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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.
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Holograms bring life-saving breast cancer advice to Ghana

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Holographic doctor in Ghana shows how immersive tech can deliver trusted breast cancer education to remote women and reshape care.
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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.
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Electro‑acoustics, precision audio & women in engineering

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On International Women's Day, a leading electro-acoustics expert urges data-driven audio engineering over luxury aesthetics and stereotypes.
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Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

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Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
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'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'

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Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.
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The power of representation in cybersecurity

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As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
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Humanising technology: Why empathy is one of tech's most important leadership skills

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As innovation accelerates, tech leaders say empathy and human insight now rival engineering prowess in driving meaningful impact.
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Female procurement leaders on building authentic careers in a traditionally male-dominated field

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Women leaders in procurement share how authenticity, collaboration and flexible work are reshaping a traditionally male-dominated function.
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The AI inflection point: Why women's leadership will shape the future of work

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As AI reshapes work, women's leadership is crucial to design fair, trusted systems and ensure innovation reflects diverse perspectives.
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Women in tech are over mentored and under sponsored: Here's what needs to change

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Women in tech are drowning in mentorship but starved of sponsorship, leaving careers stalled and leadership pipelines chronically underused.
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How the power of mentorship can progress your career

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BeyondTrust chief Janine Seebeck shows how mentorship can fast-track careers, build confidence and inspire the next generation of women in tech.
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CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics

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New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.
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Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI

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Law firms are turning to AI to cut drudge work, raising urgent questions about how to protect mentorship, ethics and future leaders.
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Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority

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Homogeneous leadership in SaaS is more than a cultural concern; it is a strategic risk that stifles innovation, resilience and commercial performance.
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Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation

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Diverse, psychologically safe teams are proving crucial to designing secure, seamless payment innovations that reflect real customers' lives.
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Women's wealth 2026: Closing the gap between rich and wealthy

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High-earning women are being urged to shift from income focus to structured, automated wealth-building to secure true financial independence.
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Give to gain: Why mentoring is a leadership responsibility in tech

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In today's tech world, mentoring is not a perk but a core duty, unlocking talent, widening opportunity and strengthening leadership.