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International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress
Unified Communications

International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress

On International Women's Day, organisations are urged to expand access, invest in mentorship and redefine leadership for true equity.

By Shanthi Rajan • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Words of wisdom from Chaos female leaders: Leadership lessons for the future of technology
Human Capital Management

Words of wisdom from Chaos female leaders: Leadership lessons for the future of technology

Female leaders at Chaos share lessons on empathy, ambition and resilience, redefining what successful tech leadership looks like today.

By Women Leaders • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The women winning in AI aren't the ones who had it all figured out
Digital Transformation

The women winning in AI aren't the ones who had it all figured out

Women rising fastest in AI are those embracing uncertainty and adaptability, not those waiting until they feel fully prepared or perfectly ready.

By Jane Smith • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
Digital Transformation

Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?

Women power the NHS but are sidelined in healthtech, leaving the tools meant to transform care shaped in rooms they rarely occupy.

By Amy Davis • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
'Give to Gain' is a leadership mindset
SAP

'Give to Gain' is a leadership mindset

This International Women's Day, 'Give to Gain' urges leaders to invest in women, champion them in absentia, and unlock collective progress.

By Cassie Petrie • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
'Be confident, be true' - Farah's advice to women wanting to work in tech
Opinion

'Be confident, be true' - Farah's advice to women wanting to work in tech

Farah urges women in tech to own their expertise, stay true to themselves and deliver value to earn respect in male-dominated rooms.

By Farah Attia • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM
ICT sector

Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM

On International Women's Day, women in STEM show how quiet, visible consistency can reshape workplaces and expand what others believe is possible.

By Aishling Meyler • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
Data Protection

Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances

Cybersecurity evolves to AI‑driven defences, but gender imbalances persist, pushing women to fight harder for visibility and leadership.

By Chaitra Malladad • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
“I didn't work with a female coder for 10 years - now I feel more hopeful than ever”
IT Industry

“I didn't work with a female coder for 10 years - now I feel more hopeful than ever”

After a decade without female colleagues, coder Midori Fukami now sees rising representation in tech and urges women to claim their space.

By Midori Fukami • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Three hard truths about being a woman in tech
Marketing Technologies

Three hard truths about being a woman in tech

Women are entering tech in greater numbers, but real power lies in shaping revenue, strategy and growth, not just filling headcount targets.

By Sarah Lawson Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

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How do we patch the leaky bucket of women leaving venture capital?
Human Capital Management

How do we patch the leaky bucket of women leaving venture capital?

One in four women has left venture capital in five years, spurring calls for data-driven fixes to stalled careers and leaky retention.

By Katie Greenshields • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
How collaborative, human-centered research Is shaping the future of technology decision-making
Data Analytics

How collaborative, human-centered research Is shaping the future of technology decision-making

Collaborative, human-centred research is redefining how technology decisions are made, blending data, empathy and AI-era critical thinking.

By Katie Allison • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Advancing resilience and representation: Women leading the next era of technology
Disaster Recovery

Advancing resilience and representation: Women leading the next era of technology

Women leaders are reshaping resilience in tech, turning complex risk into clear strategy while pushing for inclusion and real influence.

By Melanie Lucht • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
2026: The year of mentorship
IT Industry

2026: The year of mentorship

As DEI faces political headwinds, Scottish tech leaders are urged to make 2026 the year structured, scalable mentorship drives real change.

By Silka Patel • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Preserving our voice: Why women must shape the future of AI and cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

Preserving our voice: Why women must shape the future of AI and cybersecurity

Women must be at the heart of AI and cybersecurity, or today's systems will hard‑code tomorrow's bias, risk and digital insecurity.

By Charlotte Wilson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
International Women's Day: Accelerating women's leadership in UK tech
ICT sector

International Women's Day: Accelerating women's leadership in UK tech

On International Women's Day, UK tech leaders urge action as just GBP £0.02 of every GBP £1 in equity funding reaches female founders.

By Jennifer Long • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - The next phase of progress for Women in Technology
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2026 - The next phase of progress for Women in Technology

On International Women's Day, leaders urge tech to move from visibility for women to real executive power, policy support and pay parity.

By Mena Coticelli • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026