Celebrating Women in IT: NTT DATA and NLB Services Hosts Third 'Bridge the Gap' Hackathon

 NTT DATA and NLB Services have launched the third 'Bridge The Gap' hackathon, aiming to address the gender gap in the IT sector by celebrating women in technology. Know complete details here 

On the occasion of Internation Women's Day, NTT DATA, a leader in global digital business and IT services, along with NLB Services, a provider of global technology, today announced the third edition of the 'Bridge The Gap' hackathon. This initiative is a concerted effort by NTT DATA and NLB Services to address the gender disparity in the information technology sector by honouring women in technology. 

The month-long hackathon will be hosted from Friday, March 8, 2024, to Friday, April 12, 2024. The registrations for Bridge the Gap hackathon are open now, and interested participants can register at the official website. Launching on International Women's Day, the event provides Java and .NET developers with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities via a coding contest. The hackathon features appealing rewards, recognizing their outstanding skills and contributions to the tech community.

According to ‘Bridging the Skills Gap – Towards an Equal Workplace’, a comprehensive research report published by NTT DATA and NLB in 2023. On International Women's Day, we proudly unveil “Bridge the Gap“ Hackathon - a dynamic celebration of women in technology and a resounding testament to our unwavering commitment towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, in collaboration with NLB Services. We encourage women to embrace this opportunity not just to showcase their skills and creativity, but to boldly explore uncharted tech territories.” stated Ankur Dasgupta, Vice President, India APJ Marketing, NTT DATA Services 

Speaking about the third edition of the ‘Bridge The Gap’ Hackathon, Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services said, “The ‘Bridge The Gap’ hackathon has been a remarkable initiative that showcased the power of collaboration and innovation in breaking biases and tackle the gender gap in the information technology sector. At NLB, we believe in the power of women to shape a better and sustainable future, and this hackathon has truly demonstrated their ability to drive positive change through their creative solutions.” 

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