"Technologies are converging so organisations must follow suit to stay relevant.  The IET's role raises the bar for professional standards in all fields of engineering and technology."

"I've long felt that the engineering profession in the UK is very fragmented and that consolidation will give it a more powerful voice.  A broader based body allows us all to benefit from the cross fertilisation of ideas and maintain a strength and depth of knowledge for those working in specialist areas."

John Smyth MIET

Manager, Deloitte (Consulting)

"The IET has been key throughout my career and this proposal is fundamentally important.  I work in the IT sector and the IET, from its position at the forefront of technology, is helping to shape this profession in such a way that the people working in it receive credibility and recognition."

Professor Polina Bayvel FIET

Professor of Optical Communications and Networks in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and Vice-Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London

"The IET is a meeting place for professional engineers and is a way of disseminating leading edge research through successful IET publications like Electronics letters.  Engineers need forums like this where they can access internationally ground breaking research and leading-edge technical developments."

Dr Alan Pollock CEng MIET

Professional Development Manager, Microsoft LTD

"At Microsoft, we believe that the IET helps us to deliver our principles of innovation, thought leadership and career development.  In fact, the IET is an important partner for our future development and success."