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Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Equinix is one of 30 founding members of a new Sustainable Trading network to develop best practices, benchmarking, and transparency in the trading industry.
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Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.
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'Unacceptably slow' diversity progress within company boards - Deloitte

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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While the number of women on company boards is rising, it could take more than 20 years to achieve equal parity.
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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.
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Majority of businesses already impacted by cloud cyber attack by the time it is investigated

Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Some 89% of companies have experienced a negative outcome in the time between detection and investigation of a cyber attack on their cloud environments.
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Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers

Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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Microsoft partners with 13 companies in Asia to launch Code; Without Barriers, a program aiming to close the gender gap in the region's tech industry.
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Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals

Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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Lenovo commits to ambitious climate change and sustainability goals, including improvements in energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.
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Huge disconnect between leadership perception of diversity and inclusion and reality - report

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Capgemini Research Institute has found only 10% of global businesses are front-runners in inclusion and diversity practices within their technology teams.
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Breaking down barriers: Inclusion the next step on Australia's digital journey

Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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The global health crisis has highlighted the need for digital inclusion for all. Infosys aims to extend digital skills to 10 Mn+ people by 2025.
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The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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CIOs have a great opportunity to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organizations, says Gartner.
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Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Thu, 20th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.
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BlackLine board welcomes renowned D&I spokeswoman Barbara Whye

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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Whye, who is currently Apple's vice president of diversity and inclusion, brings more than 25 years of technology experience to her position on the board.
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Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.
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Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.
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Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Workplaces that fail to reflect Australia's diverse population risk losing talent, business, and reputation, says a report.
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Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech

Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.
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Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
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Infosys commits to bringing online learning to all learners

Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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According to a new announcement, the company has stated it is 'focused on improving digital accessible learning experiences for people with disabilities'.
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Palo Alto launches enterprise data loss prevention service

Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Palo Alto Networks introduces cloud-based Enterprise Data Loss Prevention system to help protect sensitive data across networks and cloud.
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Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech

Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Microsoft launches pilot program to help people with disabilities excel in technology careers, promoting a more diverse workforce.