The ASCII Group, Inc.
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 is the largest community of IT solution providers with a collective purchasing power of over $1B.  ASCII provides e-commerce tools, products and services to assist independent solutions providers in increasing profits, reducing costs, and growing their respective businesses.  The ASCII reseller member pays a monthly membership fee to gain access to both programs that help save them money while accessing training, best business practices and marketing strategies for growth. ASCII membership is exclusive to companies with reseller certificates that provide IT services.

www.ascii.com/

CompTIA
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. CompTIA is committed to advancing the long-term success and growth of the global IT industry.

www.comptia.org

Computer Troubleshooters
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.  Recently Computer Troubleshooters has been honored by Entrepreneur magazine as the world’s Top Technical Support franchise, and by Franchise50.com as the Top technology franchise based on franchise-owner satisfaction. As an Autotask Partner Computer Troubleshooters is proud to offer existing Autotask companies a $500 discount (on top of our discount for existing IT business owners if applicable) on the purchase of a franchise membership to any current customer of Autotask.

www.computertroubleshooters.com

MSP Alliance
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. The MSPA is also the only accrediting body for the MSP profession. 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
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.  Sign-up today at the special rate of $49 USD to get your 2008 membership!

www.msppartners.com