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Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
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digital literacy
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nz
Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
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e-learning
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students
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edtech
HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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NCFE partners with Learning Vault to boost digital credentials delivery
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digital transformation
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it training
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digital credentials
NCFE is revolutionising education as it partners with Learning Vault to boost its delivery of digital credentials, promising a more agile skills system for an evolving economy.
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Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education
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norton
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online security
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cyberbullying
Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.
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BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
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broadband
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telecommunications
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london
BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.
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A third of GenAI services to use autonomous agents by 2028, Gartner predicts
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ai
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gaming
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predictions
Gartner predicts that by 2028, a third of interactions with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will employ autonomous agents for task completion, possibly transforming workplace operations across sectors.
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Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition
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ai
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apac
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strategy
GEN8, a pioneering AI consultancy led by Tim Sharp, is streamlining the integration of generative AI into business strategies amid rising demand for upskilling.
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Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS: a leap in physical security tech
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saas
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soc
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cybersecurity
Genetec debuts innovative Security Center SaaS, a cybersecurity-focused unified service that integrates advanced physical security technology.
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Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing
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nz
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atlassian
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government
Norwegian startup Neat is revolutionising video conferencing, merging AI and user-focused design to improve global workplace communication.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
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data science
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data analytics
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dei
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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IWD 2024: The human-AI synergy: Pioneering unity
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ai
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feedback
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iwd
In a groundbreaking synergy of humans and AI, Threadicated's online stylist service uses their AI technology power to broaden fashion accessibility, insisting the human touch remains pivotal.
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IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech
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ai
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cybersecurity
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equality
IWD 2024: Datacom's Tracey Cotter-Martin underlines the importance of equity and diverse representation for the successful use of emerging technologies.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
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dei
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qualcomm
Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring more women in technology - why representation is key
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quantum computing
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dei
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iwd
On International Women's Day 2024, the focus is inspiring more women towards technology and the critical role of representation in overcoming systemic gender disparity in STEM fields.
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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
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edutech
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higher education
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women in technology
The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.
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IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK’s tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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investment
The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.
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IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
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fintech
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wfh
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autonomy
Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
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project management
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cybersecurity
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cfo
In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.
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IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss’ of product and design
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iwd
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design thinking
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collaboration
Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.
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IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
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telemedicine
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iwd
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leadership
IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.
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IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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iwd
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exclusive networks
Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
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dei
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strategy
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canada
To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
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edutech
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women in technology
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government
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
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edutech
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dei
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avanade
The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.