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Civica bags learning services contracts with 22 schools
Civica provides digital learning environments to 22 UK schools, using its CloudBase learning platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) News | 06 Dec 2012
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Vint Cerf urges computer science to be included in EBacc
‘Founding father of internet’ Cerf backs the BCS in campaigning for the subject to be included in the EBacc. News | 06 Dec 2012
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De-risking IT Lifecycle Management
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively. News | 06 Dec 2012
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Top 10 Predictions for 2013
Analyst Group, Nucleus Research gives its view of the IT trends and technologies that will shape 2013. News | 06 Dec 2012
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IBM provides free training resources to prepare IT students for real world
IBM has announced free resources for IT professionals and educators in security, big data and analytics, commerce and mobile computing IT education and skills | 05 Dec 2012
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Technology value matrix : ERP
Analyst group Nucleus Research looks at the latest trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and discusses the best performing suppliers. News | 03 Dec 2012
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Flexible working expectations rising, shows Polycom survey
Widespread adoption of telecoms technology has given rise to greater expectations of flexible working, according to a survey from Polycom News | 29 Nov 2012
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IET awards £200,000 in scholarships and awards for computer science and engineering students
IET rewarded students that choose to study computer science and engineering subjects News | 23 Nov 2012
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UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Uktech50 | 22 Nov 2012
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70% of IT pros have considered move to NHS
Almost three quarters of IT pros have admitted to considering a move to NHS IT for several attractive reasons, a survey has revealed. News | 21 Nov 2012
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Half of UK IT professionals looking to leave current employer in the next 12 months
Due to a lack of innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities, 53% of tech professionals admit to wanting to leave their current employer Feature
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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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CW500: The boardroom view of IT
Jim Norton, former BCS president, Nick Beighton CFO of Asos and Robin Young COO of Mitchells & Butlers offer advice to IT leaders 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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How technology is changing BPO
Karl Flinders discovers how IT has become central to the provision of outsourced business processes Feature
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CW500: Transforming IT at HMRC, with CIO Phil Pavitt
Phil Pavitt, HM Revenue & Customs CIO, revealed the secrets behind running the UK's largest IT estate to CW500 Club members. Feature
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Cisco everywoman in Technology Awards: The winners’ stories
The winners of the everywoman in Technology Awards 2012 have been announced. Find out why they won 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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Five steps to climbing the IT security ladder
Five steps to help stay ahead of the pack in IT security Opinion
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The DNA of the CIO
CIOs need to stop ignoring the inevitable and start changing before they are forced to Opinion
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Why we need vocational training
Charlie Mayes argues the case for vocational learning Opinion
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Did your last presentation make a difference?
How to avoid death by PowerPoint. Martin Sykes explains the secret of a successful presentation. Opinion
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The socially intelligent project manager
IQ alone is not enough to determine project success. Good project managers also require social intelligence Opinion
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Building trust and transparency into business culture
As controversy over the Libor fixing rate continues, ethics and transparency are highlighted as priorities for company executives 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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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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Six steps to plan and prioritise IT investments
IT service management can play an important part in identifying the right IT investments to make. Opinion
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IT careers: Why relationships are everything
Former CIO, Dr Robina Chatham, explains why building relationships is the most important IT skill. IT skills
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UKtech50: Dave Ubachs, Procter & Gamble
Dave Ubachs, UK CIO, Procter & Gamble, shares some of the learnings and insights from the inventors of brand management, Procter & Gamble, and trace the CIO route from backroom to boardroom. Video
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UKtech50: Susan Cooklin, Network Rail
Susan Cooklin, CIO of Network Rail, discusses how the company needed to ensure that the IT operation during the London Olympics ran flawlessly during the events while running major technology change projects. Video
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UKtech50: Lyn Grobler, BP
Lyn Grobler, VP and CIO IT&S; corporate functions, BP, discusses how attracting, retaining and developing female talent is essential for any successful IT organisation. Video
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UKtech50: Arumza Rashid, London 2012 Olympic Games
Arumza Rashid, technology sustainability manager, London 2012 Olympic Games, tells us how the London Olympics vowed to be the most sustainable games ever and its technology partners played a crucial role in delivering that promise. Video
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UKtech50: Christine Ashton, BG Group
Christine Ashton, head of IT strategic development and performance at BG Group, discusses the massive shifts in how organisations use IT in the last few years also impacted the interaction between the technology function and other departments. Video
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UKtech50: Bill Beckler, Lastminute.com
Bill Beckler, head of innovation at Lastminute.com, tells us how to hire great people. Video
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UKtech50: Victor Newman, SILK
Victor Newman, best-selling author and advisory board member and mentor at Social Innovation Lab Kent (SILK), discusses the importance of innovation in people. Video
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The impact of software engineering skills shortages
Bill Goodwin, Premium Content Editor at ComputerWeekly.com talks to Harry Gooding, Head of Client Engagement at Mortimer Spinks about the state of the IT jobs market. Video
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UKtech50: Geoff Mulgan, Nesta
Geoff Mulgan, chief executive of Nesta, discusses how the UK needs a new generation of researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs to help create an economy fit for the future. Video
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UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT Photo Story
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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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CIO / IT Director of the year
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IT Industry blogger of the year
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Five steps to climbing the IT security ladder
Five steps to help stay ahead of the pack in IT security Opinion
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Civica bags learning services contracts with 22 schools
Civica provides digital learning environments to 22 UK schools, using its CloudBase learning platform and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) News
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Vint Cerf urges computer science to be included in EBacc
‘Founding father of internet’ Cerf backs the BCS in campaigning for the subject to be included in the EBacc. News
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De-risking IT Lifecycle Management
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively. News
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Top 10 Predictions for 2013
Analyst Group, Nucleus Research gives its view of the IT trends and technologies that will shape 2013. News
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UKtech50: Dave Ubachs, Procter & Gamble
Dave Ubachs, UK CIO, Procter & Gamble, shares some of the learnings and insights from the inventors of brand management, Procter & Gamble, and trace the CIO route from backroom to boardroom. Video
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IBM provides free training resources to prepare IT students for real world
IBM has announced free resources for IT professionals and educators in security, big data and analytics, commerce and mobile computing IT education and skills
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UKtech50: Susan Cooklin, Network Rail
Susan Cooklin, CIO of Network Rail, discusses how the company needed to ensure that the IT operation during the London Olympics ran flawlessly during the events while running major technology change projects. Video
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UKtech50: Lyn Grobler, BP
Lyn Grobler, VP and CIO IT&S; corporate functions, BP, discusses how attracting, retaining and developing female talent is essential for any successful IT organisation. Video
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UKtech50: Arumza Rashid, London 2012 Olympic Games
Arumza Rashid, technology sustainability manager, London 2012 Olympic Games, tells us how the London Olympics vowed to be the most sustainable games ever and its technology partners played a crucial role in delivering that promise. Video
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About IT management skills
As IT professionals advance up the career ladder into senior roles, IT management skills become as important as technical ability. Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills need to go hand-in-hand with business knowledge to make an effective contribution to the organisation. We analyse the skills and career development priorities for IT managers.
