International Membership of the Professional Computing Association is now available to companies, typically vendors that do not have a formal, corporate presence in the UK. They may have a representative here, but no office or stockholding facility.
The PCA is a not-for-profit trade association, committed to encouraging good, sustainable and professional business practices, in keeping with its aim:

 "To lead, represent and deliver an outstanding level of service and support for members, so they and the industry as a whole develop and prosper in a rapidly changing
environment".

Membership of the PCA is open to any businesses or individual active in the ICT marketplace. Current membership includes major vendors (Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Sony etc) as well as international and national distributors (Bell Micro, VIP, Enta, Widget etc), major publishers (Incisive VNU, Dennis Publishing) and more than 700 resellers. Through its Reseller Committee the PCA reaches all the main Buying Groups and trade associations in the UK - total reach estimated at 3,000+
A special three year Introductory International Membership Package is available in order to provide assistance and support to any ICT Channel company based outside of the UK that wishes to introduce and promote their business in the UK. Flat rate Membership Fee for the first year is £500, and £850 for years two and three. All subsequent years will be payable at the standard rate applicable at that time.

BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Access to editorial and review in the UK's leading computer magazines
•  Access to key distributors & resellers via networking events, dinner, golf day etc.
• Tailored package of introductions is available (extra cost)
• Up to three delegates / guests, free of charge may attend the PCA's Conferences (x2 per year) Reduced rates for any additional reservations.
• Your logo & link on PCA website (80,000 hits, 15,000 visits/ month) for one month. Preferential rates for any additional requirement.
• Your logo & link on PCA e-newsletter (1200 circulation) for 2 months
• Sponsor PCA events, eg, Industry Awards, Golf Day at preferential rates.
• Use the PCA Member logo in your marketing materials

To apply for International Membership of the PCA, please contact the Association's CEO, Keith Warburton directly at kw@pcauk.org or admin@pcauk.org  Telephone: +44 845 634 9245. or visit the web site www.pcauk.org and submit your details.