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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech

Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.

By Isabel Naidoo • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Sharing and connections: The true foundation of the security industry
Network Infrastructure

IWD 2024: Sharing and connections: The true foundation of the security industry

Open dialogue and partnerships, critical for innovation, redefine the security industry's foundation, as trust and shared knowledge pave the way for progress.

By Meredith Palmer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology

New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.

By Kelsey Hallahan • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…
Crypto

IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…

Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Looking ahead and breaking the glass ceiling through self-belief
Customer Experience

Looking ahead and breaking the glass ceiling through self-belief

From a rural New Zealand childhood to CIO of the Year, one woman bursts through tech's glass ceiling, attributing her success to self-belief and refusing to let her gender define her abilities.

By Ange Nash • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap
Law

IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap

With the gender pay gap now out in the spotlight, modern organisations must work fast to rectify the pay gap issue or risk losing their talents.

By Nirit Peled-Muntz • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Multi-factor authentication

Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience

Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.

By Nathan Wenzler • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
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
Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition
Power / Energy

Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition

Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.

By Rolf Bienert • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
How Generative Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cloud security
Cloud Security

How Generative Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cloud security

As the software development process has evolved in recent years, the approach taken to security has had to change.

By Jason Duerden • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
The strategic imperative of integrating offline and online channels
Customer Experience

The strategic imperative of integrating offline and online channels

Entry-level omnichannel capabilities reported in just 11% of firms, in spite of those companies with strong strategies seeing a 9.5% annual income increase and a 7.5% reduction in contact costs.

By Vipul Aggarwal • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges

Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.

By Carissa Kell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Marketing to women: Combining intuition and technology to unlock the market
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Marketing to women: Combining intuition and technology to unlock the market

In our journey toward a more equitable society, acknowledging and celebrating the diversity within the female demographic is paramount when it comes to marketing.

By Immy Ewbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs

IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.

By Mani Keerthi Nagothu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

By Maya Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence: The key to Customer Lifetime Value
Customer Experience

Artificial Intelligence: The key to Customer Lifetime Value

AI offers a refined approach to evaluating Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), providing insights to develop personalised strategies and drive business growth.

By Fahmi Mohammed • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Artificial Intelligence

Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration

The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.

By Andy Roberts • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024