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A report from Gulf Business details the findings of the Acronis 2025 Women in Tech Report, which reveals significant differences in how men and women perceive opportunity, advancement, and bias in the technology sector.
The report, titled “FOMO at Work: The Opportunity Gap Between Men and Women in Tech,” surveyed more than 650 IT professionals globally. It found that more than eight in ten women believe stronger representation at the top could shift culture, yet most women still report bias, slower progression, and heavier work-life demands.
The data shows a perception gap in career development access, with only 60 per cent of women saying men and women have equal access, against 75 per cent of men. Work-life balance was cited as a major career barrier by 63 per cent of women, compared with 49 per cent of men. Furthermore, 67 per cent of women believe they must work longer hours to advance in their careers, while 56 per cent of men shared that view.
Bias and stereotypes were identified as a primary barrier. For women entering cybersecurity, bias was named the main barrier by 41 per cent of women and 33 per cent of men. For leadership paths, 41 per cent of women and 36 per cent of men identified bias as the key obstacle.
Leadership development tailored specifically to women is a priority for 70 per cent of female respondents, versus 56 per cent of male respondents. Concerns about missing career opportunities due to family responsibilities were higher among women, with 52 per cent reporting being very concerned, compared with 42 per cent of men.
“Our new survey findings shine a spotlight on just how differently men and women experience working in the tech industry,” said Alona Geckler, SVP Business Operations and chief of staff at Acronis. “Closing the gender gap requires more than good intentions. Organisations must recognise these disparities and design programs that expand leadership opportunities, confront bias head-on, and create environments where work-life balance doesnt present any barriers that may potentially derail womens careers.”
The report suggests that while progress has been made, workplace culture remains uneven. Women place a higher value on targeted leadership initiatives and advocacy programmes.
“This report highlights the critical need for companies to listen more closely to womens experiences in technology career paths,” said Melyssa Banda, SVP, Edge Storage and Services at Seagate Technology. “For companies across the tech sector, highlighting women role models, addressing bias directly, and fostering inclusive cultures can benefit the entire industry.”
Women currently make up 29 per cent of the global technology workforce, a figure reflected in the report’s sample size.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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