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Third of UK homes still without web access
News The generation gap in web access persists too - adults aged over 65 are still the least likely to use the web, with 70 per cent stating they have never done so. However, there's evidence the gap is... [27 Aug 2008]
Offshoring sends techies' wages up
News Mid-tier IT staff are seeing their wages take an upward tangent, thanks to a skills shortage spawned by offshoring and a lack of students opting for IT courses. IDS puts the upward... [26 Aug 2008]
The Brampton Factor: Analysts fail on open source
Comment Despite their critics, analysts at their best can bridge a significant gap between vendors and software users. This gap leaves an opening for analysts, who should be relatively neutral about the success... [18 Aug 2008]
Inbox: YouTube surveillance, skills gap, Naked speak
Comment It's encouraging to see organisations addressing the growing IT skills gap in this country, but much more needs to be done if we are to tackle this problem once and for... [11 Aug 2008]
Skills gap plugged by latest IT degree?
News A foundation degree course will launch at colleges in England this autumn aimed at boosting sought-after tech skills and addressing the nation's IT skills gap. Mike... [06 Aug 2008]
First students graduate from IT 'business' degree
News Andrew Turnbull, programme leader for the course at the university, said ITMB graduates are able to fill a crucial gap in the market. The BSc ITMB degree, which was designed by universities and employers in the... [24 Jul 2008]
Microsoft training Black Country kids in joys of IT
News Microsoft is helping youngsters in the Black Country learn about the joys of IT - and also plugging a skills gap for helpdesk support technicians in the region. The software giant has... [23 Jul 2008]
Dear silicon.com: Games skills gap, student outsourcing, ID card fears
Comment The games industry is the latest to suffer the dreaded skills gap - but who's to blame? Gaming skills gap Universities blamed for games industry skills... [27 Jun 2008]
Revealed: What students think of tech work
News If IT is to plug its skills gap by attracting graduates from other disciplines the industry needs to convince students the work can be as exciting as its potentially wallet-fattening pay... [23 Jun 2008]
Robin Dargue, Group CIO, Royal Mail
Comment Dargue maintains he wants those skills to be Royal Mail Group people and that he will get that talent but in the short term he has brought in interim resources to fill that gap. It's all... [11 Jun 2008]
Female CIOs break through glass ceiling
Comment The EC says there is a shortage of around 300,000 qualified tech staff in Europe and that attracting more women into the profession is vital to help close that gap. The women in the CIO50 are great role models for young... [11 Jun 2008]
Prisoners to gain IT skills
News Wandsworth prison already offers various training options to prisoners, including industrial cleaning, bricklaying, carpentry, tailoring, electrical, painting and decorating, and plumbing - along with educational services such as... [11 Jun 2008]
Dear silicon.com... Migrant techies and BBC web budget busters…
Comment Two things in particular this week have been getting silicon.com readers reaching for their keyboards in despair or admiration; the first being the claim the UK needs skilled migrants to plug the skills... [05 Jun 2008]
UK plc 'needs more skilled migrants'
News Earlier this year, research from IT industry skills body e-skills UK, claimed 140,000 IT & telecoms workers are likely to be needed each year to keep up with industry... [01 Jun 2008]
Wanted: Women must save IT industry
News Women hold the key to plugging a critical skills shortfall that is affecting the entire UK tech industry, says the IT & Telecoms Insights 2008 report by e-skills UK based on Gartner... [15 Apr 2008]
