Women in Technology Stories - Page 49

Kiwi Stories

Women in Technology stories

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

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

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

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

Global Stories

Women in Technology stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unified Communications

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