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IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all

As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.

By Lisa Berg Rydsbo • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI

Wayfinder unveils WayGPT, an AI initiative aimed at empowering women in the workforce by enhancing access to education and professional development.

By Rebecca Moroney • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry
Data Science

Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry

Women in Australia's IT sector face a significant gender gap, with only 23% of graduates being female, yet opportunities for growth and mentorship abound.

By Mandy Scott • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics
Data Analytics

From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics

After abandoning retail for PR and marketing, I discovered a passion for data management, leading me to pursue a degree in analytics, which I completed at 40.

By Jenna Elegante • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Enterprise Content Management

Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing

Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA
Identity and Access Management

Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA

Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Cybersecurity

Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

By Zoe Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: What I am (or hope to be) instilling in the next generation
Leadership

IWD 2025: What I am (or hope to be) instilling in the next generation

As International Women's Day approaches, a parent reflects on instilling crucial life values in her children, emphasising respect, experience, and diverse perspectives.

By Cheryle Cushion • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women

As we celebrate International Women's Day, procurement emerges as a strategic career path for women, offering innovative roles and significant growth potential.

By Emily Rakowski • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent

The cybersecurity sector anticipates a significant rise in female representation, aiming for 35% by 2031 as diverse perspectives enhance security strategies and innovation.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence
Leadership

Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence

In an era celebrating women in leadership, a new perspective on quiet influence reveals its power, challenging traditional notions of authority and impact.

By Lauren Ryder • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
Massey University

Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

By Rachael Hedges • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

IWD 2025: Why I returned to IT after 10 years
DevOps

IWD 2025: Why I returned to IT after 10 years

After a decade in construction, one professional's return to IT highlights the power of adaptability.

By Jade King • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Being heard as a female senior leader
International Women's Day

Being heard as a female senior leader

As women ascend to leadership roles, they often grapple with being unheard; but overcoming this challenge is vital for future generations, particularly in male-dominated fields.

By Rebecca Chapman • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
If talking about diversity was all that was needed, we'd have gender equality by now
Supply Chain

If talking about diversity was all that was needed, we'd have gender equality by now

As International Women's Day prompts reflection on female achievement, stark statistics reveal that true gender parity could take until 2158 to realise.

By Paulette Cotter • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40
DevOps

IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40

After a decade as a Biomedical Scientist, Valerie pivoted to fintech at 40, pursuing an apprenticeship to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

By Valerie Wilcox • 7 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up

Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.

By Treyena Prasad • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills
Digital Transformation

ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills

ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025