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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customer service
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Bianca Ipscwitz narrates her experiences navigating the dynamic and exciting tech industry to meet diverse customer needs.
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IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.
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IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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software development
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Greater diversity and women's input necessary in AI development to curtail risks of skewed real-world outcomes and ensure benefits for all, experts stress.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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iwd
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nz
Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.
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Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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martech
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cx
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supply chain systems
Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.
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Brendan Maree joins ProHance to spur growth in Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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uc
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avaya
ProHance hires experienced IT leader Brendan Maree as Vice President and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, marking a major stride in regional expansion.
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BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cx
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advanced persistent threat protection
BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.
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Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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it industry
Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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it industry
Cyber-physical systems protector, Claroty, welcomes Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer following 2023's impressive $100m+ recurring revenue. Phillips' extensive tech, security and sales background positions him to steer future growth.
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Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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it industry
Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.
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GenAI set to conduct 30% of marketing tasks by 2027, IDC predicts
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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IDC FutureScape predicts Generative AI will undertake 30% of traditional marketing tasks by 2027, as APeJ propels towards a more data-driven marketing approach.
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Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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okta
The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.
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Uptime Institute boosts global expansion with new Chief Business Officer
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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schneider electric
Uptime Institute has named Mustapha Louni as its new Chief Business Officer, strengthening its commitment to global expansion.
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UK IT leaders report dire skills gap in AI, reveals Telehouse study
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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productivity
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it industry
Telehouse study reveals a significant artificial intelligence skills gap among UK IT leaders, with 33% reporting insufficiency.
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US tech firm Trusted Tech Team expands into London's heart
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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it industry
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it professionals
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microsoft
US-based Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, Trusted Tech Team, expands into the UK with the opening of a new office in London.
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The IT industry is stalling on SBOMs when it should be working on best practice
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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open source
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security vulnerabilities
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it industry
SBOMs will be key to dealing with the next big vulnerability and incredibly useful in the fight to minimise the effects of smaller weaknesses.
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Huawei Cloud plans to build global open-source ecosystem
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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open source
Huawei Cloud accelerates its efforts in open-source ecosystem, highlighting shift from free software to open-source paradigm.
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UK Women in Tech Awards 2023 shine on outstanding contributors
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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careers
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hall of fame
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it industry
The Women in Tech Awards 2023 celebrated women professionals making significant contributions to the industry.
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Financial services face skills gap crisis in recruitment
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Financial services sector grapples with widening skills gap as recruiters face daunting environment, reveals survey. #finance #recruitment.