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In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage
Cloud Access Security Broker

In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing
Cybersecurity

Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas
Unified Communications

Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas

What needs to be brought into focus now is that issues of inequality and lack of access are not limited to emerging or developing economies.

By Tony Simonsen • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Coding

Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate

Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
New collaboration focuses on getting more women in tech
Marketing

New collaboration focuses on getting more women in tech

There's a new collaboration in Australia and it's all about helping women catapult their digital skills and futureproof their careers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Entrepreneur

Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Entrepreneur

Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists
IBM

Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists

Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Xero's Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Xero's Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS

Xero's chief partner officer Anna Curzon has been named one of the top 25 women leaders in SaaS by The SaaS Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fintech

Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment

The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Australian Government

Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA

Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
ISACA warns GDPR compliance clock is counting down fast
Data Privacy

ISACA warns GDPR compliance clock is counting down fast

ISACA has warned organisations to accelerate GDPR compliance efforts, with only nine months left before the regulation becomes enforceable.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Women in Technology stories

Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year

Lack of female representation in leadership roles causing Kiwi companies to lose millions, says Minister for Women. #GenderEquality #BusinessOpportunities.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Coding

Accenture: How to get more girls into technology

Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.

By Justin Gray • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth
Sharesies

Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth

The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ's sharing economy & Uberisation
Supply Chain

Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ's sharing economy & Uberisation

In an exclusive interview, Microsoft's CTO Jennifer Byrne discusses regulating New Zealand's sharing economy, women at Microsoft, and the Uberisation of tech.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Tech's momentum driving New Zealand economy forward
NZTech

Tech's momentum driving New Zealand economy forward

NZTech's annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017