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IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry

While women make up 51% of the population and half of the workforce, they account for just 16% of the Quantity Surveying profession.

By Jane Northey • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Kaspersky appoints Ernest Chai as Head of Channel for Asia Pacific
Network Infrastructure

Kaspersky appoints Ernest Chai as Head of Channel for Asia Pacific

Kaspersky has appointed Ernest Chai, former Channel Director of Dell Technologies, as Head of Channel for the Asia Pacific region from April 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023
Exclusive: RUCKUS's new switch series excites customers
Unified Communications

Exclusive: RUCKUS's new switch series excites customers

RUCKUS has grown its sales and customers in recent months, further cementing its place in the industry and giving the company a lot to be excited about.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2023
IWD 2023: Overcoming Australia's IT Sector Gender Imbalance
EduTech

IWD 2023: Overcoming Australia's IT Sector Gender Imbalance

One way to tackle the underrepresentation challenge is by encouraging greater numbers of young women to consider IT as a career choice.

By Harini Sudarshan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Unboxing to build diversity and close the gender gap
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Unboxing to build diversity and close the gender gap

One of the more difficult challenges to overcome is that women, quite simply, aren't putting themselves forward or applying for these roles.

By Tanya Hyams-Young • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

By Juliette Connolly • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond

It's important to remember that it's impossible to please everyone, and trying to do so is a recipe for unhappiness.

By Patricia Freijo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance
IT Industry

IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance

Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won't come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust's VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .

By Laura Edwards-Lassner • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future
IT Industry

IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future

Despite the celebrated response to the pandemic by female leaders, women still trail men when it comes to securing decision-making and C-suite positions.

By Jennifer Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough
IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector

If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.

By Jeremy Meltzer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower
Clean technologies

IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower

The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.

By Gulrez Tyebji • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Thriving as a generalist in the tech industry
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Thriving as a generalist in the tech industry

This year's International Women's Day theme of embracing equity resonates deeply with women in the tech industry, who are thriving despite challenges.

By Anouchka Bee Forey • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Public sector IT teams must adopt a new approach to app security
Application Security

Public sector IT teams must adopt a new approach to app security

Technologists are struggling to manage soaring volumes of emerging cyber threats across an increasingly dynamic and fragmented IT environment.

By Simon Pearce • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
50% cybersecurity leaders will switch by 2025, says Gartner
Risk & Compliance

50% cybersecurity leaders will switch by 2025, says Gartner

According to Gartner, nearly half of the cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25% for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose
IT Industry

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose

As a female technologist from way back, here are pieces of advice that I wish I had known when I first entered the field and my guidance to the next generation.

By Charlotte Ward • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023