CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. Visit the CompTIA website

HDI, a Think Services company, is the world’s largest IT service and support membership association and the industry’s premier certification and training body. Guided by an international panel of industry experts and practitioners, HDI is the leading resource for help desk/support center emerging trends and best practices. HDI provides members with a vast repository of resources, networking opportunities and the largest industry event - the HDI Annual Conference and Expo. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, HDI offers training in multiple languages and countries. Visit the HDI website

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is a global membership-based organization shaping the future of outsourcing as a management practice, as a profession, and as an industry. Its members are line and staff, executives and managers, with the vision and expertise it takes to design, implement, and manage their company's global corporate ecosystem. This new breed of outsourcing professional enhances their company's success and their own careers by taking advantage of a wide-array of association services including networking, research, training, and certification.  Visit the IAOP website

With more than 65,000 members in more than 140 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org) is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the Information Systems Control Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and control standards. Beyond membership and multiple individual certifications, CompuCom serves the association in many of its governing boards, is a frequent contributor to the ISC Journal, and has chaired many conference tracks at ISACA’s annual conferences.  Visit the ISACA website

The IT Governance Institute (ITGI) is a research think tank that exists to be the leading reference on IT-enabled business systems governance for the global business community. ITGI aims to benefit enterprises by assisting enterprise leaders in their responsibility to make IT successful in supporting the enterprise's mission and goals. By conducting original research on IT governance and related topics, ITGI helps enterprise leaders understand and have the tools to ensure effective governance over IT within their enterprise.  Visit the ITGI website

itSMF is part of a worldwide movement of ITSM professionals covering 50+ countries with over 15,000 members. All have as their primary focus, the promotion of the business benefits of IT Service Management best practice and the adoption of these standards by the IT industry as well as other non-IT related organizations that provide products and services to their customers. The itSMF is a not-for-profit organization funded through membership subscriptions and commercial activities such as book sales and events. It is most recognized for its work in ITIL, Six Sigma, Prince2, and TOGAF.  Visit the itSMF website