Several tech giants with large operations in the Triangle have taken a stand against HB2. Here’s a roundup of what these large firms have said on the record.

WRAL News contacted each of the firms for comment. Not every firm responded.

For numerous reports about the tech sector’s response to the legislation, check the links included with this story.

The on-the-record-statements:

  • Red Hat

Red Hat has always believed in diversity, inclusion, and equality of voices – not only for our associates, but also our partners, customers, the broader technology industry, and the communities where we live and work. Our business is deeply rooted in the principles of collaboration and inclusion, where people from diverse backgrounds and experiences come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and spur innovation. We’ve seen firsthand the impact of this collaboration among diverse groups of people. We cannot see any economic benefit from divisive legislation, and would prefer to see more attention given to issues that would have a demonstrable positive impact on all citizens.

  • Quintiles

It’s important to Quintiles that North Carolina be perceived as a welcoming state and a good place to work. Like many other leading global companies, we follow an anti-discrimination policy that is inclusive. This bill doesn’t change our practices in North Carolina or any other state. Quintiles believes that our diverse workforce is part of what makes us a successful and admired company.

  • IBM

IBM is disappointed by passage of #HB2 in NC since it reduces scope of anti-discrimination protections in state

  • CISCO

Cisco is against discrimination of any kind. #WeAreNotThis#WeAreCisco

Cisco believes everyone deserves to be welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. We are against discrimination of any kind, and are extremely disappointed and concerned with the recent legislative actions in Georgia and North Carolina. We favor laws that encourage open and effective collaboration, not those that seek to gain by dividing instead of uniting all people.

  • SAS

SAS is committed to diversity and acceptance of all.

No comment

When asked for comment on HB2, representatives of Lenovo and Cree declined.