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International Women's Day: What real equity looks like in business
Partner Programmes

International Women's Day: What real equity looks like in business

On International Women's Day 2026, 'Balancing the scales' means redesigning business systems, not branding equity as a one-day campaign.

By Geoff Main • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
Data Protection

Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group

Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
DevOps

Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings

Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders
Digital Transformation

Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders

AI is reshaping who rises at work; without deliberate governance it could entrench bias or unlock a fairer future for women leaders.

By Sonia Eland • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
AI-era contact centres become strategic CX data hubs
Customer Relationship Management

AI-era contact centres become strategic CX data hubs

In 2026, AI turns the contact centre from a cost to a real-time intelligence engine, transforming CX into core competitive advantage.

By Martyn Riddle • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

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What it really takes to step into commercial leadership
Data Analytics

What it really takes to step into commercial leadership

Women eyeing commercial leadership in mobility need vision, data, resilience and courage to thrive and drive lasting change at the top.

By Laura Harewood • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Construction surge powers Australian SME growth in 2025
Manufacturing

Construction surge powers Australian SME growth in 2025

Construction and manufacturing fuel a second straight quarter of growth for Australian SMEs, narrowing the gap with the wider economy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why women from varied careers strengthen cybersecurity
Disaster Recovery

Why women from varied careers strengthen cybersecurity

Australia's growing cyber threats demand a broader, more diverse workforce, with women's cross-disciplinary skills central to resilience.

By Courtney Guss • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership
DevOps

Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership

Women leaders at RSK Australia share how purpose, resilience and courage shape careers in STEM, energy, environment and heritage.

By RSK Australia • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
International Women's Day: Scaling a business while putting women first
eCommerce

International Women's Day: Scaling a business while putting women first

With a 97% female workforce, Grace Loves Lace shows how scaling a global bridal brand can put women's empowerment at its core.

By Megan Ziems • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Give to Gain: building inclusive leadership in tech
Digital Transformation

Give to Gain: building inclusive leadership in tech

On International Women's Day, tech leaders are urged to 'give to gain' by offering real opportunity, trust and support to women in tech.

By Zana Stojanovski • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Mind the gap: Why visibility is key to balancing gender scales
Human Capital Management

Mind the gap: Why visibility is key to balancing gender scales

Australia's gender pay gap costs AUD $1.26b weekly as skewed perceptions, hidden data and bias stall real progress on workplace equality.

By Sabrina Scherm • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Audible unveils cheaper Standard tier in six markets
Customer Experience

Audible unveils cheaper Standard tier in six markets

Audible rolls out cheaper Standard tier in six countries, offering one audiobook and a curated library as subscribers trim digital spend.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women leading Tasmania's quiet smart tech revolution
Digital Transformation

Women leading Tasmania's quiet smart tech revolution

Women in Tasmania's smart manufacturing are redefining tech leadership, driving innovation across print, signage, packaging and beyond.

By Isobel Clark • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
The future is not neutral: why girls must shape the age of AI
Robotics

The future is not neutral: why girls must shape the age of AI

As AI reshapes society, girls must lead its design and ethics, or risk a future coded with bias, silence and entrenched inequality.

By Lorna Beegan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
The modern compass: Leading in the age of AI with agility and courage
Digital Transformation

The modern compass: Leading in the age of AI with agility and courage

On International Women's Day, leaders are urged to pair AI-era agility with humane courage, resilience and mentorship to help teams thrive.

By Su Jella • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Confidence gap stalls visits to Australian museums
Customer Experience

Confidence gap stalls visits to Australian museums

Australians warm to museums and galleries, but cost fears and shaky confidence in value still stop many visits before tickets are booked.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026