Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Empowering women in tech: Bridging the digital skills shortage <img alt="Empowering women in tech: Bridging the digital skills shortage" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/137a4f7/5cedf9a3-4cc9-46f3-a923-7d2a0874a046/3/iStock-women-skills-gap-1145573647-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> As the technology industry continues to grow, the demand for top tech talent increases- except we're lacking enough trained candidates to fill the job roles. The digital skills crisis is here to stay and it's causing major issues for businesses that are trying to keep up with the pace of the industry. But what is contributing to the ever-growing digital skills gap? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/137a4f7/5cedf9a3-4cc9-46f3-a923-7d2a0874a046/3/iStock-women-skills-gap-1145573647-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4184114/empowering-women-tech-bridging-digital-skills-shortage https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4184114/empowering-women-tech-bridging-digital-skills-shortage https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4184114/empowering-women-tech-bridging-digital-skills-shortage Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:53:11 +0000 Don't encourage kids to code, says Nvidia CEO <img alt="Don&#39;t encourage kids to code, says Nvidia CEO" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6dca929/62e65272-a519-4b41-9b15-66f3a166c6ac/8/coding-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that children should no longer be encouraged to learn to code, because AI may already be jeopardising a career in the field. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6dca929/62e65272-a519-4b41-9b15-66f3a166c6ac/8/coding-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179836/dont-encourage-kids-code-nvidia-ceo https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179836/dont-encourage-kids-code-nvidia-ceo https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179836/dont-encourage-kids-code-nvidia-ceo Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:33:50 +0000 Which jobs are at risk from AI in 2024? What new roles will be created? IT leaders tell us <img alt="Which jobs are at risk from AI in 2024? What new roles will be created? IT leaders tell us" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10456c8/cd7ac325-d58f-48f2-a482-a279698b7543/8/iStock-ai-job-1489365746-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Generative AI is certainly making a grab for our attention, but as our recent research found, the move from the headlines into real applications in businesses and other organisations is yet to happen to any great extent. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10456c8/cd7ac325-d58f-48f2-a482-a279698b7543/8/iStock-ai-job-1489365746-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/4175589/jobs-risk-ai-2024-roles-created-leaders-tell-us https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/4175589/jobs-risk-ai-2024-roles-created-leaders-tell-us https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/4175589/jobs-risk-ai-2024-roles-created-leaders-tell-us Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:58:31 +0000 How fractional working could add up for individuals and employers <img alt="How fractional working could add up for individuals and employers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/03a58a9/d5eeb0d4-7e37-4b24-b324-953dba01ddec/3/iStock-Fractional-work-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Holding a variety of part-time roles is common at exec levels, and now the trend is spreading down the workforce <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/03a58a9/d5eeb0d4-7e37-4b24-b324-953dba01ddec/3/iStock-Fractional-work-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4173407/fractional-add-individuals-employers https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4173407/fractional-add-individuals-employers https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4173407/fractional-add-individuals-employers Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:05 +0000 Google announces €25mn investment in European AI skills <img alt="Google announces €25mn investment in European AI skills" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/256f2ea/f6223235-90b2-460a-9b7f-f2b3e2766dd1/2/iStock-ai-skills-1413761223-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a strategic move aimed at bolstering AI proficiency across Europe, Google has pledged €25 million for the advancement of AI education and training programmes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/256f2ea/f6223235-90b2-460a-9b7f-f2b3e2766dd1/2/iStock-ai-skills-1413761223-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4173389/google-announces-eur25mn-investment-european-ai-skills https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4173389/google-announces-eur25mn-investment-european-ai-skills https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4173389/google-announces-eur25mn-investment-european-ai-skills Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:54:47 +0000 Labour frontbencher advocates for open source software and regulatory innovation <img alt="Labour frontbencher advocates for open source software and regulatory innovation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b16b9b5/1c391d9a-bcc2-4d44-b2d8-f4242db8e61e/5/chi-onwurah-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a keynote address, Chi Onwurah, shadow Minister for Science, Research and Digital, spoke of the importance of open source software and appropriate regulation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b16b9b5/1c391d9a-bcc2-4d44-b2d8-f4242db8e61e/5/chi-onwurah-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171709/labour-frontbencher-advocates-open-source-software-regulatory-innovation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171709/labour-frontbencher-advocates-open-source-software-regulatory-innovation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171709/labour-frontbencher-advocates-open-source-software-regulatory-innovation Thu, 8 Feb 2024 11:22:52 +0000 IT Essentials: The long road back to a high-skill workforce <img alt="IT Essentials: The long road back to a high-skill workforce" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/055ce83/941bb388-30a4-4f88-849f-71248f7e2c8d/4/iStock-Long-road-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New rules to crack down on legal immigrants to the UK will do no good if trained British workers aren't there to replace them. