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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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The energy transition will stall without women in tech

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The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.
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Bitget pushes Web3 gender inclusion with Blockchain4Her

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Bitget launches a global Blockchain4Her drive for International Women's Day, pushing gender inclusion and women's leadership in Web3.
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Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech

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Australia's tech sector is missing out on a USD $6.5 billion boost by failing to close the gender gap and fully harness female talent.
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CMC Markets marks 20 years of trading in New Zealand

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CMC Markets marks 20 years in New Zealand, celebrating tech-led growth, a key ASB Bank partnership and stronger access to global markets.
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International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions

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AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.
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Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day

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International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.
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International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership

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As cloud use surges, New Zealand leaders face rising data sovereignty risks demanding clearer oversight, accountability and diverse leadership.
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Rare PS5 Pro charity auction aids disabled children

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Sony Foundation New Zealand is auctioning a rare 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle, with every NZD $ raised funding holiday camps for disabled kids.
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Schneider Electric closes 2025 plan with 8.86 score

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Schneider Electric ends its 2021-2025 Sustainability Impact plan with an 8.86 score after beating targets on emissions and energy access.
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Targa Telematics wins top EcoVadis, ESG reporting honours

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Targa Telematics secures EcoVadis gold sustainability rating and top-tier ESG transparency award, ranking in the 97th percentile globally.
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Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.
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Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
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TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.
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GTIA plans to boost charitable giving to USD $5 million

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GTIA aims to boost its charitable giving to USD $5m in 2026, more than doubling the USD $1.91m it distributed to 45 non-profits in 2025.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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Schneider Electric tops global sustainability rankings

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Schneider Electric tops 2025 global ESG rankings with best-in-class scores from World Benchmarking Alliance, EcoVadis, CDP and MSCI.
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Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum rating with higher score

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum status with an improved score of 89/100, keeping it among the top 1% of sustainability-rated firms.
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New book urges leaders to put AI accountability first

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Kay Firth-Butterfield's new book urges senior leaders to treat AI governance and accountability as core duties, not afterthoughts.
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GenAI & younger buyers reshape Asia Pacific B2B spend

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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GenAI, risk worries and values-driven younger buyers are rapidly reshaping complex B2B purchasing across Asia Pacific, Forrester finds.