Washington, DC and Arlington, VA December 9, 2008 The Boards of Directors of AeA formerly the American Electronics Association and the Information Technology Association of America ITAA announced today that they have each approved the merger of the two trade associations memberships and programs. The combined associations will become The Technology Association of America. The merger, which will close by the end of the year, will give rise to a stronger voice for the technology industry by bringing together the largest number of tech companies throughout the United States.“For all of its impact on everyday life, the technology industry has had insufficient clout in Washington and the state capitals – until now,” said ITAA Chairman Hank Steininger, a managing partner at Grant Thornton. “Together, our associations will become the clear leader, continuing a chain of consolidation that ITAA began in January,

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