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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape

On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.

By Kavitha Mariappan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists
Software Development

IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists

Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.

By Vindu Puri • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
EduTech

IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications

On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.

By Nimisha Sudheer • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress

The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.

By Alyssa King • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round
Leadership

IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round

On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.

By Jody Moffat • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The power of shared values
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The power of shared values

Inclusivity in tech workplaces thrives on shared values, say industry insiders, driving more authentic interaction, positive behavioural modelling, and constructive mentorship.

By Alison Huselid • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Leadership

IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role

Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support

Female leaders break barriers and redefine tech sector - experts from Eagle Eye emphasise diversity and female empowerment in the workplace for progress acceleration.

By Sarah Jarvis and Kate Ratcliffe • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?

IWD 2024 puts spotlight on the need for greater investment and inclusion of women in the tech sector, particularly in the historically male-dominated world of open-source.

By Ann Schlemmer • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication

IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.

By Elly Beal • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech

Stereotypes hamper women's progress in tech, with only 24% reaching leadership roles in 2023. Collaboration and mentorship are essential to fostering diversity, driving innovation, and breaking barriers.

By Shay Rubio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Online courses

IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys

IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.

By Rosie Armstrong • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling

Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.

By Katie Spreadury • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

IWD 2024: Championing female talent in cybersecurity & information technology
Firewalls

IWD 2024: Championing female talent in cybersecurity & information technology

On International Women's Day, industry leaders emphasise the growth and importance of female talent in the tech and cybersecurity sectors, advocating for equity and recognition of diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector

Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap

In celebration of IWD 2024, we delve into practical advice for aspiring female tech leaders, examining company and self-development, using networks for growth, and developing solid coping strategies.

By Alyssa Sliney • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024