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Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers

Microsoft partners with 13 companies in Asia to launch Code; Without Barriers, a program aiming to close the gender gap in the region's tech industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Skillsoft

Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up

New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021

Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech

Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021

Recruitment

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions

Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

F5 Networks

IWD 2020 interview: F5 Networks' Jade Meara

In honour of International Women's Day, F5 Networks' Jade Meara discusses the importance of valuing soft skills and supporting female leadership in tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Men feel less welcome in tech workplaces - Harvey Nash report

A Harvey Nash report reveals men now feel more unwelcome in tech workplaces, despite improvements for women over the past year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019

Kaspersky

Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Unified Communications

Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019

DevOps

Inclusivity the key to bridging the tech talent gap

Annabel Lee says the gender imbalance in data centre and IT circles will have a significant impact in the future with more jobs than graduates to fill them.

By Annabel Lee • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

International Women's Day

Where to from here? Women in cybersecurity speak up

Women in cybersecurity discuss challenges from gender pay gaps to toxic workplaces on International Women's Day, urging for a more gender-balanced industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 8 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019