Katya Ivanova, VP Worldwide Inside Sales at Acronis offers her views on diversity in the channel. Diversity in the channel, just as in IT in general, remains a major issue for many companies out there. I therefore want to share a few tips on how to fight the diversity battle. …
Read More »PCR September Exertis Roundtable: Change for the better
Exertis held an internal roundtable to discuss its employee’s views towards creating a workplace of diversity and inclusion. On the panel was Dharma Lad, HR Business Partner, Jamie Brothwell, Commercial Director, Accessories, Louis Rogers, Retail Account Manager, Esther Ogundeji, Commercial Financial Analyst, Kati Eagle, Purchasing Director and Rosie Gordon, Product …
Read More »Tackling Diversity in the Tech Industry
Lysa Campbell, CEO at Retail Marketing Group discuses the current state of diversity in tech Over the last few years diversity in the tech industry has slowly been improving; it is clear that companies have been trying to take steps in the right direction to become more inclusive through various …
Read More »PCR September issue out now: Women in Tech & Diversity Special
It goes without saying that it’s important to have the right people for the job as after all it’s the employees that keep the cogs of a business turning. There are many companies in the channel already that put a significant emphasis on creating a balanced and inclusive workplace culture. …
Read More »Exabeam supports FirstBoard.io to Increase Women Leaders on Technology Boards
Exabeam is supporting FirstBoard.io, a network of highly qualified and diverse technology leaders seeking corporate director roles. “Having industry-leading companies like Exabeam support the goal of increasing diversity in the boardroom is critical to really pulling our mission forward,” said Rita Scroggin, founder of FirstBoard.io. “We are grateful to have an …
Read More »Speakers for Schools partners with Corsight AI on STEM for ethnic minority students
Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools has partnered with Corsight AI to provide 170 virtual work experience placements to young people across the UK. The placements will take place in the week commencing 19th July, and target young people from ethnic minority backgrounds aged between 14-19. Ethnic minorities are largely underrepresented in STEM …
Read More »Tech Data focuses on diversity with LGBT Business Resource Group
Tech Data has launched a new business resource group (BRG) for LGBTQ+ personnel in the UK and Ireland. Known as SPECTRUM, the group encourages a place of diversity and inclusion. The group has been launched to align with Pride Month. Allies and anyone at all interested from Tech Data UK and …
Read More »PCR SEPTEMBER ISSUE DIVERSITY SPECIAL FOCUS: HOW TO GET INVOLVED!!
In the September issue of PCR we will be looking at Diversity in the channel, which includes our annual Top 25 Women in Tech feature. Alongside this we will be looking at TECH CHANNEL INNOVATION: It’s been a difficult couple of years following the global pandemic so we are keen …
Read More »PCR June Life in the Channel with Mimecast’s Hannah Mayersbeth
Hannah Mayersbeth, MSP Sales Manager at Mimecast on cybersecurity, inequality and why more women should get involved in this sector. In cybersecurity women only represent 20% of the workforce. Here Hannah Mayersbeth, MSP channel manager at Mimecast, has become one of the rare female leaders in this industry. PCR caught …
Read More »HUAWEI launches women developers program
Huawei’s launch of its Women Developers (HWD) program is intended to encourage more women to join in technological innovation by providing participants with more opportunities and platforms for career development and skill training. Any woman developer from around the world can register to join the program on the HUAWEI Developers official …
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