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GTIA names three new voting board members for 2026-27

Members have elected three industry veterans to the board for 2026-27, as GTIA refreshes leadership to guide its strategic direction.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Surveillance

Vesica AI takes inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme crown

Medical start-up Vesica AI earns the winning title in the Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme with its innovative AI-based system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Cybersecurity

Flexxon welcomes industry veteran Ravi Agarwal to Advisory Board

Singapore-based cybersecurity solutions firm, Flexxon, appoints Ravi Agarwal, former executive at Intel and Microsoft, to its advisory board.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

Gaming

Mastercard empowers gaming mentorship ahead of PAX AU

Mastercard has partnered with gaming icons Lachlan Power and Kathleen Loserfruit to mentor 250 content creators ahead of PAX Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: Paving the way for the next generation of female leaders

The power of representation in STEM can't be overlooked. Small acts of inclusivity have a lasting impact. Let's foster a more diverse future. #WomenInSTEM.

By Katrina Troughton • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Risk & Compliance

IWD 2023: Closing the gender gap and promoting equality in innovation and tech

To promote gender equality in cybersecurity, it is essential to embrace both innovation and technology, as they have the power to transform the industry.

By Cezarina Dinu • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

EduTech

IWD 2023: What 'International Women's Day' means to me

I started building my career to escape the limits set for me by my background, but today I continue to do it because it's what I love.

By Nevrie Saliu • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance

Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won't come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust's VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .

By Laura Edwards-Lassner • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech

Advocating for women and helping to bridge the gender gap in tech is not something done on the side. Instead, it must become a mindset.

By Anais Urlichs • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Marketing Technologies

Megantic mentorship program helps female eCommerce leaders

In celebration of International Women's Day, Megantic highlights its success in helping female eCommerce leaders with its program, Megantic Mentors, since 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023

Partner Programmes

Microsoft expands APAC Enabler Mentorship Program

Microsoft expands its APAC Enabler Program, launching the APAC Enabler Mentorship Program to support employability of people with disabilities in Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022

Mobile Device Management

IWD 2022: Jamf on what you can do to break the bias

Both last year's #choosetochallenge and this year's #BreakTheBias themes for International Women's Day should serve as a wake-up call to the IT industry.

By Melissa Antoine • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Firewalls

IWD 2022: Barracuda talks fixing the gender imbalance

Making a career in the sector more appealing would see more women applying for advertised roles, writes Barracuda's Angelina Liu.

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers

InterTech launches support program for LGBTQI+ employees in Australia's tech industry, encouraging mentorship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Cybersecurity

Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft

Microsoft believes that mentorship is a key way to get more women into cybersecurity, says corporate vice president Ann Johnson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Transformation

La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression

La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025