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Embracing the Challenge: Women and the IBM zSystems Platform

Published: Dec. 7, 2022, 7 p.m.

When UNICOM\u2019s Michelle Harris started her career in the IBM zSystems world 30 years ago, women were a rarity.\xa0 Today there are boundless opportunities for women on the zSystems platform, but nurturing them requires dedicated attention.\xa0 Programs like IBM Z Xplore and innovations like Zowe are making zSystems more accessible and more attractive.\xa0 From recruiting talent, to developing skills, to navigating job roles, Michelle shares practical guidance for organizations looking to improve diversity -- encouraging women to embrace the challenge and forge their own path in the zSystems domain.\xa0


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  • For more about UNICOM, visit them on the web, and also visit Macro 4.
  • For more on COBOL\u2019s birth, read about Grace Hopper.
  • For more on the origins of computer programming, read about Ada Lovelace.
  • Learn how the Stemettes inspire young women in IT.\xa0

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