CW500 and IT leadership skills
The most successful IT managers have developed beyond the core technology skills and exhibit great interpersonal and communication skills to make them effective IT leaders. We talk to today's CIOs and IT directors, and to members of our CW500 Club of senior IT professionals, to learn from their experiences and examine how you can improve and develop your IT leadership skills.
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News
15 Nov 2024
Microsoft UAE power deal at centre of US plan for AI supremacy
Microsoft pens artificial intelligence energy deal with United Arab Emirates oil giant ADNOC Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2024
Neom: The tip of the tech iceberg in the Saudi desert
What is known about plans for Saudi Arabian smart city Neom could be just the tip of the iceberg Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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E-Zine
26 Nov 2024
The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2024
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 most influential women in UK technology for 2024. Read an interview with the winner, co-CEO of Tech She Can, Sheridan Ash. And meet this year’s rising stars – six women with a bright future in IT leadership. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2024
Post Office scandal redress echoes Windrush compensation problems
Campaigning former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates met with Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) over financial redress scheme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Nov 2024
Government looking into third faulty Post Office IT system
The Department for Business and Trade will look into claims that a third Post Office branch system caused unexplained shortfalls that branch workers and subpostmasters were blamed for Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Nov 2024
Fujitsu snubbed on private sector deal with Centrica due to Post Office scandal backlash
Centrica board said to be concerned about contracting Fujitsu due to its involvement in the Post Office scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite: AI capabilities double every six months
If Moore's law promised a doubling of tech every 18 months, the pace is three times quicker with AI developments, says Satya Nadella Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Nov 2024
Post Office is paying lawyers too much, admits minister
When pushed, a government minister admits the Post Office is paying lawyers too much money in relation to the Post Office scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Nov 2024
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2024
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2024 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Sheridan Ash Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Nov 2024
Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2024
Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Rising Stars 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
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Nov 2024
From beauty model to tech role model – this year’s most influential woman in UK tech
This year’s most influential woman in UK tech, Sheridan Ash, talks about her path into the tech space, from modelling after leaving school at 16, to creating an organisation dedicated to encouraging girls and women to pursue tech roles Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
19 Nov 2024
Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams
With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce Continue Reading
By- Chris Dimitriadis, ISACA
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Opinion
19 Nov 2024
Overcoming the cyber paradox: Shrinking budgets – growing threats
The challenging macro environment has left security budgets stretched thin even while new tech like AI presents a threat multiplier. In the face of these challenges, it becomes vital for security leads to do more to maintain funding Continue Reading
By- Richard Watson, EY
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News
19 Nov 2024
Interview: Raymond Boyle, vice-president of data and analytics, Hyatt Hotels
Data culture is a key focus for the strategy at the global hotel chain, especially as AI opens up new opportunities to drive personalisation and trust with customers Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2024
Subpostmasters hit by Post Office scandal plan to meet over 'nuclear option'
Members of campaign group Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance will discuss taking legal action in their pursuit of full, fair and final financial redress Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
19 Nov 2024
Adventures in AI at Tripadvisor
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how travel site Tripadvisor is embracing AI to offer new products and services to its users. Gartner says the chance of a successful digital project is like ‘flipping a coin’ – we went to its annual IT leadership symposium to ask why. And we examine what companies must do to comply with the EU’s new NIS2 cyber security rules. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
Post Office IT boss calls for subpostmasters to judge him on his actions
Recently installed Post Office chief transformation officer tasked with replacing controversial IT system tells Computer Weekly the organisation’s leadership understands the challenges ahead Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Nov 2024
Post Office to decide on Horizon before April, Fujitsu board considers final contract extension
