Topic: diversity

Intel Capital to invest in technology startups run by women and underrepresented minorities

Intel Capital has announced a new fund to invest in women and underrepresented minority entrepreneurs. The Intel Capital Diversity Fund will invest US$125 million in technology businesses run by women and underrepresented minorities to help improve diversity in the industry. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is fundamental to delivering business results,” said … continue reading

Udacity training programs for Android, diversity at Google, and SourceForge changes policies—SD Times news digest: June 2, 2015

Google has announced a new partnership with Udacity to provide beginner and advanced Android training courses. The courses will be taught by experts from the company’s developer platform team. In addition, developers can sign up for the new Android Nanodegree. Users enrolled in the Nanodegree program will have access to coaches who will review their … continue reading

Microsoft to hire autistic employees, Bitcoin Foundation announces bankruptcy, and Apple’s new patent—SD Times news digest: April 7, 2015

Microsoft has announced it is opening up a new pilot program with Specialisterne to hire full-time employees that are on the autism spectrum. “People with autism bring strengths that we need at Microsoft; each individual is different, some have amazing ability to retain information, think at a level of detail and depth or excel in … continue reading

Cards Against Humanity to provide full-ride STEM scholarship for women

Cards Against Humanity is trying to increase diversity in the technology industry. The card game has announced it is releasing an expansion to fund full-ride scholarships for women looking to get their undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “Women are underrepresented in science, tech, engineering and math, and we felt like the … continue reading

Google ends Google TV support, AT&T’s Enhanced WebRTC API, and Intel’s diversity plans—SD Times news digest: Jan. 7, 2015

Now that Android TV has officially launched, Google has announced that it will no longer support Google TV. Existing Google TV apps developed for the platform will continue to work, but most Google TV devices will not support the company’s new platform. “With this shift, we encourage you to transition your living room development efforts … continue reading

From the Editors: Nine predictions for 2015

It’s the time of year when every pundit, analysis and researcher puts on his “Carnac the Magnificent” hat and tries to peer into the future to determine which trends will bubble to the top. We’re no different, except for one thing: Top 10 lists are SO Letterman! So cliché! So, in the spirit of differentiation, … continue reading

Microsoft reports an increase of women in its workforce

Microsoft has publicly released new diversity statistics, and according to the data the number of women in the workforce is up. Microsoft revealed women now make up 29% of the company’s worldwide workforce, up from 24% last year. “As our business evolves to focus more on end-to-end customer experiences, having a diverse employee base will … continue reading

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