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New study reveals 'huge' gender disparity in Indian businesses

Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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Improving gender diversity in the workplace requires uniform women-friendly programs and male allies, according to a new study.
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Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits

Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.
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Clear winners and losers in UFB race, research finds

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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New research indicates that the adoption of Ultra Fast Broadband in New Zealand has led to 'winners and losers' among businesses.
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The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.
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Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.
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On the front line: Perspectives from women in the tech industry

Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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October 8 marked Ada Lovelace Day, a memorial for the first computer programmer. But it was a lot more than celebrating one woman's achievements.
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NetEvents announces Innovation Award finalists for 2019

Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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Darktrace, Mellanox, and NetFoundry are among the finalists for the 2019 NetEvents Innovation Awards, celebrating groundbreaking advancements in technology.
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Aruba recognises APAC partners at Channel Partner Awards

Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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The award categories recognise a range of channel partners that have excelled in demonstrating a service excellence across key sectors.
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Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Deloitte and AWS have developed a competition portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation to enhance STEM participation among girls in Australia and New Zealand.
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Ditch the certificate, it's all about practical skills in the world of data

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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A major survey by Qlik reveals practical skills trump degrees in data science, highlighting vast career opportunities for data-literate individuals.
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Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together

Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.
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Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.
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Sphero buys littleBits to create new ways of inspiring kids in STEM

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Sphero will purchase littleBits in order to further the companies' common mission: to inspire the creators and inventors of tomorrow.
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Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches

Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.
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Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.
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True diversity and inclusion can solve Australia's tech talent shortage - Halcyon Knights

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Australian tech industry faces a shortage of 200k skilled workers, warns Halcyon Knights; diversity and inclusion policies need reevaluation.
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TechnologyOne launches STEAM Lab pilot launch in Queensland

Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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TechnologyOne has launched a pioneering STEAM Lab pilot at Morayfield State High School in Queensland, inspiring students with tech-based experiential learning.
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Hands-on Review: Makeblock Motionblock

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Makeblock's new Motionblock robot kit offers an engaging, hands-on introduction to STEAM for kids and adults, despite a few minor drawbacks.
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Motorola Solutions Penang celebrates 45 years of innovation

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Motorola Solutions celebrates 45 years in Penang, honouring Malaysia's skilled engineers and their contributions to global tech innovation.
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Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage

Fri, 31st May 2019
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Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.