SecurityBrief UK - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encompass crucial principles aimed at fostering workplaces and communities where all individuals are respected, empowered, and given equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or background. This tag explores how organisations across sectors are integrating DEI values into hiring practices, leadership development, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies.

Our recent stories highlight a broad spectrum of efforts and challenges related to DEI—from companies achieving certifications for inclusive workplaces and recognising the role of women in leadership, to addressing gender pay gaps, combating unconscious bias, and promoting diversity in STEM and technology fields. They also shed light on the intersection of DEI with digital transformation, human resource strategies, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies like AI.

By reading these stories, you can gain insights into practical approaches for implementing DEI initiatives, understand the measurable benefits that diversity brings to business performance and innovation, and learn about ongoing barriers such as gender disparities, inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees, and supporting neurodiversity. Whether you are a leader, employee, or advocate, this tag offers valuable perspectives on building workplaces and industries that embrace equity and foster a culture of belonging.

Webtrends

Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director

5 days ago
#
saas
#
devops
#
cx
Webtrends Optimize taps Samantha Bessant to lead customer success as British software firm scales client operations after record growth.
Flux result a32c7981 80ad 4d50 80db ac9eab15ff68

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Last week
#
hcm
#
hybrid & remote work
#
recruitment
Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.
Women in tech

Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

This month
#
rpa
#
supply chain
#
llms
Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
Flux result f35e2c5f 219e 40cb 8085 55a6969206fc

Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

Last month
#
genai
#
ai
#
ai ethics & governance
Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
Flux result af12f9f2 2901 4bac a830 e15c27aad6e1

Eunice raises USD $8 million for regulated market AI

Last month
#
crypto
#
fintech
#
rpa
London startup Eunice raises USD $8 million to build AI-powered due diligence tools for regulated digital asset and private markets.
Black fintech professionals speaker network advisory board uk office illustration

Black in Fintech launches speaker index & advisory board

Last month
#
fintech
#
risk & compliance
#
payment technologies
Black in Fintech unveils a new speaker index for Black professionals and installs a five-strong advisory board to drive sector-wide change.
Julie shuttleworth x chris barlett x lee hatton

Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push

Last month
#
hyperscale
#
fintech
#
dc
Firmus adds three seasoned directors to steer governance and growth as it scales energy-efficient AI infrastructure across the region.
Uk university campus courtyard digital learning hub students flat

ICS.AI launches free student AI access for UK universities

Last month
#
saas
#
edutech
#
data protection
ICS.AI unveils a national higher education AI model giving UK students free access to campus tools in a bid to close the AI skills gap.
Indian corporate team boardroom collaboration ethical leadership sustainability

HCLTech named among world's most ethical companies

Last month
#
hcm
#
supply chain
#
risk & compliance
HCLTech has been named among the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, securing recognition for a third consecutive year.
Uk scottish data center with wind turbines solar secure energy

UK firms tie AI adoption to sovereignty & energy use

Last month
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
supply chain
UK firms say they will scale AI fastest when platforms are sovereign, energy-efficient and UK-hosted amid concerns over domestic compute.
Intl sports conference hong kong ai translation accessibility

Wordly to power AI translation across ANOC 2026 events

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
ai
#
digitalisation
Wordly will provide real-time AI translation and captions across all ANOC events in 2026, after signing a year-long Bronze sponsorship deal.
Untitled design   2026 03 19t232949.019

Tech Educators earns 'Strong' Ofsted rating for inclusion

Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
e-learning
Tech Educators secures Ofsted's 'Strong standard' for inclusion, boosting its role in tackling the UK's worsening digital skills gap.
Camp digital crowd

Camp Digital returns with focus on ethical AI & inclusion

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
ai
#
ai ethics & governance
Camp Digital returns to Manchester spotlighting ethical AI, inclusive design and hopeful technologists in a rapidly changing digital sector.
Untitled design   2026 03 13t220752.616

Phoenix Software named fourth on UK Best Workplaces list

Last month
#
hcm
#
it services
#
it industry
York-based Phoenix Software has been ranked fourth in Great Place to Work UK's Best Workplaces 2026 list for large employers.
Untitled design   2026 03 10t233340.899

Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer

Last month
#
manufacturing
#
digital transformation
#
hcm
Altimetrik appoints Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer to steer people strategy and culture integration after its merger with SLK.
Women tech leaders boardroom sponsorship trust executives meeting

Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

Last month
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
erp
Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.
Laura laltrello headshot(2)

Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day

Last month
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
ict sector
International Women's Day must move beyond symbolism to drive year-round action on diversity, better decisions and truly inclusive leadership.
Gender pay promotion gap men dominated boardroom glass coins

'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back

Last month
#
hcm
#
hybrid & remote work
#
smb
'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.
Aysha thompson client success lead emea sabio

Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors

Last month
#
healthtech
#
it industry
#
ict sector
On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares lessons from female mentors on assertiveness, authenticity and mastering the detail.
Axelle 2  1

Give to Gain: Why investing in others is the best career decision you'll make

Last month
#
martech
#
sales
#
ict sector
Investing in others is the smartest career move you can make, turning mentoring and community into real power, progress and shared success.