Are Women the Secret Weapon for Tackling Cybercrime?
Michaël Renotte I 11:31 am, 29th August
The mission to defeat cybercriminals needs all the
best talents available. That, of course, includes women. Yet they're woefully
underrepresented in cybersecurity. The findings of surveys on female
participation and progress in the tech industry are a stark reminder of how we
must intensify efforts to boost inclusivity and create an equal learning and
working environment. Although there is support for women from various quarters,
the most influential architects of gender parity are educational institutions
and employers.
Who is Gladys West?
Techsense Team I 11:09 am, 24th November
“Imagination is the highest form of research.” - Albert EinsteinThis quote by Einstein clearly shows that if you want to make a change, you have to look beyond the world that you live in. People who create breakthroughs and technological marvels are those who dare to think beyond the ordinary. Computers, smartphones, and the Internet are revolutionary technologies that have changed the way we live our lives today. Another such technology is GPS (Global Positioning System), and the credit goes to Gladys West.
Rising Star Academy de TheValueChain : "Un réel défi et une expérience enrichissante"
Michaël Renotte I 12:06 pm, 11th July
Pour accélérer l'acquisition de compétences SAP par de jeunes professionnels, TheValueChain a créé le programme Rising Star Academy. Alicia Pecheur a eu l'opportunité de rejoindre ce bootcamp revisité pour y apprendre les fondamentaux de SAP et se familiariser avec le métier de consultant. Elle nous fait part de son expérience.
How Product Managers Can Reach More Women Technology Users
Smarter with Gartner I 11:38 am, 22nd April
Women account for approximately half of any user population, uneven access to technology by users — also known as the digital divide — disproportionally affects them. According to The World Bank, for example, over 300 million fewer women than men access the internet in low- and middle-income countries.
Women Entrepreneurs to Watch Out For in 2022
Techsense Team I 3:19 pm, 4th March
Women have always had it hard, having to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. However, that doesn't stop them from being successful in whatever field they choose, including business. The current digital landscape is giving more opportunities to women to become successful entrepreneurs. Having said that, here are some women entrepreneurs to watch out for in 2022.
5 Things We Should be Talking About on this International Women’s Day
Techsense Team I 3:06 pm, 4th March
International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March. It is a day that celebrates women. Women are no longer confined to their houses and are making their mark on the world as leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and more. Although there is a lot to celebrate this International Women’s Day, there are also some things that must be talked about.
How Women in IT Are Championing Change
Smarter with Gartner I 12:13 pm, 4th March
Often surrounded by primarily male C-level executives and teams, women in IT face unique challenges, among them marginalizing behaviors from peers, biases from others, and self-limiting beliefs. IT is second to last in terms of representation of women across corporate functions. They make up only 26% of IT employees, and that number decreases across the ranks of senior leadership.
Gladys West: At the roots of GPS
Techsense team I 5:49 pm, 3rd November
"Imagination is the highest form of research." - Albert EinsteinThis quote by Einstein clearly shows that if you want to make a change, you have to look beyond the world that you live in. People who create breakthroughs and technological marvels are those who dare to think beyond the ordinary. Computers, smartphones, and the Internet are revolutionary technologies that have changed the way we live our lives today. Another such technology is GPS (Global Positioning System), and the credit goes to Gladys West.
Sogelife Conference Dialogue 2021: Innovation, Women in Tech and Future Challenges
Michaël Renotte I 6:35 pm, 26th October
Sogelife's 6th annual Conference Dialogue took place on 21 October in a 100% digital format. Moderated by Jean Elia, CEO of Sogelife, the event was followed on line by an audience of customers, partners and professionals from the financial industry. The conference welcomed three prominent keynote speakers: Luc Julia, Siri's co-creator and current Chief Scientific Officer of Renault, Claire Calmejane, Chief Innovation Officer at Société Générale, and Fleur Pellerin, former French Minister of Digital Economy and founder of Korelya Capital, an investment platform dedicated to the emergence of global digital champions from Europe.
5 lessons to learn from technology women leaders
Techsense Team I 11:43 am, 20th September
Women make up 47% of the total workforce in the US. However, when it comes to the technology sector, things aren’t so good. Despite women making up nearly half of the entire workforce, only a quarter of all the tech jobs are held by women.The numbers do not look great, but surviving against all odds, many women have successfully handled leadership positions in the technology sector. These women are noteworthy not because of how successful they are but also because of how they reached there. The lives of these women leaders in the tech sector are an inspiration and there are many lessons one can learn from them.
5 Reasons to Get More Women in Tech Today
Kamel Amroune I 4:10 pm, 15th September
The tech industry continues to be a male-dominated one, with women constituting approximately a quarter - or less -of the workforce in most IT companies, including Apple, Google, Intel, and HP. For instance, according to Statista, women constitute only 27 percent of Microsoft's workforce and 26 percent of Cisco's labor force.There is enough evidence to suggest that gender diversity promotes productivity, innovation, problem-solving, and revenue for tech companies.
