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IWD 2025: Course-correcting AI for the women's perspective: An open letter to the Tech industry
Biometrics

IWD 2025: Course-correcting AI for the women's perspective: An open letter to the Tech industry

As AI increasingly shapes the future, a call for the tech sector to address gender bias emerges, demanding diverse voices in the datasets that train our models.

By Lauren Crystal • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Clean technologies

IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

By Eva Skidmore • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential
Partner Programmes

IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential

As International Women's Day approaches, the urgent need for women in cybersecurity leadership is highlighted as vital for innovation and success in the industry.

By Nicole Steele • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
Sports

IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership

On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.

By Céline Gauthier-Darnis • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology
Australian Bureau of Statistics

IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

By May Yang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

By Libby Ryan • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth
Data Analytics

The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth

CEOs across industries share a common challenge: the quest for sustainable growth. Aiming for six per cent annual growth, firms must optimise processes and harness automation.

By Adam Lawrence • 7 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Risk & Compliance

How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency

Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.

By Fabian Calle • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Cybersecurity

Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

By Zoe Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership

As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn't enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

By Alicia Porter • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
The role of women leaders in shaping the next generation
Fintech

The role of women leaders in shaping the next generation

As fintech grapples with a lack of female leaders, industry experts argue that diversity is crucial for innovation and long-term success in this competitive market.

By Rehana Mitha • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
From Intern to Leader: Transforming Experience into Opportunity
EduTech

From Intern to Leader: Transforming Experience into Opportunity

With internships evolving from mundane tasks to valuable career launching pads, strategic placements can significantly boost job prospects for graduates.

By Emma Adby • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection
Digitalisation

IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection

On International Women's Day 2025, empowerment for female coders hinges on cultural change and community support to combat tech's male-dominated landscape.

By Seok Ling Wong • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don't herald from a tech discipline
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don't herald from a tech discipline

As Australia sees a slow rise in women within the tech workforce, leaders urge those without a tech background to embrace unconventional paths in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries

On International Women's Day, female leaders are championing tech-driven solutions in healthcare, aiming to transform clinical trial participation worldwide.

By Charlotte Bradshaw • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Shaping the future: Women leading the AI revolution on International Women's Day
Blockchain

Shaping the future: Women leading the AI revolution on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, women pioneers in AI are reshaping tech, championing diverse perspectives to ensure technology serves all of humanity.

By Janet Adams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers
International Women's Day

Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers

In the tech sector, women are vital innovators yet often underestimate their abilities, creating self-imposed barriers that hinder their progress.

By Ann Lawoko and Grace Walker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025