Australian stories - Page 37
The future of work could be women's biggest opportunity in tech
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
As work shifts to flexible, capability-led models, women in tech gain a rare chance to turn non-linear careers into leadership power.
Ricoh MediaMax expands Pro C9500 into thicker stocks
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martech
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commerce systems
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rpa
Ricoh Australia's MediaMax upgrade lets Pro C9500 presses handle 800-micron, 600gsm stocks, opening new card and packaging work.
AI as a career accelerator: expanding influence beyond the IT function
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
AI is helping women in HR and beyond gain strategic influence, speeding policy work and reshaping leadership paths outside IT.
Mentoring won't fix tech's gender gap but sponsorship will
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hyperscale
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dc
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hcm
Asia's tech sector is failing women: only bold sponsorship, not well-meaning mentoring schemes, will finally close the leadership gap.
How the hidden cost of disconnected care falls on women
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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data sharing
Australia's disconnected health system shifts hidden admin and care burdens onto women, reinforcing gender gaps in time, work and wealth.
Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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it industry
Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.
Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings
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storage
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dr
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private cloud
Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ ranking for high-end external storage as enterprises boost critical data infrastructure and AI workloads.
myPlates names Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
myPlates appoints Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance to drive data-led digital growth and transform into a consumer-focused brand.
Gallagher Security tees off for Bravehearts fundraiser
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partner programmes
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physical security
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adt
Gallagher Security's Charity Golf Day returns to the Gold Coast on 30 April, aiming to top AUD $113,000 raised for Bravehearts.
Courier boom makes transport Australia's top new trade
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
Courier and home-delivery firms have powered transport to become Australia's fastest-growing new business sector over the past decade.
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
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saas
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uc
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surveillance
Proofpoint launches AI-first Nuclei suite to simplify archiving and compliance for small firms swamped by complex, multi-channel comms.
Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reform
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social media
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productivity
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public sector
Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reforms, cutting complaints and boosting trust in one of Australia's most diverse cities.
Retain, represent, result: women reshaping technology
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digital transformation
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printing
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it industry
Women leaders in IT are transforming male-dominated industries by prioritising retention, real representation and measurable strategic results.
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
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saas
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crm
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devops
ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.
How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders
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storage
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it industry
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australian bureau of statistics
Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.
Kinetic IT attains ServiceNow Elite Partner status
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Kinetic IT has been elevated to ServiceNow Elite Partner status, boosting its advisory and implementation credentials across Australia.
AI drives container growth as shadow use raises risks
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virtualisation
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data protection
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private cloud
AI is turbocharging container adoption in Australia, but shadow AI, data sovereignty fears and siloed teams are amplifying security risks.
Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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data sharing
Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.
Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IT leaders must back recruiters and foster inclusive cultures if they want to fix tech's gender gap and unlock performance gains.
IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
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cybersecurity
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it industry
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cmo
On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.