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National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award
Gender equality

National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award

The National Print Awards has launched the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, celebrating women in Australian print with a professional development experience in London.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
VMware Explore 2025 expands with global on tour series & new passes
Private Cloud

VMware Explore 2025 expands with global on tour series & new passes

Broadcom's VMware Explore 2025 returns to Las Vegas, expanding globally with a new series visiting cities including Sydney, London, and Tokyo.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?
Unified Communications

DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.

By Renuka Nadkarni • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all

As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.

By Lisa Berg Rydsbo • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI

Wayfinder unveils WayGPT, an AI initiative aimed at empowering women in the workforce by enhancing access to education and professional development.

By Rebecca Moroney • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry
Data Science

Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry

Women in Australia's IT sector face a significant gender gap, with only 23% of graduates being female, yet opportunities for growth and mentorship abound.

By Mandy Scott • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics
Data Analytics

From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics

After abandoning retail for PR and marketing, I discovered a passion for data management, leading me to pursue a degree in analytics, which I completed at 40.

By Jenna Elegante • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Enterprise Content Management

Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing

Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA
Identity and Access Management

Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA

Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Cybersecurity

Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

By Zoe Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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Professional Development (PD) stories

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
Data Science

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap

The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
EduTech

IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills

IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
EduTech

Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap

A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Inflation

Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff

A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers
Unified Communications

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers

AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges
Artificial Intelligence

Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges

A new report from ANSR and Talent500 reveals that while workplace diversity for women in tech improves, challenges like pay gaps and mentorship persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why I returned to IT after 10 years
DevOps

IWD 2025: Why I returned to IT after 10 years

After a decade in construction, one professional's return to IT highlights the power of adaptability.

By Jade King • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Being heard as a female senior leader
International Women's Day

Being heard as a female senior leader

As women ascend to leadership roles, they often grapple with being unheard; but overcoming this challenge is vital for future generations, particularly in male-dominated fields.

By Rebecca Chapman • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025