Global Stories

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL LIVE 770 NC noise-cancelling headphones

We at FutureFive NZ have been lucky enough to review the brand-new JBL LIVE 770 noise-cancelling headphones, which were released in January 2024. .

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.

By Cheryle Cushion • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Strategy

IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

By Jacqueline Balsamo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Balancing a successful high-tech career with motherhood

Through the daily chaos, one woman reveals her successful journey of balancing motherhood with a thriving high-tech career at Tufin, a global cybersecurity firm.

By Amanda Levine • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Productivity

IWD 2024: Seats at the table: How leaders can inspire inclusion at every level

Business leaders are urged to inspire inclusivity by taking proactive steps and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion beyond the aspirational, in light of International Women's Day theme.

By Liz Adeniji • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Workplace

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Four strategies to stay ahead

It is imperative for companies to create an environment that allows women to thrive and contribute effectively in today's ever-changing professional world.

By Kady O’Connell • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Australian Government

IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why

Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.

By Callie Evans • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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

Storage

NetApp boosts Gen AI projects with NVIDIA partnership

NetApp ramps up AI capabilities by integrating its intelligent data infrastructure with NVIDIA's high-performance tools to supercharge Gen AI projects and competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Robotics

NVIDIA to host first physical GTC conference in five years

NVIDIA prepares to reignite its flagship GTC 2024 conference at San Jose Convention Center, expecting over 300,000 attendees for the behemoth tech event after an absence of five years.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Data Protection

Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle

Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.

By Vera Huang • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Network Infrastructure

Device Authority secures extra $2m for IoT access management growth

Device Authority, a leader in IoT identity and access management, has secured an additional $2m in Series A funding from US venture capital firm Mercato Partners' Prelude Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Data Protection

Wipro & IBM launch Enterprise AI-Ready Platform for generative AI adoption

Wipro and IBM partner up to launch the Enterprise AI-Ready Platform aiming to simplify data integration and diversify AI use in business procedures, further expanding their collaborative footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Digital Signage

Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units

PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty

FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Software

IWD 2024: Women at Reddie & Grose inspire new generation

For International Women's Day, Reddie and Grose's female professionals aim to motivate future scientists by sharing their experiences in the often male-dominated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

OECD

IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom

The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024