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AI is changing who succeeds in tech. Are we preparing women for that shift?
Digital Transformation

AI is changing who succeeds in tech. Are we preparing women for that shift?

As AI reshapes tech careers, New Zealand faces a pivotal chance to draw more women into the sector before they are shut out of its future.

By Genevieve Clark • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership
EduTech

Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership

Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Engineering stories

How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Firewalls

How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed

At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.

By Shane Hill • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier
Leadership

You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier

On International Women's Day, a telecom leader argues that mentorship lets women give to gain, multiplying influence across STEM.

By Lisa Marie Maxson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
Digital Transformation

The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry

In an AI-driven adtech world, unsung 'connectors'-often women-are emerging as key leaders, translating innovation into real-world impact.

By Alessandra Alessio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet
Unified Communications

AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet

AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Keltbray launches AI & data academy with Multiverse
DevOps

Keltbray launches AI & data academy with Multiverse

Keltbray has launched an AI and data academy with Multiverse to upskill staff, boost productivity and support growth in regulated sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys
Productivity

Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys

Emesent launches GX1 mobile scanner, promising survey-grade accuracy and site survey times slashed by up to 95% for construction teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push
Storage

McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push

McLaren extends its long-running Dell tech deal to boost AI-driven data, simulations and race strategy across its factory and F1 trackside ops.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact
Data Analytics

Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact

Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Trane to acquire LiquidStack in data centre cooling push
Manufacturing

Trane to acquire LiquidStack in data centre cooling push

Trane Technologies will acquire liquid cooling specialist LiquidStack to bolster data centre thermal management for AI and high-density computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Trane Technologies to buy LiquidStack in AI cooling push
Manufacturing

Trane Technologies to buy LiquidStack in AI cooling push

Trane Technologies will acquire AI-focused data centre cooling specialist LiquidStack, expanding its liquid and rack-level thermal management range.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Engineering stories

Building Australia's quantum future: Three shifts to strengthen women's participation
Quantum Computing

Building Australia's quantum future: Three shifts to strengthen women's participation

Australia's quantum future hinges on women's inclusion, with three key shifts urged to boost participation in this strategic technology.

By Petra Andrén • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Scaling the AI economy: Infrastructure at speed, talent at scale
DevOps

Scaling the AI economy: Infrastructure at speed, talent at scale

As AI drives explosive data centre growth, success hinges on power-ready sites, faster build-out and cultivating cross-functional talent.

By Jennifer Reininger • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership
DevOps

Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership

Women leaders at RSK Australia share how purpose, resilience and courage shape careers in STEM, energy, environment and heritage.

By RSK Australia • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Totalmobile & Solvares merge in field service push
Software-as-a-Service

Totalmobile & Solvares merge in field service push

Totalmobile and Solvares merge to create an 800-strong field service software group serving 4,000 customers across Europe and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
Unified Communications

Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron

Sky Business becomes a patron of Technology Supply Chain, boosting connectivity support for over 5,500 UK manufacturing and tech members.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026