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Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance
Data Protection

Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention
Human Capital Management

Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention

Skills-focused cyber talent strategies can save firms over USD $125,000 per hire, boosting retention, speed to recruit and women's leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Women tech leaders urge structural change on IWD
Ransomware

Women tech leaders urge structural change on IWD

Women tech leaders mark IWD by demanding structural change on trust, mentorship and pay, warning UK firms lose GBP £2bn-£3.5bn a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 9 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship
Software-as-a-Service

Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Women in tech call for daily, sustained workplace backing
eLearning

Women in tech call for daily, sustained workplace backing

Women in tech urge daily, visible backing over token gestures, saying sustained support boosts careers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 12 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day
Hyperscale

Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day

International Women's Day must move beyond symbolism to drive year-round action on diversity, better decisions and truly inclusive leadership.

By Laura Laltrello • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce
Digital Signage

PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce

PPDS reports women now account for 29% of its global AV workforce, with near-parity in key European sales teams but parity still distant.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026

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Singapore founder Mia Hoang wins TiE women global pitch
Entrepreneurship

Singapore founder Mia Hoang wins TiE women global pitch

The win gives AirXCarbon S$100,000 in equity-free funding and puts a Singapore founder on top of a global women-led startup field.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Quantum Australia claims 4.5x return on public funding
Data Analytics

Quantum Australia claims 4.5x return on public funding

Quantum Australia says it turned AUD $12 million in public funds into AUD $56 million in quantum research, claiming a 4.5x return.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Salesforce backs UK everywoman technology awards drive
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce backs UK everywoman technology awards drive

Salesforce becomes headline partner for the everywoman in Technology Awards, boosting visibility and role models for women in UK tech and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work
Digital Transformation

Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work

Canadian women report higher anxiety and lower confidence using AI at work than men, as workplace expectations outpace support and training.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Give to gain: What women in tech can achieve when they dare to fail
Human Capital Management

Give to gain: What women in tech can achieve when they dare to fail

Women in tech who dare to fail openly can turn vulnerability into cultural change, driving equity, innovation and more authentic leadership.

By Shannon Bell Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer and Michelle Berry Chief Human Resources Officer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Gallagher leader named to 2026 Women in Security list
Unified Communications

Gallagher leader named to 2026 Women in Security list

Gallagher Security marketing director Melissa Vidakovic has been named to SIA's 2026 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam
Data Analytics

Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam

Indosat's SheHacks brings Indonesian women-led AI startups to Vietnam, forging cross-border ties with investors and innovation agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards
EduTech

ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards

ESET opens 2026 Canada Women in Cybersecurity awards, offering three CAD $5,000 scholarships to support aspiring female cyber professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
From atoms to organizations: A new way to think about leadership
Unified Communications

From atoms to organizations: A new way to think about leadership

From atoms to offices, a new leadership model argues that sharing energy, insight and influence strengthens organisations, not leaders.

By Karen Cheng • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Give to Gain: A personal journey
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2026 - Give to Gain: A personal journey

From sceptic to advocate, one woman's journey shows how giving support, speaking up and seeking balance can transform confidence.

By Tereza Knoxova • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026