Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Research
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Roundtable: How industry and academia create ideal IT graduates
In the tough economic climate, can industry work with universities to create IT-literate and business-savvy graduates? Feature
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Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey
This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Research
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CW500: Public sector IT in an age of austerity
The role of CIOs in local government is changing as the sector faces a period of unprecedented austerity and cut-backs Feature
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Plugging the mainframe skills gap
Mainframe blogger Trevor Eddolls, managing director of iTech-Ed, started working on mainframes in 1979, and now runs the Virtual IMS Connection mainframe user group. He says, "In the 60s, 70s and 80s, the mainframe was the place to be. Previously old... Feature
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Where is your Data Migration DMZ?
Johny Morris, author of Practical Data Migration, looks at how changes to procurement practices have created a trap for the unwary to fall into Opinion
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Addressing the IT gender imbalance with courage and collaboration
Mortimer Spinks's managing director discusses the results of the Women in Technology survey 2012 Opinion
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Forrester: Networking predictions for 2013
Senior Forrester analyst Andre Kindness reveals his predictions for the networking industry in 2013 Opinion
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Why IT contractor salaries are rising
Overall contract rates in London have increased 3.4% year-on-year, which is indicative of where employers’ priorities lie at the moment, with many looking to bring in IT specialists capable of making key improvements on a project basis, according to ... Opinion
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Professionalising service management will help IT take its seat at the top table
IT service managers should be at the forefront of efforts to take IT into the boardroom. The present dearth of CEOs who come from an IT background in the UK is a major concern. Opinion
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Three key considerations to deliver benefits from big data
There is a real commercial advantage to be gained from big data and organisations need to make sure they have the right elements in place to seize that advantage. Opinion
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IT service management: The only way is ethics
It is now very common for professional bodies and membership organisations to have codes of ethics and standards of conduct. Opinion
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Providing work experience to close the skills gap - give IT to those who want IT
Many IT employers still complain of a lack of suitable recruits on the job market. What role could work experience play in closing the IT skills gap? Opinion
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Women in Technology: Learning the rules of a boys' game
Maria Ingold, CTO of FilmFlex Movies, shares her experience of working in the male-dominated technology industry Opinion
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UK must invest in skills to ensure future IT innovation
Young people may learn how to use PowerPoint at school, but they lack the innovative ICT skills businesses really need Opinion
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Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy
Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Photo Story
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Case Study: East London homeless get e-Learning boost
Anchor House, the hostel and life skills centre for homeless people has deployed open source IT to support residents Video
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Young Rewired State – Festival of Code 2012
The Young Rewired State completion was held at The Custard Factory in Birmingham, last weekend, which showcased budding young computer programmers. Photo Story
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Influential women in IT: Sarah Winmill, University College London
The IT industry is spending a great deal of energy, time and money trying to attract and retain women but what does the IT industry look like through a woman’s eyes? Sarah Winmill gives a personal view of the representation of women in IT and the unc... Video
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Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT event
Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. The event attracted over 90 female attendees at the Doubletree Hilton hotel. Photo Story
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The 25 most influential women in UK IT
Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Photo Story
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Simply Business hackathon
Sometimes people are most creative outside their normal work routine. This is a video of a hacking marathon Simply Business recently ran Video
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Royal Signals ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards
IT experts from the Royal Signals were rewarded for their support and commitment to the service during an event for "unsung heroes" at Mansion House. Photo Story
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TeenTech London event at Cisco House
Cisco hosted TeenTech's London event at it's Cisco House, over looking the Olympic stadium, to encourage school students to consider a career in technology. Photo Story
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InfoSec Europe 2012: A look at IT security skills in the current climate
At InfoSec Europe 2012 security industry experts gave their view on IT skills in the security sector Infosec 2012
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Spotlight on women in UK IT
Read all the news coverage from Computer Weekly’s Women in UK IT event, including the Top 25 Most Influential Women in UK IT. In addition read the results of Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly’s Women in Technology 2012 Survey. guide
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IT Works
IT training and skills advice to empower the digital economy. Skills and Training
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IT Professional blogger of the year
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Industry still failing to attract female talent, everywoman survey finds
Survey by everywoman reveals females still believe the sector is failing to attract women yet most feel their career aspirations can be met Feature
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Microsoft launches Get On IT training initiative
Apprentices met with David Cameron and Steve Ballmer at the launch of Microsoft’s Get On skills initiative IT skills
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Agile software skills demand rises
Agile expertise will be in higher demand than HTML by the end of 2012 as recruiters seek experience of the software development methodology News
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Basic online skills gap costs UK £63bn, says Go ON UK
Go On UK rallies partners to create Digital Skills Charter after report finds 16 million people do not have basic online skills News
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Accenture launches Newcastle IT apprenticeships
Outsourcing services giant Accenture has launched an apprenticeship programme in Newcastle offering 40 places over the next 12 months News
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Government seeks public-private partnerships to tackle cyber threats
Public-private partnerships are key to the UK’s cyber security strategy, says Cabinet Office minister Chloe Smith News
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The DNA of the CIO
Opening the door to the C-suite The DNA of the CIO provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. For many years, CIOs have been talking about becoming a true partner to the business and the executive manage... News
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Migration Advisory Committee not doing UK IT workers any favours
IT recruitment expert criticises government pay thresholds for overseas IT workers in the UK IT jobs & recruitment
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ConnectED offers SANSSpace cloud software for language learning
SANSSpace released to the UK to enable language students to continue learning outside of the classroom News
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BCS unveils first draft of ICT curriculum for review
The BCS and RAEng have made available a draft of a new ICT curriculum for key stages one to four News
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