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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech

Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.

By Isabel Naidoo • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

IT Industry stories

Fintech

IWD 2024: Fintech female leaders share insights on investing in women

For International Women's Day 2024, female leaders in fintech and AI discuss their experiences in the industry and stressed the importance of investing in women to foster change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

IT Industry

IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs

Bianca Ipscwitz narrates her experiences navigating the dynamic and exciting tech industry to meet diverse customer needs.

By Bianca Ipscwitz • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

By Julia Merten • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Customer Experience

Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles

Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Brendan Maree joins ProHance to spur growth in Australia & New Zealand

ProHance hires experienced IT leader Brendan Maree as Vice President and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, marking a major stride in regional expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Customer Experience

BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments

BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer

Cyber-physical systems protector, Claroty, welcomes Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer following 2023's impressive $100m+ recurring revenue. Phillips' extensive tech, security and sales background positions him to steer future growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

IT Industry

Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

GenAI set to conduct 30% of marketing tasks by 2027, IDC predicts

IDC FutureScape predicts Generative AI will undertake 30% of traditional marketing tasks by 2027, as APeJ propels towards a more data-driven marketing approach.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals

The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Power / Energy

Uptime Institute boosts global expansion with new Chief Business Officer

Uptime Institute has named Mustapha Louni as its new Chief Business Officer, strengthening its commitment to global expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

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IT Industry stories

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector

Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth

Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.

By Vinu Pillai • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Large Language Models

IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone

Greater diversity and women's input necessary in AI development to curtail risks of skewed real-world outcomes and ensure benefits for all, experts stress.

By Nicola Bridle • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners

Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024