Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 10
Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.
Park Place jumps aboard girls in STEM initiative
Sat, 9th Feb 2019
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It's no secret that the IT industry and data centre circles are short of female representation, and this trio hopes to help overcome that issue.
GCSB names Women in STEM scholarship winners
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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The GCSB has awarded three NZD $10,000 Women in STEM scholarships, aiming to boost diversity in STEM fields and reduce the gender pay gap.
Exclusive: ServerFarm CEO discusses data centre workforce woes
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Not only is there a clear gender disparity in the industry, but Papouchado says the existing workforce is aging.
Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.
Google: Measuring our impact in data center communities
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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As of 2016, Google data centers generated $1.3 billion in economic activity across the US, and have generated over 11,000 jobs.
Exclusive: Tackling the challenges faced by women in cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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Some companies though do an incredible job of recruiting women into their workforces, but they have problems retaining them.
Facebook commits to 100% solar power for data center campus
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Facebook's Prineville data center campus will be powered 100% by renewable energy, thanks to a partnership with Pacific Power.
How the digital economy is shifting the workforce playing field for women
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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It's no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.
Munich Airport launches dedicated IT security hub to fight cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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After being the victim of cyberattacks every single day, Munich Airport has opened its exclusive Information Security Hub to fight back.
Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.
In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.
AU behind in robot uptake, NZ named IoT leader - report ranks countries on digital tech
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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The report shows how Australia, New Zealand and other OECD countries are pushing ahead in developing new digital technologies.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.
Finalists announced: IoT, Cloud & Cyber Security Innovation Awards 2017
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Finalists announced for the 2017 IoT and Cloud Innovation Awards in San Jose. Winners to be announced on 28th September.
Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.
Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.