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Kiwi Stories

Mentorship stories

NZ businesses must urgently address IT skills mismatch

New Zealand's business community must bear some responsibility for the skills mismatch and make changes to attract graduates, retain and upskill staff.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix hires new APJ enterprise sales director

Nutanix hires new enterprise sales director for APJ region, Steve Dixon, to lead sales and mentorship for large enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021

Security Information and Event Management

IWD 2021: LogRhythm VP on recognising the skills women bring to the table

The IT industry needs to take a deliberate, top-down approach to attract more women and ensure gender diversity, says Joanne Wong from LogRhythm.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021

International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Forbury manager on bringing more women into the IT industry

The IT industry can do more to attract women by recasting what is meant by 'IT', showing opportunities, and highlighting women in leadership roles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021

BlackLine

IWD 2021: BlackLine VP on empowering employees in a diverse workplace

The IT industry needs to change its approach to attract more women, says BlackLine regional VP, Claudia Pirko.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021

Gaming

Lenovo picks budding Kiwi game developer as 'Legion Epprentice'

Lenovo has announced the winner of its Lenovo Legion Epprenticeship, an initiative created to encourage budding developers wanting a career in gaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020

Amazon

Amazon announces $400,000 worth of grant packages for Australian startups and SMBs

Amazon Australia has introduced the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants to recognize innovation by Australian startups and SMBs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers

InterTech launches support program for LGBTQI+ employees in Australia's tech industry, encouraging mentorship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech

Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft

Microsoft believes that mentorship is a key way to get more women into cybersecurity, says corporate vice president Ann Johnson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020

F5 Networks

IWD 2020 interview: F5 Networks' Jade Meara

In honour of International Women's Day, F5 Networks' Jade Meara discusses the importance of valuing soft skills and supporting female leadership in tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2020: Why we must champion the next generation of female leaders

International Women's Day: As we've seen over and over — and as endless research supports — diversity isn't just good business, it's good for business.

By Suzanne Steele • 5 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020

Motorola Solutions

IWD 2020 interview: Motorola Solutions' Mandy Gill

To celebrate International Women's Day, Mandy Gill from Motorola Solutions shares insights on attracting more women to tech and fostering female leadership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2020

Mobile Device Management

IWD 2020 interview: Jamf's Melissa Antoine

Jamf's senior customer success manager Melissa Antoine discusses attracting more women to IT by promoting role models, mentorship, and flexible workplaces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2020

Application Performance Monitoring

IWD 2020 interview: Nintex's Sarah Mainprize on women in tech

Nintex's Sarah Mainprize speaks on empowering women in tech, stressing early education, strategic diversity goals, and strong work-life balance support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020