digital skills

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Tech Generation

How do you define tech literacy in the context of the modern workplace. What are the advantages of having tech-literate…

1 year ago

Most IT Bosses View Skills Gap As ‘Urgent Concern’

Research from Cloudreach shows clear majority of IT managers are very worried about the ongoing digital skills gap, which is…

3 years ago

Silicon UK Podcast: The State of Global Digital Skills

The UK lags behind in global and European rankings for data and technology skills, according to Coursera’s latest Global Skills…

3 years ago

UK Slips In Global Skills Rankings

New data shows skills rankings around the world, with the UK holding its own in terms of tech skills, but…

3 years ago

Google Adds £21m To EU Fake News Warchest

EU fund to fight fake news receives first investment, namely 25 million euros from Google, amid ongoing scrutiny of tech…

4 years ago

Government Tackles Digital Skills With £40m Institute of Coding

Theresa May unveils Coding consortium to equip the UK with needed digital skills in the years ahead

7 years ago

Government’s Commitment To UK Tech Is Great, But It’s Just A Start

INDUSTRY VIEW: Tech leaders welcome commitment but say more access to funding and talent is needed

7 years ago

How To Get IT Recruitment Right

IT recruitment can be a tricky business, but how can you make sure you get the right talent first time…

7 years ago

Civil Servants Warn IT Skills Still Lacking In Government

Civil servants surveyed by techUK say digital skills must be improved, amid recognition of vital role technology plays

7 years ago

Cheeky IT: Engagement And Human Experiences Drive Nando’s Tech Ambitions

Restaurant chain Nando's places culture and human engagement at the heart of its digital transformation strategy

7 years ago

LogRhythm: Cyber Security Offers Strong Careers For Women In Tech

INTERVIEW: Chris Brazdziunas, vice president of products at security intelligence company LogRhythum, discusses women in technology with Silicon

7 years ago

Belfast To Host AI Camp Aimed At Teaching Students Machine Learning Digital Skills

The two-week course will take place at the Computer Science Centre at Queen's University Belfast

7 years ago

Scottish Tech Sector Grows Twice As Fast As Its Economy

New figures suggest Scotland's tech industry is growing and employing more people

7 years ago

Google Opens Its Digital Skills Academy During London Tech Week

The academy is a demonstration that Google does not fear Brexit

7 years ago

Microsoft UK CEO Says Passion Just As Important As Digital Skills

Gender gap in the tech sector is still an issue, but it's not all about skills

7 years ago

iPads In Schools Can Improve Children’s Literacy & Numeracy Skills

Tablets found to offer many benefits in skill development among young children

8 years ago

Cyber Security Will Generate £60m In Salaries In Northern Ireland

Time for cyber security specialists to move to the Emerald Isle

8 years ago

The Future Is Girl-Led Startups; Are You Joining Us?

Anne-Marie Imafidon, founder of the Stemettes, champions the need for more women spearheading startups

8 years ago

Scotland Eyes ‘Digital World’ With 150,000 Jobs Boost

Scottish government launches new digital strategy and reveals plans to boost number of digital jobs

8 years ago

Cross Channel: Government Tech Plans, A Changing Channel And Fortinet’s MSSP Programme

All the news from the world of the IT channel, including the UK government's tech plans and digital transformation takes…

8 years ago

Amazon To Boost Digital Skills By Funding Alexa AI Use In Universities

Google is also looking at nurturing digital skills with Coursera partnership

8 years ago

UK Digital Strategy: Tech Sector Reacts To Government’s Plans To Target AI And Stem Digital Skills Gap

TECH VIEW: The government has released its new digital strategy, but what does the tech sector think?

8 years ago

UK Government Outlines Strategy To Combat Digital Skills Gap Fears

UK government will work with businesses and charities in new Digital Skills Partnership

8 years ago

Raspberry Pi In Education: Raising The Stakes At Bett 2017

IN DEPTH: The Raspberry Pi Foundation has strengthened its ties with education sector as it continues its coding mission

8 years ago

Bett 2017: UK Government Pledges Support For EdTech Sector

Innovation praised at edtech expo Bett 2017 as UK government promises to support the growing education technology sector

8 years ago

Government’s Industrial Strategy: Tech Sector Reacts To Theresa May’s Plan

TECH VIEW: Theresa May has laid out the government's industrial strategy, but what does the tech industry think?

8 years ago

Enterprises Need To Consider The Human Cost Of Blanket Digital Transformation

OPINION: The speed of change could leave thousands out of work and without the right skills

8 years ago

UK Tech Industry Pressures Government Over Brexit Impact

An open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May raises concerns around the impact leaving the EU will have on the…

8 years ago

BBC’s Micro Bit Computer Takes Aim At Worldwide Market

The BBC is taking its Micro Bit computer beyond British shores

8 years ago