Education stories - Page 16

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.

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.

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.

New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

Sendbird's new AI chatbot provides affordable AI solutions for small and medium businesses, offering seamless integration and obviating the need for technical resources for implementation.

Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.

Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.

UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.

Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.

APAC enterprises grapple with pace of AI adoption, balancing the urgency to stay competitive with the risk of rushing, finds a Juniper Networks and Wakefield Research survey.

Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

Genetec has unveiled Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade solution expected to redefine cloud-based physical security with its comprehensive capabilities and cybersecurity measures.

Aston University forms an innovative partnership with award-winning IT group, BIT, aiming to revolutionise cyber security education and services via Knowledge Transfer Partnership program.

IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

RUCKUS Networks leaps towards Wi-Fi 7 technology, boosting its spot at the forefront of Wi-Fi innovation and expanding connectivity across sectors.

New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.

RUCKUS Networks backs the imminent Wi-Fi 7 technology, anticipating improvements to efficiency, security and user experiences, in sectors like enterprise and healthcare.