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Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.
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Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.
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SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal with new channel programme

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal, launching a new channel programme and hosting sessions with industry leaders, including Wayne Gretzky.
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AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Google Canada has chosen 14 startups for its sixth Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a three-month AI-focused, equity-free programme.
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Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.
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Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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New data reveals that over half of Canadian women professionals are worried about their careers amid the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity appoints Mr Pang Tzer Yeu as CISO-in-Residence to address Singapore's shortage of nearly 4,000 cybersecurity professionals.
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Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.
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ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
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Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.
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Empowering women in tech: Bridging leadership gaps

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, leaders urge systemic changes in tech to bridge the gender gap, emphasising inclusion for driving innovation and equitable advancement.
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IWD 2025: Technology benefits by including women's perspectives

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025, Kira reflects on the vital role women play in technology and her new leadership position at RingCentral.
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IWD 2025: Accelerate Action: How mentoring programs make a difference

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, the spotlight is on mentorship as a vital tool in fostering gender equality and empowering careers, says a leading figure at Extreme Networks.
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Women in tech share insights ahead of International Women's Day

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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In anticipation of International Women's Day, women at Assured Data Protection shared insights on mentorship, learning, and inclusivity in tech careers.
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Breaking bots and barriers: Accelerating gender inclusion in Cybersecurity

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day celebrates progress, experts highlight the need for greater gender diversity in cybersecurity to tackle evolving threats and ensure innovation.
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IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the urgent need for women in cybersecurity leadership is highlighted as vital for innovation and success in the industry.
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IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.