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IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion

The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.

By Debanjali Ghosh • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Aruba partners Datacom to develop future tech specialists
HP

Aruba partners Datacom to develop future tech specialists

The partnership introduces a graduate internship program to tackle the technology industry's skills shortage and help build a talent pipeline in Australia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2023

Global Stories

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Careers

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM

Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.

By Natalie Mead • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower
Clean technologies

IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower

The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.

By Gulrez Tyebji • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios
Leadership

IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios

In the high-tech space, where I've worked as a people and culture leader for many years, we're still significantly underrepresented.

By Larissa Lefevre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Can AI help to address gender bias in technology?
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: Can AI help to address gender bias in technology?

There's a lot of buzz about ChatGPT right now. I've been testing out the technology and wondering where this innovation will take us.

By Melanie King • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Empowering women in technology - Building a culture of inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Empowering women in technology - Building a culture of inclusivity

Having people with diverse backgrounds is a critical factor in being able to see the transformations needed in our fast-changing world.

By Jen Taylor • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Cracking the code for creativity as a female software developer
Software Development

IWD 2023: Cracking the code for creativity as a female software developer

Female software developer shares her experience and highlights the creativity and variety of career paths in the male-dominated industry. #WomenInTech.

By Sarvenaz Vaziri • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Bolstering diversity in the tech industry
ASUS

IWD 2023: Bolstering diversity in the tech industry

Growing numbers of women are playing a significant role in the creation and utilization of technology, helping to advance the industry.

By Emma Ou • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Megantic mentorship program helps female eCommerce leaders
Marketing Technologies

Megantic mentorship program helps female eCommerce leaders

In celebration of International Women's Day, Megantic highlights its success in helping female eCommerce leaders with its program, Megantic Mentors, since 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Cisco announces aim to train 6.7 million people in APAC
Digital Transformation

Cisco announces aim to train 6.7 million people in APAC

At Cisco Live Melbourne, Cisco announced that it aims to train 6.7 million people in Asia-Pacific in digital and cybersecurity skills over the next 10 years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2022
Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Data Analytics

Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika

Qrious, Spark Business Group's AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Hyperscale

A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation

Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.

By Martin Zugec • 8 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion
Hyperscale

Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion

Establishes the Equinix Foundation, an employee-driven charitable organisation, to advance digital inclusion through grants and strategic partnerships.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022