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/055ce83/941bb388-30a4-4f88-849f-71248f7e2c8d/4/iStock-Long-road-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4154552/essentials-long-road-skill-workforce https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4154552/essentials-long-road-skill-workforce https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4154552/essentials-long-road-skill-workforce Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:26 +0000 How a software development bootcamp helped me switch to a career in tech <img alt="How a software development bootcamp helped me switch to a career in tech" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/66b23db/b415765b-b3d5-4717-bfa5-b1f742fa8145/3/Pembe-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> After graduating with a degree in International Relations and Politics from the University of Kent, I moved back to Cyprus. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/66b23db/b415765b-b3d5-4717-bfa5-b1f742fa8145/3/Pembe-2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4152188/software-development-bootcamp-helped-switch-career-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4152188/software-development-bootcamp-helped-switch-career-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4152188/software-development-bootcamp-helped-switch-career-tech Fri, 1 Dec 2023 10:14:36 +0000 UK cyber skills gap grows 29% despite record hiring <img alt="UK cyber skills gap grows 29% despite record hiring" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/50bf12e/a08b6373-b9e2-4edc-82cb-f3b0d3ecf603/3/iStock-keyboard-1142845130-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A new report by ISC2 has found that the UK cybersecurity workforce is still falling far short of demand, with a record gap of 73,439, up 29.3% year-on-year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/50bf12e/a08b6373-b9e2-4edc-82cb-f3b0d3ecf603/3/iStock-keyboard-1142845130-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4140267/uk-cyber-skills-gap-grows-despite-record-hiring https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4140267/uk-cyber-skills-gap-grows-despite-record-hiring https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4140267/uk-cyber-skills-gap-grows-despite-record-hiring Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:20:00 +0000 Announcing the top IT Rising Stars 2023 <img alt="Announcing the top IT Rising Stars 2023" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b829c48/7d321d23-ccbb-4ebd-8a0e-f996e531812d/18/Rising-Stars-2022-final-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Meet 2023's brightest young tech talent. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b829c48/7d321d23-ccbb-4ebd-8a0e-f996e531812d/18/Rising-Stars-2022-final-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4132881/announcing-rising-stars-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4132881/announcing-rising-stars-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4132881/announcing-rising-stars-2023 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:45:35 +0000 Automated out of work: 'AI is already affecting the workforce dramatically right now' <img alt="Automated out of work: &#39;AI is already affecting the workforce dramatically right now&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/afdb71e/736f99c3-5fc4-4c61-a3f2-9b36847bfe47/13/PatriciaGestoso-Headshot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Patricia Gestoso, is an award-winning technologist and inclusion strategist with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation with a focus on client service, artificial intelligence, and inclusive and ethical design of technology and workplaces. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/afdb71e/736f99c3-5fc4-4c61-a3f2-9b36847bfe47/13/PatriciaGestoso-Headshot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4132077/automated-ai-affecting-workforce-dramatically https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4132077/automated-ai-affecting-workforce-dramatically https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4132077/automated-ai-affecting-workforce-dramatically Fri, 6 Oct 2023 08:18:12 +0000 IBM CEO has no intention of eliminating a single programmer through AI <img alt="IBM CEO has no intention of eliminating a single programmer through AI" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4b031eb/fdfe9ba9-978b-4c3b-be3d-592401fd69bd/22/jobs-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has made it clear that his intention is not to lay off any programmers due to AI but rather to increase hiring. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4b031eb/fdfe9ba9-978b-4c3b-be3d-592401fd69bd/22/jobs-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4131803/ibm-ceo-intention-eliminating-single-programmer-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4131803/ibm-ceo-intention-eliminating-single-programmer-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4131803/ibm-ceo-intention-eliminating-single-programmer-ai Thu, 5 Oct 2023 06:08:38 +0000 How to attract and retain cloud experts <img alt="How to attract and retain cloud experts" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d488bc3/7965857c-453f-448a-9fb3-33951b08a9cc/10/Simon-Turner-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The rapid evolution of technology has led to the widespread adoption of cloud computing, transforming the way businesses operate and deliver services, with 82% of businesses now considering cloud migration an essential step in their digital transformation strategies. