Introduction A number of professionals are involved actively in computing and other related works. This is mainly because the field is wide and hosts millions of professionals, researchers, as well as educators that strive to improve scientific computing. These professionals and other system users such as educators, and researchers, among others, need platforms that unite them as well as learners to improve scientific computing. This has never been easy because finding platforms, which are credible for that task has been challenging. However, a number have come into play as ways of facilitating professional networking emerge. These include ACM (Association of Computing Machinery), among others. In addition, it has been significant in linking professionals, educators, and researchers, among others stakeholders, who work to address challenges that face computing field. Moreover, these professionals share resources that help advance the computing field. This paper will explore ACM, its structure, purpose, pros, and cons. It will also endeavor to convey significance of ACM to the world as well as its ability to address challenges that face computing field (ACM, Inc. 1). ACM ACM is considered as the largest portal in the globe. It unites educators, and professionals, as well as researchers, among others, with a view to promoting dialogue and resource sharing to counter challenges that face computing field. Moreover, the association recognizes technical excellence, through awards and works to provide strong leadership to strengthen the profession of computing. The association also ensures professional growth to members. This is done through provision of professional networking, and life-long learning as well as career development to its members. No wonder, it has over 100000 members that come from more than 100 countries in the world. The association began back on 15 th , September 1947 in New York. This was arrived at in a meeting, which was held in Columbia University. Initially, it was decided that its name be (EACM) Eastern Association of Computing Machinery. However, after just one year, in 1948, the word Eastern was dropped (ACM, Inc. 1). The main aim of this association is to promote computing as a science and profession. This is done through promotion of science, construction, and development. The association also works to employ knowledge of machinery computing as well as handing of data and reasoning. The association draws its members from all areas of computing, which range from design to construction and development, among others. Before 1966, anyone could join ACM with the aim of promoting its purpose. However, this changed as present membership depends on qualification. The association currently offers three forms of membership namely, professional, institutional and student membership. A 16-member council governs the Association. This council consists of, among others, the president, and treasurer who again, act as secretary. In addition, council meetings are held twice a year, with executive committee allowed to meet as regularly as appropriate. The association employs staff in its headquarters, where services and products are delivered.