What People Are Saying
Quotes from the MassTLC-MassNetComms Combination
“We’re creating a single, ‘go-to council’ for the technology industry. This newly combined organization will have the scope and scale to help spur growth in such traditional areas as communications, computing, networking and software, and in emerging growth segments like mobile, cloud computing, digital games, robotics, video and social media.”
- Steve O’Leary, chairman of the Mass Technology Leadership Council
“These companies are a major part of the Massachusetts economy today. Working together we can help Massachusetts seize a disproportionate share of the new tech investment and spending that will come as the global economy enters recovery.”
- Steve Krom, chairman of MassNetComms; VP & GM, AT&T New England
“This partnership is exactly what we need to see more of. Collaboration and focus in the tech sector and elsewhere is the way to meet today's economic challenges.”
- Governor Deval Patrick
“As a major technology buyer in the region, I am excited about the combination of the two Councils. It is incredibly helpful to have a single organization where I can explore new technologies and connect with fellow leaders across technology sectors.”
- Mary Finlay, Deputy CIO of Partners HealthCare
“We are excited to be bringing our entrepreneurial communities together. With so much innovation occurring in mobile computing and communications, entrepreneurs will benefit from a broader range of resources to help them grow their companies.”
- James Geshwiler, Chair of MassTLC’s Entrepreneurial Cluster and Managing Director of CommonAngels
“Our decision to join together and build scale in a single organization comes at an important moment in time. By combining, we do more to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem, invest in workforce development, and foster a business climate that supports the growth of technology companies.”
- Tom Hopcroft, President & CEO of the Mass Technology Leadership Council
“The combined Council will build upon the shared goals of each organization. As a driver of innovation, the organization will contribute more significantly to economic recovery and regional prosperity.”
- Mark Horan, Executive Director of the Mass Network Communications Council
