(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 16, 2008 ) SAN DIEGO, CA – The Association for Service Management International (AFSMI), The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) and The Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) today announced its Expert Alliance Partner Program which is designed to help technology service organizations identify qualified solutions providers to meet their business needs. The program members will be showcased at the upcoming “Winning Service Strategies in a Shifting Global Economy” conference to be held in Las Vegas October 20 -22.

The Expert Alliance Partner (EAP) program allows a limited number of top industry consultants and solutions providers to promote their service offerings to the members of AFSMI, SSPA, and TPSA. Expert Alliance Partners will have the opportunity to participate in the associations’ conferences—as speakers, preconference workshop presenters, and participants in the Technology Services Exposition—and to provide articles for the associations’ electronic and print publications. Companies achieve entry into the EAP program after evaluation by the associations.

“We are pleased to launch the EAP program and showcase the founding participants. This program helps our members identify the most qualified companies to engage in helping them achieve the best business results,” stated JB Woods, CEO of AFSMI, SSPA, and TPSA. “Entelligence, Ignite Service, PragmaticPS, Pretium Partners, S3 Solutions, SSI, Stone Cobra, Support Center University and Verghis Group represent some of the best consultants and service providers to our services industry.”

EAP companies will be showcased in the Technology Exposition being held in conjunction with the associations’ conferences in Las Vegas. Conference Information and registration can be found at:
http://www.afsm-winningstrategies.com/registration.asp
http://www.sspa-winningstrategies.com/registration.asp
http://www.tpsa-winningstrategies.com/registration.asp

About AFSMI
The Association for Services Management International (AFSMI) is the global leader in helping service professionals and field services organizations deliver more value to their customers. . www.afsmi.com.

About SSPA
The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) is a key resource for the information and best practices needed to make better business decisions. www.thesspa.com.

About TPSA
The Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) is the only organization for executives who create, deliver, manage, measure, and optimize technology services in the world’s leading corporations. www.tpsaonline.com.

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Association for Service Management Inter
Diane Brundage
Tel: 408-673-3054
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