Chief transformation officer tells Computer Weekly about ongoing work on replacing controversial Post Office Horizon system and extending contract with Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Nov 2024
Microsoft UAE power deal at centre of US plan for AI supremacy
Microsoft pens artificial intelligence energy deal with United Arab Emirates oil giant ADNOC Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2024
Mike Potter’s departure leads to changes at the CDDO
The government digital officer left his role in September, and government chief technology officer David Knott is currently leading the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) in the interim while permanent arrangements are agreed Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2024
CIO interview: Steve O’Connor, Aston Martin
Skills gaps, electrification and customisation driving need for change, says Aston Martin CIO Steve O’Connor Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
Even AI laggards can see triple return on investment
A study from IDC shows that those businesses that have an aligned AI strategy can achieve accelerated benefits Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
Post Office requested four-year Horizon extension, as Fujitsu boss arrived at public inquiry
Fujitsu boss says the Horizon system has reached the end of its life and a long contract extension might not be possible Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
12 Nov 2024
Innovating with weather data at the Met Office
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the Met Office is using its vast stores of weather data to create innovative new products. Our latest buyer’s guide looks into identity and access management systems. And we examine the geopolitical threats that could curb the openness of open source. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2024
Post Office scandal not caused by software errors, says combative Fujitsu boss
During a sometimes heated appearance at the public inquiry, Fujitsu’s European boss Paul Patterson said the inquiry has shed light on who is to blame for the scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Nov 2024
Hyperscalers’ net-zero plans hit roadblock
Hyperscalers are looking at nuclear to power their energy-hungry datacentres and meet net-zero targets – but regulations may curb their plans Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Nov 2024
Government announces Green Paper on future of scandal-ridden Post Office
Consultation process will enable a wide range of people to air their views on the future of the scandal-hit Post Office Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Nov 2024
Post Office wrongly used public funds to pay for legal battle
Senior civil servant’s appearance at public inquiry reveals Post Office broke spending rules when it diverted money to legal battle Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Nov 2024
AI a force multiplier for the bad guys, say cyber pros
CIISec’s annual report on the security profession finds evidence of growing concern that artificial intelligence will ultimately prove more useful to threat actors than defenders Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2024
Post Office appointing third-party reviewer of current Horizon system
According to government representative on the Post Office board, an independent reviewer of Horizon is being appointed Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: Why the chance of digital success is random
For some CIOs, there is only a 48% chance their digital business initiatives will succeed, but collaborating with non-IT functions can increase success rates Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Nov 2024
Post Office was reluctant to cut costs despite 143 central staff earning more than £100k
Former Post Office minister told public inquiry that Post Office boss did not want to cut central costs, despite how many staff were earning more than £100k Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Nov 2024
Post Office data breach caused by botched website upgrade
Data breach exposed personal details of the hundreds of former subpostmasters who had defeated the Post Office in the High Court Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: IT leaders urged to do reps like Arnie
Terminator film star shares lessons from his life experiences to help IT leaders succeed Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
05 Nov 2024
Data bill aims to boost police and NHS productivity
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the government’s new data bill promises to improve productivity and efficiency for the NHS and police, but will it ensure privacy as well? We talk to Dell’s global CTO about how the IT giant sees the AI boom playing out. And we examine which industries stand to benefit most from the collaboration opportunities of virtual reality. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2024
Gartner: Avoid AI project money pit
Artificial intelligence project costs can quickly escalate, so IT leaders need to focus on the business objectives and invest appropriately Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Nov 2024
Financiers isolate Middle East over sanctions-evading paytech
Cross-border payment system loses support of association of global central banks Continue Reading
By- Mark Ballard
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News
01 Nov 2024
Bank of England warns against AI ‘complacency’
UK financial services regulator wants to increase understanding of AI’s benefits and how firms are managing the risks it poses, as take-up grows and use cases increase Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
01 Nov 2024
What will the Employments Rights Bill mean for tech employers?
