Industry leaders recognize critical need to recruit, develop and retain women leaders in technical careers
PALO ALTO, CA., June 27, 2007 – The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) today announced that Juniper Networks and Symantec have become full ABI Industry Partners. Symantec and Juniper Networks join a host of leading high-tech companies committed to advancing ABI’s critical mission and understand the importance of recruiting, developing and retaining women leaders in technical careers. The full engagement of industry partners like Juniper Networks and Symantec is vital to the continued growth of ABI’s programs that increasingly connect women to technology.
Companies like Symantec and Juniper Networks understand that women are a powerful opportunity in the globally competitive 21st century, and ABI’s mission is supported by programs that develop women in the technical workforce and fill the pipeline by developing the next generation of technical leaders, showcase and model the success of technical women, and influence and change the culture of technology.
Juniper Networks is a leader in network and security solutions and joins ABI at the Inspiring Partner level after recently underwriting the prestigious ABI Women of Vision Awards as a Gold sponsor.
“The Anita Borg Institute has done an outstanding job of honoring the collective power of women in technology. Their influence has lifted global competition in the areas of recruitment, retention and development,” said Steven Rice, Executive Vice President of HR. “At Juniper we understand and recognize that a larger, more diverse and inclusive pool of technical leaders is imperative if our company is to continue to grow and succeed. We are proud to partner with ABI, an organization that shares our vision for valuing women’s contribution to our industry.“
“We applaud the commitment and leadership from companies like Juniper Networks and Symantec. Women can, and should, play a vital role in advancing greater innovation, stronger businesses, increased competitiveness and a better world,” said Jody Mahoney, vice president business development at ABI. “Juniper Networks and Symantec engaged across our programs and initiatives to attract, train and retain technical women leaders. They understand the importance and are leading in this area.”
Symantec is a global leader in infrastructure software, enabling businesses and consumers to have confidence in a connected world. They join ABI at the Strengthening Partner level after recently underwriting the prestigious ABI Women of Vision Awards as a Silver sponsor.
”At Symantec, we see the Anita Borg Institute as an essential partner in our efforts to attract and advance women in technology,” said Ellen McLatchey, director of Diversity & Inclusion. “We have been impressed with ABI’s ability to inspire women by highlighting accomplishments and providing forums for growth and development. ABI’s mission is in complete alignment with our business objectives and we see this partnership as an opportunity to take an active role in recruiting, retaining and developing our next generation of technical leaders.”
About the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI):
In an increasingly competitive global marketplace the Anita Borg Institute provides resources and programs for industry, academia and government to help them recruit, retain and develop women leaders in high tech fields resulting in higher levels of technology innovation. ABI programs serve high-tech women creating a community and providing tools to develop their careers. The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. ABI Partners: Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Google, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Juniper Networks, the Career Action Center and Symantec.
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