Opinion stories - Page 12
Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself
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leadership
On IWD 2026, a senior tech leader urges women to back themselves, embrace 'squiggly' careers and bring their own seat to the table.
Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
As AI, cloud and networking reshape tech, HPE says ecosystems and inclusive leadership are key to unlocking innovation and women's progress.
From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops
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hybrid & remote work
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it industry
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flexible work
On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.
The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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edge computing
AI's 2026 breakthrough will hinge on power, cooling, smarter grids and skills as data centres scale to support hotter, denser workloads.
AI-era contact centres become strategic CX data hubs
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crm
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uc
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data protection
In 2026, AI turns the contact centre from a cost to a real-time intelligence engine, transforming CX into core competitive advantage.
Representation in tech cannot lag in the age of AI
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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it industry
As AI reshapes daily life at speed, tech must confront representation gaps to avoid scaling bias and lock women out of future power.
This International Women's Day, fix the skills blind spot in your organization
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hcm
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iwd
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opinion
This International Women's Day, move beyond pledges by fixing the skills blind spot that keeps high-performing women from promotion.
Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership
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digital transformation
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ai
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leadership
Women in tech say AI will entrench bias without diverse leadership, urging IWD to drive measurable change and equitable innovation.
Beyond infrastructure: Reimagining networks to drive real business impact
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Asia Pacific firms must redesign networks as strategic assets, aligning cloud and AI demands with agility, resilience and measurable growth.
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
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digital transformation
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data science
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martech
In an AI-driven adtech world, unsung 'connectors'-often women-are emerging as key leaders, translating innovation into real-world impact.
Great leaders don't have All the Answers - They Ask The Right Questions
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uc
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hcm
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management
In modern tech, the strongest leaders aren't answer-givers but question-askers, building trust, safety and innovation through curiosity.
The most powerful thing a woman in tech can do in 2026? Choose her own story
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hcm
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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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leadership
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ict sector
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iwd
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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Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
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data analytics
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data science
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ai
Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
The energy transition will stall without women in tech
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data analytics
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power / energy
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ai
The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.
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What actually makes partnerships work (beyond the handshake)
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uc
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collaboration
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transparency
Enduring partnerships hinge less on slick pitches and more on listening, candour, shared insight and consistent, thoughtful engagement.
How Lean AI may be creating new pathways or opportunities for women in logistics
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Lean AI is reshaping logistics roles, easing routine tasks and opening new leadership pathways for women across global supply chains.
Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers
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hcm
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
How remote ownership is reshaping property investing
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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outsourcing
As remote work becomes routine, property investors are shifting from local hands-on control to tech-enabled remote ownership and scale.