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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here’s what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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blockchain
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data privacy
SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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gender equality
Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.
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IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.
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IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it’s time to inspire inclusion
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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IWD 2024: Three key traits for building an exemplary enterprise IT service team
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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In a rapidly advancing tech industry, communication flexibility, active listening and client empathy are the key traits valued in enterprise IT service teams.
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IWD 2024: From early hunch to a learned lesson
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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blockchain
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A tech aficionado shares her tumultuous journey from an early fascination with digital wallets to humble insight into innovation's demanding realities.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Have we over-rotated on the idea of “Women-Only”?
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, we delve into the potential pitfalls of Women-Only panels and the unintended marginalisation they may be causing.
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Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.
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BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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tax
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BEPS Pillar Two has firms grappling with data management and understanding specifications for tax reforms due to its intricate criteria for tax calculations across international borders.
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IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.
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Infor secures six entries in Q1 2024 Constellation ShortList
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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Cloud-based solutions leader Infor bags a place on the Q1 2024 Constellation ShortList across six product categories, underscoring its role in facilitating digital transformation.
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IWD 2024: Inside Decentralization: Not as Scary as it Sounds
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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Decentralized infrastructure reshapes digital world, offering privacy, security, and democratized access beyond big tech.
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£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
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Golden Quarter lift-off for UK electronics manufacturers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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UK's electronics and telecom sector sees surge in profitability, surpassing industry average for the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Major inefficiencies discovered in SaaS contract management
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud services
A study by Vertice reveals businesses waste 385 hours in meetings annually due to inefficiencies in software contract management.
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Are C-suite executives cybersecurity's weakest link?
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
C-suite executives, often the weakest security link in organisations, are a significant target for cyber threats, amid a surge in cyber attacks.
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Deel acquires Zavvy to enhance payroll, HR services
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
Deel acquires people enablement platform Zavvy, bringing AI-driven performance management and learning and development functionalities.