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IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs
EduTech

IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs

Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.

By Simona Turin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology

New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.

By Kelsey Hallahan • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

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IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report
Internet of Things

IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report

IoT Analytics' Spring 2024 report reveals key trends, including the coalescence of AI and IoT, driving a projected 17% compound growth of the $236bn IoT market till 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 17th Mar 2024
APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Unified Communications

APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Partner Programmes

Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends

Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition
EduTech

Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition

GEN8, a pioneering AI consultancy led by Tim Sharp, is streamlining the integration of generative AI into business strategies amid rising demand for upskilling.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
EduTech

IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics

IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.

By Dr Clare Walsh • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity
Data Privacy

IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity

Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.

By Deepa Kuppuswamy • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all

IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.

By Yvonne Eskenzi • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Aussie workers eye AI for improved work relationships, says HP study
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie workers eye AI for improved work relationships, says HP study

Australian knowledge workers anticipate AI to boost work relationships amidst hybrid working, while finding a deeper understanding of AI vital, according to HP's 2023 Work Relationship Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers

Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.

By Matias Madou • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity
Unified Communications

AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity

Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
EduTech

Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows

Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
EduTech

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential

The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.

By Rachel Maxwell • 10 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Maxis announces enhanced collaboration with Google Cloud for GenAI expansion
Data Analytics

Maxis announces enhanced collaboration with Google Cloud for GenAI expansion

Maxis expands strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate generative artificial intelligence within its operations, aiming to digitally transform enterprise businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Generative AI

UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI

British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.

By Emmanuelle Blons • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024