IEEE Computer Society Introduces Membership Packages to Serve Specific Technical Interests New and renewing members will be able to choose a membership package in one of four Focus areas -- Software and Systems, Information and Communication Technologies, Security and Privacy, or Computer Engineering

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In an effort to better serve the growing audience of global computing professionals, IEEE Computer Society is launching membership packages to meet specific technical focuses and goals.

New and renewing members will be able to choose a membership package in one of four Focus areas—Software and Systems, Information and Communication Technologies, Security and Privacy, or Computer Engineering—to provide targeted resources to keep up to date in specific technical areas and meet career-development goals.   

"This is just another way that IEEE Computer Society is adding value and evolving to help serve the global workforce of technology leaders," said IEEE Computer Society President John Walz. "We hope these attractive bundles—featuring the Computer Society's best information sources, from webinars and articles to magazine subscriptions—will provide an easy and attractive means of keeping up with the rapidly changing technology world."

Each Focus package includes a monthly newsletter covering technology in the specific focus area, an electronic version of a Computer Society magazine serving that interest area, 12 free Computer Society articles of the member's choosing, three free Computer Society webinars, and special discounts on Computer Society training courses.

That is in addition to standard IEEE Computer Society membership benefits, including a subscription to Computer magazine, access to thousands of online courses and books, and discounts on conferences and other products.

Those who sign up for the Software Focus will receive an electronic version of IEEE Software. Information and Communication Technologies Focus subscribers will receive IT Pro. Security and Privacy Focus subscribers will receive IEEE Security & Privacy magazine, and the Computer Engineering Focus customers will receive IEEE Micro.

To select the Focus package that meets your interests, visit the IEEE Computer Society Home page.

About the IEEE Computer Society

IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and career-development source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. IEEE Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library, unique training webinars, professional training, and a Corporate Affiliate Program to help organizations increase their staff's technical knowledge and expertise. To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org.

Media Contact: Margo McCall IEEE Computer Society, (714) 816-2182, mmccall@computer.org

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