Singu Srinivas named finalist in 2007 Technology Leadership Awards
NEEDHAM, Mass, July 09, 2007 — HiWired, a leading provider of technology support services and solutions, announced today its president and co-founder Singu Srinivas has been named as a finalist in the Mass Technology Leadership Council’s 2007 Technology Leadership Awards for the category of Emerging Executive.
The Technology Leadership Awards honor Massachusetts companies and individuals who best exemplify leadership and excellence in business and technology. Finalists were selected from a field of 180 candidates by the Council’s Board of Trustees. A separate panel of judges will select the winners that will be announced at the Awards Gala on October 18th at the Westin Copley Place.
“We are delighted to be recognized by the Mass Technology Leadership Council for our efforts in bringing technology services and support to retailers, ISPs, consumers and small businesses,” said Singu Srinivas, president and co-founder of HiWired. “I am honored to have been selected as a finalist and in the company of such distinguished entrepreneurs and innovators.”
“The Mass Technology Leadership Council is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors and these awards are an important part of this effort,” said Joyce Plotkin, president of the Mass Technology Leadership Council. “These honorees represent the spirit of innovation, the history of accomplishment and the future promise that define the Massachusetts technology community.”
About HiWired
Founded in 2004 by IBM services veterans Singu Srinivas and Michael Wexler, HiWired provides retailers, broadband providers, small businesses and consumers with immediate, expert support for the PC and any technology that integrates with the PC including wireless networks, iPods, digital cameras, and smartphones. Current customers include Comcast, Cox Communications, OfficeMax Motorola and Sony Ericsson. Through its remote technology management services HiWired makes it simple for consumers and small businesses to utilize, enjoy and integrate their technology.
HiWired offers incident-based and ongoing remote technical support for customers struggling with technology tasks ranging from setup of new computers and digital devices to problem solving with more complicated technology and networking configurations. For more information, visit www.HiWired.com.
About The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is the only association that addresses the critical leadership issues of innovative software and technology-enabled companies. Formed by the combination of Massachusetts Software Council and New England Business and Technology Association, Inc., the organization is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. The Mass Technology Leadership Council conducts educational programs, hosts industry events, facilitates networking, sponsors research, advocates in favor of technology policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and competition, and recognizes industry-leading companies and people.
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