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d488bc3/7965857c-453f-448a-9fb3-33951b08a9cc/10/Simon-Turner-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123872/attract-retain-cloud-experts https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123872/attract-retain-cloud-experts https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123872/attract-retain-cloud-experts Fri, 1 Sep 2023 10:26:26 +0000 National Grid seeks 'honeypot' expert to stop hackers <img alt="National Grid seeks &#39;honeypot&#39; expert to stop hackers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3ccd6a9/eb6efec2-8af0-447a-a75b-784d4dfd3ba0/3/iStock-Honeypot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> National Grid, the utilities provider running the UK's gas and electricity networks, is looking for a security expert who can set "honeypots" to catch hackers and improve its defences. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3ccd6a9/eb6efec2-8af0-447a-a75b-784d4dfd3ba0/3/iStock-Honeypot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4123683/national-grid-seeks-honeypot-expert-stop-hackers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4123683/national-grid-seeks-honeypot-expert-stop-hackers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4123683/national-grid-seeks-honeypot-expert-stop-hackers Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:24:38 +0000 Kyle Collins' journey from exclusion to award-winning rising star <img alt="Kyle Collins&#39; journey from exclusion to award-winning rising star" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c300006/f9976f1c-6607-4f99-b425-71f6fa7f7d30/8/DTLA-2023-41-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Technology touches every area of modern business, but it still doesn’t represent every person. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c300006/f9976f1c-6607-4f99-b425-71f6fa7f7d30/8/DTLA-2023-41-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4122423/kyle-collins-journey-exclusion-award-winning-rising-star https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4122423/kyle-collins-journey-exclusion-award-winning-rising-star https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4122423/kyle-collins-journey-exclusion-award-winning-rising-star Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:53 +0000 96% of software engineers' skills could be augmented with AI, report <img alt="96% of software engineers&#39; skills could be augmented with AI, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/790f94c/f32f6634-d221-4cdb-bd13-e16c6313eb45/21/digital-skills-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A global report by LinkedIn that examined the potential influence of AI technologies on the future of work has found that AI could enhance up to 96% of software engineer's skills. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/790f94c/f32f6634-d221-4cdb-bd13-e16c6313eb45/21/digital-skills-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122687/software-engineers-skills-augmented-ai-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122687/software-engineers-skills-augmented-ai-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122687/software-engineers-skills-augmented-ai-report Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:49:55 +0000 IBM: employees who use AI will replace those who don't <img alt="IBM: employees who use AI will replace those who don&#39;t" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8e267d2/f78e2644-3d13-4894-9cf6-f011a0ea8d81/29/chatGPT-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The impact of AI on the global workforce will be significant, and will result in shifts in employee roles and skill requirements in the coming years. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8e267d2/f78e2644-3d13-4894-9cf6-f011a0ea8d81/29/chatGPT-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122601/ibm-employees-ai-replace-dont https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122601/ibm-employees-ai-replace-dont https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122601/ibm-employees-ai-replace-dont Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:03:49 +0000 Army struggling to recruit cyber experts <img alt="Army struggling to recruit cyber experts" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8db1571/55410aa9-1540-456c-82a7-d52fd8ff28d1/6/iStock-Army-cyber-defence-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intense competition from the private sector is making it difficult to find cybersecurity experts to join the Army, says its lead recruiter. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8db1571/55410aa9-1540-456c-82a7-d52fd8ff28d1/6/iStock-Army-cyber-defence-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122189/army-struggling-recruit-cyber-experts https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122189/army-struggling-recruit-cyber-experts https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122189/army-struggling-recruit-cyber-experts Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:32:43 +0000 'Drop the geek speak': Gartner's Paul Furtado on how to be a security success story <img alt="&#39;Drop the geek speak&#39;: Gartner&#39;s Paul Furtado on how to be a security success story" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/214ba4f/e70f8b3d-6bb4-4e89-8fbf-21a191988ad2/3/iStock-Bored-executives-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Security success is about more than just blocking attacks; you need to know how to speak to the business. