While women have made strides in technology, there continues to be so much room for growth. Data shows that, even at the collegiate level, women are markedly absent from tech-based classes. What is holding us back? How can we change this?

Anne Caluori has spent more than 30 years working in IT and has nearly seen it all when it comes to the IT ecosystem. In her interview, she shares her experiences with how far IT has come – and has yet to go – in opening its doors to diversity.

Jenna-Shae Harris and Ashley Jones are part of the incoming generation of women in IT. Hear from them on their experiences so far, and how to attract more women to information technology.

Surveys show there is room to grow and challenges to overcome with women in IT. Despite this, women also celebrate successes in the workplace. In the November/December IBM Systems Magazine, Mainframe edition, we profile women who are pursuing careers in z Systems technology.