SAN JOSE, Calif. — August 24, 2023 — WomenTech Network, a global community dedicated to empowering women in technology, announces a strategic partnership with NetApp Inc., a global cloud-led, data-centric software company. This partnership is a significant stride toward fostering inclusivity and gender balance within the technology sector.
NetApp, known for its commitment to innovation and technological excellence, is creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. This partnership between NetApp and WomenTech Network aims to uplift aspiring women leaders in the technology realm, offering them opportunities for growth and advancement.
"Gender diversity has a tremendous impact on innovation, better decision-making, engagement, and bottom-line financial outcome,” said David Kim, Chief Diversity Officer at NetApp. “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a business imperative to NetApp. Our partnership with WomenTech Network clearly aligns with our values and strategy. Together, we will drive greater representation, career growth, and gender equality in the tech industry and beyond."
The partnership encompasses a range of joint initiatives, including mentorship programs, skill-enhancement workshops, and networking events. WomenTech Network will showcase NetApp's commitment to gender parity and diversity, highlighting the company's leadership role in the sector.
"We are thrilled to join forces with NetApp Inc.," said Anna Radulovski, CEO and Founder of WomenTech Network. "NetApp's dedication to innovation and technological advancement mirrors our own objective of empowering women in technology. Together, we have the potential to make a lasting impact and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable tech landscape."
As part of this partnership, WomenTech Network and NetApp will leverage their extensive networks, resources, and expertise to forge enduring opportunities for women in the technology field. By combining their efforts, they aspire to inspire and empower women to thrive in their careers while fostering a diverse and all-encompassing atmosphere within the industry.
About WomenTech Network
WomenTech Network is the world's leading community for women in tech with more than 8,000 Global Ambassadors representing 172 countries. 90,000 tech leaders have collaborated with the network to date in order to cultivate a diverse global network that reaches 3.5 million people. WomenTech Network strives to empower women in tech through leadership development, professional growth, and mentorship programs. WomenTech Network hosts regular career networking events and a global tech conference for members to connect with like-minded professionals and learn about job opportunities at leading companies that value diversity.
Learn more about WomenTech Networks' events and programs at www.womentech.net.
About NetApp
NetApp is a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company that empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated digital transformation. The company provides systems, software, and cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally from data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloudlike experiences on premises. With solutions that perform across diverse environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data fabric and securely deliver the right data, services, and applications to the right people—anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.netapp.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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