'Inadequate' ICT education, competition with the US IT industry and SMEs being too picky about who they hire
The web site aims to inspire young people to take up a career in IT
But it does not make any promises regarding IT teaching, and some argue that the gap will be filled by the private sector
The fund aims to support employers taking collective action to overcome skills issues, said business secretary Vince Cable
But positive signs emerge from future skills programme
Programme has backing from universties and business
Minister David Willetts announces e-Skills-led pilot of new Computing GCSEs and A-levels
Computing speaks to Martyn Hart, chairman of the National Outsourcing Association
New training service will benefit small firms and individuals
New undergraduate computing degrees launched by The Open University tackle the key issues faced by the industry