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Women in tech: Why cultural change will unlock real progress in 2026
Human Capital Management

Women in tech: Why cultural change will unlock real progress in 2026

In 2026, tech must move beyond hiring drives and embed real cultural change so women can progress, lead and stay for the long term.

By Maxine Blackwell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Leaving a Navy tech role for a life on the road with Smart CT was a shore thing
Network Infrastructure

Leaving a Navy tech role for a life on the road with Smart CT was a shore thing

Swapping warships for Wi‑Fi, a young Navy engineer finds freedom, fresh tech and respect on the road as a Smart CT field specialist.

By Georgia Davidson • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Why women should be unafraid of AI and the opportunities it presents for female entrepreneurs
Digital Transformation

Why women should be unafraid of AI and the opportunities it presents for female entrepreneurs

AI is opening doors for women entrepreneurs, turning limited time and resources into leverage and levelling a historically unequal field.

By Cien Solon • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Global Stories

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How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
Digital Transformation

How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.

By Grace Win • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How Lean AI may be creating new pathways or opportunities for women in logistics
Unified Communications

How Lean AI may be creating new pathways or opportunities for women in logistics

Lean AI is reshaping logistics roles, easing routine tasks and opening new leadership pathways for women across global supply chains.

By Gabby Wilson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table
Human Capital Management

Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.

By Kim Minor • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How women in tech can advance their careers
Hybrid & Remote Work

How women in tech can advance their careers

Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.

By Maura Lightfoot • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How the power of mentorship can progress your career
IT Industry

How the power of mentorship can progress your career

BeyondTrust chief Janine Seebeck shows how mentorship can fast-track careers, build confidence and inspire the next generation of women in tech.

By Janine Seebeck • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
Digital Transformation

Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority

Homogeneous leadership in SaaS is more than a cultural concern; it is a strategic risk that stifles innovation, resilience and commercial performance.

By Anwen Robinson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Give to gain: Why mentoring is a leadership responsibility in tech
Unified Communications

Give to gain: Why mentoring is a leadership responsibility in tech

In today's tech world, mentoring is not a perk but a core duty, unlocking talent, widening opportunity and strengthening leadership.

By Wendy Johnstone • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership
Human Capital Management

New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership

New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.

By Juliet Jones • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Yes, And: A leadership practice for building what's next
Digital Transformation

Yes, And: A leadership practice for building what's next

Leaders are urged to move beyond binaries and embrace a “yes, and” mindset, uniting AI and humanity, purpose and profit for lasting impact.

By Sarah Mehler • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
From M&A to AI: What my career pivot taught me about leading with purpose
Digital Transformation

From M&A to AI: What my career pivot taught me about leading with purpose

A former M&A lawyer reveals how a leap into legal AI unlocked purpose, creativity and new paths for women leading change in tech.

By Josephine Kenny • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
A beginner's guide to building AI-friendly workplaces for women
Data Protection

A beginner's guide to building AI-friendly workplaces for women

Leaders can close the AI gender gap by making tools safe, practical and woven into everyday work, not another burden for women.

By Camellia Chan • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Beyond the metrics: Honoring women for who they are
Human Capital Management

Beyond the metrics: Honoring women for who they are

This International Women's Day, a call to honour women's humanity over metrics, rejecting perfectionism as the price of being valued.

By Karina Flynn • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership
Human Capital Management

This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership

As International Women's Day nears, leaders urge bold action to elevate more women into creative, influential roles across IT and technology.

By Rachel Day • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The give to gain principle in high-performance tech environments
Digital Transformation

The give to gain principle in high-performance tech environments

In relentless tech cultures, leaders find that slowing down to mentor, volunteer and share knowledge can unlock far greater performance gains.

By Susan Furber • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026