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Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day nears, female leaders in tech stress the need for data-driven strategies to enhance gender equality and foster inclusive workplaces.
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Technology leaders call on equity in the tech sector on International Women's Day 2025

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, tech leaders urge for gender equity, highlighting the need for systemic change in celebrating women's contributions in the sector.
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IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.
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Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.
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AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, concerns over gender bias in AI-driven advertising escalate, revealing entrenched stereotypes in digital campaigns.
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IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the call to #AccelerateAction highlights the urgent need for tangible steps towards gender equity in tech and marketing.
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IWD 2025: Corporate culture is key to fostering gender balance in tech roles

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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With over a third of the tech workforce still dominated by men, Yaspa emphasises that corporate culture and leadership are vital for encouraging women into these roles.
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IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, women in tech are encouraged to break barriers, embrace their unique strengths, and challenge stereotypes in their careers.
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IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Online learning could be the key to bridging the gender gap in STEM, empowering women with flexible, accessible education opportunities in 2025.
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Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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In an era celebrating women in leadership, a new perspective on quiet influence reveals its power, challenging traditional notions of authority and impact.
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Infosys launches open-source Responsible AI Toolkit

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Infosys has unveiled its open-source Responsible AI Toolkit to help enterprises navigate ethical AI challenges, reinforcing the company's commitment to safe AI practices.
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Students meet Valkyries at NSSLGlobal in inspirational event

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Students from Royal Alexandra & Albert School were inspired by The Valkyries, the all-female Royal Navy team, during a visit to NSSLGlobal in Redhill.
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ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.
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Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Akamai's security team has revealed a serious flaw in Kubernetes, allowing remote code execution on Windows endpoints, posing significant risks to clusters.
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Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.
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UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.
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January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.
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Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GOSAR, a sophisticated new Golang-based malware family, targeting Chinese-speaking victims with advanced evasion techniques.