Computer Information Systems

"The Association for Information Systems (AIS) serves society through the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of excellence in the practice and study of information systems. AIS is the premier professional association for individuals and organizations who lead the research, teaching, practice, and study of information systems worldwide."
The Association for Information Systems Web site has information on conferences, career services and student chapters.

"The International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) is a nonprofit association founded in 1960 and dedicated to the improvement of information systems and the education of information systems and computer professionals. These goals are accomplished through various activities, recognition awards, and publications."

"The ACM Special Interest Group on Management Information Systems promotes best-practice and research in the management of information systems and technologies and the use of these systems and technologies."

"Since 1937, the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) has been the association for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information."

"Creative Commons develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and innovation."

"The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum, launched in 2006, that is responsible for the development, management, education, and awareness of the PCI Security Standards..."

"CPSR is a global organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology. Founded in 1981, CPSR educates policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues. CPSR has incubated numerous projects such as Privaterra, the Public Sphere Project, EPIC (the Electronic Privacy Information Center), the 21st Century Project, the Civil Society Project, and the CFP (Computers, Freedom & Privacy) Conference. Originally founded by U.S. computer scientists, CPSR now has members in 26 countries on six continents."

"The Benton Foundation has often served as a laboratory for exploring the potential of new communications technologies and techniques to help solve social problems."
This is a 501(c)(3) private foundation established in 1948.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), based in Geneva, Switzerland, is an organization of national standards bodies that develops voluntary standards covering technology and business.
The ISO's management systems division publishes good practice standards for businesses and organizations operating in a variety of industries including: energy, environment, food safety, and information security.

Trade association for high tech industry and innovators.

X12 is a nonprofit chartered by the American National Standards Institute. X12's mission is to develop and maintain EDI standards and XML schemas that facilitate the electronic interchange of business transactions globally.