Welcome to the emPOWERED Network
The most powerful network for women in tech and telecoms; emPOWERED is a one-stop shop for ‘women supporting women’. With no women left behind it will serve as the most powerful network for women in tech and telecoms. The community will be inclusive – not exclusive. With no joining fee, it will be open to all women in the industry regardless of job title.
Community members will be able to connect to a network of power players within the industry who are paving the way helping women to strengthen their leadership and progress their careers. The community will be able to access a wealth of content – via a dedicated section on the Capacity site and closed LinkedIn group. They will be able to connect to high profile experts and engage with peers and grow as a leader through a combination of events, training and education.
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News List 1
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Data: Gender bias & training barriers limit women’s entry into cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has been found to be the third most appealing tech sector role for early-career women, despite gender bias, training barriers and male-dominated industry culture hindering the entrance of women in the field, according to a new study by Women Go Tech. -
Fixing the 8% problem: Solving the data centre industry’s gender imbalance
You might take issue with the fact that the data centre industry can be described as an old boy’s club, but the stark facts speak for themselves: -
Metro Connect 2025: Addressing the digital infrastructure skills gap
Is talent the most important factor in driving success? At Metro Connect 2025, digital infrastructure leaders from AT&T, Uniti, and Broadstaff outlined how AI, return-to-office mandates, and retention strategies impact hiring challenges. -
Tech must serve all users, says DEI leader as FCC probes Comcast
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s probe into Comcast’s DEI practices marks the latest growing shift away from inclusivity as a new political world takes control. -
5 tech companies abandoning DE&I targets in 2025
Numerous major tech and telecom companies have decided to abandon their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) goals in 2025. -
BT scraps DE&I targets from management bonus scheme
BT is reportedly set to remove diversity and inclusion targets from its managerial bonus scheme. -
Bridging the digital gender gap
Women in Africa face barriers in accessing technology, education, and leadership roles in the tech industry. Yet, there are pioneering figures across the region determined to drive change -
Redefining leadership: From badge wearer to chaos coordinator
What does it truly mean to be a leader? Influencer, thought leader, and leading expert: Tags like these are applied throughout the tech industry, and beyond, almost like stickers, with businesses looking to wheel out what they perceive to be one of their true stars to showcase to the public. -
Women leading the charge in open source AI
emPOWERED takes a look at the women making a difference in the male-dominated space of open source AI
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In an era where connectivity is paramount, Liberty Networks brought together top leaders and visionaries from the telecoms industry for LINKS 2025: A Connected Leadership Experience.
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Martin Bouchard, chairman and co-founder at QScale, cuts through the hype surrounding AI data centres.
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Hybrid cloud is experiencing unprecedented growth as businesses and governments look to balance security, performance, and costs with their specific needs.
