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IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

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.

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

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.

Kumar Mitra assumes leadership of Lenovo's Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) for Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) and Central Asia Pacific (CAP) as the firm aims to boost its infrastructure solutions business.

There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

IWD needs to mark the start of a year-long focus on gender equality, with businesses urged to ensure fair recruitment, equal pay, and diverse leadership.

For the fifth year in a row, Optimizely is acknowledged as a Leader in the prestigious 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant, demonstrating its commitment to shaping digital experience and innovation.

Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies has been recognised as a Cybersecurity Channel Champion in the 2023 Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

Explore the final phase of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, focused on global leadership and leveraging prior phase capabilities.

NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.

Projectworks discusses the challenges and rewards of leading during business growth, sharing lessons on self-awareness, investing in teams, and building a culture that enhances momentum.

DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.

Sophos soars to Leader status in the IDC MarketScape report for modern endpoint security aimed at midsize businesses.

Avocado Consulting bolsters senior leadership with arrival of industry veteran, Jane Robinson, as new COO, aligning with the firm's 20th anniversary.

Channel Factory boosts its expansion in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of media industry veteran, Tom Heddon, as Head of Sales for Victoria.

Amy Perifanos joins Human8 as global Chief Portfolio Officer, tasked with optimising the consultancy's global portfolio and fostering value-added solutions.

Unified observability and security pioneer, Dynatrace, appoints Laura Heisman, seasoned marketing executive and advocate for women in tech, as their new Chief Marketing Officer.

A study by management consultancy, Kearney, and leadership advisory firm, Ergon Zehnder, indicates that 73% of global business leaders feel ill-prepared for AI disruption.