"This year’s theme for International Women’s Day – Accelerate Action – places a significant task upon our shoulders. At the current rate of progress, it is estimated that it won’t be until 2158 that we achieve full gender parity, which is about five generations from now, according to data from the World Economic Forum."

Believe it or not, I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I was in high school. That’s not all that common in a world of ever-changing, endless possibilities. But I knew I wanted to work in technology.

The technology industry has made incredible strides in gender diversity over the years. While there is still room for growth, the progress we’ve witnessed is nothing short of inspiring. As we mark International Women’s Day, I reflect on my own journey in the IT sector and celebrate the remarkable advancements shaping a more inclusive future.

Nintex, a global leader in intelligent process automation powered by AI, today announced the appointment of Sarah Visbeek as its new general counsel. Sarah is an experienced general counsel with over a decade of experience spanning numerous industries, including technology, entertainment, and health and wellness.

Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, announced the appointment of Marianne Wolf as its Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. In this role, Wolf is responsible for leading the global ethics and compliance program, which includes overseeing cross-functional internal teams responsible for managing the company’s compliance and risk profile. Wolf reports to Carrie Schiff, Chief Legal Officer at Pax8.

Vaughan Webster joins to drive channel strategy and growth

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats, today announced the appointment of Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Alexander brings more than 25 years of experience driving growth for leading technology companies, including Fastly, Check Point, Harmonic, and Cisco. As CMO, Alexander is responsible for scaling Barracuda’s market growth strategy and execution.

Coco Hou CPA is calling on professionals working in accounting and finance to consider taking on a side hustle in bookkeeping and accounting to meet the growing demand from businesses in need of accounting services and to help earn more money to help with household bills.