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Ezanne

Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology

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Female leaders say embracing discomfort and broadening ideas of who belongs in tech is vital to unlock innovation and gender-balanced leadership.
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Give to gain: Why backing women in ICT is smart business

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Backing women in ICT is more than a diversity goal; it builds confident leaders, stronger teams and delivers real business growth.
Renee

Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself

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On IWD 2026, a senior tech leader urges women to back themselves, embrace 'squiggly' careers and bring their own seat to the table.
Huey

Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people

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As AI, cloud and networking reshape tech, HPE says ecosystems and inclusive leadership are key to unlocking innovation and women's progress.
Srividya

From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops

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On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.
Caitlin

Representation in tech cannot lag in the age of AI

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As AI reshapes daily life at speed, tech must confront representation gaps to avoid scaling bias and lock women out of future power.
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Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership

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Women in tech say AI will entrench bias without diverse leadership, urging IWD to drive measurable change and equitable innovation.
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The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry

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In an AI-driven adtech world, unsung 'connectors'-often women-are emerging as key leaders, translating innovation into real-world impact.
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Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

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Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
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The most powerful thing a woman in tech can do in 2026? Choose her own story

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In 2026, women in tech are urged to reclaim narrative power, redefining success on their own terms amid pressures of scale, speed and visibility.
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How the gift of unstinting support early in my career inspired me to start paying it forward

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An early-career product manager finds confidence through a mentor's authentic support, inspiring her to uplift others and pay it forward.
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Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles

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Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
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Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech

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Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.
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How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

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Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
Gabby wilson

How Lean AI may be creating new pathways or opportunities for women in logistics

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Lean AI is reshaping logistics roles, easing routine tasks and opening new leadership pathways for women across global supply chains.
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Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

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Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
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New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership

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New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
Maura lightfoot

How women in tech can advance their careers

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Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.