IT awards panel decides the public sector has never looked this good.

The new year has brought a fresh surge in demand for contractors, and with it a substantial hike in rates. Our January market report highlights the areas, and the contractors, that are benefiting.

The latest 'Report on Jobs', published by Andersen and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, provides a mixed forecast for the IT contracting industry.

Big IT spend from Banks could leave the public sector facing skills shortages in crunch year.

In the past month, the NamesFacesPlaces Agency Index has plunged from 95.7 to 73.3, as the IT jobs market recovery was put on hold. The Index started at 100 just three months ago, which means that it has fallen 26.7% in just that time, which is far more than the market has fallen.

Contractors have traditionally found it difficult to make the move into managerial roles. Here we look at the most useful qualifications for those who want to do just that.

Software developer uses web services to catch a thief in the act.

Technology for internet calls must face up to Spit, Vomit and Sniff attackers.

Dream to earn £100k as freelancer becomes a nightmare for 25 computer hopefuls.

Top public sector recruiter tells CUK where the demand is and how to reap the benefits.