Industry Affiliations

The ASCII Group is a collection of over 2,000 independent solution providers or Value Added Resellers (VARs) that are focused on selling technology to the marketplace. ASCII provides e-commerce tools, products and services to assist independent solutions providers in increasing profits, reducing costs, and growing their respective businesses.

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www.ascii.com
CMIT Solutions began as a small computer support company in Austin, Texas in 1996. Over the past decade, the company has grown into a leading provider of IT professional services and managed services to small and mid-sized businesses with approximately 100 franchise locations nationwide.

www.cmitsolutions.com

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's $3 trillion information technology industry. CompTIA membership extends into more than 100 countries and includes companies at the forefront of innovation; the channel partners and solution providers they rely on to bring their products to market; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their technology investments.

www.comptia.org

Computer Troubleshooters is an international franchised network of independently owned technology service companies, and specializes in providing IT solutions and services to small businesses. Through the Computer Troubleshooters network our office owners receive outstanding benefits and support, including training, coaching, support, vendor deals (including health insurance), business management tools, and monthly marketing packets.

www.computertroubleshooters.com

The Independent Computer Consultants Association [ICCA] is a professional community of business information technology computer consultants. Founded in 1976, ICCA provides a growing number of member benefits and services including a Website and Discussion Boards; Chapters; Webinars; Special Interest Groups focused on specific consulting topics; National Conferences; Standard Form Contracts; Business insurances; a Health Insurance Plan; discounts on all kinds of business needs imaginable!

www.icca.org

Ingram Micro Services Division supports VAR success in high-margin IT professional service, including warranty contract management, managed services and professional labor services, enabling VARs to grow their services revenues, increase their profitability and sustain a competitive advantage with their customers.

www.ingrammicro.com/servicesdivision

MSP Alliance is a global organization made up of service providers and technology enablers, who 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. Created by MSPs for MSPs, the Managed Services Accreditation Program™ exam is recognized around the world as a vendor neutral benchmark of true managed services excellence and quality assurance.

www.mspalliance.com

MSP Partners is a vendor alliance formed to provide solution providers with a comprehensive source of MSP education. Members have access to: exclusive video on-demand MSP courses from industry thought leaders, a library of MSP tools and resources, solution provider case studies and collaborative vendor solution webinars, all demonstrating the proven path to success in managed services

www.msppartners.com

MSP University provides education, training, fulfillment and consulting services to thousands of independent I.T. service organizations worldwide. Whether preparing to transition to an annuity-based Managed Services delivery model, or if you already deliver Managed Services, MSP University will increase your knowledge of IT and Managed Services business, technical, sales and marketing best practices in help you drive revenue and increase profitability. Gain a competitive edge and join FREE!

www.mspu.us

SMB Nation publishes books, SMBPC magazine, an e-mail newsletter, sponsors technical\business conferences, and delivers seminars and workshops targeted at small and medium business (SMB) consultants, channel partners, resellers and system integrators. SMB Nation is dedicated to helping its tribal members successfully achieve their professional goals. This global company was originally based on the technical and business books, events and consulting services of Harry Brelsford. Today the company has grown to more than 16,000 tribal members.

Join the tribe at THRIVE at www.smbnation.com