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IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO

On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.

By Rocío Belfiore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.

By Minya Vasili • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.

Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.

By Kate Musgrove • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?

The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.

By Marie-Céline Merret Wirström • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport
Cartech

IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport

Women are pioneering change in the sustainable transport sector, challenging the gender gap and driving innovation at leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, Scorpio Electric.

By Carolyn Theng • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity

Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.

By Alicia Wheatley • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
Agricultural Technology

IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector

Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.

By Merylee Crockett • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology
Software Development

IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology

There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .

By Claire Tran • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry
Sales

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry

Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.

By Cathy Conroy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Storage

IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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IWD 2024: Women at Reddie & Grose inspire new generation
Software

IWD 2024: Women at Reddie & Grose inspire new generation

For International Women's Day, Reddie and Grose's female professionals aim to motivate future scientists by sharing their experiences in the often male-dominated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer

For IWD 2024, a Q&A with developer Katie Rose Murphy Crowe sheds light on the experiences of women in tech, sharing crucial career advice and emphasising the significance of supporting each other and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
EduTech

IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth

Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.

By Vinu Pillai • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future

On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.

By Jane Ng • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech

Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.

By Tika Elliot • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024