Technical Writers Reports

EZINE: A survey shows that people in the United Arab Emirates believe next-generation technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence will become widespread in the country. Also read how the UAE has improved its security posture amid mounting cyber threats.

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 | Published: 07 Jul 2022

EZINE: Being the first Arab country to host the World Cup is pressure enough on Qatar, but there is also a massive cyber security challenge associated with any event of this magnitude. Read about its preparations. Also in this issue, find out about the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia.

Posted: 03 Oct 2022 | Published: 13 Oct 2022

EZINE: The Middle East faces fierce competition for IT professionals with the right skills, so it is so worrying that the region's women are so underrepresented in the IT community. In fact over quarter of businesses in the Middle East have no women in their IT departments, according to Computer Weekly's Salary Survey.

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 | Published: 09 Apr 2020

EZINE: The Middle East region is on a path, or even fast track, to becoming a global digital hub. But any country or region heading in this direction will have some fundamentals to get right.

Posted: 05 Apr 2018 | Published: 12 Apr 2018

EZINE: What more does a region need to be recognised as a technology leader than its very own valley, of the silicon variety? Where once only oil flowed down Saudi Arabia's economic valleys, tech has now taken a grip. Read in this issue about the country's ambitions in the tech sector.

Posted: 09 Jul 2018 | Published: 12 Jul 2018

EZINE: The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic – and technology is helping to lead the fight.

Posted: 02 Jul 2020 | Published: 09 Jul 2020

EZINE: This year the Gitex event in Dubai had a focus on how technology is disrupting organisations across the Middle East. One of the main themes of discussion was smart cities and with Dubai recognised as a world leader, this was no surprise.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 | Published: 12 Oct 2017

EZINE: With a tolerant professional culture, the UAE is becoming the technological hub of the Middle East, but lacks a strong technological workforce. Access this expert e-zine to see how these Middle Eastern organizations are bringing in new employees, and see what similar tactics your organization could use in your recruitment efforts as well.

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 | Published: 13 Apr 2017

EZINE: Klarna has not only grown into a well-known Swedish fintech brand, but former staff have gone on to create some of the Nordic region's new startup ventures. Find out more about the so-called 'Klarna academy'. Also read in this issue why growing tech companies in Stockholm say the city's startup environment needs to diversify more.

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 | Published: 26 Aug 2021

EZINE: The growing importance of IT in all industries, along with a shortage in skills, make for an excellent high-tech job market for candidates in Norway. Read how recruiters are struggling to keep up with demand. Also read how the Danish government encourages research in strategic fields to attract tech companies.

Posted: 04 Aug 2022 | Published: 25 Aug 2022

EZINE: Tech Nordic Advocates has adopted a new approach to closing the gender gap in Danish technology startups, looking to emulate Canada's top-down approach.

Posted: 17 May 2021 | Published: 27 May 2021

EZINE: Copenhagen offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are setting up with the intention of staying there for the long haul. Also read how Nordic shipping giant Maersk is changing its approach to IT as nimble competitors strip complexity from the business of logistics.

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 | Published: 22 Aug 2019

EZINE: In the first CW Nordics ezine of 2018, we take a look at some of the priorities of the region’s CIOs.

Posted: 19 Feb 2018 | Published: 22 Feb 2018

EZINE: Given the controversy surrounding some recent elections and fears of interference by foreign actors, it is hardly surprising that the Swedish government is seeking support from the IT sector as it attempts to guarantee elections remain trustworthy.

Posted: 16 Nov 2018 | Published: 16 Nov 2018

EZINE: In this first issue of CW Nordics in 2017, we take a look what CIOs in the region are expecting in the year ahead. We asked a select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden what IT projects are at the top their priority lists.

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 | Published: 23 Feb 2017

EZINE: Tech startups based in the Nordic region face difficult decisions as the Covid-19 pandemic leads to falling sales and investment.

Posted: 11 May 2020 | Published: 21 May 2020

EZINE: This quarter, we look at the impact of Nokia layoffs on Finland, and in particular the city of Espoo which is home to both Nokia and Microsoft's Finnish headquarters. We also look at how Denmark's Bang & Olufsen is taking control of sales data with cloud-based software.

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 | Published: 09 Nov 2016

EZINE: The Nordic countries are pace-setters when it comes to digital transformation and although there is a wealth of IT talent in the region, it seems it is not enough.

Posted: 16 Nov 2017 | Published: 23 Nov 2017

PRESENTATION: A look forward to the 12 months ahead for IT leaders and the key trends of the coming year - this presentation came from Chris Chandler, head of executive search at La Fosse Associates, discussing the skills, recruitment and career development issues affecting IT leaders.

Posted: 07 Feb 2017 | Published: 07 Feb 2017

PRESENTATION: A look forward to the 12 months ahead for IT leaders and the key trends of the coming year - this presentation came from Spencer Izard, chief analyst in the enterprise advisory team at Ovum, discussing the major technology trends for this year.

Posted: 07 Feb 2017 | Published: 07 Feb 2017

RESEARCH CONTENT: Organisations are investing in digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and augmented reality, but executives fear they lack skills to implement a digital strategy, Deloitte's Digital Disruption Index reveals.

Posted: 30 May 2018 | Published: 30 May 2018

RESEARCH CONTENT: Business leaders' confidence in the digital capabilities of new entrants to the workplace has improved in the past six months, according to the Digital Disruption Index by Deloitte.

Posted: 14 Jan 2019 | Published: 14 Jan 2019

EZINE: CW Europe investigates how the IT sector is feeling as the UK computing curriculum commences. Are schools well equipped or unprepared?

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 | Published: 04 Sep 2014

EZINE: The Nordic region is often described as a region that is leading the way in terms of the use of modern IT. The region needs IT to make up for factors such as having a small population, with many isolated communities. So IT both helps the region punch above its weight in business and enables its residents to receive services effectively.

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 | Published: 10 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: Tech startups based in the Nordic region face difficult decisions as the Covid-19 pandemic leads to falling sales and investment.

Posted: 04 Dec 2020 | Published: 04 Dec 2020