Women in Technology stories - Page 30
Govt puts up $270k to help young women into tech sector careers
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Government invests $270k in Shadow Tech Days, a programme encouraging young women to pursue careers in tech. #womenintech.
Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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The Ministry of Women launches STEM Directory, an online tool to boost female engagement in science, technology, engineering, and maths careers in New Zealand.
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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This year marks Microsoft Ignite New Zealand's 21st birthday, so what better place to celebrate than at SkyCity in Auckland.
Women in technology: No longer stifled by sales roles
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Sitting today in a hall surrounded by geeks, it was the first session where the women outnumbered the men. But after all, this was Women in Tech.
Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Jennifer Marsman on machine learning, lie detection, and women in tech
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Jennifer Marsman illuminates machine learning's future while spotlighting women in tech and her innovative lie detection project at Ignite NZ.
It's a global sausage fest - ISACA addresses lack of women in IT
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Less than 25% of IT jobs in developed countries will be held by women by the end of 2016, according to the ISACA.
YOU'RE INVITED: Cloud Expo Asia – biggest cloud industry event in Asia
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Cloud Expo Asia is the biggest and best attended cloud industry event in Asia - not one to be missed, regardless of where you reside.
How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.
Riverbed appoints Uma Thana Balasingam as vice president of channels, APJ
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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Uma Balasingam appointed vice president of channels for Riverbed Asia Pacific Japan, with a focus on promoting company growth and developing regional partners.
Exclusive: New initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and help girls Dream IT
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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A new initiative from IT community CompTIA aims to challenge stereotypes and preconceived ideas and show year 7 and 8 girls tech really is cool.
Exclusive: IT industry called on to help girls Dream IT
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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IT community organisation CompTIA has put the call out for those involved in IT to speak out to encourage young girls into IT.
New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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The IT industry isn't just a place for the boys and is in fact a great place for the girls - an initiative has been launched to promote this message.
CompTIA launches local initiative to encourage women into IT
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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IT offers 'endless' opportunities for women - and now CompTIA has launched a local version of its global initiative to encourage women into IT.
Golden times for Duo's Kendra Ross as cyber security work honoured
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Duo's Kendra Ross has been honoured for her work in the cyber security sector with a special award at the Wellington Gold Awards.
Exclusive: Gabrielle Cichero on Polycom, marketing & women in tech
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Polycom recently appointed Gabrielle Cichero as senior director of marketing for APJ. She explains why she chose the role & why it's a game-changer.
Women's Group develops app to shut down domestic violence in NZ
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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The Inner City Women's Group has developed an app to help Kiwi women fight domestic violence. The app is called 1 in 3 Be Free.
Should a woman act more like a man to succeed at work?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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New study investigates why women are underrepresented in C-suite executive roles, with less than 20% of executives being women.
Women vital to NZ tech sector as event comes to Auckland
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Outgoing Xero NZ managing director Vic Crone to speak at NZTech event for women, discusses tech and mayoral campaign.
Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.