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IWD 2023: Bolstering diversity in the tech industry
ASUS

IWD 2023: Bolstering diversity in the tech industry

Growing numbers of women are playing a significant role in the creation and utilization of technology, helping to advance the industry.

By Emma Ou • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Refocusing cybersecurity's gender lens to defend the digital realm
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Refocusing cybersecurity's gender lens to defend the digital realm

Cybersecurity is one of the remaining bastions where men continue to outnumber women, hindering diversity and representation.

By Charlie Hales • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
SnapLogic announces female tech leaders to watch in 2023
IT Automation

SnapLogic announces female tech leaders to watch in 2023

As part of International Women's Day 2023, SnapLogic, an intelligent integration and enterprise automation provider, has named women tech leaders to watch.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Megantic mentorship program helps female eCommerce leaders
Marketing Technologies

Megantic mentorship program helps female eCommerce leaders

In celebration of International Women's Day, Megantic highlights its success in helping female eCommerce leaders with its program, Megantic Mentors, since 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Castlepoint's CEO named RegTech female entrepreneur of the year
Risk & Compliance

Castlepoint's CEO named RegTech female entrepreneur of the year

Judged by an expert cross-industry panel, the awards celebrate the association's members who have achieved the most significant impact over the last year.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022
IWD 2022: Eliminating the issues that hold women back in ICT
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: Eliminating the issues that hold women back in ICT

Since late 2020, I've worked as a pre-sales engineer for Zscaler, the cloud security company that's kicking big goals in the zero trust space.

By Sofia Merida • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership
EduTech

IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership

Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech
AI Security

IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech

Tech industry must offer flexible working options & actively recruit female students to attract more women. Mentoring & support crucial for retention.

By Brearna Leopold • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers
DevOps

Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers

Microsoft partners with 13 companies in Asia to launch Code; Without Barriers, a program aiming to close the gender gap in the region's tech industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Skillsoft

Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up

New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech

Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Recruitment

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2022: TechnologyOne, UNIQ YOU to increase women in tech
Careers

IWD 2022: TechnologyOne, UNIQ YOU to increase women in tech

TechnologyOne has partnered with UNIQ YOU to increase the number of women in the tech industry by encouraging participation in these roles.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program

ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
eLearning

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021