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Keir Garrett on diverse leadership in tech at Cloudera
Artificial Intelligence

Keir Garrett on diverse leadership in tech at Cloudera

Keir Garrett, Regional Vice President at Cloudera, emphasised the need for diverse leadership in tech, asserting that inclusivity drives innovation and workplace success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Which 'David vs. Goliath' Battles? Both, the Women Replied
Digital Transformation

Which 'David vs. Goliath' Battles? Both, the Women Replied

The AI landscape mirrors a David vs. Goliath struggle, with women in tech facing dual battles for recognition and influence in a male-dominated industry.

By Thao Pham • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
How structured initiatives can help women continue to march forward in 2025 and beyond
Unified Communications

How structured initiatives can help women continue to march forward in 2025 and beyond

Structured initiatives are essential for advancing women's equity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly in male-dominated sectors like ICT.

By Joanne Wong • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Certes celebrates women in cyber for International Women's Day
Data Protection

Certes celebrates women in cyber for International Women's Day

Ahead of International Women's Day, Certes highlights women's vital contributions to cybersecurity, sponsoring the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Award 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading

Women in cybersecurity are crucial for creating innovative security solutions, effectively tackling digital threats, and inspiring a new generation of leaders.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway
Management

Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway

The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.

By Patricia Droguett • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Empowering Leadership: Building Tenure, Not Turnover
Leadership

Empowering Leadership: Building Tenure, Not Turnover

On International Women's Day, the General Manager of APAC at Searchspring highlights the value of fostering a supportive culture that prioritises tenure and authentic leadership.

By Kate Massey • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce
International Women's Day

Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce

As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

By Kit Yau • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
Massey University

Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

By Rachael Hedges • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Ed Keisling appointed Progress' Chief AI officer
Artificial Intelligence

Ed Keisling appointed Progress' Chief AI officer

Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer, focusing on driving AI strategy and enhancing digital offerings to meet customer needs.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day
Artificial Intelligence

Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day

As International Women's Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation
Artificial Intelligence

TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation

Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with MassRobotics to boost robotics innovation in North America, opening a Boston base to collaborate with startups and academia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
OutSystems launches AI Mentor to revolutionise app development
Digital Transformation

OutSystems launches AI Mentor to revolutionise app development

OutSystems has launched Mentor, an AI-powered tool on its Developer Cloud, streamlining app development and reducing SDLC time for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up

Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.

By Treyena Prasad • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity with a Human-Centric Approach
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity with a Human-Centric Approach

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, a pressing report reveals just 17% of cybersecurity professionals in Australia are women, highlighting urgent action needed.

By Jacqueline Jayne • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Sponsorship - the secret to supercharging your career
International Women's Day

Sponsorship - the secret to supercharging your career

Sponsorship, not luck, often drives successful careers, as one board-level director reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her ascent.

By Nicki Bowman • 7 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue

Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
EduTech

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025