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IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO

On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.

By Rocío Belfiore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.

By Minya Vasili • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Storage

IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
EduTech

AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Firewalls

Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring

Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 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
How enterprises can avoid missing out and messing up on AI
EduTech

How enterprises can avoid missing out and messing up on AI

APAC enterprises grapple with pace of AI adoption, balancing the urgency to stay competitive with the risk of rushing, finds a Juniper Networks and Wakefield Research survey.

By Bruce Bennie • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

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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
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

By Maya Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
'Sendbird launches accessible AI chatbot for small businesses'
EduTech

'Sendbird launches accessible AI chatbot for small businesses'

Sendbird's new AI chatbot provides affordable AI solutions for small and medium businesses, offering seamless integration and obviating the need for technical resources for implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation
EduTech

Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation

Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
UK's ambitious Digital Skills Bootcamps lure young tech talent
Marketing Technologies

UK's ambitious Digital Skills Bootcamps lure young tech talent

The UK Secretary of State for Science and Technology launches free Digital Skills Bootcamps, aiming to create a tech-savvy generation.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications
EduTech

UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications

UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety
EduTech

UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety

Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
EduTech

Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute

Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024