Women in Technology stories - Page 3
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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avanade
The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Four strategies to stay ahead
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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workplace
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iwd
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women in technology
It is imperative for companies to create an environment that allows women to thrive and contribute effectively in today's ever-changing professional world.
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IWD 2024: Reflections on professional growth in OSINT
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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open source
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it professionals
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social media
By bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, we can better address the complexities and challenges we face in the field.
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IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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leadership
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iwd
IWD needs to mark the start of a year-long focus on gender equality, with businesses urged to ensure fair recruitment, equal pay, and diverse leadership.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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perth
Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.
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IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother’s – Here’s why
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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australian government
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iwd
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women in technology
Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.
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IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it professionals
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auckland council
Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Carving our place and shaping the future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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leadership
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Beyond equality, women in IT are reshaping the industry, bridging societal divides and pushing for greater inclusivity, proving their importance in tech leadership.
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IWD 2024: Sharing and connections: The true foundation of the security industry
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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security industry
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women in technology
Open dialogue and partnerships, critical for innovation, redefine the security industry’s foundation, as trust and shared knowledge pave the way for progress.
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IWD 2024: Crypto is in ‘catch-up’ mode when it comes to inclusivity…
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.
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Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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it industry
Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.
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Dynatrace appoints Laura Heisman as new Chief Marketing Officer
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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virtualisation
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cx
Unified observability and security pioneer, Dynatrace, appoints Laura Heisman, seasoned marketing executive and advocate for women in tech, as their new Chief Marketing Officer.
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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann elected as Vice Chair of ACS Queensland BEC
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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martech
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acs
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leadership
ATech's Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann elected as Vice Chair of the Australian Computer Society Queensland BEC for 2024/2025.
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KnowBe4 appoints Cindy Zhou as Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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cx
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martech
KnowBe4 has named Cindy Zhou as its Chief Marketing Officer, entrusting her with spearheading the firm's global marketing, PR, and sales strategies.
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BrainStorm Software boasts 70% female representation in Australian office
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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women in technology
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sales
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engineering
In a show of progressive gender diversity, BrainStorm Software reveals 70% of its Australian workforce is female.
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Female representation in cybersecurity leadership roles matters
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Must STEM really be the barrier that prevents women from pursuing a career in cybersecurity? Certainly not if you are looking to be a CISO.
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Number of female workers in UK tech sector down by thousands
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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talent
Number of women in the UK tech sector declines in Q2 2023, raising concerns over the impact of economic caution on female workers.
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Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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financial systems
The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.
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Datacom, Yoobee partnership to increase women in tech
Wed, 10th May 2023
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yoobee
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datacom
The partnership delivers course-to-career scholarships and help balance the gender scales by supporting more women into New Zealand's technology workforce.