Global Stories

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.

By Penelope Barton • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Lenovo ISG appoints Kumar Mitra as ANZ & CAP Managing Director

Kumar Mitra assumes leadership of Lenovo's Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) for Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) and Central Asia Pacific (CAP) as the firm aims to boost its infrastructure solutions business.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Sales

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry

Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.

By Cathy Conroy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Partner Programmes

HP launches pioneering AI partner training in growth push

HP Inc. has unveiled an array of innovative benefits within their Amplify Partner Program, including the industry's first role-based AI partner training and certification programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Storage

IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

CAST & metafinanz join forces to boost Green IT initiatives

Tech giants CAST and metafinanz unite to amplify Green IT efforts, merging software intelligence with Green IT processes to bolster environmental sustainability in the tech industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

P&O Maritime boosts logistics with Speedcast's SIGMA platform

P&O Maritime Logistics' 59 support vessels to get superior connectivity and network control following Speedcast's multi-year contract, introducing a new wave of technological advances in offshore energy, port services, and cargo transportation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Storage

NetApp boosts Gen AI projects with NVIDIA partnership

NetApp ramps up AI capabilities by integrating its intelligent data infrastructure with NVIDIA's high-performance tools to supercharge Gen AI projects and competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Firewalls

Barracuda Networks enhances partner program to boost channel profitability

Barracuda Networks boosts partner profitability with enhanced rewards in the revamped Barracuda Partner Success Program, improving technical capabilities and adding new certification courses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Exclusive: How Rimini Street continues to innovate with CRM

Rimini Street strives for innovation and efficiency in CRM, with the company's Principal Product Manager revealing global expansion plans and AI-enhanced capabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Data Protection

Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience

Commvault, under new Asia VP Michel Borst, sets sights on cyber resilience, leveraging a legacy of data protection against escalating cyber threats in Asia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Auckland Council

IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages

Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.

By Diana Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Network Infrastructure

IWD 2024: Sharing and connections: The true foundation of the security industry

Open dialogue and partnerships, critical for innovation, redefine the security industry's foundation, as trust and shared knowledge pave the way for progress.

By Meredith Palmer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges

Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.

By Carissa Kell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs

IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.

By Mani Keerthi Nagothu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor expands Cisco partnership for AWS Marketplace growth

Westcon-Comstor bolsters Cisco partnership with extended AWS Marketplace offering, targeting growth and streamline transactions for channel partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Generative AI

Spark launches Aotearoa's first AI for Business Mini MBA

New Zealand firms offered chance to join first national AI for Business Mini MBA programme, promising to enhance competitiveness via AI applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024