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IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries

On International Women's Day, female leaders are championing tech-driven solutions in healthcare, aiming to transform clinical trial participation worldwide.

By Charlotte Bradshaw • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers
International Women's Day

Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers

In the tech sector, women are vital innovators yet often underestimate their abilities, creating self-imposed barriers that hinder their progress.

By Ann Lawoko and Grace Walker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day
Lenovo

Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia's unique opportunity for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Clean technologies

IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

By Eva Skidmore • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential
Partner Programmes

IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential

As International Women's Day approaches, the urgent need for women in cybersecurity leadership is highlighted as vital for innovation and success in the industry.

By Nicole Steele • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
Sports

IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership

On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.

By Céline Gauthier-Darnis • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology
Australian Bureau of Statistics

IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

By May Yang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform

As International Women's Day nears, female leaders in tech stress the need for data-driven strategies to enhance gender equality and foster inclusive workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Accelerating Action across the technology industry on International Women's Day
International Women's Day

Accelerating Action across the technology industry on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day 2025, the tech industry is urged to address gender inequality, with women holding only 28% of roles and facing a $15K pay gap.

By Denise Natali • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Across The Org
International Women's Day

Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Across The Org

Despite comprising only 25% of the tech workforce, women contribute across all roles in the industry, highlighting the need for increased diversity and leadership pathways.

By Danielle Goode Coady • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales

On International Women's Day, a sales leader urges businesses in technology to overcome gender barriers and attract more women into rewarding sales careers.

By Sue Dingwall • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion
Network Infrastructure

Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion

As International Women's Day approaches, tech leaders are advocating for gender equality, pushing for inclusive environments within the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.

By Karina Flynn • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: A Call to Channel Women: It's Time to Lead and Lift Other Women
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: A Call to Channel Women: It's Time to Lead and Lift Other Women

As International Women's Day approaches, the call for women in technology leadership to mentor and uplift the next generation gains urgency, highlighting the need for action.

By Elinor Johansen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day
Generative AI

Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch
Software-as-a-Service

Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.

By Crystel Robbins Rynne • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

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IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity

On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

By Suneetha Uppalapati • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025