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Australian Stories

Mentorship stories

IWD 2021: 8x8 manager on nurturing female talent
Unified Communications

IWD 2021: 8x8 manager on nurturing female talent

The most important thing is having a long-term commitment to investing in staff, writes 8x8 channel enablement manager for ANZ Sophia Demetriades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Zscaler manager on how to get more women into Australia's IT industry
Zscaler

IWD 2021: Zscaler manager on how to get more women into Australia's IT industry

IT industry must offer more role models, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities to attract and retain women. #WomenInTech #Diversity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger
Supply Chain

Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger

Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)

Capcom's much-loved Monster Hunter series gets another spin-off title with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Hyperscale

AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Nutanix hires new APJ enterprise sales director
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix hires new APJ enterprise sales director

Nutanix hires new enterprise sales director for APJ region, Steve Dixon, to lead sales and mentorship for large enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
IWD 2021: LogRhythm VP on recognising the skills women bring to the table
Security Information and Event Management

IWD 2021: LogRhythm VP on recognising the skills women bring to the table

The IT industry needs to take a deliberate, top-down approach to attract more women and ensure gender diversity, says Joanne Wong from LogRhythm.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Forbury manager on bringing more women into the IT industry
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Forbury manager on bringing more women into the IT industry

The IT industry can do more to attract women by recasting what is meant by 'IT', showing opportunities, and highlighting women in leadership roles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: BlackLine VP on empowering employees in a diverse workplace
BlackLine

IWD 2021: BlackLine VP on empowering employees in a diverse workplace

The IT industry needs to change its approach to attract more women, says BlackLine regional VP, Claudia Pirko.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Lenovo picks budding Kiwi game developer as 'Legion Epprentice'
Gaming

Lenovo picks budding Kiwi game developer as 'Legion Epprentice'

Lenovo has announced the winner of its Lenovo Legion Epprenticeship, an initiative created to encourage budding developers wanting a career in gaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Amazon announces $400,000 worth of grant packages for Australian startups and SMBs
Amazon

Amazon announces $400,000 worth of grant packages for Australian startups and SMBs

Amazon Australia has introduced the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants to recognize innovation by Australian startups and SMBs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers

InterTech launches support program for LGBTQI+ employees in Australia's tech industry, encouraging mentorship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech

Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft
Cybersecurity

Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft

Microsoft believes that mentorship is a key way to get more women into cybersecurity, says corporate vice president Ann Johnson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
IWD 2020 interview: F5 Networks' Jade Meara
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

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

NZ businesses must urgently address IT skills mismatch
Accenture

NZ businesses must urgently address IT skills mismatch

New Zealand's business community must bear some responsibility for the skills mismatch and make changes to attract graduates, retain and upskill staff.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Alibaba Cloud & partners lead healthtech charge across SEA
Fintech

Alibaba Cloud & partners lead healthtech charge across SEA

Alibaba Cloud, the Fintech Academy and Pfizer have formed a healthcare alliance to bring fintech and healthcare closer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2020