The Quebec Technology Association Launches the AQT Accelerator to Support the
Growth of the ICT Industry

MONTREAL, Sept. 21 /CNW Telbec/ - During its 20^th anniversary celebration bash attended by some 375 guests, the Quebec Technology Association (AQT) issued a strong call to action in support of the growth and commercialization of ICT companies. The Association took the opportunity to launch "Step into the AQT Accelerator" - a new positioning campaign that clearly confirms and highlights the Association's role as a driving force in the growth of the Quebec Information and Communications Technologies industry.

With its keen grasp of the realities faced by ICT executives, the Association is well aware of the impact of economic recovery and international competition on its member companies. Company executives must take quick action to meet their customer's needs, grow their markets, and retain a sufficient pool of qualified employees. They have little time to devote to seeking out financial and professional partners, let alone best practices to improve overall management and increase sales. In doing so, they could miss out on business opportunities or risk not having the resources they need to propel their growth.

"This is why companies and their partners need to mobilize. They need to join forces and ensure their voices are clearly heard, and this is precisely where the AQT Accelerator comes in by bringing all of our services together under a single heading", stated Nicole Martel, Chief Executive Officer of the Quebec Technology Association. "It was designed for companies, their CEOs, and their management teams. The AQT Accelerator provides a venue to meet with peers and future partners and showcase companies. The Accelerator highlights best management practices for companies targeting national or international markets, while also providing access to a network of specialized resources."

"The Accelerator is built on our 20 years experience in building business-to-business networks, our knowledge of the field, and the expertise of all of our partners", added Luc Filiatreault, Chairman of the AQT Board of Directors. "I invite companies at every stage of growth to step into the accelerator to Go Faster and Spend Less!"

Mr. Filiatreault also applauded Federal and Quebec government initiatives to support the growth of the ICT industry, which is a major source of innovation and job creation. He noted that the AQT would monitor developments closely and underscored the importance of mobilizing companies within the association to ensure effective representation of their interests to government authorities.

About the Quebec Technology Association (AQT)
The AQT has over 450 member companies and affiliate members. The AQT represents Québec information technology companies and their management teams. The Association's mission is to support their growth objectives and facilitate their access to the best business practices.

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