Report to Members
November 2012
Dear Colleague,
As the end of the year is nearing, I wanted to express my appreciation for your IEEE Computer Society membership and your ongoing support of the computing and IT community. I hope you have enjoyed your membership and have been able to take advantage of the benefits, resources, and services available to you.
The 2013 membership year promises to be an exciting time. Now, when you join Computer Society or renew your membership, you can select a special membership package based on your professional focus, interests, and career goals. You have the option of Software and Systems, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Security and Privacy, or Computer Engineering. Each package gives you all access to all the resources you have been receiving, plus several new benefits.
Our goal is to provide products and resources essential to your professional development, and we are constantly looking for ways to enhance our service to you. Highlighted below are just a few of the new and existing benefits and services we believe you will find very useful. Remember, you can always visit www.computer.org to discover all the ways to get the most from your membership.
We value all our members, and look forward to your continued participation and involvement with the Computer Society in 2013. Be sure to renew your membership by 31 December 2012.
Again, thank you for your commitment to the IEEE Computer Society and our community.
Sincerely,
John Walz
2012 President
IEEE Computer Society
In This Report
- New! 2013 Membership Package Options
- New! Computing Now Relaunch
- New! New online courses and resources from Skillsoft
- New! Safari Books Online Mobile Access
- Student Member Package Continues in 2013
- Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
- Your Member Benefits
- 2013 Membership Renewal is Underway
- Give Us Your Feedback
New! 2013 Membership Package Options
Now you can select a membership package based on your professional interests and career goals. Your four options are: Software and Systems, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Security and Privacy, or Computer Engineering. Each package includes all the standard benefits of Computer Society membership, plus the following new benefits:
- A digital edition of a leading publication specific to your interest;
- A monthly digital newsletter developed exclusively for your focus area;
- Your choice of three free webinars from the extensive Computer Society selection;
- Free downloads of 12 articles of your choice from the Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL); and
- Discounts on training courses specific to your focus area.
Check out these packages, and select the one that best suits your professional needs when joining or renewing your Computer Society membership.
In August 2012, Computing Now, IEEE Computer Society's online gateway for computing technology articles, news, and multimedia, added targeted channels, industry-focused articles, weekly polls, leading bloggers, and solutions centers. To help you track new developments in targeted technologies, the content is organized into channels on:
- Cloud computing
- High-performance computing
- Mobile computing
- Networking
- Professional development
- Security, and
- Software development
The expanded site also includes Solutions Centers focusing on technology insights and specific resources to meet current industry needs. Learn more about Computing Now today.
16 KnowledgeCenters Available from Skillsoft in 2013
During the past year, Skillsoft, a leading provider of e-learning and performance support solutions, acquired Element K. Beginning January 2013, Computer Society members will have access to hundreds of online courses and books, and numerous technical resources through 16 Skillsoft KnowledgeCenters. The KnowledgeCenters available are:
Call Center Management Professional Foundations
Cisco MCSE and MCSA Certification Six Sigma
DoD 8570.1 Microsoft Enterprise Solutions VB.NET
IT Security Microsoft Office 2010 Visual C#
Java Oracle
Leadership Project Management
Watch for these new online learning resources at the Computer Society e-Learning Campus.
New! Mobile Access to Safari Books Online Library
Many members have asked about having the convenience of accessing our Safari Books Online library through a mobile device. To address your needs, beginning in December 2012, you can access 600 titles on your iPad or iPhone. Look for further details on the e-Learning Campus.
Computer Society offers our student members a wealth of resources to prepare for a future in computing and information technology. For just US$40, students have access to:
- Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL), providing the newest developments and best thinking in the computing world with over 470,000 peer-reviewed articles and papers.
- Development software from Microsoft, including Visual Studio Team System, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Expression Design, OneNote 2010, Project 2010, Visio 2010.
- 600 technical and business titles from Safari Books Online, with mobile access.
- Hundreds of e-learning courses covering topics relating to Cisco, IT Security, Java, Project Management, Oracle, MS Office 2010, among others.
- Over 25 scholarships, plus fellowships, awards, and hundreds of travel grants.
Current IEEE students, can add Computer Society membership for US$8.00 (U.S. and Canada) or US$13.00 (rest of world)
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Join us on the official IEEE Computer Society Facebook page—connect and share information in our technical community.
Stay in touch with us and get timely updates by visiting Computer Society on Twitter.
Take Full Advantage of Your Member Benefits
With so many great benefits it is easy to forget the resources available to you. Be sure to take advantage of these important programs and services:
- Access to technical, business, and project management online courses to help you stay competitive in today's job market.
- Access to 600 titles from top publishers such as O'Reilly Media, Addison Wesley, Prentice Hall, IBM Press, Cisco Press, and Adobe Press.
- Free membership in Technical Committees, providing a variety of opportunities for you to become an active and vital member of your community. Organize a conference or workshop, become involved with publications, develop programs to support student activities, affect the development of standards, create an online tutorial, or simply communicate with your colleagues at conferences or through electronic dialogue.
- IEEE Computer Society Jobs Board where you can post your resume or opening and reach thousands of specialized computer science professionals and top-level managers.
- Best rates on our publications, conferences, and certification programs—with significant savings compared to the nonmember rates.
Remember to renew your membership to continue enjoying the best rates on our publications, conferences, and certification programs—the savings can easily offset your membership dues. If you encounter any difficulty in renewing, please contact help@computer.org, or call +1 800 678 4333 (USA and Canada) or +1 732 981 0600 (worldwide).
Our members are important to us. Please help us improve your member benefits and membership experience by sharing your thoughts. Let us know what you value most about your membership. Do you use the e-Learning Campus frequently? Are there particular online course topics or book titles of interest to you? Are there things the Computer Society should start doing to help you advance your career and serve you better?
We want to hear from you…please email us at membervalue@computer.org. All your feedback is welcome, and we appreciate your help with making the IEEE Computer Society a better organization for you and all our members.