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International Women's Day stories

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From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops

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On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.
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Designing for the real buyer: Why women drive the commerce + creator economy

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Women drive USD $31.8 trillion in global spending, yet eCommerce and creator systems still under-serve how they discover and decide to buy.
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From "Too Bold" to “Catalyst': How one CRO builds the next generation of women leaders

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Miovision's revenue chief turns “too bold” into a blueprint for mentoring women and reshaping leadership in mobility technology.
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Representation in tech cannot lag in the age of AI

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As AI reshapes daily life at speed, tech must confront representation gaps to avoid scaling bias and lock women out of future power.
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This International Women's Day, fix the skills blind spot in your organization

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This International Women's Day, move beyond pledges by fixing the skills blind spot that keeps high-performing women from promotion.
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Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership

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Women in tech say AI will entrench bias without diverse leadership, urging IWD to drive measurable change and equitable innovation.
Yuri

Finding your creative voice in tech through "design thinking"

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Design thinking helps tech creatives find their voice by centring users, clarifying problems and bridging gaps between teams.
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Beyond infrastructure: Reimagining networks to drive real business impact

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Asia Pacific firms must redesign networks as strategic assets, aligning cloud and AI demands with agility, resilience and measurable growth.
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Why the tech industry needs courageous women who lead differently

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As International Women's Day nears, tech's future hinges on courageous women redefining leadership norms, not just filling seats.
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Beyond labels: backing yourself as a woman in tech

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On International Women's Day, a tech leader urges young women to ignore labels, own their growth and always, unapologetically, back themselves.
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The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry

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In an AI-driven adtech world, unsung 'connectors'-often women-are emerging as key leaders, translating innovation into real-world impact.
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Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

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Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
Kellie rigg

Great leaders don't have All the Answers - They Ask The Right Questions

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In modern tech, the strongest leaders aren't answer-givers but question-askers, building trust, safety and innovation through curiosity.
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The most powerful thing a woman in tech can do in 2026? Choose her own story

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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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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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Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap

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Women in tech are more visible and ambitious than ever, but unequal capital, fragmented support and poor data still block true equality.
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How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

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Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
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Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles

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Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
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Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech

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Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.
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What actually makes partnerships work (beyond the handshake)

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Enduring partnerships hinge less on slick pitches and more on listening, candour, shared insight and consistent, thoughtful engagement.