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Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM

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Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.
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C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
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Finance firms prioritise AI but struggle to scale it

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Finance leaders hail AI as core to strategy, yet fewer than half have scaled it beyond pilots amid legacy, skills and leadership hurdles.
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HTEC appoints Tim Sears as first Chief AI Officer to lead strategy

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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HTEC has named Tim Sears as its first Chief AI Officer to spearhead AI strategy, driving scalable solutions across industries including telecom and healthcare.
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Nebius awards AI health startups GPU credits worth $850,000

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Nebius has awarded over $850,000 in GPU credits to four AI health startups advancing cancer prediction, drug discovery, genomics and diagnostics.
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HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.
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VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
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NashTech celebrates 25 years of global tech transformation

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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NashTech celebrates 25 years, completing 400+ large tech projects, expanding globally and enhancing digital transformation across key sectors worldwide.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Global HealthTech market projected to reach USD $33.1 billion by 2034

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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The HTM market, valued at USD $8.2 billion in 2024, is predicted to hit USD $33.1 billion by 2034, driven by advances in medical tech and efficient equipment management.
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Aussie healthcare startup Coviu highlights rapid growth

Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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Australian startup specialising in virtual healthcare is expanding its product offering and launching in the US following an era of significant growth.
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KISS: Keeping it smart & simple

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With tastefully funky offices, based in Mt Eden, Ivan Seselj and the team at Promapp Solutions Ltd are deceptively casual when you first meet them.