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Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together

If you're measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you're probably not getting the most out of them.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Microsoft

No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017

Microsoft New Zealand has cancelled its annual Ignite tech event, with a spokesperson saying the cancellation is a 'commercial decision'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Network Infrastructure

Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment

Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

Gaming

A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ

Batten believes that New Zealand must be part of the digital world to close the geographic divide, remain relevant, and increase its prosperity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Firewalls

APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list

The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Simona Turin on Air New Zealand's digital transformation

I'm still trying to figure out what is stopping girls from reaching technology because I love technology, it's a creative process.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Leadership

4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards

Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

EduTech

Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech

78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

NZTech

You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors

Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Blockchain

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One

A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Malware

Women in cybersecurity: Slowly but surely, change is coming

Strides in diversity: Women are breaking barriers in cybersecurity, shifting the industry's gender dynamic for the better.

By Welivesecurity • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Women in Technology stories

NZTech

Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech

The Ministry for Women in New Zealand has released a guide called Decoding Diversity to encourage girls and women into the technology field.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

3D Printing

You're Invited: Empowering young women to work with tech

Auckland college aims to encourage girls in tech with inspirational programme #Girlsinnov8. Registration open now! #GI8 https://goo.gl/AyDjk3.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Eastern Institute of Technology

Alma mater congratulates innovative woman in tech on award

EIT lauds alumna Aliesha Staples for clinching Young Achiever of the Year at the NZ Hi-Tech awards, heralding her VR innovations.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Technology in the Classroom

NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France

New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Absolute IT

Contracting providing opportunity to attract more women into IT

Contracting is proving a winner for Kiwi women in IT, Absolute IT says. It tells why - and how contracting can help with gender diversity.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Parliament

12 year old to bring Parliament up to code

12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

Software Development

Wanted: Women for high-paid, diverse and exciting tech sector

UK tech's clarion call for women: Lucrative roles and gender balance boost gains in diverse and thriving sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017