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Schneider Electric appoints Mark Yeeles as VP for Secure Power Division in UK & Ireland
Robotics

Schneider Electric appoints Mark Yeeles as VP for Secure Power Division in UK & Ireland

Mark Yeeles appointed new VP for Schneider Electric's Secure Power division in the UK & Ireland to drive growth of sustainable data centre solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Paving the way for the next generation of female leaders
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: Paving the way for the next generation of female leaders

The power of representation in STEM can't be overlooked. Small acts of inclusivity have a lasting impact. Let's foster a more diverse future. #WomenInSTEM.

By Katrina Troughton • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber

From true crime enthusiasts to cybersecurity: How some women's aptitude for problem-solving could make them ideal for cybersecurity roles. .

By Teresa Walsh • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Closing the gender gap and promoting equality in innovation and tech
Risk & Compliance

IWD 2023: Closing the gender gap and promoting equality in innovation and tech

To promote gender equality in cybersecurity, it is essential to embrace both innovation and technology, as they have the power to transform the industry.

By Cezarina Dinu • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Overcoming Australia's IT Sector Gender Imbalance
EduTech

IWD 2023: Overcoming Australia's IT Sector Gender Imbalance

One way to tackle the underrepresentation challenge is by encouraging greater numbers of young women to consider IT as a career choice.

By Harini Sudarshan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Embracing strengths of diversity and uplifting women
Leadership

IWD 2023: Embracing strengths of diversity and uplifting women

How do we challenge tech companies to review practices to become more inclusive and to empower women to bring out their best potential?.

By Deepika Nikhilender • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women need a seat at the table and support to get them there
Support

IWD 2023: Women need a seat at the table and support to get them there

This year's theme challenges us to deepen our understanding and use it to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem.

By Rachel Scheel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond

It's important to remember that it's impossible to please everyone, and trying to do so is a recipe for unhappiness.

By Patricia Freijo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage

Despite progress made in bringing more women into the industry over the last few years, they still only make up 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce.

By Clar Rosso • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Moving towards gender equity in STEM careers
Support

IWD 2023: Moving towards gender equity in STEM careers

The campaign to encourage girls into STEM subjects is an admirable one, but there's more to gender equity than education alone.

By Michaela Taweel • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success
Workplace

IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success

Study reveals that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and not promoted at the same rate as men. Diversity and equity still a challenge.

By Yvonne Szeto • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

IWD 2023: Why women are more attracted to problem-solving than technology
Software Development

IWD 2023: Why women are more attracted to problem-solving than technology

The theme for IWD is DigitAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality, highlighting the importance of technology in achieving gender equality.

By Kirstie van Oerle • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Embracing equity in employment services is vital
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Embracing equity in employment services is vital

Asuria leads the conversation by discussing what it truly means to embrace equity within its own sphere of influence in the employment sector.

By Nicole Grainger-Marsh • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring
Support

IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring

Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.

By Tanya Hovagimian • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry

UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.

By Khylie Daws • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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
IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce
Data Analytics

IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce

Diversity is crucial in data analytics for better decision-making. Alteryx promotes diversity through education and mentorship programs.

By Heidi Badgery • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023