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Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology
Fleet Management

Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology

Female leaders say embracing discomfort and broadening ideas of who belongs in tech is vital to unlock innovation and gender-balanced leadership.

By Ezanne Soh • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Give to gain: Why backing women in ICT is smart business
Human Capital Management

Give to gain: Why backing women in ICT is smart business

Backing women in ICT is more than a diversity goal; it builds confident leaders, stronger teams and delivers real business growth.

By Sukanya Suryakumar • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people
Hybrid Cloud

Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people

As AI, cloud and networking reshape tech, HPE says ecosystems and inclusive leadership are key to unlocking innovation and women's progress.

By Huey Lih Heng • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops
Hybrid & Remote Work

From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops

On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.

By Srividya Anantapatnaikuni • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles
Fintech

Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles

Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
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
Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
Data Analytics

Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech

Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.

By SAS • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
Ransomware

Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.

By Jade Brown • 5 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
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
Apple

'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'

Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.

By Lara Daniel • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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Beyond labels: backing yourself as a woman in tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Beyond labels: backing yourself as a woman in tech

On International Women's Day, a tech leader urges young women to ignore labels, own their growth and always, unapologetically, back themselves.

By Jaquelyn Feilds • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation
Partner Programmes

No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation

No one hands you a leadership manual; the real work is learning to lead from your values, your growth edges and the people who inspire you.

By Jess Mireau • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Even the power users feel behind: We just don't say it
Digital Transformation

Even the power users feel behind: We just don't say it

Even AI power users quietly feel behind as tools evolve faster than humans can adapt, turning competence into a perpetual open loop.

By Rachael Rekart • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain
Human Capital Management

Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain

Half of Canadian VC funds now have a female partner, but weak promotion pathways mean women are still exiting the industry in droves.

By Jaime Eckler • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
IWD 2026: Why #GivetoGain Is the antidote to the 'knowledge is power' myth
Unified Communications

IWD 2026: Why #GivetoGain Is the antidote to the 'knowledge is power' myth

This International Women's Day, #GivetoGain urges tech leaders to swap hoarding knowledge for sharing it, unlocking real power and progress.

By Rebecca Taylor • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience
Customer Experience

Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience

A determined account manager shows how curiosity, not technical expertise, can drive success for women building careers in IT sales.

By Ella West • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Securing Canada's AI future requires women at the helm
Fintech

Securing Canada's AI future requires women at the helm

Canada’s race to secure its AI future hinges on women leading governance, closing talent gaps and building public trust in new technologies.

By Jane Arnett • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026