As Birmingham Tech Week approaches, our beloved second city is set to become a vibrant hub of innovation and inspiration at some of our biggest and best venues. Tech Week presents an unmissable opportunity for iMeta learners of past and present to immerse themselves in the latest technological advancements on their doorstep and build valuable […]
IT and technology is the industry that reigns supreme, and placing women in digital leadership roles is becoming a growing concern. We don’t need to tell you that we’re living through an era of rapid technological evolution. Everyday, we are getting more and more used to announcements of yet another new AI tool better than […]
Numerous women across history have made ground-breaking contributions to the field of technology. Unfortunately, their legacies do not match the impact that their achievements have had throughout the ages, many of which are still influential on today’s digitally native society. Their pioneering work has paved the way for future generations in tech, and it is […]
On Ada Lovelace Day, we celebrate not just one of the greatest pioneers in technology, but also the vast potential of women working in the tech industry. Born in 1815 to the renowned poet Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace was always destined to be more than just a daughter of a visionary, but a visionary of her own. She was a gifted mathematician and writer, widely known for her work on Charles Babbage’s early general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. What set Ada apart was her recognition of the machine’s potential to go beyond just number crunching. She envisioned a world where computers could manipulate symbols and create music and art, laying the groundwork for modern computer science as we know it today. The Current Landscape of Women in Tech Despite the progress since Ada’s time, women remain underrepresented in IT and digital sectors. In the UK, women constitute only about 17% of the tech workforce, and 14% of tech leaders. As of last […]
Following the Bletchley AI Safety Summit in November 2023, NCSC have assembled a fully-sourced report on the emerging and new AI threats to cyber security in the UK. The report outlines the key judgements that came from the summit and their contexts, and while we highly recommend reading the report in full, we understand that […]
Are you intrigued by the world of cybersecurity and seeking a rewarding career path in the West Midlands? Look no further. In this article, we will delve into the exciting realms of penetration testing and the essential CompTIA A+ certification. Not only will we discuss the possibilities of these professions, but we’ll also guide you […]