Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, has announced the launch of Pathways Inclusion, a new initiative which aims to expand access to technology careers through diversity and inclusion. With the Pathways Inclusion initiative, Datapac plans to widen the talent pool within the technology industry by targeting largely untapped talent groups. These include career-changers with transferrable skills and rich work experiences, and those seeking direct entry into the workforce after secondary education. The initiative will also encourage more women and young girls to ..read more

The annual Guaranteed Irish Tech Forum took place with a panel of four female leaders in the tech industry with non-tech backgrounds. ‘Unveiling Unconventional Paths within the Tech Sector’ was the theme for this year’s event and the non-techie panel gave interesting insights into why their backgrounds are key to the success of their roles in tech. AI is the hot topic in tech today and the panel see it as an opportunity for businesses but also cautioned against rushing into using it as a sole strategy. Maureen O’Rourke, Head of Digital Transformation Programme at An Post spoke of their rece ..read more

Following a sellout inaugural event in 2023, TechFoundHer Boot Camp returns on April 16th in a new venue, Dublin City Hall, with a limited number of tickets now on sale. TechFoundHer is on a mission to empower women to start and lead tech companies. The one-day highly interactive event brings together women tech leaders, founders and supporters as speakers, panellists and champions to share insights and practical guidance on how to create successful technology products and services. Ronan spoke to Vicky Twomey-Lee, the TechFoundHer Boot Camp Co-Founder. Vicky talks about her background ..read more

Guest post by Darlene Engoglia, Vice President of Global Human Resources, Park Place Technologies At Park Place Technologies, we are deeply committed to achieving gender diversity. As an IT service provider, our industry is predominantly male. To make meaningful strides in this area, we find ways to elevate the voices and accomplishments of women in every aspect of our business. Recognition Reinvented It is important to understand the importance and impact of recognition. It’s not enough to passively acknowledge employees’ achievements; they —especially women— must be actively celebrated, so ..read more

Irish banks offer significantly poor digital services in comparison to our EU counterparts. Undertaking a significant digital transformation project, with potential costs exceeding millions of euro, becomes a discretionary decision for Irish banks due to the lack of competition for banks to revamp their digital services. These are the thoughts of Roisin Levine, the Head of Partnerships, UK & Europe at Wise, and Ronan recently spoke to Roisin.  Roisin talks about her background, what Wise does, Irish Banks, and more More about Roisin: Roisin Levine, is the Head of Partners ..read more

South East Technological University’s (SETU) Women in Technology event opened a world of possibilities to over 1,000 female second-level students from across the south east region, considering a career in the tech industry. Sponsored by Red Hat, the fourth annual event held at SETU Arena served as a platform to promote the vital role of women in technology, break down barriers, and highlight the accomplishments of women in the field. Through a series of engaging talks by industry leaders and top speakers, attendees gained valuable insights into potential career paths and opportunities within ..read more

IP Telecom, the leading provider of cloud-based voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified communications telephony services to business customers across Ireland, today celebrates International Women’s Day with a fundraising event in support of the Irish Homeless Street League. The Irish Homeless Street League is a volunteer-driven non-profit organisation that uses the power of sport to transform the lives of people who have found themselves affected by social exclusion. Today’s event run by IP Telecom, in celebration of International Women’s Day, will be dedicated to raising funds f ..read more

Following a sellout inaugural event in 2023, TechFoundHer Bootcamp returns on April 16th in a new venue, Dublin City Hall, with a limited number of tickets now on sale. TechFoundHer is on a mission to empower women to start and lead tech companies. The one-day highly interactive event brings together women tech leaders, founders and supporters as speakers, panellists and champions to share insights and practical guidance on how to create successful technology products and services. 2024’s Boot Camp builds on themes from 2023 with topics such as: Meet the AI Revolutionaries: The women leadi ..read more

Women will soon have the power to tackle devastating menopause symptoms at the touch of a button through a ground-breaking Irish app. The Menopause Hub App, the first of its kind in this country, includes the latest information and research about the hormonal changes endured by women in their 40s and 50s. They can also use the mobile app to monitor their own menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms and receive medication reminders. Launched by award-winning specialists, The Menopause Hub, the app is the brainchild of the clinic’s CEO and founder, Loretta Dignam. She opened her first clini ..read more

Crystel Robbins Rynne, Chief Operating Officer at HR software solutions provider HRLocker, explains how having the right tools and technology in place helps businesses comply with the new worker legislation Employers have a host of changes to contend with in 2024 as new worker protections come into place. Notably, employees in Ireland now have the right to request remote work. Having plans in place to tackle the proposed changes should be a top priority for Irish businesses. Yet, according to our latest research, half of Irish SMEs are grappling with red tape, and 40% anticipate a significan ..read more