Digitalization Is Female: What We Can Learn from Hedy Lamarr and Ada Lovelace.

In German It's Not Called "die" Digitalization for a Reason.
That’s right – digitalization is feminine. And it’s becoming increasingly important for women. Let’s not forget: there were true pioneers who paved the way.
Hedy and Ada as Role Models.
Let’s go back to the 1930s: Hedy Lamarr, the famous Austrian Hollywood actress, invented frequency hopping – today, we know it as Bluetooth. And the programming language Ada is named after Ada Lovelace, who became the world’s first computer programmer back in 1840.
And the list goes on. There are many more impressive women out there – because women have a natural grasp of technology, a curiosity for new knowledge, and have always had a talent for tech and innovation.
Digital Skills as a Success Factor.
So, what about today? Digitalization is reshaping and easing our work lives. We’ve all seen it: digital workflows, flexible hours, mothers balancing kids and smartphones at their laptops, video calls and virtual meetings – welcome to the new world of work.
Digital Skills: Are Women the Winners?
A 2017 study by Accenture shows that digital skills and the opportunities of digitalization are helping women advance their careers. In 16 out of 31 countries studied, women are reaching higher education levels than men – partly because they use digital technologies more effectively.
Dream On …
Our conclusion: Digitalization will become even more female – and it’s a great idea to start engaging with technology, research, and innovation from a young age. Or, to put it in the words of a well-known quote: Little Girls with Dreams Become Strong Women with Vision.
So, start dreaming!