(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 19, 2009 ) SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2009 – AFSMI, SSPA, and TPSA--the three leading professional associations of the services and support industry--today announced the newest members to join the prestigious Expert Alliance Partner (EAP) program, which helps technology service organizations identify qualified solutions providers to meet their business needs. The newest businesses to join this elite program include iPMO, Call Center Group, and Sigma Performance Solutions.

The Expert Alliance Partner 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 have the opportunity to participate in the associations’ conferences--as speakers, preconference workshop presenters, and participants in the Technology Services Expo--and to provide articles for the associations’ publications. Companies achieve entry into the EAP program after evaluation by the associations.

“Aiming to achieve best-practice results is what sets our Expert Alliance Partners apart from their competitors,” said J.B. Wood, president and CEO of AFSMI, SSPA, and TPSA. “The program enables our members to identify the most qualified companies to help them reach their business goals, and program companies benefit by being able to assist these organizations in important ways. We’re pleased with the continued success of the program, and we’re honored to have iPMO, Call Center Group, and Sigma Performance Solutions join the ranks of other organizations who are already realizing the benefits.”

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 in the delivery of technology service and support. 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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