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Mastercard brings Fijians into digital payment ecosystem

Mastercard has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to provide a new way of paying in-store and online, both at home and abroad, with the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023

Generative AI

Can AI really learn? And can we learn to work with it?

The biggest controversy around AI is whether it can actually learn or if it only does what it is programmed to do. So far, the answer is 'yes and no.'.

By Fred Caranese • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023

Leadership

IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women

There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.

By Jean Aw • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion

Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.

By Margot Balch • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace

Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.

By Dr Cecelia Herbert • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How changing times can be an opportunity to embrace equity

Look out for ways to boost diversity and inclusion while you're shaking things up, says Lisa Baldwin, Regional Business Manager, Ricoh Australia.

By Lisa Baldwin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Breaking the glass ceiling in tech, one crack at a time

This year, we have more case studies and proof points than ever of the ability to create and reap the benefits of gender-balanced teams.

By Carol Chris • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Why gender equity starts with asking for it upfront

Companies will embrace equitable policies and practices faster if senior candidates make it clear that they matter.

By Sara Brown • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: We can't leave women behind in this digital-first world

We're so clearly already living in a digital-first world, so how do we start to solve the issue of the lack of gender balance in tech?.

By Nathalie Pinder • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Leadership

IWD 2023: Embracing strengths of diversity and uplifting women

How do we challenge tech companies to review practices to become more inclusive and to empower women to bring out their best potential?.

By Deepika Nikhilender • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Turning Our DEI Analysis Inward for Lessons on Women in Tech

Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.

By Iva Petkova and Danielle Pepin • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2023: Taking two steps forward towards gender equity in a hybrid working world

Hybrid work arrangements have the potential to create gaps between those who work from home and those who work in the office, regardless of gender.

By Soo Chun Tan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage

Despite progress made in bringing more women into the industry over the last few years, they still only make up 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce.

By Clar Rosso • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Leadership

IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity

As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.

By Aussie Merciadez • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Inclusion stories

Risk & Compliance

auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report

auDA details its dedication to securing a reliable .au domain amid an increased demand from Australians in its 2022-23 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Customer Experience

Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month

National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

Digital Transformation

IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry

While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.

By Houda Lahrichi • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023