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/214ba4f/e70f8b3d-6bb4-4e89-8fbf-21a191988ad2/3/iStock-Bored-executives-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4120608/geek-speak-gartner-paul-furtado https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4120608/geek-speak-gartner-paul-furtado https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4120608/geek-speak-gartner-paul-furtado Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:14 +0000 These are the top three tech roles for new starters <img alt="These are the top three tech roles for new starters" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b61d7da/2767acae-e721-42ac-a924-0b0bf7d234ed/2/iStock-Young-woman-in-office-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Breaking into tech can be difficult. Competition is high and the demand for previous experience can alienate new starters. At the same time, the emphasis placed on hard skills makes career switching difficult. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b61d7da/2767acae-e721-42ac-a924-0b0bf7d234ed/2/iStock-Young-woman-in-office-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120399/tech-roles-starters https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120399/tech-roles-starters https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120399/tech-roles-starters Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:30:28 +0000 Recruitment is about selling the story: Expedia chief architect Rajesh Naidu <img alt="Recruitment is about selling the story: Expedia chief architect Rajesh Naidu" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ca395f8/9130a565-142b-41ea-873c-4f696d22086a/7/iStock-863497498-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> You’d think being a household name would make attracting new talent easy; but even recognised brands sometimes need to rethink recruitment. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ca395f8/9130a565-142b-41ea-873c-4f696d22086a/7/iStock-863497498-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4119547/recruitment-about-selling-story-expedia-chief-architect-rajesh-naidu https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4119547/recruitment-about-selling-story-expedia-chief-architect-rajesh-naidu https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4119547/recruitment-about-selling-story-expedia-chief-architect-rajesh-naidu Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:08 +0000 'A real game-changer': McLaren's Chris Hicks on AI <img alt="&#39;A real game-changer&#39;: McLaren&#39;s Chris Hicks on AI" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1dfdffa/93a7b3fc-0f57-4ee8-a6b9-cbc354dcfb9e/5/iStock-Robot-raising-man-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Finding and keeping skilled staff is a challenge for every IT leader, but McLaren CIO Chris Hicks thinks AI could hold the key. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1dfdffa/93a7b3fc-0f57-4ee8-a6b9-cbc354dcfb9e/5/iStock-Robot-raising-man-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4118793/real-game-changer-mclarens-chris-hicks-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4118793/real-game-changer-mclarens-chris-hicks-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4118793/real-game-changer-mclarens-chris-hicks-ai Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:25 +0000 Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers <img alt="Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Computing attended a roundtable discussion chaired by Baroness Barron MBE on widening access to STEM careers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers Thu, 6 Jul 2023 10:00:52 +0000 Key steps for elevating women in cybersecurity <img alt="Key steps for elevating women in cybersecurity" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cdafe59/68f6bcad-8daf-4d27-b72f-e4630acf8674/8/Helen-Clarke-UK-Cyber-Security-Council-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> What the industry needs to do to improve the diversity and therefore the quality of the UK's cybersecurity sector <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cdafe59/68f6bcad-8daf-4d27-b72f-e4630acf8674/8/Helen-Clarke-UK-Cyber-Security-Council-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4118782/elevating-women-cyber https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4118782/elevating-women-cyber https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4118782/elevating-women-cyber Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:15:53 +0000 Embrace neurodiversity and close the cyber skills gap, says Cybersecurity Festival keynote <img alt="Embrace neurodiversity and close the cyber skills gap, says Cybersecurity Festival keynote" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1f5ae15/59699580-dccb-47eb-ac44-95ed8f5d94ff/4/Holly-Foxcroft-Cybersecurity-Festival-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1f5ae15/59699580-dccb-47eb-ac44-95ed8f5d94ff/4/Holly-Foxcroft-Cybersecurity-Festival-2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115236/embrace-neurodiversity-close-cyber-skills-gap-cybersecurity-festival-keynote https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115236/embrace-neurodiversity-close-cyber-skills-gap-cybersecurity-festival-keynote https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115236/embrace-neurodiversity-close-cyber-skills-gap-cybersecurity-festival-keynote Mon, 15 May 2023 12:12:09 +0000 Nominate yourself or others for Computing's Tech Rising Stars 50 <img alt="Nominate yourself or others for Computing&#39;s Tech Rising Stars 50" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b34ec8d/1e66abee-c0de-4b1f-a2b6-87c040baa185/14/iStock-young-techie-female1278979696-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Tell the world how you're making a difference <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b34ec8d/1e66abee-c0de-4b1f-a2b6-87c040baa185/14/iStock-young-techie-female1278979696-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113346/nominate-computings-tech-rising-stars https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113346/nominate-computings-tech-rising-stars https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113346/nominate-computings-tech-rising-stars Fri, 5 May 2023 11:16:36 +0000 Generative