Celebrating (our) Women in Tech.
ASBIS Africa
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From history to technology, women have played a vital role in shaping today’s society. Some of these achievements are being highlighted during?#womensday on August 9.
Pioneers who have paved the way
While there are countless women who have made outstanding contributions to the field of technology, we have highlighted just a few of the notable achievements that anyone would be able to both recognise and appreciate in the 21st Century.
Hedy Lamarr: The Inventor of WiFi
Hedy was a self-taught inventor and film actress, who was awarded a patent in 1942 for her "secret communication system", the idea eventually inspired Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth technology.
Ada Lovelace: The World's First Computer Programmer
Ada’s mathematical talent shone through in her early life, and her skills and interest in machines lead to a working relationship with?Charles Babbage. It was Lovelace's notes on the?Analytical Engine?that Alan Turing used as a form of inspiration for his work on the first modern computer in the 1940s.
Mary Wilkes: The First Home Computer User
Mary is a former computer programmer and logic designer. Her use of the LINC at home in 1965 made her the first ever home computer user, and her work has been recognised at?The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park.?
Radia Perlman: The Mother Of The Internet
Radia’s invention of the algorithm behind the?Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), was instrumental in making today's internet possible.
?Information source: https://www.globalapptesting.com/blog/the-women-who-changed-the-tech-world
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Pioneers of today and our very own product pioneer – Elsie Woods
The growth and acceleration of women in technology-driven positions is a stimulating one because traditionally, it was uncommon practice for women to hold any interest in the tech space, let alone be working in the industry. Today however, we are seeing an explosion of potential and opportunity for women in technology-driven positions, which is an exciting chapter to be a part of as the industry has ultimately started to move away from the binary man-woman dynamic.
At ASBIS, we’re thinking about inclusion in a much bigger way. As an example, the stereotypical pinks and blues are not part of our strategy - Giving the consumer options is key here, so your products should assort a variety of styles and colours to allow for personalization rather than being gender-specific.
While we may be a bit biased at times when it comes to our dedicated team, we would not be able to delve into anything to do with pioneers of today without making mention of our General Manager, Elsie Woods -?A superstar in her own right. Elsie has been a true driving force behind the growth and evolution of Asbis Africa. Going forward, Asbis will be digging deeper into Smart Technology as we believe that not only are consumer electronics a vital element in everyday life, but smart home trends are also no longer reserved for High-Tech homes.
With Elsie’s help, we have become used to fast-paced innovation and strive to continue to expect better, to always be better and to have more effective technology available to our passionate customers. At the end of the day, devices has become an important part of our daily life - We live in a generation that uses electronics, technologies and artificial intelligence that is capable of doing human work with ease and efficiency.?
Some fun facts about Elsie:
Connect with Elsie here: Elsie Woods
Closing
To the women who continue to inspire and pave the way for the next generation of young women to follow in their path, happy women’s day! Thank you for all that you do and continue to do for the industry we are all so passionate about making more inclusive and better for the young women of tomorrow.