http://www.masshightech.com/latestnews.html Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology : breaking news from Mass High Tech Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:54:28 -0500 en-US http://www.masshightech.com/ http://www.masshightech.com/images/flag.gif http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/daily56-24-Tech-Citizens-honored-today-for-generosity.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology Technology companies large and small gathered at the Seaport Hotel in South Boston this morning to be recognized as Tech Citizens in Mass High Tech’s 10th Annual Tech Citizenship awards. Among those recognized was the one company that has made the cut of those companies nominated every year since the program was launched — Genzyme Corp. of Cambridge. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/editorial1-Tech-companies-put-citizenship-into-action.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology There is a need to reach out to our young people as individuals. And that’s what, in many ways, the 24 companies profiled in this issue do. A key component in our annual TechCitizenship awards program is how tech companies give back to the community through education initiatives. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly33-Tech-philanthropy-brings-wave-of-contributions-volunteers-to-organizations.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology New England tech companies are ramping up contributions to educational programs and sending troops of volunteers to schools and on initiatives. Some leaders at organizations on the receiving end of that charity shared their thoughts on what the donations and volunteerism have meant to them. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly32-The-Dimock-Center-helps-Bostons-residents--and-many-Tech-Citizenship-firms-help-the-center.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology If there is a single entity that best encompasses the gamut of corporate giving that Mass High Tech has honored for the past 10 years, it just might be The Dimock Center, a multipurpose community institution that serves the Boston neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly31-2009-Tech-Citizenship-honoree-Accenture-Ltd.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology Corporate citizenship is such a fundamental part of Accenture LLC’s character that it is reflected in the way it runs its business and ultimately, in the actions of its people, officials said. From its focus on Skills to Succeed to its environmental stewardship, the charitable efforts are geared toward making a real impact. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly30-2009-Tech-Citizenship-honoree-Boston-Scientific-Corp.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology Natick-based medical device company Boston Scientific Corp. has for years given back to the community through the Boston Scientific Foundation, which supports local and national programs that improve lives in the areas of health and education for the underserved. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly29-2009-Tech-Citizenship-honoree-CA-Inc.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology CA Inc. is a global information technology software titan, and its charitable reach is also international. But the company’s Framingham operations are committed to growing its charitable outreach every year. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly28-2009-Tech-Citizenship-honoree-Charles-Stark-Draper-Laboratory-Inc.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology The support of technical education is one element of Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.’s corporate mission, and it is manifested in the nonprofit research institution’s commitment to advancing engineering and science education through its K-12 educational outreach programs in Greater Boston. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly27-2009-Tech-Citizenship-honoree-Cisco-Systems-Inc.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology Since Cisco Systems Inc. is all about connecting devices to each other and the Internet, and therefore connecting people to the world, it makes sense for the company to help connect its employees with people and organizations who need help. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/11/16/weekly26-2009-Tech-Citizenship-honoree-Cognex-Corp.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology Natick-based Cognex Corp. puts its charity programs into three silos: work hard, play hard and stay healthy. Under “work hard,” Cognex helps support education initiatives. Keeping it local is a clear part Cognex’s plan, and that is where much of the “play hard” idea applies. And when it comes to staying healthy, Cognex contributes primarily to initiatives sponsored by the American Cancer Society.