We're owning up to the situation

[Commentary] The tech industry is improving the way we connect, work and play thanks to an innovation revolution that is powering America's economy. But the tech industry has a diversity challenge that needs the same transformational approach to improve our workforce.

We are not interested in sugarcoating or defending the indefensible; in fact, we are shining a spotlight on the problem. That is why leading tech companies -- including Intel, Google, Facebook LinkedIn, Microsoft and Yahoo -- are voluntarily disclosing their diversity numbers.

We are owning up to it and are working hard to figure out solutions. Those solutions must be well thought out and authentic to the tech industry.

[Garfield is president and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council]