Tech businesses with attractive salaries and perks are often quick to hire and fire as economic cycles change but that is likely to change following the government’s new Employment Rights Bill. Continue Reading
By- Asten Hawkes, Senior Associate, Employment Law team, BDB Pitmans
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News
31 Oct 2024
DWP appoints Helen Wylie as its new chief digital and information officer
Wylie steps up from chief technology officer to replace her departing boss, Rich Corbridge, to take over one of the largest IT estates in Europe Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
31 Oct 2024
Interview: Niall Robinson, head of product innovation, Met Office
Weather and climate data is hugely valuable to government and businesses – and the Met Office is finding ways to innovate with data to deliver improved products and services Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2024
Fujitsu boss to face tough reappearance at Post Office inquiry, following inaction and sidestepping
Fujitsu’s European boss will have to justify why promises made at the public inquiry months ago have not been followed through Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Oct 2024
Interview: James Fleming, CIO, Francis Crick Institute
Helping to cure cancer with computers puts digital leadership on another level – and the world-leading research institute is turning to data science and artificial intelligence to achieve its groundbreaking goals Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2024
Interview: Rahul Todkar, head of data and AI, Tripadvisor
The travel website generates huge amounts of data – as a result, artificial intelligence offers equally huge opportunities for the business and its customers Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2024
EMEA businesses siphoning budgets to hit NIS2 goals
With NIS2 now in effect, European business leaders are having to divert budget from elsewhere to achieve compliance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2024
AI core to Nordic net-zero economy
Artificial intelligence will be core to attempts by Nordic countries to become net-zero economies Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Feature
29 Oct 2024
Rewiring Whitehall: The next steps in digital government
There’s a new government in place with fresh impetus to accelerate the digital transformation of public services – but what’s going to be different, better and more successful this time around? Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
24 Oct 2024
Government ‘urged’ to overturn all convictions based on Post Office Capture
Influential group has written to the government calling for legislation to overturn the criminal convictions of former subpostmasters that were based on Capture system data Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Podcast
24 Oct 2024
Beyond IBM Watson: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to IBM software's product management lead about making AI work in the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 Oct 2024
Warning shots fired as former subpostmasters have ‘useful’ meeting with Post Office CEO
Acting CEO meets two campaigning former subpostmasters emphasising need for their input into the Post Office’s future direction, including its branch system development Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Oct 2024
How AI helps junior programmers and senior managers
Many believe artificial intelligence will not replace human software developers but will instead offer a way to help coders deliver software more easily Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Oct 2024
Federation requests government investigation into third Post Office branch system
Following public anger over the Horizon scandal and the subsequent unravelling of the controversial Capture system, subpostmaster federation wants third branch IT system to be reviewed Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
22 Oct 2024
ERP horror stories and how to get back on track
Organisations need to make sure their technology partners really understand their business to avoid ERP failures Continue Reading
By- Raihan Islam, defineXTEND
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Opinion
22 Oct 2024
Becoming a CIO: Eight tech roles to take you to the top
Becoming a CIO isn’t easy. Nor should it be. But for the right person the role of CIO is one of the most valued and rewarding jobs you can have. So, what skills do you need? And what roles should you consider pursuing to get you to the top? Continue Reading
By- Helen Fleming, Executive Director - Search & Specialisms, Harvey Nash
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News
22 Oct 2024
Former Post Office IT boss alleged to have misrepresented alternative to in-house build
Internal Post Office document reveals allegations that former transformation boss misrepresented off-the-shelf option to replace Horizon Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
22 Oct 2024
Delivering Olympic IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to a former Olympian and CIO of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games about continuous improvement. We also look at new enterprise AI services from major IT providers and assess the unified communications as a service market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2024
Interview: Bruno Marie-Rose, CIO, Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The technology chief reflects on a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games – and how what he learned as a former Olympic medallist helped him be a better IT leader Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2024
Post Office worker who allegedly told staff to destroy evidence could return, as police investigate
Post Office to allow employee, who allegedly told staff to destroy evidence of possible interest to public inquiry, to return to work during police investigation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Oct 2024
Met Police investigating senior Post Office worker over evidence destruction allegation
Public inquiry evidence confirms that the Metropolitan Police are investigating a senior Post Office staff member regarding instructions to destroy evidence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Oct 2024
Sir Alan Bates tells Prime Minister to guarantee Post Office scandal victim redress by March 2025
Campaigner tells Keir Starmer to finalise full and final financial redress to victims of the Post Office scandal by March next year, or face legal action Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Podcast
16 Oct 2024
F1 real time data: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to AWS and the lead cloud architect at F1 about the immense data processing and analysis that takes place Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Oct 2024
UK sees over £6bn boost in datacentre investments
Following moves to classify datacentres as critical national infrastructure, a number of US tech providers have announced new UK investments Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
15 Oct 2024
A future of virtual collaboration
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality are set to transform workplace collaboration. We look at how AI is helping to deliver improvements in customer experience. And we analyse the problems in the Post Office project to replace its troubled Horizon IT system. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Oct 2024
Is diversity even more under threat in tech?
