Top 10: Technology Associations
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on digital solutions, professional associations are playing a pivotal role in shaping the technology industry's trajectory.
Leading technology professional associations have emerged as influential voices, representing the interests of their members and the broader tech community. Through their collective efforts, they tackle complex challenges, drive policy changes, and ensure that technological progress aligns with societal values. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange, these associations facilitate the cross-pollination of ideas, enabling professionals to stay ahead of the curve and contribute to groundbreaking developments.
10: Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
A not-for-profit, international organisation of information security professionals and practitioners, the association provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.
9: Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Founded: 1916
Headquarters: Washington, DC, United States
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the leading global voice for the technology sector, advocating for policies that drive innovation and competition worldwide. Headquartered in Washington DC, ITI represents cutting-edge companies at the forefront of technological advancement.
With over a century of experience, ITI's mission remains steadfast - to bolster the global competitiveness of its member companies through favourable public policies and industry standards. From AI to cybersecurity, ITI shapes the regulatory landscape across a vast array of tech domains. As the preeminent technology trade association, ITI wields considerable influence in promoting a business environment conducive to technological breakthroughs.
8: Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)
Founded: 1973
Headquarters: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States
With more than 50 years of certifying over 75,000 professionals, the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) helps organisations and their employees address the demands of today’s dynamic information environment.
The association moves beyond technology to include governance, business process, and ethics, developing a skilled and professional information workforce, from entry-level through to senior management.
7: Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading organisation dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment.
CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, certification, events and products. CSA’s activities, knowledge and extensive network benefit the entire community impacted by cloud — from providers and customers, to governments, entrepreneurs and the assurance industry — and provide a forum through which diverse parties can work together to create and maintain a trusted cloud ecosystem.
6: Association for Women in Computing (AWC)
Founded: 1978
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
The Association for Women in Computing (AWC) was founded in Washington, DC in 1978 and is one of the first professional organisations for women in computing. AWC is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the computing professions. Its members include many types of computer professionals, such as programmers, system analysts, operators, technical writers, Internet specialists, trainers and consultants.
The purpose of AWC is to provide opportunities for professional growth through networking and through programmes on technical and career-oriented topics.
5: British Computer Society (BCS)
Founded: 1957
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Made up of over 70,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers, the British Computer Society has a mission to ensure everyone’s experience with technology is positive.
As a charity with a royal charter, its agenda is to lead the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
BCS is ensuring the digital journey is safe and positive for everyone, by raising standards of competence and conduct across the IT industry and tackling the ethical challenges we face along the way.
The work BCS does is built on four strategic pillars, which make it possible for the organisation to raise standards and realise greater potential in the technology industry.
4: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Founded: 1947
Headquarters: New York City, United States
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the world's largest computing society, dedicated to advancing the field of computer science and technology. Founded at the dawn of the computer age, ACM boasts a global membership of over 100,000 professionals from academia, industry and research institutions.
ACM's reach extends far and wide, with regional councils in Europe, India and China, fostering networking opportunities and promoting computing's critical technical, educational and social issues worldwide. Through its Special Interest Groups, chapters, conferences, publications and prestigious awards like the A.M. Turing Award, ACM facilitates knowledge sharing, professional development and recognition of excellence in the computing field.
With a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, ACM embraces a broad spectrum of computing disciplines and advocates for the full engagement of underrepresented groups. By bringing together educators, researchers and practitioners, ACM serves as a powerful voice and tireless advocate for the computing profession, shaping public policy and driving innovation for the benefit of society.
3: Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Founded: 1969
Headquarters: Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is a globally recognised professional membership organisation that has been a leader in information systems and technology for over 50 years. Committed to advancing digital trust, ISACA empowers IT professionals to grow their skills and knowledge in areas such as auditing, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
With a presence in 188 countries and 225 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers personalised training, educational resources and in-demand credentials backed by industry-leading IT experts. The organisation serves its global professional community through offices in North America, Europe and China, guiding careers and propelling enterprises into the future while promoting digital trust.
2: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Founded: 1963
Headquarters: New York City, United States
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a leading professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. With over 400,000 members in more than 160 countries, IEEE is a global community of engineers, researchers and professionals from diverse fields, including electrical engineering, computer science and electronics.
IEEE plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development within the engineering community. Through its extensive portfolio of publications, conferences and educational programmes, IEEE disseminates cutting-edge research and facilitates the exchange of ideas among industry leaders and academic experts.
Committed to ethical and responsible practices, IEEE develops standards and guidelines that ensure the safety, reliability and interoperability of technologies worldwide. Additionally, IEEE actively promotes public awareness and understanding of engineering's impact on society, encouraging the next generation of innovators through various educational initiatives and student programmes.
1: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Founded: 1982
Headquarters: Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
The Computing Technology Industry Association, more commonly known as CompTIA, is a leading voice and advocate for the US$5tn global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.
Through education, training, certifications, philanthropy and market research, CompTIA promotes industry growth; the development of a highly skilled workforce and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens and the opportunities and benefits made possible through technology are available to all.
CompTIA has awarded more than 2.5 million certifications in areas such as cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing and technical support.
The organisation also maintains a robust partner program around the world with thousands of academic institutions, not-for-profits and other organisations.
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