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Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Across The Org
International Women's Day

Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Across The Org

Despite comprising only 25% of the tech workforce, women contribute across all roles in the industry, highlighting the need for increased diversity and leadership pathways.

By Danielle Goode Coady • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship
Data Science

Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship

At SAP, a young intern highlights how visible female leaders inspire her and stresses the need for mentorship and adaptable roles to support women in STEM.

By Angela Colantuono • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
How the evolution of the CDR unlocks new opportunities for non-bank Lenders
Data Privacy

How the evolution of the CDR unlocks new opportunities for non-bank Lenders

The evolution of Australia's Consumer Data Right is set to transform lending, allowing non-bank lenders to innovate and enhance consumer choice by 2026.

By Brett Bolam • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Technology leaders call on equity in the tech sector on International Women's Day 2025
International Women's Day

Technology leaders call on equity in the tech sector on International Women's Day 2025

On International Women's Day 2025, tech leaders urge for gender equity, highlighting the need for systemic change in celebrating women's contributions in the sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know
Data Protection

Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know

As businesses adopt new technologies, insider threats have surged, with 74% of firms feeling significantly vulnerable to potential attacks.

By Monica Makau • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
The role of secure information architecture in transforming modern workspaces
Digital Transformation

The role of secure information architecture in transforming modern workspaces

A new report has revealed that one-third of organisations are unhappy with their IT infrastructure, highlighting the role of a secure information architecture.

By John Harding • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales

On International Women's Day, a sales leader urges businesses in technology to overcome gender barriers and attract more women into rewarding sales careers.

By Sue Dingwall • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Evolving MSPs: adaptability, trust, & the constant of CX
Customer Experience

IWD 2025: Evolving MSPs: adaptability, trust, & the constant of CX

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025, the evolving landscape for managed service providers hinges on adaptability, trust, and enhancing customer experiences.

By Sara Downes • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.

By Karina Flynn • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: A Call to Channel Women: It's Time to Lead and Lift Other Women
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: A Call to Channel Women: It's Time to Lead and Lift Other Women

As International Women's Day approaches, the call for women in technology leadership to mentor and uplift the next generation gains urgency, highlighting the need for action.

By Elinor Johansen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch
Software-as-a-Service

Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.

By Crystel Robbins Rynne • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: My Transition to Tech
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: My Transition to Tech

On this International Women's Day, a woman reflects on her bold transition from corporate services to the tech industry, embracing change and celebrating diversity.

By Kate O'Driscoll • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

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IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity

On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

By Suneetha Uppalapati • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases
LinkedIn

AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, concerns over gender bias in AI-driven advertising escalate, revealing entrenched stereotypes in digital campaigns.

By Zoe Gadd • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech

As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

By Jane Ollis • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40
DevOps

IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40

After a decade as a Biomedical Scientist, Valerie pivoted to fintech at 40, pursuing an apprenticeship to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

By Valerie Wilcox • 7 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Corporate culture is key to fostering gender balance in tech roles
Leadership

IWD 2025: Corporate culture is key to fostering gender balance in tech roles

With over a third of the tech workforce still dominated by men, Yaspa emphasises that corporate culture and leadership are vital for encouraging women into these roles.

By Kate Marsden • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025