The promotion of diversity in tech is going backwards - and it's a terrible moment for that to happen. Here's why diversity is even more important than it's ever been Continue Reading
By- Bev White, Nash Squared
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News
11 Oct 2024
Post Office believes it took £36m from subpostmasters with unexplained losses
The Post Office wrongly blamed subpostmasters for unexplained account shortfalls and made them cover losses out of their own pockets - then banked the money itself Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Oct 2024
Post Office set to axe in-house-developed New Branch IT software
Troubled business may ditch its plan to build a new core branch system in-house and buy an off-the-shelf alternative Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Oct 2024
Interview: Bruno Marie-Rose, CIO, Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The technology chief reflects on a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games – and how what he learned as a former Olympic medallist helped him be a better IT leader Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2024
Under-fire Nick Read was unprepared for Post Office challenge
Post Office boss Nick Read was not prepared for the task ahead of him when he joined the organisation as CEO in 2019 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Oct 2024
UK Cyber Team seeks future security professionals
Young people from across the UK have a chance to represent the country in international competitions and advance their future careers in cyber security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2024
Post Office IT transformation project was ‘set up to fail’, chairman tells inquiry
Post Office interim chairman tells Horizon public inquiry that the Post Office needs to reset New Branch IT project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Oct 2024
DWP CIO Rich Corbridge leaving to join property developer
The digital chief at the Department for Work and Pensions is moving on only 18 months after starting his role in the civil service Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
08 Oct 2024
Digital government on a budget
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how Labour’s version of austerity will affect the government’s desire for digital transformation. We find out how the use of AI in the workplace is negatively affecting low-income workers. And an SAP customer explains how it plans to keep running after the end of support for ECC. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Oct 2024
Shrinking the carbon footprint of datacentres
The digital economy is increasing demand for datacentres, and in turn pushing up the use of power and cooling. Granular metrics are key to achieving digitisation with a low environmental impact Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Oct 2024
NCSC celebrates eight years as Horne blows in
Outgoing NCSC interim leader Felicity Oswald shares her thoughts on the body’s work over the past eight years as she hands over the reins to incoming CEO Richard Horne Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Oct 2024
Post Office senior executive suspended over allegations of destroying evidence
Statement to public inquiry reveals that investigation is underway over allegations that a senior Post Office executive instructed staff to destroy evidence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Oct 2024
Post Office recruiting tech-savvy board member amid unravelling IT disaster
Public inquiry told that the Post Office is currently recruiting a tech-savvy non-executive director Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Oct 2024
Late evidence in Post Office Capture investigation could not be reviewed
Evidence failed to reach investigators in time for report into controversial pre-Horizon Post Office software Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Oct 2024
Rising IT talent costs shadow Sweden’s skills shortage and market reforms
Swedish businesses face challenges recruiting the right IT staff, as salary demands increase Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
03 Oct 2024
DSIT launches digital government panel
The panel, which is being co-chaired by Martha Lane Fox and Paul Willmott, will help government create a 10-year vision for a ‘digital centre’ Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2024
Post Office and Fujitsu: from blood brothers to bad blood
Former Post Office chief transformation officer’s evidence to the public inquiry reveals organisation’s strained relationship with main IT supplier Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Oct 2024
Cyber UK’s quickest growing tech field, but skills gap remains
More people than ever are joining the cyber security profession in the UK, according to a report, but there is still a serious shortage even with a doubling in numbers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Oct 2024
‘Shocked’ MoneyGram hits back at Post Office
Money transfer fintech wrote to subpostmasters expressing its disappointment with the Post Office over end of contract Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
01 Oct 2024
How to make the CMO your best friend
Chief marketing officers are more reliant than ever on their CIO colleagues - but it's a relationship that can, and should, work to their mutual benefit Continue Reading
By- Robert Grimsey
