Industry Partners

ASCII
Founded in 1984, ASCII is the oldest and largest group of independent information technology (IT) solution providers, integrators and value added resellers (VARs) in the world. Today, the organization’s focus is on providing solution providers with the tools necessary to survive and grow in the competitive technology market. These tools include leveraged purchasing programs both through major computer products distributors and direct with manufacturers, education and training, knowledge sharing amongst peers, sizable discounts on business services such as errors and omissions/business liability insurance, and a worldwide locator which allows customers to find a local independent solution provider.

Brigantia
Brigantia is the largest grouping of independent Computer Solution Providers in the United Kingdom with around 1,000 members representing over 1,250 outlets. A standard member of Brigantia benefits by taking advantage of pre-negotiated deals with Distributors, Service Providers and Vendors. The primary advantages to Brigantia Group members are lower costs, free or reduced carriage, special offers and access to deals and services that otherwise they would not be able to obtain.

CompTIA
CompTIA is the leading association representing the international technology community. Its goal is to provide a unified voice, global advocacy and leadership, and to advance industry growth through standards, professional competence, education and business solutions. In order to most efficiently serve the industry and its members, CompTIA has developed specialised initiatives and programs dedicated to major areas within the IT industry. They include, convergence technology, e-commerce, IT training, software services, certification, public policy and workforce development.

MSP Alliance
For more than 10 years, the MSPAlliance has served as the chief advocate and unified voice for the Managed Services industry, and is the only organization that promotes the highest level of professionalism, reliability and integrity. As the world's largest Professional Association and Certifying Body for the Managed Services Industry, the MSPAlliance was created to meet the needs of the Managed Services Professional and to educate the end-user community and ecosystem-at-large on the benefits of utilizing a Managed Service Provider. GFI MAX is an accredited vendor.

MSP Partners
MSP Partners is an alliance of leading IT companies that recognize the importance of managed services to their channel partners. They have joined together with a common dedication to the development of their solution provider communities by creating a comprehensive source of education on MSP success.  MSP Partners is dedicated to educating IT solution providers about the benefits and implementation strategies for successful managed services. The alliance is committed to assisting solution providers in "taking the first step" into managed services and providing new growth strategies for those that are already on their way.  MSP Partners is dedicated to providing industry best practices for successful managed services featuring vendors' products and services.

MSP University
MSP University is the largest online business improvement and transformation resource for IT solution and managed services providers that wish to increase their efficiencies, effectiveness and net profits through IT business operations, sales and marketing and technical service delivery improvement education, training, fulfilment and consulting services. MSP University’s clients include Fortune 50 manufacturers, distributors, membership organizations, vendor channels, franchises and thousands of independent IT service organizations worldwide.

NBG
NBG is one of the most successful IT buying groups in the UK.  It was established in 1996 when 20 companies joined forces to create an IT buying group and since then the group has developed and grown.Members benefit from improved profitability and competitiveness, more customers and more sales, improved stock availability and control, better relationship with vendors, member networking, links with other organisations and a say in how NBG is run.

SMB Nation
SMB Nation, publishes books and magazines, sponsors technical conferences, and delivers seminars and targeted at the Small Business IT Consultant community.  The company was originally formed to promote the books and consulting services of Mr. Harry Brelsford, the author of a successful series of books written for Microsoft's global Small Business Specialist community and IT consultants, and a popular conference speaker on Microsoft-centric SMB consulting.