Women in Tech: Shaping the future of innovation

Your monthly roundup of the key technology and leadership trends from HCLTech Trends and Insights?

Welcome to the March edition of the HCLTech Trends and Insights newsletter, where we showcase the latest developments in technology and business innovation.???

This month, we feature International Women's Day, delivering insights from female leaders in technology. From the importance of diversity and accessibility as a strategic enabler of innovation to the impact of GenAI in security and transport and logistics, we explore the trends disrupting industries through stories of resilience, creativity and leadership.?

Breaking barriers in cybersecurity?

Silvia Ihensekhien, Director of Information Security and Risk Management at Swire Coca-Cola, explores why diversity is crucial in cybersecurity and how organizations can improve diversity initiatives.?

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Securing the digital future?

In an enlightening Q&A session, Alexandra Mercz, Director of Cybersecurity at Synterra Asia, shared her views on how organizations can foster a more inclusive environment for women in tech, the importance of mentorship for women pursuing a career in this industry and the role of AI in cybersecurity.?

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Accessibility: For a more innovative digital future?

Laura Allen, Director for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Google, shares her insights on how accessibility fuels innovation, the hurdles holding back true inclusivity in technology and what emerging technologies should be embraced to create a more inclusive future.?

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Elevating organizations with the power of belonging??

Organizations in the tech industry have grappled with slow progress in workforce representation. By crafting inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and engaged, businesses can tap into innovative growth. Supriya Rao Patwardhan, Executive Vice President at DHL IT Services,?explores how belonging can drive employee engagement and contribution, aligning personal purpose with organizational goals, as well as the impact of GenAI on the transport and logistics industry.? ?

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How different skills shape creativity and innovation?

Susan Goffee, Vice President, Performance Marketing & Analytics at PenFed, shared her insights on the role of technology organizations in promoting an environment where women and employees from different backgrounds can thrive and succeed.??

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Enterprise cloud: Trends, challenges and considerations?

In an exclusive interview with HCLTech’s?Trends and Insights,?Andrew Moody, Director of Global Technology Infrastructure & Delivery at HCLTech, sheds light on the evolving role of cloud computing while exploring key trends, challenges and strategic considerations shaping enterprise cloud adoption.??

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Future-ready finance: How IT transforms banks and fintechs?

IT services play a crucial role in driving the security, scalability and innovation of bank and fintech partnerships. The future of such partnerships looks promising, with both sectors combining their strengths to drive innovation, improve customer experiences and enhance operational efficiency.?

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Revolutionizing industrial operations with AI agents?

Industrial operations are undergoing a paradigm shift, with frontier technologies such as AI agents at the forefront. This article summarizes the key insights from the World Economic Forum's whitepaper,?Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Agents, to which HCLTech’s?Prevlen Rambalee, Director of Frontier Technologies, contributed.??

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The evolving role of Digital Workplace services?

As businesses adapt to hybrid and remote working environments, the role of Digital Workplace services has expanded significantly. In this article, Nitin Gupta, AVP and Head, Digital Workplace Business for EMEA & APAC at HCLTech, explores the true value and potential of Digital Workplace services.?

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