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How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'
Robotics

NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'

The digital divide in New Zealand is growing, leaving many disenfranchised, says a report released by the Communications Minister.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide
Government

Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide

Curran says the previous government didn't make the report public until after the election as it exposed the digital divide in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Equality stories

IWD 2023: How women in tech can 'embrace equity' by supporting each other
Flexible work

IWD 2023: How women in tech can 'embrace equity' by supporting each other

When women support and empower each other, we can both increase gender diversity in tech and create real change in the community and our workplaces.

By Tanya Suna • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration

As businesses look to achieve greater output efficiency following years of stagnation, they often need not look further than their people.

By Lily Clarke • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Growing and leading high-performing teams during times of rapid change
Leadership

IWD 2023: Growing and leading high-performing teams during times of rapid change

Now more than ever, leaders must ensure they are supporting their teams to learn and adopt digital technologies that can make our lives and our work better.

By Ljubica Radoicic • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity

Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial in the workplace. Listening to every voice is the fundamental first step in promoting sustainable change.

By Tarsha McCormick • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech

Advocating for women and helping to bridge the gender gap in tech is not something done on the side. Instead, it must become a mindset.

By Anais Urlichs • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
SAS launches human-focused responsible innovation initiative
Data Analytics

SAS launches human-focused responsible innovation initiative

SAS has launched a responsible innovation initiative, furthering its commitment to equity and putting people first.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Marketing Manager
EduTech

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Marketing Manager

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Senior Marketing Manager for North America, leveraging her 17 years of B2B expertise and dedication to gender diversity.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
International Women's Day honored with virtual coffee talk
Software

International Women's Day honored with virtual coffee talk

Rocket Software will be hosting its quarterly Women Leaders in Technology Coffee Talk on International Women's Day,.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Workplace

SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff
Education, Learning & Training

New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff

Skillsoft unveils a USD $2 million annual initiative to ensure equal learning access for all corporate staff, embedding accessibility in platform development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies

SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
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

Stories from Other Regions

Equality stories

Sidekicker appoints Dee Kulkarni as Head of Product
Fintech

Sidekicker appoints Dee Kulkarni as Head of Product

Sidekicker, an Australian staffing start-up, has appointed a new female-dominant leadership team amid internal promotions and new recruits.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Fujitsu Australia rolls out 12-month Reconciliation Action Plan
Supply Chain

Fujitsu Australia rolls out 12-month Reconciliation Action Plan

Fujitsu Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan to promote equality for Indigenous people in ICT industry.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018