Don't Underestimate The Benefits Of Industry Organizations

Getting the most from your vendor’s VAR program is just one of the ways to help you succeed in your business. Don’t forget to look at the industry organizations that are in place to help support and educate you as a business owner. Take a look at groups like the RSPA, MSP Alliance, AIM, AIIM and CompTIA to make your business more successful.

AIM North America

For more than 30 years, AIM North America has served as the association and authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM delivers members access to information and cutting-edge solutions to grow their business. AIM members are providers resellers, developers, integrators, manufacturers, and distributors of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems.

AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services in North America and around the world by providing members access to information and cutting-edge solutions to grow their business including marketing tools, resources to generate leads, and educational opportunities that can increase sales and maximize profits.

For more information, visit www.aim-na.org.

AIM North America
125 Warrendale-Bayne Road
Suite 100
Warrendale, PA 15086
PH: +1 724 934 5688
FX: +1 724 934 4495
Email: info@aim-na.org
Website: www.aim-na.org

AIIM

AIIM International Exposition + Conference - info360
April 20-22, 2010
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
www.aiimexpo.com

The AIIM Expo + Conference is the definitive industry gathering for information management professionals across industries and lines of business. It is a can’t-miss event for Chief Executives, VPs, Directors and Managers of IT, VARs, industry professionals and business unit/department managers concerned with information and content management issues and solutions. The event lets you get through the muck and focus on your business … and your bottom line.

The event features industry-relevant educational tracks, conference sessions, over 100 real-world case studies, an Expo floor showcasing best-in-class information management technology solution providers, FREE expo floor education, workshops, networking opportunities, and much more. Come and assess and select new business applications and platforms, build the business case for their adoption, and simplify the process of implementing and integrating new solutions. Visit www.aiimexpo.com for more information.

CompTIA

CompTIA – Advancing the Global IT Industry
CompTIA is the voice of the world’s $3 trillion information technology industry. CompTIA membership extends into more than 100 counties and includes companies at the forefront of innovation; the channel partners and solution providers they rely on to being their products to market; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their technology investments.

CompTIA’s goal is to provide a unified voice, global advocacy and leadership, and to advance industry growth through standards, professional competence, education and business solutions. CompTIA has developed specialized initiatives and programs dedicated to major areas within the IT industry.

CompTIA membership provides a multitude of resources that can be tailored to specific business needs and professional interests, as well. Members have exclusive access to research, services and marketing solutions to assist in successful business growth and development. For more information, please visit, www.comptia.org.

Contact:
Kara Kersh
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: 630-678-8464
Email: kkersh@comptia.org
Skype ID: kara.kersh

MSP ALLIANCE

The MSPAlliance is a professional association comprised of more than 8,000 managed service providers (MSPs) and service enabling technology vendors, which work in a collaborative effort to define, promote and educate the Managed Services Industry and the end-user consumer on the adoption and successful use of technology through Managed Services. The MSPAlliance is committed to increasing reliability and dependability in the industry surrounding the value and benefit of using Managed Service Providers to provide a wide range of mission-critical services. In addition, the MSPAlliance collects data on the practice of managed services on behalf of its members, to help them increase the value delivery of IT to the organizations they serve. For more information about the MSPAlliance please visit www.mspalliance.com

charles weaver, president, MSPAlliance
PH: 530.891.1340
email: charles@mspalliance.com
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RSPA

What is RSPA?
RSPA stands for Retail Solutions Providers Association. We are the only association dedicated to the retail technology industry. Our members include resellers, distributors, hardware manufacturers, software developers, consultants and service providers who bring retail technology solutions to the marketplace. We began 60 years ago as the ICRDA (Independent Cash Register Dealers Association) and later merged with the SDA (Systems Dealer Association), creating a new association known as RSPA. Since then, RSPA has become an all-inclusive industry association for retail technology.

Taking You and Your Business to the Next Level
Any business whose work touches or can be classified primarily in the retail technology industry can apply for membership. With membership comes opportunity. RSPA offers dozens of programs to our members including: education, scholarships, events, and publications… just to name a few. These programs will help elevate your business in the industry and in doing so, saves you money.

With access to our print publication, connect; e-newsletter, juice-news and interactive website GoRSPA.org, members can stay up-to-date on important topics and vital information affecting the retail technology industry and our association.

RSPA
4115 Taggart Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 704.357.3124
Fax: 704.357.3127