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IWD 2025: The Opportunities We Keep Missing—And Why It's Time to Take Them
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: The Opportunities We Keep Missing—And Why It's Time to Take Them

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, calls grow louder for women to seize opportunities in AI and business networks rather than hesitate.

By Ravit Sadeh • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women

As we celebrate International Women's Day, procurement emerges as a strategic career path for women, offering innovative roles and significant growth potential.

By Emily Rakowski • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
We can't 'Accelerate Action' while plagued with self-doubt
Artificial Intelligence

We can't 'Accelerate Action' while plagued with self-doubt

Despite significant contributions from women in innovation, only 29% of the tech industry is female, hampered by self-doubt and hesitation in embracing risk.

By Sujatha S Iyer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Which 'David vs. Goliath' Battles? Both, the Women Replied
Digital Transformation

Which 'David vs. Goliath' Battles? Both, the Women Replied

The AI landscape mirrors a David vs. Goliath struggle, with women in tech facing dual battles for recognition and influence in a male-dominated industry.

By Thao Pham • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Accelerating Action: Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Post-DEI World
Clean technologies

Accelerating Action: Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Post-DEI World

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion faces unprecedented challenges that threaten hard-won gains.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Female tech leaders discuss challenges & gender parity
International Women's Day

Female tech leaders discuss challenges & gender parity

As International Women's Day approaches, female tech leaders discuss the challenges and progress of gender equality in a predominantly male industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading

Women in cybersecurity are crucial for creating innovative security solutions, effectively tackling digital threats, and inspiring a new generation of leaders.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent

The cybersecurity sector anticipates a significant rise in female representation, aiming for 35% by 2031 as diverse perspectives enhance security strategies and innovation.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women
Digital Transformation

Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women

As AI increasingly penetrates workplaces, experts highlight its potential to foster inclusivity for women, who remain disadvantaged in tech roles.

By Preethi Bridgement • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence
Leadership

Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence

In an era celebrating women in leadership, a new perspective on quiet influence reveals its power, challenging traditional notions of authority and impact.

By Lauren Ryder • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce
International Women's Day

Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce

As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

By Kit Yau • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

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Gender equality stories

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025
Investment

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025

On International Women's Day 2025, female leaders in tech call for urgent action towards gender equality, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for systemic change.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why a human approach to tech adoption will help us march forward together
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Why a human approach to tech adoption will help us march forward together

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, experts advocate for a human-centric approach to tech adoption, ensuring inclusivity and equity in innovation.

By Danielle Dobson • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses
Unified Communications

Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises can significantly promote equity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering environments where all employees thrive.

By Renata Bastalic • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: More action, less show: The need for real change in policies, mindset and environment
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: More action, less show: The need for real change in policies, mindset and environment

On International Women's Day 2025, the urgent need for genuine change in diversity and inclusion policies shines through as women face serious setbacks in the USA.

By Charu Srivastava • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up

Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.

By Treyena Prasad • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity with a Human-Centric Approach
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity with a Human-Centric Approach

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, a pressing report reveals just 17% of cybersecurity professionals in Australia are women, highlighting urgent action needed.

By Jacqueline Jayne • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Sponsorship - the secret to supercharging your career
International Women's Day

Sponsorship - the secret to supercharging your career

Sponsorship, not luck, often drives successful careers, as one board-level director reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her ascent.

By Nicki Bowman • 7 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025