M.A. Polce, an information technology and cybersecurity company with locations in Rome and Syracuse, has hired LAUREN MATTIA as a business-development manager. She brings an extensive background in technology sales. Of Mattia’s 25 years as a sales executive, 22 of them were spent at Northland Communications. She worked with local businesses and organizations, consulting on an array of telecommunications products including voice and internet service, structured cabling, and fiber-optic infrastructure. In addition to her leadership role as sales manager, Mattia enjoyed direct involvement in projects and building strong customer relationships. Among her community activities, Mattia currently serves on the Boilermaker Committee (and has 23 years), Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful, and Genesis Group. She is also a member of the Utica University Alumni Committee and the CNY BizTalkers, a Toastmasters group. and infrastructure. Her strategic planning, sales management, and prospecting skills will help meet the high demand for these services in the CNY region, M.A. Polce said.