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IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry

The gender pay gap in Australia persists across industries, including ICT, with a national gap of 14.2%. Women must negotiate for fair pay.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Entries open for 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards
Artificial Intelligence

Entries open for 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards

Entries now open for the 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards to recognize women paving the way in AI. Nominations close on 10th January 2022.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team
Avast

Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team

Daria Loi will serve as head of innovation, Siggi Stefnisson as head of threat labs, and Andrew Gardner as vice president of research and AI.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021
Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO
Cybersecurity

Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO

Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers
DevOps

Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers

Microsoft partners with 13 companies in Asia to launch Code; Without Barriers, a program aiming to close the gender gap in the region's tech industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Huge six day conference Xilinx Adapt 2021 kicks off - edge, AI, and big data
Artificial Intelligence

Huge six day conference Xilinx Adapt 2021 kicks off - edge, AI, and big data

New solutions and IP have been revealed for software, AI, and hardware developer communities in the first week of Xilinx Adapt 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
Google welcomes new cohort into Women Founders Academy
Google

Google welcomes new cohort into Women Founders Academy

Google announces second cohort of Women Founders Academy 2021, bringing together 10 founders from Asia Pacific to expand their skills and business leadership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
You're invited: She Sharp presents Women in Data & Analytics on August 24th
Data Analytics

You're invited: She Sharp presents Women in Data & Analytics on August 24th

The event will feature a panel with the experts, a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Power BI, and the opportunity to gain valuable career advice.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

CIOs have a great opportunity to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organizations, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Fujitsu appoints two women in key leadership roles
Fujitsu

Fujitsu appoints two women in key leadership roles

Fujitsu appoints Katherine Cakarnis as VP of customer identity engagement and Nicole Forrester as head of office of purpose in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
IWD 2021: Barracuda manager on promoting a 'diversity of thought'
Firewalls

IWD 2021: Barracuda manager on promoting a 'diversity of thought'

Women can be and are leaders, but they may not fit into a male legacy management style, writes Barracuda territory manager for ANZ Angelina Liu.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Cohesity manager on how to better mentor women in IT
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Cohesity manager on how to better mentor women in IT

Companies and governments must invest in STEM education to attract more women to the IT industry, says Cohesity's Cathy Conroy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Talend CISO on empowering women in the workplace
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Talend CISO on empowering women in the workplace

Lack of workforce diversity in the IT industry needs to be acknowledged and addressed head-on to attract more women.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Ping Identity manager on women in the cybersecurity industry
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Ping Identity manager on women in the cybersecurity industry

The cybersecurity industry needs to change perceptions to attract more women, according to Ping Identity marketing manager Vivienne Horsfall.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021

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IWD 2021: CrowdStrike director on championing women in the workplace
AI Security

IWD 2021: CrowdStrike director on championing women in the workplace

The IT industry needs to create better visibility and awareness to attract more women, says CrowdStrike head of HR for APJ, Pip McKenzie.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: 8x8 manager on nurturing female talent
Unified Communications

IWD 2021: 8x8 manager on nurturing female talent

The most important thing is having a long-term commitment to investing in staff, writes 8x8 channel enablement manager for ANZ Sophia Demetriades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Achievers manager on a diversity gaps in leadership
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Achievers manager on a diversity gaps in leadership

Workplace culture, diversity in leadership, and equal pay are vital to attract more women to STEM, says Achievers manager Emma Harvie.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Nintex director on challenging gender norms in IT
Application Performance Monitoring

IWD 2021: Nintex director on challenging gender norms in IT

The IT industry needs to show more interest and provide pathways for women to enter, says Nintex director for field marketing, Eileen Tan.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021