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IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling

Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.

By Katie Spreadury • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Network Infrastructure

IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact

Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.

By Angelina Benham-Hermetz • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why Female Technology Leaders Should Embrace a 'Yes, And' Mindset
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Why Female Technology Leaders Should Embrace a 'Yes, And' Mindset

The 'Yes, And' view challenges female tech leaders to embrace their multidimensional identities, celebrating professional success while nurturing personal endeavours.

By Jamessina Hille • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
Strategy

IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

By Jacqueline Balsamo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires
AR, VR & Metaverse

R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires

R/GA Australia ramps up its public sector and mission-driven offering with strategic senior hires, aiming to disrupt conventional consulting and outsourcing models by emphasising specialist abilities and transparency.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity

Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.

By Alicia Wheatley • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Apple unveils new powered up M3 MacBook Air models
Unified Communications

Apple unveils new powered up M3 MacBook Air models

Apple introduces new MacBook Air models bolstered by the powerful M3 chip, providing enhanced Wi-Fi, multiple display support, and unprecedented performance.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Is precise personalisation killing creativity?
Data Analytics

Is precise personalisation killing creativity?

Amid the increasing utilisation of precise personalisation in marketing strategies, experts debate its potential impact on creativity in advertising.

By Liz Adeniji • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers

Diversity and inclusion in the tech industry have finally become more influential, with women applying fresh perspectives to this constantly evolving domain.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Data-driven video: A new frontier for ads in APAC
Data Analytics

Data-driven video: A new frontier for ads in APAC

Amidst a creativity crunch in APAC, brands are capitalising on data-driven insights to produce personalised video ads, aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

By Killian Menigot • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Unified Communications

A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler

Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.

By Brad Pulford • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins 2024 IoT Breakthrough award in health sector
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins 2024 IoT Breakthrough award in health sector

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise awarded the 2024 Health and Wellness prize by IoT Breakthrough for its innovative IoT solution, OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking, aiding in healthcare efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Cognizant unveils Azure-based AI tool to boost innovation programme
Data Protection

Cognizant unveils Azure-based AI tool to boost innovation programme

Cognizant and Microsoft unveil the AI-powered Innovation Assistant, enhancing Cognizant's internal innovation programme and boosting client co-innovation opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer

For IWD 2024, a Q&A with developer Katie Rose Murphy Crowe sheds light on the experiences of women in tech, sharing crucial career advice and emphasising the significance of supporting each other and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
EduTech

IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth

Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.

By Vinu Pillai • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Human Capital Management

How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
How Agile prospers under TEAL management structures
Unified Communications

How Agile prospers under TEAL management structures

Amidst organisational failures to successfully apply agile, the TEAL management philosophy shows promise in fully realising agile's potential, by prioritising adaptability, empowerment and self-governance in teams.

By Richard Hilsley • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2024
Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Accenture

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director

Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024