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IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up
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Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.
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Women in Tech Don’t Need a ‘Career Ladder’, They Need a Career Runway
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The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.
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Empowering Leadership: Building Tenure, Not Turnover
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On International Women's Day, the General Manager of APAC at Searchspring highlights the value of fostering a supportive culture that prioritises tenure and authentic leadership.
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IWD 2025: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity with a Human-Centric Approach
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, a pressing report reveals just 17% of cybersecurity professionals in Australia are women, highlighting urgent action needed.
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Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in e-commerce
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As International Women’s Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in e-commerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.
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Sponsorship - the secret to supercharging your career
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personal branding
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Sponsorship, not luck, often drives successful careers, as one board-level director reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her ascent.
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Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
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Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.
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Ed Keisling appointed Progress' Chief AI officer
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer, focusing on driving AI strategy and enhancing digital offerings to meet customer needs.
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Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
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TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with MassRobotics to boost robotics innovation in North America, opening a Boston base to collaborate with startups and academia.
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Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.
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Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.
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OutSystems launches AI Mentor to revolutionise app development
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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OutSystems has launched Mentor, an AI-powered tool on its Developer Cloud, streamlining app development and reducing SDLC time for businesses.
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Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.
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Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.
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Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.
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Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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physical security
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Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.
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PepsiCo launches sustainability accelerator for A/NZ startups
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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PepsiCo has launched its third Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific, inviting A/NZ startups to apply for equity-free grants of USD $20,000 and more.