Contributor Judging from the number of professional services organizations, the Internet has made its way into the corporate mainstream. During the past few years, half a dozen organizations have formed to help computer professionals. These associations offer a wide variety of tangible and intangible services.
Members can enjoy perks like discounts on software and even health insurance and telephone calls.
In addition, members get to mingle with other Internet professionals and make contacts that could lead to a new sale or job. The site offers members data about Internet products, educational resources and professional services. For instance, the site includes 60 entries for programmers in need of Year 2000 products. Five full-time employees change the site's content daily. Unlike most associations, the IIA is a profit-making enterprise.