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Singapore founder Mia Hoang wins TiE women global pitch

Singapore founder Mia Hoang has won the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition 2026, securing GBP £58,000 in equity-free funding for AirXCarbon.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Gender diversity stories

Firewalls

Fortinet report warns of widening cyber skills gap

Fortinet report says cyber shortages are now a business risk as most firms grapple with breaches, AI pressures and rising hiring costs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain

Foresight sells Northern Ireland's TES Group to Legrand after revenue jumps 84% and a major datacentre expansion, locking in a fourfold return.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women

Tech bosses urge wider recruitment, earlier coding education and a rethink of what counts as technical excellence to open senior roles to women.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Last month

Fintech

Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million

Triple Bubble lands early support from x15ventures and Brad Feld as the Melbourne fintech fund targets a USD $50 million close.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Robotic Process Automation

Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise

Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Robotics

Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI

Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over headcount cuts.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Network Infrastructure

Six Myriad360, Advizex executives named to CRN list

Myriad360 and Advizex have had six executives named to CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel list, with two also landing on the Power 80.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders

Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training

Scotland Women in Technology and The Data Lab fund two cohorts of a data and AI leadership programme for 40 women over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year

FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

Girls shaping the future of AI: Why inclusivity matters now

Women urge early AI literacy and more diverse leadership, warning that bias scales when girls are shut out of design conversations.

By Lisa Pfahlert • 5 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

Securitas UK's front-of-house STARS programme now spans 27 countries, serving 89 clients with 900 staff and tailored training.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Women could return to UK tech under better conditions

Akamai survey says 39% of women who left UK technology would return if employers offered better pay, flexibility and progression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month