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IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Careers

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM

Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.

By Natalie Mead • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Clean technologies

IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower

The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.

By Gulrez Tyebji • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Leadership

IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios

In the high-tech space, where I've worked as a people and culture leader for many years, we're still significantly underrepresented.

By Larissa Lefevre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: Can AI help to address gender bias in technology?

There's a lot of buzz about ChatGPT right now. I've been testing out the technology and wondering where this innovation will take us.

By Melanie King • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Empowering women in technology - Building a culture of inclusivity

Having people with diverse backgrounds is a critical factor in being able to see the transformations needed in our fast-changing world.

By Jen Taylor • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Software Development

IWD 2023: Cracking the code for creativity as a female software developer

Female software developer shares her experience and highlights the creativity and variety of career paths in the male-dominated industry. #WomenInTech.

By Sarvenaz Vaziri • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Marketing Technologies

Megantic mentorship program helps female eCommerce leaders

In celebration of International Women's Day, Megantic highlights its success in helping female eCommerce leaders with its program, Megantic Mentors, since 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023

Digital Transformation

Cisco announces aim to train 6.7 million people in APAC

At Cisco Live Melbourne, Cisco announced that it aims to train 6.7 million people in Asia-Pacific in digital and cybersecurity skills over the next 10 years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2022

Data Analytics

Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika

Qrious, Spark Business Group's AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Hyperscale

A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation

Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.

By Martin Zugec • 8 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022

Hyperscale

Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion

Establishes the Equinix Foundation, an employee-driven charitable organisation, to advance digital inclusion through grants and strategic partnerships.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

Jobs

Automation to take over 63 million jobs in APAC by 2040 - report

Over 63 million jobs in the Asia Pacific could be lost to automation by 2040, according to a new report by Forrester.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Unified Communications

Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners

The awards recognise partners across the globe for their innovative use of Microsoft technologies to help customers succeed.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Aruba partners Datacom to develop future tech specialists

The partnership introduces a graduate internship program to tackle the technology industry's skills shortage and help build a talent pipeline in Australia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2023