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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
EduTech

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

By Melissa Cantell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
EduTech

IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.

By Gayathri Natarajan • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Sharon White named HCLTech's AVP for data, analytics & AI in Australasia
Data Analytics

Sharon White named HCLTech's AVP for data, analytics & AI in Australasia

Sharon White, an experienced data expert, is revealed as HCLTech's new AVP of Next Generation Data, Analytics and AI, bolstering its AI capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry
Engineering

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry

Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.

By Cathy Conroy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap
Construction

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
Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation
Software-as-a-Service

Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation

Johnson Matthey has selected Aras Innovator to upgrade its legacy systems and facilitate the digitisation of its worldwide operations starting Q1 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
WalkMe unveils Workflow Accelerators for optimised productivity & growth
Human Capital Management

WalkMe unveils Workflow Accelerators for optimised productivity & growth

Digital Adoption Platform leader, WalkMe, introduces its new Workflow Accelerators tool set, designed to optimise productivity and drive business growth through technology optimisation in various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Nemetschek Group's ALLPLAN, FRILO, & SCIA brands merge in AEC sector overhaul
Construction

Nemetschek Group's ALLPLAN, FRILO, & SCIA brands merge in AEC sector overhaul

Nemetschek Group reveals merger of its AEC brands, ALLPLAN, FRILO, and SCIA, to heighten data-driven design-to-build workflows under the ALLPLAN umbrella and boost productivity in the construction sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
BlackLine hires Sumit Johar as new global Chief Information Officer
Software-as-a-Service

BlackLine hires Sumit Johar as new global Chief Information Officer

Digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, appoints tech industry veteran Sumit Johar as new Chief Information Officer, leveraging his SaaS acumen and AI knowledge.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Artificial Intelligence

HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024

Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Sectigo welcomes Mark Bilger as new Chief Product & Technology Officer
Quantum Computing

Sectigo welcomes Mark Bilger as new Chief Product & Technology Officer

Sectigo, a respected certificate lifecycle management firm, welcomes industry veteran Mark Bilger as Chief Product and Technology Officer, forecasting innovative product development under his leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Cognizant launches AI-enabled platform for software engineering
Software Development

Cognizant launches AI-enabled platform for software engineering

Cognizant unveils AI-powered software engineering platform, Cognizant Flowsource, aiming to improve consistency and scalability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

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IWD 2024: Women at Reddie & Grose inspire new generation
Building materials

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
IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
EduTech

IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth

Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.

By Vinu Pillai • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Generative AI

UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI

British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.

By Emmanuelle Blons • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
'Illuminate 2.0' sparks tech conversations at annual Mysuru event
Construction

'Illuminate 2.0' sparks tech conversations at annual Mysuru event

L&T Technology Services and The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Mysuru held the enlightening second annual Illuminate 2.0 event, with industry leaders discussing technological advancements and sharing invaluable insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024