(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 01, 2009 ) SAN DIEGO, CA, June 1, 2009 – The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) has welcomed Google Inc. to its growing membership community. SSPA is the largest and most influential association in technology services and support.

Google is among several other leading organizations that have recently joined the association. As its member base and global influence has grown, SSPA has become a preeminent thought leader and issues advocate. SSPA communications and education programs now inform business leaders, policy planners, and the public-at-large about the critical importance of technology support and services in leveraging the value of corporate IT investments and consumer product value.

“This is a significant addition to the SSPA community,” said Stephen Smith, executive director of SSPA. “Google is a great company with an outstanding brand and leadership team. SSPA will strengthen their service and support efforts by providing the insights and innovations that only we can offer.”

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About SSPA
The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) was formed in 1989 and has grown to become the largest and most influential industry trade group for technology service and support professionals. Its nearly 200 member companies represent tech support, field service, and customer relations organizations around the globe. For more information, visit www.thesspa.com.

About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top Web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall Web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.

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