AI will disrupt white collar workers in US and Europe, report warns <img alt="Generative AI will disrupt white collar workers in US and Europe, report warns" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3bd9502/d6699d08-ae95-40c4-b683-0e14b03fb2e2/18/Robot-handshake-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A Goldman Sachs report estimates that automation could replace around one-fifth of all current jobs around the world <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3bd9502/d6699d08-ae95-40c4-b683-0e14b03fb2e2/18/Robot-handshake-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4087342/generative-ai-disrupt-white-collar-workers-us-europe-report-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4087342/generative-ai-disrupt-white-collar-workers-us-europe-report-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4087342/generative-ai-disrupt-white-collar-workers-us-europe-report-warns Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:26:15 +0000 Industry Voice: How MongoDB enabled M&S 'build' over 'buy' Strategy for new Sparks loyalty platform <img alt="Industry Voice: How MongoDB enabled M&amp;S &#39;build&#39; over &#39;buy&#39; Strategy for new Sparks loyalty platform" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ced0066/2a44a725-e349-422e-92ab-81590efb4851/8/iStock-458642565-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ced0066/2a44a725-e349-422e-92ab-81590efb4851/8/iStock-458642565-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:08:19 +0000 CIO Essentials: The Robo Revolution <img alt="CIO Essentials: The Robo Revolution" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9cb70d8/de25756e-068c-413e-ac8a-b06d8a4999a4/3/iStock-Automation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> One threat is emerging as the clear frontrunner among CISOs this year - and it isn't ransomware. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9cb70d8/de25756e-068c-413e-ac8a-b06d8a4999a4/3/iStock-Automation-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4087211/cio-essentials-robo-revolution https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4087211/cio-essentials-robo-revolution https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4087211/cio-essentials-robo-revolution Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:14:12 +0000 From NHS doctor to top Python instructor on Udemy, meet Angela Yu <img alt="From NHS doctor to top Python instructor on Udemy, meet Angela Yu" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0f31404/38e92a85-cf2d-4789-b86d-2d4863a0b63f/13/Angela-Yu-HEADSHOT-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Online trainer on teaching 2 million people to code, the role of AI in coding, and new measures to encourage tech entrepreneurship in the NHS <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0f31404/38e92a85-cf2d-4789-b86d-2d4863a0b63f/13/Angela-Yu-HEADSHOT-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4087197/nhs-doctor-most-popular-python-instructor-udemy-meet-angela-yu https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4087197/nhs-doctor-most-popular-python-instructor-udemy-meet-angela-yu https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4087197/nhs-doctor-most-popular-python-instructor-udemy-meet-angela-yu Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:35 +0000 Gamifying cyber: new strategies to diversify the security profession <img alt="Gamifying cyber: new strategies to diversify the security profession" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c56a9f0/008ea581-ca67-417f-86ba-b5dbb635d049/9/iStock-teenagers-computer-game-1463309828-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Getting a job in cybersecurity used to rely on luck or sideways movement, but new programmes like Cyber Explorers are changing that <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c56a9f0/008ea581-ca67-417f-86ba-b5dbb635d049/9/iStock-teenagers-computer-game-1463309828-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4076527/gamifying-cyber-strategies-diversify-security-profession https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4076527/gamifying-cyber-strategies-diversify-security-profession https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4076527/gamifying-cyber-strategies-diversify-security-profession Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:45:15 +0000 The 10 most in-demand IT skills for freelance jobs in 2023 <img alt="The 10 most in-demand IT skills for freelance jobs in 2023" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10f8540/e336da4f-175b-46b1-8459-46156d9ddd1d/2/iStock-Freelance-worker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> From back-end and front-end developers to e-commerce website design and manual testing, here are the top 10 most in-demand IT skills in 2023, according to new data from Upwork. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10f8540/e336da4f-175b-46b1-8459-46156d9ddd1d/2/iStock-Freelance-worker-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/4074460/most-demand-skills-freelance-jobs-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/4074460/most-demand-skills-freelance-jobs-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/4074460/most-demand-skills-freelance-jobs-2023 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:41:45 +0000 'Education means zip': Kellog's Lesley Salmon on solving tech's class problem <img alt="&#39;Education means zip&#39;: Kellog&#39;s Lesley Salmon on solving tech&#39;s class problem" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0d8394c/47093165-e602-4181-8056-566c8e40af4d/2/iStock-Factory-worker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> “I never ever, ever, ever, ever look at education on a CV.” <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0d8394c/47093165-e602-4181-8056-566c8e40af4d/2/iStock-Factory-worker-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4074251/education-means-zip-kellogs-lesley-salmon-solving-techs-class https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4074251/education-means-zip-kellogs-lesley-salmon-solving-techs-class https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4074251/education-means-zip-kellogs-lesley-salmon-solving-techs-class Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:13 +0000 These are the skills to recruit for: Lesley Salmon, Kellogg's CIO <img alt="These are the skills to recruit for: Lesley Salmon, Kellogg&#39;s CIO" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b24a651/a021b7a4-6bca-416f-ba65-8715019cc47d/4/iStock-Videoconferencing-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Layoffs and attrition are the big IT stories in 2023, but investing in staff today will boost retention in the future. