Women in Cloud and Veeam India Announce Partnership to Enhance Diversity and Inclusion in Cloud Data

(1888PressRelease) According to recent statistics, only 26% of computing jobs in India are held by women, and in the field of cloud data management and security, women are even more underrepresented.

Women in Cloud (WIC) and Veeam® Software India, a leader in Modern Data Protection, are pleased to announce their partnership to enhance diversity and inclusion in the field of cloud data management. Through this partnership, WIC and Veeam India will work together to promote intellectual development among women, develop influence in cloud data management, and enhance workforce capacity through micro-credentialing.

According to recent statistics, only 26% of computing jobs in India are held by women, and in the field of cloud data management and security, women are even more underrepresented. WIC and Veeam India are committed to changing this by creating a more inclusive and diverse ecosystem in India for cloud data management.

"We are thrilled to partner with Veeam India to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of cloud data management," said Chaitra Vedullapalli, President and Co-Founder of Women in Cloud. "At Women in Cloud, we believe that diversity drives innovation and that unlocking the full potential of our workforce requires creating a more inclusive and diverse ecosystem. By working together with Veeam India, we can help create a more level playing field for women and underrepresented groups in cloud data management, and drive innovation that unlocks economic access and benefits for everyone."

The WIC and Veeam India partnership will focus on three key areas:

• Enhancing workforce capacity through micro-credentialing opportunities with universities and cloud hyperscalers

• Developing influence in cloud data management through thought leadership initiatives that advance ESG and DEI narratives

• Promoting intellectual development among women through executive professional development programming with role model access

“At Veeam India and SAARC Regions, we are firmly committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and create a better future for all. Our partnership with Women in Cloud is a significant step towards building a more inclusive and diverse cloud data management ecosystem in India,” said Kushagra Sharma, Head of Marketing, Veeam India and SAARC Regions. “Together, we're committed to creating opportunities for women in tech, upskilling more than 1000 women in FY23, and promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace. By respecting the unique needs, perspectives, and participation of all our employees, we are confident that we can create a more innovative industry for everyone.”

Nisha Tijare, Head of Inside Sales at Veeam India and SAARC Regions, added, “We are delighted to join forces with Women in Cloud to tackle the pressing need for financial inclusion among today's women. By combining our resources and working together, we envision a more inclusive and innovative tech industry for all. At Veeam India, we are dedicated to proactively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our collaboration with Women in Cloud is only one of the many steps we are taking to ensure a brighter future for women in tech.”

To get involved in the WIC and Veeam India initiative, individuals and organizations can visit the Women in Cloud website and pledge their support. By signing up, they will join a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive ecosystem in India for cloud data management.

About Women in Cloud

About Women In Cloud: WIC is a community-led economic development organization taking collective action to generate $1B in net new economic access for women entrepreneurs and professionals by 2030 through global partnerships with corporations, community leaders, and policy makers. All the stakeholders are united by the ESG and UN Sustainable Development Goals driven by job creation, diversity and inclusion, technology innovation and sustainability, and providing women a powerful platform to accelerate as industry leaders. For more information, visit www.womenincloud.com.

About Veeam Software

Veeam® is the leader in Modern Data Protection. The company provides backup, recovery and data management solutions through a single platform for Cloud, Virtual, Physical, SaaS and Kubernetes environments. Veeam customers are confident their apps and data are protected from ransomware, disaster and harmful actors and always available with the most simple, flexible, reliable and powerful platform in the industry. Veeam protects 450,000 customers worldwide, including 81% of the Fortune 500 and 72% of the Global 2,000. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam’s global ecosystem includes 35,000+ technology partners, resellers and service providers and alliance partners. To learn more, visit https://www.veeam.com or follow Veeam on LinkedIn ( @ ) veeam-software and Twitter ( @ ) veeam dot