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IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages
Auckland Council

IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages

Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.

By Diana Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Carving our place and shaping the future
Leadership

IWD 2024: Carving our place and shaping the future

Beyond equality, women in IT are reshaping the industry, bridging societal divides and pushing for greater inclusivity, proving their importance in tech leadership.

By Heather Todd • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs
EduTech

IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs

Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.

By Simona Turin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech

Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.

By Isabel Naidoo • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Sharing and connections: The true foundation of the security industry
Network Infrastructure

IWD 2024: Sharing and connections: The true foundation of the security industry

Open dialogue and partnerships, critical for innovation, redefine the security industry's foundation, as trust and shared knowledge pave the way for progress.

By Meredith Palmer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology

New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.

By Kelsey Hallahan • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…
Crypto

IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…

Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Looking ahead and breaking the glass ceiling through self-belief
Customer Experience

Looking ahead and breaking the glass ceiling through self-belief

From a rural New Zealand childhood to CIO of the Year, one woman bursts through tech's glass ceiling, attributing her success to self-belief and refusing to let her gender define her abilities.

By Ange Nash • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference

In the unrelenting world of IT, the overlooked human element—understanding and connecting with the people behind the screens—often proves to be the key to sustained success.

By Amy Hasty • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap
Law

IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap

With the gender pay gap now out in the spotlight, modern organisations must work fast to rectify the pay gap issue or risk losing their talents.

By Nirit Peled-Muntz • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Multi-factor authentication

Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience

Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.

By Nathan Wenzler • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges

Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.

By Carissa Kell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Marketing to women: Combining intuition and technology to unlock the market
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Marketing to women: Combining intuition and technology to unlock the market

In our journey toward a more equitable society, acknowledging and celebrating the diversity within the female demographic is paramount when it comes to marketing.

By Immy Ewbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs

IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.

By Mani Keerthi Nagothu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

By Maya Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence: The key to Customer Lifetime Value
Customer Experience

Artificial Intelligence: The key to Customer Lifetime Value

AI offers a refined approach to evaluating Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), providing insights to develop personalised strategies and drive business growth.

By Fahmi Mohammed • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Artificial Intelligence

Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration

The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.

By Andy Roberts • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024