Computer organizations and associations are the focus of topics featured in this category.
However, Internet organizations and associations should be listed within the Organizations & Associations subcategory of the Internet section of the directory, and free and open-source organizations and associations should be listed in that section, as these are more specific categories.
A computer organization is an entity made up of multiple people whose mission or purpose relates to computer topics. These may include governmental or non-governmental organizations, international organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and cooperatives. Associations, institutions, societies, movements, coalitions, collectives, and clubs are examples of organizations.
When the mission statement, stated purpose, or goals of the organization relates to computers and computer use, software, or related topics, and a more specific category hasn't been established, then these resources are appropriate for this category.
Computer corporations or companies, however, should be listed in the category or subcategory that relates to their principle products or services.
Recommended Resources
Association for Computing Machinery
Founded in 1947, ACM is an international society for computing and the largest scientific and educational computing society. Its governance, councils, boards, and committees are identified, along with its bylaws, constitution, and annual reports. Membership policies, benefits, and options are discussed, along with its chapters, educational programs, conferences, and awards. Magazines, journals, books, newsletters, and other publications are listed, including master article templates.
https://www.acm.org/
Association for Women in Computing
Affiliated with the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), the AWC was founded in 1978 for the purpose of providing opportunities for women in computing by providing networking, education, and mentoring opportunities. Headquartered in Oakland, California, the organization has chapters in Montana, New Jersey, Minnesota, and two in Washington State. Membership types are defined, along with the benefits of membership.
http://www.awc-hq.org/
Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
Originally known as the National Association of Computer Repair Business Owners, the ACRBO is a trade association of computer repair businesses, its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, enable customers to identify trustworthy businesses, provide verification of a members status of good standing, offer networking opportunities, and to foster better understanding of the computer repair industry. Membership benefits and leadership are stated.
https://www.acrbo.com/
Association of Software Professionals
Previously known as the Association of Shareware Professionals, the ASP is a professional trade association of software developers and authors of freeware, shareware, and commercial computer software. Membership benefits, member testimonials, and staff contacts are given, along with its ASPects Newsletter and other publications, book reviews, and business, marketing, and technical articles. A history of the organization, the ASP hall of fame, and consumer guides are featured.
https://asp-software.org/
Black Data Processing Associates
The BDPA was founded in 1975 to enable the advancement of African-Americans and other minorities in the Information Technology (IT) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields. The advantages of membership are outlined, along with job opportunities, and member publications, scholarships, and student services, including its chapters, and conference schedules. A directory of partnerships and partnership benefits are defined.
https://www.bdpa.org/
Computer & Communications Industry Association
The international, non-profit advocacy organization, formed in 1972, is headquartered in Washington, DC, where it represents the information and communications technology industries, promoting open markets, open systems, open networks, and open competition. Its mission, membership levels, and issues are defined, with reports on various projects, briefs, and filings, white papers, and a video library, informational blog, and news and information.
https://www.ccianet.org/
Computer Technology Industry Association
CompTIA is a non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology industry. Created in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers, its membership policies, educational programs, training, continuing education, certifications, and advocacy and philanthropic efforts are featured, and its board of directors, executive staff, and advisory boards are acknowledged. Its authorized partner program is featured.
https://www.comptia.org/
Originating in 1946, the IEEE Computer Society is a professional organization within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, created to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology, as well as the professional standing of its members. Membership policies and benefits, courses and certifications, chapters and communities, magazines, journals, and other publications are featured.
https://www.computer.org/
International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology
Made up of research and development center heads, faculty deans, department heads, professors, research scientists, engineers, scholars, software development directors, managers and engineers, and students, IACSIT is a scientific association of scholars engaged in computer science and information technology. Its membership policies and services, and societies are defined, conference schedules and programs are posted, and contacts are given.
http://www.iacsit.org/
