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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

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Women in Tech, and beyond: Embracing uncertainty and driving change in leadership
Artificial Intelligence

Women in Tech, and beyond: Embracing uncertainty and driving change in leadership

In an evolving tech landscape, embracing uncertainty can empower women leaders to drive innovation, challenging traditional barriers to representation and success.

By Kellie Clenton • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking bots and barriers: Accelerating gender inclusion in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Breaking bots and barriers: Accelerating gender inclusion in Cybersecurity

As International Women's Day celebrates progress, experts highlight the need for greater gender diversity in cybersecurity to tackle evolving threats and ensure innovation.

By Elizabeth Creed • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Artificial Intelligence

Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 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
Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform

As International Women's Day nears, female leaders in tech stress the need for data-driven strategies to enhance gender equality and foster inclusive workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th 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
Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion
Network Infrastructure

Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion

As International Women's Day approaches, tech leaders are advocating for gender equality, pushing for inclusive environments within the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 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

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Celebrating growth and leadership: Inde Technology's women driving innovation
Leadership

Celebrating growth and leadership: Inde Technology's women driving innovation

This International Women's Day, Inde Technology celebrates the rise of women in tech, achieving 40% revenue growth and increasing female representation to 24%.

By Dave Veronese • 3 min read • Fri, 7th 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
Andrew Burns appointed as NSSLGlobal Group Sales Director
Leadership

Andrew Burns appointed as NSSLGlobal Group Sales Director

NSSLGlobal has appointed Andrew Burns as Group Sales Director to enhance its sales strategy and drive growth in maritime and defence sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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
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: 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
IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications
Leadership

IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the call to #AccelerateAction highlights the urgent need for tangible steps towards gender equity in tech and marketing.

By Rebecca Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025