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Gallagher Security appoints Spencer Marshall as VP for UK
Last week
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Gallagher Security has appointed Spencer Marshall as Executive Vice President for the UK and Europe, bringing 25 years of electronic security experience.
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Dynatrace joins Her Tech Circle to boost gender equity
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Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.
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Kyah Bell to lead new Indigenous initiative at FAC
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Kyah Bell has been appointed to lead First Australians Capital’s new commercial initiative, aiming to boost Indigenous businesses through strategic investment.
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ST Engineering partners with polytechnics for AI training
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ST Engineering has partnered with Republic and Singapore Polytechnics to boost cybersecurity education for over 600 students through Generative AI training.
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Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative
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Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.
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Red Bull Basement invites NZ innovators to Tokyo finals
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Red Bull Basement invites young innovators in New Zealand to submit their start-up ideas by October 30, ahead of the global final in Tokyo this December.
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NSW partners with Afthonia Labs to boost fintech in India
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The New South Wales Government has teamed up with Indian incubator Afthonia Labs to launch an accelerator for eight fintech startups entering India.
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EnterpriseSG & Google Cloud push AI innovation in Singapore
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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EnterpriseSG and Google Cloud launch initiatives to boost AI adoption among Singaporean startups and SMEs, with benefits including USD $350,000 in credits and Gemini tools.
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crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.
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Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Canberra Cyber Hub and Fujitsu Cyber Security Services hosted the inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and promoting diversity.
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Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience, diversity, and leadership in IT, emphasising mentorship and work-life balance ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.
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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
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Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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gender diversity
Jen Waugh, Senior Director of Security Culture at Okta, is revolutionising the company's ethos by integrating robust security measures and championing women in cybersecurity.
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Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.
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Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
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Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
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How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.
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Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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sustainability
Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.
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Breaking barriers: a female engineer’s journey in the data centre industry
Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.