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4 ways higher ed can close the tech industry’s gender gap

CIO

In 2022, women represented 49% of the total employed adults in the US, but a mere 26% of roles in computing and technology, according to a State of the Tech report released last year by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), with significantly less representation by Black and Hispanic women.

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How technology is shaping education in Saudi Arabia

CIO

During the pandemic, an estimated 1.500 million students missed school, institutions adopted smart technologies to ensure the continuity of education. The importance of education in supporting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 cannot be overstated. Education Industry

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NCWIT digitally transforms the DEI journey to help uplift women in IT

CIO

At the heart of its effort to effect organizational change is NCWIT’s strong research department, which employs extensive data and research to objectively demonstrate to organizations what they need to do to enact meaningful change to improve diversity and retention of underrepresented women in the tech industry.

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Vertical solutions rise in 2024

CIO

2023 was a challenging year, to say the least, for our industry – and software/SaaS vendors were hit particularly hard. However, what has been less common up to this point – and where I believe the value and growth will be going forward – is in more industry-focused solutions.

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Generative AI is earning good grades in education

CIO

As Nelson Mandela opined, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Teachers and access to education play a crucial role in our future. Teachers educate the next generation by sharing knowledge, fostering critical thinking skills, managing parents, and developing children.

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Women in tech increasingly dissatisfied, job search rates surge

CIO

A troubling trend within the tech industry is coming into sharp focus: women are significantly more likely to be actively seeking new employment than their male counterparts. Almost half of the women surveyed for the study reported experiencing gender discrimination at work, much higher than the men.

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Academia and Executive Search: Navigating the Academic Leadership Landscape

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Academic Leadership in Higher Education In the rapidly changing landscape of academics and higher education , the role of leadership has become increasingly important. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.