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News
01 Oct 2024
Businesses are getting some value from AI, but struggling to scale
Survey from KPMG reveals IT leaders struggling to keep up with the pace of technology innovation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Oct 2024
Post Office ditches MoneyGram after cyber attack
The Post Office offered a short extension to enable it to asses the impact of the MoneyGram cyber incident, but the contract has now expired and MoneyGram services are no longer available in Post Office branches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
01 Oct 2024
AI advances in cancer care
In this week’s Computer Weekly, medtech startups are showing how AI can offer dramatic advances in cancer care – we talk to one such firm to find out more. Every CIO is used to delivering rapid response times for users, but not many target latency of eight nanoseconds – we find out how it’s done. And we examine the latest trends on datacentre cooling in the light of advances in energy efficiency. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2024
Cyber teams say they can’t keep up with attack volumes
Over 60% of European security pros say their teams are understaffed, and over 50% don’t have enough budget, according to data from ISACA Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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30 Sep 2024
Budgeting in nanoseconds
At financial exchange LMAX Group, applications are allowed just eight nanoseconds of latency. CTO Andrew Phillips explains how it achieves this. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2024
Vote: Who should be the 2024 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 18 October Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
25 Sep 2024
Post Office IT procurement mess saw £35m spent on air conditioner, says board member
Post Office IT procurement mistakes have wasted millions of pounds of taxpayers money, non-executive board member tells public inquiry Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
24 Sep 2024
How to respond when your cyber company becomes the story
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading
By- Stephen McDermid
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E-Zine
23 Sep 2024
Powering Britain’s economy – datacentres gain in status
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has finally classified datacentres as critical national infrastructure – we ask, what took it so long? We assess the impact of the EU’s new energy efficiency rules on datacentre operators. And we discuss the power of information and diversity with the chief data officer at Legal & General. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Sep 2024
Driving the development of transformative technologies through digital skills
The lack of digital skills training for employees is holding back organisations from achieving the business potential of key technologies such as AI, data analytics and cyber security. What needs to be done? Continue Reading
By- Nimmi Patel, TechUK
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News
20 Sep 2024
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
20 Sep 2024
AI: From exploration to production – five case studies on GenAI in action
Many organisations are testing out uses for generative AI, but how are they getting on? We speak to five early adopters to find out the lessons learned so far Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2024
Interview: Keeping SAP ECC running without support
We speak to the CIO of Spanish gas distribution firm Madrileña Red de Gas about keeping SAP running after official support ends Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Sep 2024
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2024 longlist
In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2024 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
19 Sep 2024
Government on the hunt for science and tech leaders
The prime minister’s Council for Science and Technology is looking for 10 members to join the council, which advises government on science and technology issues Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2024
Post Office chief executive Nick Read quits
After months in the spotlight and calls for his resignation from victims of the Post Office scandal, CEO Read will step down in March 2025 Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
17 Sep 2024
The pillars of AI strategy
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Currys about the electronics retailer’s AI strategy. We exam-ine how China has become a leader in open source software – and what it means for the rest of the world. And we look at how AI is supporting networking alongside how to im-plement networking to support AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2024
Mid and South Essex deploys shared care record
The shared care record is live across the region’s NHS providers, allowing them to share patient information from GPs, hospitals, and mental health and community services Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2024
Keir Starmer vows to create a ‘digital NHS’ following damning Darzi review
The prime minister promises to move from an analogue to a digital NHS after Lord Darzi’s rapid review of the health service found an NHS in disrepair, with outdated IT and low productivity Continue Reading
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