IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A TECHNOLOGY PARTNER MEMBER, YOU MUST:
- Provide business application products and/or services to the SMB market.
- Have a good-standing relationship with a significant IT vendor.
- Be sponsored by an existing ITA member or member of the ITA staff or Board.
- Have achieved professional recognition for IT consulting excellence.
- Demonstrate a history or track record in delivering quality services.
- Employ professionals who have demonstrated a willingness to serve in volunteer capacities to further the IT profession.
- Endorse and agree to abide by the ITA Code of Professional Conduct.
Why should you join the ITA?
As an ITA Technology Partner member (excludes Showcase level) benefits vary by tier and can include:
- Attendance at two events per year to network with lead and other leading industry partners in premier settings with first-class accommodations. Attendees will have access to all sessions and networking events.
- The ability to volunteer for committees to build relationships with other members and share your insights with the community.
- Feature in a new member announcement.
- A chance to be interviewed by ITA President on LinkedIn Live series “I TAlk Tech”.
- Opportunity to be featured in our members only community, including video content in our video library.
- Option to attend Friday office hours.
- Special access to ITA Members Only information on the ITA website.
- Opportunities to speak at ITA events and participate in ITA leadership roles and committees, as available.
- The ability to promote your firm’s skill sets, experiences and accomplishments to the profession’s leading firms.
- The ability to enhance your business, your network and your skills and have fun while doing it!
- Access to ITA marketing support that includes:
- Participation in a new member press release upon membership acceptance.
- An ITA website listing.
- Access to the ITA logo for your use in promoting your ITA affiliation.
| Program Tier | Prepaid Attendees per Event | Additional Paid Attendees | Logo on Signage | “I Talk Tech” | Video Library | Office Hours |
| Platinum | 4 | 2 | Yes | Priority Access | Yes | Yes |
| Gold | 2 | 1 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Silver | 1 | None | Yes | Yes | ||
| Showcase | None | None | No | Yes |
How can I take maximum advantage of my ITA membership?
When you become an ITA member, you affiliate yourself with a highly recognized and respected community of IT professionals. To maximize the ITA’s brand recognition, member firms are encouraged to:
- Participate actively in the ITA. You will benefit from the incredible resources and networking opportunities by getting involved.
- Actively promote the ITA to your own business partners/customers. ITA urges you to use the ITA Value Propositions for Practice Firms and for Internal Technology Leaders (CIOs/CTOs) in your ITA-related marketing communications.
- Network with other ITA members and explore opportunities for co-marketing.
- Use the ITA logo as described in the ITA Logo Usage Guidelines on your:
- Website
- Social Media
- Company literature
- Link your website to the ITA website.
WHEN YOU MEET OUR MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA AND ARE APPROVED, THEN:
- Submit your membership fee and agree to pay the initiation fee and the annual membership dues. Annual Membership dues are due by September 1 each subsequent year.
- Agree to abide by the ITA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain your “membership in good standing” qualifications, including active association participation and timely payment of invoices.