Company Profile
AFSM International is the world's largest global association for executives, managers, and professionals in the high-technology services and support industry. Its members have specialized areas of activity and interests within the management of pre-and post-services and support business in the computing and communications industries. AFSMI is the association that propels its members smoothly and solidly into the future by being at the forefront of not only what's new, but more vitally, to be in tune with what's coming. AFSMI, the global leader for solutions information and communications technology, focuses on five core industry sectors: 1. Integrated Hardware/Software Support; 2. Software; 3. Professional Services; 4. E-Service: and 5. Marketing and Business Development. Through market research, focus groups, member polls, and other means of targeted investigation, AFSMI develops programs and offerings specifically geared to these five vital sectors.
ACCSS (AFSMI Center for Consulting Support Services) - A global consortium of consulting affiliates, experts in a wide spectrum of subjects, dedicated to helping service professionals with their initiatives. Contact Harley Rautmann or Ginny Goodman at (941) 275-7887. INTERACTIVE INTERNET SEMINARS - Interactive multimedia seminars that provide leading industry speakers to AFSMI members, chapters, and prospective members. Many of the seminars are archived on the AFSMI Web site for later viewing/listening. Contact Patrick Rowe at (941) 275-7887, or toll free US/Canada (888) 756-3453, or via e-mail: prowe@afsmi.org. Please visit the AFSMI Web site for more details and schedule of speakers, www.afsmi.org. Professional Services Institute -A research-based organization dedicated to advancing professional services in the high-technology industry. Contact Jim Alexander @ 941-275-7887. The Professional Journal -Monthly member publication, recognized worldwide as the leading publication in the industry, features articles and regular columns by experts and leaders in all segments of the industry. Services & Support Industry Resource Guide -The industry's most extensive, up-to-date guide to all the companies in the industry-a $125 value, free to members. WORLD CLASS CONFERENCES - AFSMI's Annual World Conference and Exposition is the premier international conference of the services and support industry, held in the US every October. This year's conference is scheduled for October 15-17, 2000, in Nashville, TN. Other events include the co-sponsoring of the AAMI Healthcare Technology Management and Support Professionals Conference, June 3-7, 2000, San Jose, CA. AFSMI also co-sponsors conferences in Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Africa. AFSMI has many chapters throughout the world. Please visit the AFSMI Web site for Chapter events listed under each chapter, www.afsmi.org. RESEARCH AND STUDIES - AFSMI offers a variety of studies on best practices, benchmarking, professional services, future trends, and personnel compensation at special member pricing. Members are encouraged to participate in these research and study projects. AFSMI has strengthened its focus on market research through joint ventures with groups such as IDC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and SMI. The following NEW studies are available: