Computer Industry-- Associations & Organizations
Associations
- Formerly known as the American Electronics Association, AeA is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry
- Lobbiess governments at the state, federal, and international levels; provides access to capital and business opportunities
- Check the Industry Reports section and the Atlanta Chapter events
Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)
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Trade association representing a broad spectrum of the U.S. IT industry.
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Areas of coverage: eLearning, Finance, Security, XML, Intellectual Property, RFID and more
- The ISOC is a professional membership society with more than 150 organizations and 16,000 individual members in over 180 countries.
- It addresses issues that confront the future of the Internet and is the organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
- Informative pages on Public Policy, Standards, Training and History of the Internet
- Features the Internet Traffic Report
Association for Information Systems
- AIS, founded in 1994, is a professional organization whose purpose is to serve as the global organization for academics specializing in Information Systems
- Chapters in the Americas, Europe and Africa , and Asia
- Members can browse job postings and post resumes
- Founded in 1947, ACM is a major force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide.
- 78,000 members in 100 countries, in all areas of industry, academia, and government
- Industry's leading Portal to Computing Literature (Emory has full access to ACM publications)
- Extensive Career Resource Center
CTIA - The Wireless Association
- Founded in 1984, CTIA is the international organization that represents all sectors of wireless communications-cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio. CTIA serves the interests of service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and Internet companies and other contributors to the wireless universe.
- Industry section provides comprehensive information on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues.
- Career Resource Center & Certification Programs
- Wireless Glossary
- CTIA's semi-annual wireless industry survey develops industry-wide information drawn from wireless service providers. It has been conducted since January 1985, originally as a cellular-only survey instrument, and now includes PCS and ESMR providers.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
- CompTIA is dedicated to advancing the growth of the IT industry and those working within it. With more than 20,000 members in 102 countries, CompTIA is a leading global IT trade association
- Membership includes manufacturers, distributors, resellers, solution providers, ISPs, ASPs, software developers, e-commerce and telecom companies
- Offers certification and a variety of training programs
- With 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 37 societies of the IEEE.
- Timeline of computing history
- Emory has access to IEEE Xplore containing IEEE transactions, journals, magazines and all current IEEE Standards
- Career Services Center with information for Students, Certification and jobs
TechLINKS - the Guide to Technology in Georgia
- Great source to locate local meetings of various IT organizations
- Network by posting your profile to People LINKS
- Search in Community Publishing to find articles of importance
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
- Organization focused on providing leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology and management systems for the betterment of human health.
- Founded in 1961 HIMSS represents 15,000 individual members and 220 member corporations that employ more than 1 million people.
- HIMSS frames and leads healthcare public policy and industry practices through its advocacy, educational and professional development initiatives.
- JobMine link lists jobs, certifications and career resources
- Industry issues & Policies tab provides a wealth of publications and research on hot healthcare topics
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- SHRM is the largest association devoted to human resource management with 190,000 members. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 500 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries.
- SHRM Online Buyers' Guide highlights 2000 companies offering products and services to the human resource profession.
- HR Careers offers an extensive list of jobs mostly in the US, but some international
Software & Information Industry Association (SIAA)
- SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to companies that are setting the pace for the digital age.
- Job Network
- Policy papers are restricted to members, but press releases provide valuable information
- Codie Awards program showcases the software and information industry's finest products and services
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
- GFOA, founded in 1906,is the professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada. 16,000 GFOA members are dedicated to the sound management of government financial resources.
- Wealth of information including: Research Papers, Sample Policies and Best Practice Examples
- Job Listings
- Membership organization focused on training the information, computer and network security professional.
- Conducts annually, with the participation of the San Francisco FBI's Computer Intrusion Squad, the Computer Crime and Security Survey. The aim of this effort is to raise the level of security awareness, as well as help determine the scope of computer crime in the U.S.
Women in Technology International (WITI)
- Services include: Networking, Career Services, National Conferences and Regional Events, Publications, Small Business Programs & more
AIIM - The Enterprise Content Management Association
- AIIM is the international authority on Enterprise Content Management (ECM), the tools and technologies that capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content in support of business processes.
- Industry Job Network, Standards section and Certification programs
Electronic Industries Alliance
- The EIA is a national trade organization that includes the full spectrum of U.S. manufacturers. The Alliance is a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is promoting the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts.
- EIA comprises more than 2,500 member companies
- BSA is an organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world.
- BSA is the voice of the world's commercial software industry before governments and in the international marketplace
- BSA educates consumers on software management and copyright protection, cyber security, trade, e-commerce and other Internet-related issues
- Established in 1988, BSA has programs in more than 60 countries worldwide
- A non-profit consortium of 500+ organizations working to create, implement and promote open e-business standards and services.
- Founded in February 1998 and includes the Electronic Components (EC), Semiconductor Manufacturing (SM) and Telecommunications (TC) industries as well as the Logistics (LG) and Solution Provider (SP) communities.
- Trading Partner Directory offers searching by companies who
have implemented certain standards, SC companies, Solution Providers
and Service Providers
Conferences
- Since 1977, a conference to debate technology, business and policy issues facing the industry, discussing ideas and outlining practical business solutions.
- Target audience: technology-industry executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
- It is a business-oriented event focusing on emerging technologies and business models in software, the Internet, communications and electronic commerce
- Typically 10 to 15 startup companies present at the Forum each
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