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AI and Security have a diversity problem. Here's why it matters
Artificial Intelligence

AI and Security have a diversity problem. Here's why it matters

Recent experiments highlight the urgent need for diverse perspectives in AI and security, as biased training data leads to significant blind spots and vulnerabilities.

By Emanuela Zaccone • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave
Engineering

IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave

On International Women's Day 2025, the call for compulsory paternity leave intensifies, aiming to level the playing field for women in tech and engineering.

By Josephine Ornago • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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Leveraging unconscious bias to attract more women into Tech roles
International Women's Day

Leveraging unconscious bias to attract more women into Tech roles

On International Women's Day, Inde highlights how leveraging unconscious bias can effectively attract more women into tech roles and support their career growth.

By Natassja Savidge • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector
Massey University

In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector

In a male-dominated tech landscape, one woman's journey highlights the importance of leveraging personal strength and communication to achieve success.

By Rachael Hedges • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
How to support women in tech and why closing the gap matters
International Women's Day

How to support women in tech and why closing the gap matters

As the gender gap in Australian tech persists, experts call for strategic support to empower women in STEM, enhancing diversity and organisational performance.

By Nicole Gorton • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Women at Confluent: Busting myths, breaking barriers & building an inclusive future for Tech
International Women's Day

Women at Confluent: Busting myths, breaking barriers & building an inclusive future for Tech

On International Women's Day, the women of Confluent challenge outdated myths about tech careers, advocating for an inclusive future in data and technology.

By Becky Straker • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Overcoming challenges for women in the IT sector
International Women's Day

Breaking barriers: Overcoming challenges for women in the IT sector

Women in the IT sector face challenges from cultural biases to a persistent gender leadership gap, but initiatives are underway to foster inclusivity and empowerment.

By Amber Ang • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Women in tech share insights ahead of International Women's Day
Software Development

Women in tech share insights ahead of International Women's Day

In anticipation of International Women's Day, women at Assured Data Protection shared insights on mentorship, learning, and inclusivity in tech careers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Women in Tech, and beyond: Embracing uncertainty and driving change in leadership
Artificial Intelligence

Women in Tech, and beyond: Embracing uncertainty and driving change in leadership

In an evolving tech landscape, embracing uncertainty can empower women leaders to drive innovation, challenging traditional barriers to representation and success.

By Kellie Clenton • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Elevating Women in Tech: From Recognition to Real Change
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Elevating Women in Tech: From Recognition to Real Change

As we approach International Women's Day 2025, the tech industry faces a pivotal moment to empower women, foster diversity, and drive meaningful change.

By Shanthi Rajan • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking bots and barriers: Accelerating gender inclusion in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Breaking bots and barriers: Accelerating gender inclusion in Cybersecurity

As International Women's Day celebrates progress, experts highlight the need for greater gender diversity in cybersecurity to tackle evolving threats and ensure innovation.

By Elizabeth Creed • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Why we need more women in Tech this International Women's Day
International Women's Day

Why we need more women in Tech this International Women's Day

This International Women's Day, the call for more women in tech amplifies as industry statistics show only 26% representation, yet change is on the horizon.

By Elizabeth D’Arcy-Potts • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Artificial Intelligence

Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers

As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, 2025, the theme Accelerate Action calls for continuous efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in tech careers.

By Merylee Crockett • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Accelerate action urged for gender parity by 2158
International Women's Day

Accelerate action urged for gender parity by 2158

A WEF report reveals that full gender equality will not be achieved until 2158 at the current pace, highlighting Australia's slow but improving progress.

By Jo Bradbury • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Celebrating growth and leadership: Inde Technology's women driving innovation
Leadership

Celebrating growth and leadership: Inde Technology's women driving innovation

This International Women's Day, Inde Technology celebrates the rise of women in tech, achieving 40% revenue growth and increasing female representation to 24%.

By Dave Veronese • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection
Digitalisation

IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection

On International Women's Day 2025, empowerment for female coders hinges on cultural change and community support to combat tech's male-dominated landscape.

By Seok Ling Wong • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025