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Gender diversity in Technology – A story of progress and opportunity
Artificial Intelligence

Gender diversity in Technology – A story of progress and opportunity

As we honour International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates significant strides in gender diversity, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future.

By Emmanuelle Hose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women
eCommerce

Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women

In tech, the conversation about women has shifted from entry to retention and influence, as traditional structures hinder their leadership advancement.

By Merline McGregor • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI
EduTech

IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI

With women making up less than 30% of the AI workforce, their involvement is critical to driving innovation and tackling bias in technology.

By Sarah Mateljan • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?
Unified Communications

DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.

By Renuka Nadkarni • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Building an Equitable AI Future
Supply Chain

IWD 2025: Building an Equitable AI Future

As International Women's Day 2025 arrives, leaders are urged to build an equitable AI future, valuing inclusion over speed in technological growth.

By Wendy Gonzalez • 6 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility
eLearning

The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility

Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.

By Dr Amy Lomellini • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Riding in safety: How technology can protect female passengers on the road
Marketing Technologies

Riding in safety: How technology can protect female passengers on the road

This International Women's Day, focus on advancing female safety in travel as technology and chauffeur services enhance the security of solo female passengers.

By Susan Knox • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all

As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.

By Lisa Berg Rydsbo • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

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Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​
Education, Learning & Training

Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​

As the new year dawns, tech firms worldwide prepare for sales kick-off events aimed at boosting team effectiveness, but many struggle to achieve tangible results.

By Jess MacGillivray • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech
Health Technologies

IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech

On International Women's Day 2025, leaders in tech urge for meaningful actions to empower women and tackle the persistent gender gap in STEM fields.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
The number of women in tech roles is in decline. Here's what we can do about it
Cloud Services

The number of women in tech roles is in decline. Here's what we can do about it

The representation of women in tech roles is declining, with only 21% of senior positions in the UK held by women, raising concerns for future equality.

By Tanya Field • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Robotics

IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

By Dr Rashmi Mantri • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Empowering women in tech: Lessons learned from making AI more accessible for businesses
Artificial Intelligence

Empowering women in tech: Lessons learned from making AI more accessible for businesses

As AI technology grows, so must opportunities for women in tech; breaking barriers through mentorship and education can make the field accessible to all.

By Viccy Winter • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
Partner Programmes

IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join

As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.

By Alexandra Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won't happen without women
Crypto

IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won't happen without women

As the digital revolution gathers pace, women remain sidelined in the crypto landscape, threatening the mass adoption of web3 technologies.

By Martina Beg • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Education, Learning & Training

Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.

By Rosanna Tucker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Women in technology = Debiasing technology
Generative AI

IWD 2025: Women in technology = Debiasing technology

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the stark gender imbalance in tech leadership threatens to bias the future of technology, demanding urgent action.

By Preety Kumar • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025