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ASG Technologies launches Women Leaders in Technology programme
ASG Technologies

ASG Technologies launches Women Leaders in Technology programme

ASG Technologies expands its Women Leaders in Technology programme to run year-round, with quarterly virtual Coffee Talk sessions and community engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Nintex wins fifth innovation award from Aragon Research
Robotic Process Automation

Nintex wins fifth innovation award from Aragon Research

The company was presented with the Innovator Award for WCA at Aragon Research's virtual awards ceremony, Aragon Transform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Women in cybersecurity – what is holding us back?
Cybersecurity

Women in cybersecurity – what is holding us back?

Women are severely under-represented in the cybersecurity industry in the ANZ region, according to figures released by ASIAL.

By Anna Schreiber • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity

In this interview, we speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of corporate affairs, Janet Granger-Wilcox about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I).

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Recruitment

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Puppet appoints CTO Abby Kearns
DevOps

Puppet appoints CTO Abby Kearns

Puppet has appointed Abby Kearns as CTO to steer the company's growth and modernise its infrastructure solutions amidst rapid market changes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech
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
Mastercard extends free access to STEM curriculum for girls
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard extends free access to STEM curriculum for girls

Mastercard and education firm Scholastic have expanded free access to Mastercard's STEM curriculum designed for 8-12 year-old girls.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft
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
Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific
Broadcasting

Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific

Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award
Virtualisation

VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award

The Awards celebrate women's achievement in the tech industry, and aims to ensure that women are part of history, not forgotten.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Health Technologies

CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide

The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions
Cybersecurity

Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions

Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Women in Technology stories

Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer
EduTech

Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer

Monique Warrington, a 22-year-old software developer at Xero, has defied New Zealand's gender statistics in the tech sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
Kordia Women in Tech scholarship awarded to Kaitlin Te Rito
Kordia

Kordia Women in Tech scholarship awarded to Kaitlin Te Rito

Bachelor of Engineering student Kaitlin Te Rito has scooped the Kordia Women in Technology scholarship for 2020.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals
Fintech

MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals

MYOB launches Stand Tall, Leap High to inspire Kiwi women, reflecting the passion and diversity that drive successful female entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Vodafone's Sharina Nisha up for Women Leading Tech Award
Engineering

Vodafone's Sharina Nisha up for Women Leading Tech Award

Vodafone New Zealand's Sharina Nisha nominated for Women Leading Tech Awards in Australia, the only Kiwi on the finalist list.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020