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b24a651/a021b7a4-6bca-416f-ba65-8715019cc47d/4/iStock-Videoconferencing-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4066297/skills-recruit-lesley-salmon-kelloggs-cio https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4066297/skills-recruit-lesley-salmon-kelloggs-cio https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4066297/skills-recruit-lesley-salmon-kelloggs-cio Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:17 +0000 From chef to digital technician: how a Skills Bootcamp helped me pivot to a career in tech <img alt="From chef to digital technician: how a Skills Bootcamp helped me pivot to a career in tech" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2aa100e/36ec4ee8-b8fb-4e19-bb9e-b2bdd413b717/1/Pixabay-Chef-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> I’ve always enjoyed cooking at home and when the time came to decide on a career path, I was really excited about the prospect of heading to college to train as a chef. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2aa100e/36ec4ee8-b8fb-4e19-bb9e-b2bdd413b717/1/Pixabay-Chef-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4061290/chef-digital-technician-skills-bootcamp-helped-pivot-career-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4061290/chef-digital-technician-skills-bootcamp-helped-pivot-career-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4061290/chef-digital-technician-skills-bootcamp-helped-pivot-career-tech Wed, 7 Dec 2022 08:30:32 +0000 Bet365 widens recruitment pipeline by ignoring traditional channels <img alt="Bet365 widens recruitment pipeline by ignoring traditional channels" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/96c4ee4/bed3e664-75da-4f73-b9c9-5e112ece4fa6/0/iStock-Traditional-recruitment-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Recruitment is a major concern for IT leaders in 2022, and the situation shows few signs of improving in 2023. With no investment or aid announced in the Autumn Budget, it’s up to private firms to do their best to plug the gap.  <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/96c4ee4/bed3e664-75da-4f73-b9c9-5e112ece4fa6/0/iStock-Traditional-recruitment-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4060449/bet365-widens-recruitment-pipeline-ignoring-traditional-channels https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4060449/bet365-widens-recruitment-pipeline-ignoring-traditional-channels https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4060449/bet365-widens-recruitment-pipeline-ignoring-traditional-channels Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:19:43 +0000 Tackling staffing and data problems at Prostate Cancer UK <img alt="Tackling staffing and data problems at Prostate Cancer UK" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4517eeb/a50625f0-2c0f-4e7c-ba22-d610c12ec5a7/1/Gerardo-Del-Guercio-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Troubleshooter Gerardo Del Guercio MBE on making the charity more responsive <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4517eeb/a50625f0-2c0f-4e7c-ba22-d610c12ec5a7/1/Gerardo-Del-Guercio-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4060108/tackling-staffing-prostate-cancer-uk https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4060108/tackling-staffing-prostate-cancer-uk https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4060108/tackling-staffing-prostate-cancer-uk Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:06:27 +0000 How the 1980s changed IT management <img alt="How the 1980s changed IT management" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/62bcc6b/8170f9a4-4511-46b7-8fa8-bcc033f162f7/1/iStock-1980s-IT-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In the 1980s, 30 years after the first commercial use of programmable digital computers, many businesses were grappling with the strategic application of IT for competitive advantage. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/62bcc6b/8170f9a4-4511-46b7-8fa8-bcc033f162f7/1/iStock-1980s-IT-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4060031/1980s-changed-management https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4060031/1980s-changed-management https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4060031/1980s-changed-management Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:23 +0000 UK cyber workforce grows 12% but there's still a 73% shortfall, report <img alt="UK cyber workforce grows 12% but there&#39;s still a 73% shortfall, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed6cada/c86caaa8-f4f8-4ae9-a6e6-85609edc59a6/4/soc-iStock-1194430801-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The cyber security profession is booming, but not as fast as the need finds (ICS)2 study <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed6cada/c86caaa8-f4f8-4ae9-a6e6-85609edc59a6/4/soc-iStock-1194430801-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058608/uk-cyber-workforce-grows-theres-shortfall-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058608/uk-cyber-workforce-grows-theres-shortfall-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058608/uk-cyber-workforce-grows-theres-shortfall-report Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:36:12 +0000