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Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
Funding

Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize

The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities
Data Analytics

Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities

A fresh graduate shares her journey navigating the male-dominated ICT field, overcoming challenges, and emphasising the importance of female representation in tech.

By Juliann Harrahh Soriano • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar
International Women's Day

Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar

During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap
Unified Communications

Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap

Red Alpha Cybersecurity appoints Mr Pang Tzer Yeu as CISO-in-Residence to address Singapore's shortage of nearly 4,000 cybersecurity professionals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack
Unified Communications

Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Financial Systems

ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025
Data Privacy

Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Empowering women in tech: Bridging leadership gaps
Cybersecurity

Empowering women in tech: Bridging leadership gaps

On International Women's Day, leaders urge systemic changes in tech to bridge the gender gap, emphasising inclusion for driving innovation and equitable advancement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Gender diversity in Technology – A story of progress and opportunity
Artificial Intelligence

Gender diversity in Technology – A story of progress and opportunity

As we honour International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates significant strides in gender diversity, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future.

By Emmanuelle Hose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women
eCommerce

Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women

In tech, the conversation about women has shifted from entry to retention and influence, as traditional structures hinder their leadership advancement.

By Merline McGregor • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator
Fintech

Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator

Google Canada has chosen 14 startups for its sixth Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a three-month AI-focused, equity-free programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
Payment Technologies

Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event

Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges

New data reveals that over half of Canadian women professionals are worried about their careers amid the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Miranda McLean honoured in 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist
Fintech

Miranda McLean honoured in 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist

Miranda McLean, CMO of Ecommpay, has once again been named in the Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist 2024, recognising her impact in the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
EduTech

Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day

Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges
Artificial Intelligence

Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges

A new report from ANSR and Talent500 reveals that while workplace diversity for women in tech improves, challenges like pay gaps and mentorship persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech
Health Technologies

IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech

On International Women's Day 2025, leaders in tech urge for meaningful actions to empower women and tackle the persistent gender gap in STEM fields.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025