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For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.

NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.

Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

Aussie fast food sector witnesses a significant growth with 226 new store openings in 2023, led by major chains like KFC and Sushi Hub, reports GapMaps.

SpinTel, an Australian telco, shakes up the market with an unprecedented 'Refer a Friend' program, paving the way for customers to virtually eliminate their monthly internet bills through sustainable referral incentives.

Hungry Jacks partners with Workday to optimise HR operations and support strategic growth via enhanced workforce development.

Cradlepoint partners with Australian MSP Switch to offer improved wireless connectivity solutions, benefiting clients like Renascent Construction and Guardian Childcare.

Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.

RES becomes the world's largest independent renewables service provider, having doubled its business by acquiring Ingeteam's division and diversifying its services.

Amid a significant talent gap, Google has launched its Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia to equip around 40,000 individuals with vital cybersecurity skills, in response to a 23% increase in cybercrime incidents.

IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.

Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.

Despite potential, governments worldwide exhibit hesitation in adopting generative AI for citizen services, due to fears of public failure.

New Zealand's tech startup, Projectworks, gears up for international growth, appointing US-based Mark Orttung as its new CEO and restructuring its leadership, following years of over 100% growth.

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

Sharon White, an experienced data expert, is revealed as HCLTech's new AVP of Next Generation Data, Analytics and AI, bolstering its AI capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.

Despite advances towards gender equality, female entrepreneurs worldwide, especially in Australia, continue to grapple with stark funding disparities, receiving notably less venture capital.

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.