Women in Tech

Latham Industries announces that its CEO and Founder, Tracey Latham, has been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. The award was presented during the Phoenix Sister Cities 2025 Global Links Business Luncheon, held on 23rd January 2025 at The Abbey on Monroe in Downtown Phoenix.

Following on from the recent speculation about the future of AllBright, the company has announced that its assets have been acquired by a Cain International investee company, securing the organisation’s long-term growth. Cain International remains the principal shareholder, reinforcing its commitment to AllBright’s management team and strategic direction.

The Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards has announced this year’s finalists, representing outstanding contributions and achievement at all stages of the career journey; from girls and young women still in education to tech entrepreneurs, from apprentices to C-Suite executives.

Reports have surfaced suggesting that AllBright, the members-only women’s club, has entered administration. However, at this stage, the company has neither confirmed nor denied these claims.

In this article Fiona Challinor, Production Supervisor at Solsta, shares her inspiring journey as she reflects on her career in electronics manufacturing. From her beginnings as a production operator to her current role, Challinor has embraced challenges, pursued continuous learning, and championed the importance of quality and communication in the workplace.

DigiKey announces it has renewed its annual Platinum Level sponsorship of WE United, formerly Women in Electronics (WE). WE United is a community of leaders at all stages of their careers dedicated to expanding the opportunities for women in the fast-paced electronics industry.

Janice Turner, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Wren Games, has spent her career solving problems in innovative ways. With over 18 years of experience across a variety of industries, she has turned her expertise as an engineer, product specialist, and entrepreneur into creating solutions that resonate with users.

Schneider Electric, one of the leaders in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lighthouse for its to support to the Economic and Social Development of Women through Renewable Energies in the Sahel (DESFERS) programme in partnership with Plan International.

Only four in 10 businesses have plans in place to hire more women, despite professionals recognising the skills shortage in the IT sector, according to a new study from ISACA.

The UK's first ever robotics competition for girls was launched at King's last month. The Girls Robotics Challenge sees teams of female students aged 12–16 from schools in London design, code, and build their own robots, under the supervision of King's students, to complete space exploration-themed challenges.