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Where to from here? Women in cybersecurity speak up

Women in cybersecurity discuss challenges from gender pay gaps to toxic workplaces on International Women's Day, urging for a more gender-balanced industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 8 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019

Health Technologies

Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative

By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Exclusive: The changing role of women in technology

Emma Pudney from Rackspace ANZ shares insights on closing the gender divide in tech, addressing imposter syndrome, and empowering women to pursue STEM careers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Cloud Services

Exclusive: The women behind cloud computing

Gender gap in IT is still a major issue, with few women in cloud computing. Sash Sunkara, CEO of RackWare, discusses the importance of diversity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019

Government Communications Security Bureau

GCSB names Women in STEM scholarship winners

The GCSB has awarded three NZD $10,000 Women in STEM scholarships, aiming to boost diversity in STEM fields and reduce the gender pay gap.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018

Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces equal pay for employees across the globe

Adobe announced global pay parity between women and men, delivering on a commitment the company made earlier this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Kaspersky

Exclusive: A better future for women in cyber security

Noushin Shabab, senior security researcher for Kaspersky's GReAT team, discusses her journey in cyber security and inspiring more women to join the field.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Exclusive: Tackling the challenges faced by women in cybersecurity

Some companies though do an incredible job of recruiting women into their workforces, but they have problems retaining them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Gaming

MYOB addresses gender imbalance in tech with female developer programme

It hopes that programmes such as developher will encourage other tech companies to be proactive about attracting women into technical roles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Fintech

Why gender equality in tech is everybody's issue – MYOB

When it comes to making a difference to gender equality in tech, men tend to come up with excuses on why they shouldn't be involved.

By Tim Reed • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Open source

Red Hat celebrates 'women of open source' at RHS 2018

At RHS 2018, Red Hat celebrated its 'Women in Open Source' award winners, honouring Dana Lewis and Zui Dighe for their pioneering work in technology.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Women in Technology stories

NZTech

NZ closing the gender gap but tech sector lags behind

New Zealand rises to 7th most gender equal country, but only 26% of staff in the tech sector are women. More effort needed, says NZTech Director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019

Kordia

Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato

The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018

Fintech

MYOB survey: Females & males take different approaches to business success

MYOB survey reveals divergent paths to success for male and female SME owners, with women emphasising networking and men leaning towards technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Trade Me

GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females

Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

University of Waikato

NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts issues facing women in cybersecurity

The NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts the industry's gender issues, with women making up just 11% of the workforce and facing significant pay disparities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018