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UpGuard unveils Risk Automations to speed cyber fixes

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UpGuard debuts Risk Automations to link cyber risk findings with security workflows, promising faster fixes after USD $75 million raise.
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Degreed unveils AI tools to close human readiness gap

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Degreed launches AI-driven learning tools and programmes to tackle the “human readiness gap” holding back companies' AI investments.
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The power of representation in cybersecurity

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As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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IWD: When we give access, we all gain

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On International Women's Day, Equinix backs women's digital inclusion, scaling WomenConnect and funding APAC programs to close tech gaps.
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Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech

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Australia's tech sector is missing out on a USD $6.5 billion boost by failing to close the gender gap and fully harness female talent.
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Kinetic IT attains ServiceNow Elite Partner status

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Kinetic IT has been elevated to ServiceNow Elite Partner status, boosting its advisory and implementation credentials across Australia.
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Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers

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IT leaders must back recruiters and foster inclusive cultures if they want to fix tech's gender gap and unlock performance gains.
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Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

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Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
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Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
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Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them

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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
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AI scales in APAC finance as tokenisation gains pace

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APAC finance firms race to scale AI from pilots to production as tokenisation and blockchain investments signal deeper market overhaul ahead.
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Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants

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Australia's hiring market swells with applicants, yet firms still battle to secure scarce finance, data, AI and cybersecurity skills.
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Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos incident response panel

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Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos' First Response and Remediation Panel to bolster early-stage digital forensics and incident response support.
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Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right

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In a tight tech talent market, firms win on retention by nailing everyday culture, clarity, fairness and truly flexible work.
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AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
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Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl

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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
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International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions

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AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.
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The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete

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Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.
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Beyond representation - Why women are critical to the future of digital infrastructure

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Women are vital to building resilient, innovative digital infrastructure, yet underrepresentation threatens growth and stability worldwide.