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IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes
Unified Communications

IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

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

By Leah Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

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Wisr appoints first Chief Innovation Officer Álvaro Carpio
Fintech

Wisr appoints first Chief Innovation Officer Álvaro Carpio

Wisr has appointed Álvaro Carpio Colón as its first Chief Innovation Officer, aiming to enhance technology-led financial solutions for Australians.

By Melvin Hipolito • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Carlos Mercuriali appointed VP for Avalara's global growth
Partner Programmes

Carlos Mercuriali appointed VP for Avalara's global growth

Avalara has appointed Carlos Mercuriali as Senior Vice President, General Manager of International Business Operations, to enhance its global strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th 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
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
DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?
Unified Communications

DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.

By Renuka Nadkarni • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Technology benefits by including women's perspectives
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2025: Technology benefits by including women's perspectives

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025, Kira reflects on the vital role women play in technology and her new leadership position at RingCentral.

By Kira Makagon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

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Nexxen appoints Shironishi as VP for Japanese expansion
Marketing Technologies

Nexxen appoints Shironishi as VP for Japanese expansion

Nexxen has appointed Masatsune Shironishi as Vice President and Country Manager for Japan, aiming to enhance its expansion in the Asian market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Mar 2025
Jeremy Suddards named new Chief Revenue Officer at Six Degrees
Customer Experience

Jeremy Suddards named new Chief Revenue Officer at Six Degrees

Jeremy Suddards has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer of Six Degrees, aiming to enhance client engagement and drive innovative technology solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors
Robotics

TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors

TechWorks has launched TechWorks-AI, a new initiative aimed at promoting AI and machine learning innovation across the UK's deep tech sectors from Bletchley Park.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Lookiero & Outfittery merge to form a European leader
Customer Experience

Lookiero & Outfittery merge to form a European leader

Lookiero and Outfittery have merged to form the Lookiero Outfittery Group, targeting over three million customers and projecting EUR €130 million in revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Mid-sized businesses drive growth, says MYOB research
Customer Relationship Management

Mid-sized businesses drive growth, says MYOB research

Research from the MYOB Discover Live conference showcases mid-sized businesses as vital to enhancing New Zealand's economic productivity through technology and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms
Unified Communications

Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms

Women account for less than one-fifth of the UK telecoms workforce, prompting calls for companies to create more inclusive cultures to boost female representation.

By Rebecca Dobson • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Empowering women in tech: Lessons learned from making AI more accessible for businesses
Artificial Intelligence

Empowering women in tech: Lessons learned from making AI more accessible for businesses

As AI technology grows, so must opportunities for women in tech; breaking barriers through mentorship and education can make the field accessible to all.

By Viccy Winter • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
Partner Programmes

IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join

As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.

By Alexandra Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025