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Women in Technology stories - Page 28

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The global enterprise getting Kiwi kids into coding

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Accenture employees across 55 of these countries have pledged to volunteer more than 10,000 hours to Hour of Code.
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In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.
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Accenture: How to get more girls into technology

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.
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Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.
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Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ's sharing economy & Uberisation

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview, Microsoft's CTO Jennifer Byrne discusses regulating New Zealand's sharing economy, women at Microsoft, and the Uberisation of tech.
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Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.
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Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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What needs to be brought into focus now is that issues of inequality and lack of access are not limited to emerging or developing economies.
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Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.
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MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.
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Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.
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Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.
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Xero's Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Xero's chief partner officer Anna Curzon has been named one of the top 25 women leaders in SaaS by The SaaS Report.
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Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.
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Tech's momentum driving New Zealand economy forward

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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NZTech's annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.
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ISACA warns GDPR compliance clock is counting down fast

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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ISACA has warned organisations to accelerate GDPR compliance efforts, with only nine months left before the regulation becomes enforceable.
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Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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If you're measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you're probably not getting the most out of them.
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No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Microsoft New Zealand has cancelled its annual Ignite tech event, with a spokesperson saying the cancellation is a 'commercial decision'.
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Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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The Ministry for Women in New Zealand has released a guide called Decoding Diversity to encourage girls and women into the technology field.
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Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.
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A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Batten believes that New Zealand must be part of the digital world to close the geographic divide, remain relevant, and increase its prosperity.