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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism, urging greater diversity and celebrating women's growing impact in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.
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Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.
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Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
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Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Australia's cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Australia's cybersecurity sector calls for diverse talent beyond technical skills to tackle rising threats and workforce shortages, aiming to boost resilience and inclusion.
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WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.
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Victoria expands AWS partnership with AUD $20 billion cloud boost

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Victoria partners with AWS in a AUD $20 billion deal to boost cloud infrastructure, AI, and public digital services, accelerating the state's tech transformation.
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Women's representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Women's overall representation in Australia's IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants' report.
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AI hiring tools judged fairer than humans, boosting diversity

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Warden AI research finds AI hiring tools significantly fairer than humans, boosting diversity with up to 45% fairer treatment for minority candidates.
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Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.
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NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index

Mon, 12th May 2025
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NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.
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Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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LinkedIn unveils top Australian companies for 2025 careers

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list ranks ServiceNow as Australia's best workplace for career advancement, followed by Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank, Amazon, and Oracle.
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Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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A study by Tech Beyond Gender reveals persistent gender diversity challenges in IT, with many women contemplating leaving the sector due to discrimination.
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Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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A fresh graduate shares her journey navigating the male-dominated ICT field, overcoming challenges, and emphasising the importance of female representation in tech.
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IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.