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IWD 2021: Ping Identity manager on women in the cybersecurity industry
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Ping Identity manager on women in the cybersecurity industry

The cybersecurity industry needs to change perceptions to attract more women, according to Ping Identity marketing manager Vivienne Horsfall.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Turnitin director on incentivising diverse staff
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Turnitin director on incentivising diverse staff

Companies need to provide fair and equitable pay and roles for women, writes Turnitin director of academic partnerships Anna Borek.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Cohesity manager on what organisations can do to support womens' careers
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Cohesity manager on what organisations can do to support womens' careers

The IT industry needs to create sponsorship programs and offer financial support for childcare to attract more women, says Cohesity manager.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th 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
IWD 2021: Site24x7-ManageEngine director on women in the IT industry
ManageEngine

IWD 2021: Site24x7-ManageEngine director on women in the IT industry

IT industry must offer equal career opportunities and foster learning for women. Trust and ownership are key. #WomenInTech #Diversity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Quantum extends Veeam partnership in a bid to protect against ransomware
Malware

Quantum extends Veeam partnership in a bid to protect against ransomware

Quantum has partnered with Veeam to enhance ransomware protection for enterprises using its ActiveScale object storage system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
Microsoft

ICT trends: What to expect in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
UK university targeted by one million malicious email attacks
Malware

UK university targeted by one million malicious email attacks

The Open University in London has faced over 1.1 million malicious email attacks since January, with all messages being blocked by the university's servers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Petone identity management firm JNCTN partners with NEC NZ
Digital Signage

Petone identity management firm JNCTN partners with NEC NZ

JNCTN partners with NEC New Zealand to integrate biometric technology into its cloud-based services, expanding its global market presence.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech
Microsoft

Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech

Microsoft launches pilot program to help people with disabilities excel in technology careers, promoting a more diverse workforce.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
78% of ANZ businesses look to automation to keep their competitive edge
Robotic Process Automation

78% of ANZ businesses look to automation to keep their competitive edge

Automation is seen as essential for businesses to survive difficult times and remain competitive, according to a new study by Blue Prism.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification
Blockchain

Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification

Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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IWD 2021: Nintex director on challenging gender norms in IT
Application Performance Monitoring

IWD 2021: Nintex director on challenging gender norms in IT

The IT industry needs to show more interest and provide pathways for women to enter, says Nintex director for field marketing, Eileen Tan.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Snowflake manager on improving female representation in IT
Data Analytics

IWD 2021: Snowflake manager on improving female representation in IT

The IT industry needs to attract more women. There's a legacy of poor representation and a need to reposition technology careers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: What does the IT industry need to do to attract more women in the years ahead?
International Women's Day

IWD 2021: What does the IT industry need to do to attract more women in the years ahead?

IT industry needs to promote tech roles, increase work placements & provide equal opportunities for women, says report. #WomeninTech #STEM.

By Renata Bastalic • 4 min read • Fri, 5th 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