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ITServe’s 24th Chapter is

Launched in Boston

OUR BUREAU
Chicago, IL

t’s truly historic for ITServe Alliance to have
our Boston Chapter launched, joining today
Iwith our 23 other Chapters, taking the total
number of ITServe chapters to 24, spread across
the United States,” said Anju Vallabhaneni, Presi-
dent of ITServe, the largest association of IT Solu-
tions & Services organizations, representing over
2,500 member companies across the United States.
The historic launch event of the Boston Chap-
ter was held at the Double Tree Hilton in Worces-
ter, MA, on April 18th, 2025, with over 150 ITServe
members and sponsors from across the United
States joining to celebrate this milestone. The en-
ergy was incredible as industry leaders shared their
insights, setting the stage for the future of ITServe in
Boston and across the United States.
Chandra Sekhar Nallam, in his response after
being installed as the President of the ITServe Bos-
ton Chapter, said, “I am deeply honored and grate-
ful to the ITServe National Leadership for placing
their trust in me and appointing me as the ‘Founding
President of the ITServe Boston Chapter.’ I would
also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Boston
Core Team for unanimously electing me as the first
President of this prestigious Chapter.” tracting more members, so that we have a lot of say
While acknowledging the vision and strategy in the immigration policies and expand our benefits
of the Governing Board, Executive Board, and Na- from more companies/businesses.
tional Leadership, Chandra Sekhar Nallam thanked Vallanhaneni explained that ITServe provides
Srinivas Gattu, Sharad Patney, Ram Dondapati, Su- exceptional services to members, such as discounts
man Kora, Chandra Yamsani, Venu Mammai, Dibs on immigration attorneys, telephone services, tech
Mahanta, Prasad Chintalapudi, Prasad Maganti, and insurance, payroll services via ADP, FINTEX ser-
Srikanth Dasugari “for their invaluable contribu- vices, and more. Members also benefit from weekly
tions towards making the Boston Chapter possible.” webinars, networking, chapter meetings, regional
At the inaugural session, the newly formed meetings, and synergy sessions. ITServe has secured
Boston Chapter donated $5000 towards STEM Ed- significant discounts from DICE and LinkedIn,
ucation to a local Community College and $1000 and is negotiating with larger companies for great
towards the local Police Department in Worcester. packages. These discounts can save each member
In his Presidential address, Anju Vallabhaneni, $10,000 annually.
President of ITServe Alliance, recalled his close as- ITServe is developing a job board to make re-
sociation with Worcester, where he began his suc- sume matching easier. Uploading a resume will
cessful career in IT and Business 27 years ago. “I was show employers across the country whose require- chapter leading in industry trends and innovation.
a Programmer here in Worcester, so I have a special ments match your qualifications, providing a valu- So, Boston chapter, we are here to help in every
connection to this place,” he said. He expressed able benefit to members. Vallabhaneni also men- way. We wish your chapter to cross, first 100 mem-
his gratitude and appreciation to all the Sponsors, tioned CSR initiatives that benefit American society bers, 200 members in the coming months. We will
who continue to support ITServe and its numerous and build goodwill. work together to add new members to the New En-
initiatives. “On behalf of the ITServe leadership, I Siva Moopanar, President-Elect of ITServe, gland chapter as well, so that both the chapters will
want to thank everyone for coming here today, I am said, “Boston being a tech hub, it is very vital for be powerful, and we are here to help.”
proud to represent the 2,500-member company or- us, and it will be a valuable Chapter.” Pointing to Proving a broader narrative of the major con-
ganization.” the current economy, Moopanar said, IT sector is tributions of ITServe in recent Years, Moopanar
Pointing to the role of ITServe, Vallabhaneni the first sector which is affected during the down- pointed out how, ITServe through CSR, ITSS,
said, “ITServe stands up against unfair government turn we are seeing in the last two years, and this is CPAC, and PAC, is making a lasting impact on the
policies and helps IT companies grow.” Quoting the the first sector to bounce back as well, and we are IT industry and the larger American society, through

famous saying, ‘if you are not at the table, you will seeing some positive signs in the commercial sector. STEM and other philanthropic activities. “We are
be on the menu,’ Vallanhaneni pointed out that “We “And this is the right time to launch the chapter in spending more time, more money on STEM. Sev-
don’t want to be on the menu. In order for it to hap- the right city, as Silicon Valley and Boston are the eral congressmen, legislators, and other leaders are
pen, we need to be unified. We need to expand, at- epicenters of innovation. We look forward to this appreciating our efforts.”

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