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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers
Human Capital Management

Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.

By Natasha Markham • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
UpGuard unveils Risk Automations to speed cyber fixes
Unified Communications

UpGuard unveils Risk Automations to speed cyber fixes

UpGuard debuts Risk Automations to link cyber risk findings with security workflows, promising faster fixes after USD $75 million raise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Degreed unveils AI tools to close human readiness gap
Data Analytics

Degreed unveils AI tools to close human readiness gap

Degreed launches AI-driven learning tools and programmes to tackle the “human readiness gap” holding back companies' AI investments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
The power of representation in cybersecurity
Firewalls

The power of representation in cybersecurity

As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.

By Greta Caikinaite • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era
Fintech

The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era

In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.

By Deborah Overdeput • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
EduTech

Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech
Data Science

Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech

Australia's tech sector is missing out on a USD $6.5 billion boost by failing to close the gender gap and fully harness female talent.

By Marisol Vargas • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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Working better, not just harder: why inclusion is Australia's next productivity lever
Digital Transformation

Working better, not just harder: why inclusion is Australia's next productivity lever

Australia's productivity hinges on AI skills for all, with inclusive training and leadership key to unlocking AUD $115 billion by 2030.

By Laura Malcolm • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?
Data Science

If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?

AI threatens to displace millions of women in admin and service roles first, unless leaders fund inclusive reskilling and redefine work now.

By Holly Hunt • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
EduTech

Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund

Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 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
BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance
EduTech

BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance

BC's auditor general has endorsed BCIT's cybersecurity governance, finding a strong, risk-based framework and no need for improvements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Energyz Black wins Hotwire Accelerator for UK energy AI
Artificial Intelligence

Energyz Black wins Hotwire Accelerator for UK energy AI

Energyz Black wins Hotwire's debut Accelerator, securing pro bono PR support to scale its AI-driven energy careers and skills platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
When the entry-level door closes, mentorship must open the window
Digital Transformation

When the entry-level door closes, mentorship must open the window

As AI erodes entry-level tech roles, female leaders warn only intentional mentorship can keep women from being locked out of the future.

By Victoria Usher • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Gearset adds AI-powered automated UI testing for Salesforce
Disaster Recovery

Gearset adds AI-powered automated UI testing for Salesforce

Gearset unveils AI-powered no-code UI testing for Salesforce, aiming to ease complexity and cut deployment risk for global DevOps teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment
Unified Communications

WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment

UK recruiter WMIS joins industry body TCCA to strengthen global talent pipelines across the evolving critical communications sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
IWD: When we give access, we all gain
Hyperscale

IWD: When we give access, we all gain

On International Women's Day, Equinix backs women's digital inclusion, scaling WomenConnect and funding APAC programs to close tech gaps.

By Cyrus Adaggra • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026