You’re Not Just a Number to CompTIA

In one particularly memorable episode of The Simpsons, Homer joins a secretive organization similar to many of today’s service clubs.  When Marge asks him about the new club, he exclaims “It's wonderful Marge, I've never felt so accepted in all my life. These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined.” This quote is particularly funny since it seems to occur so often—sometimes joining an organization can truly be this impersonal and seemingly without benefit. At CompTIA, we offer membership programs designed to meet the various needs of our members – communities, education, research, events, certifications and public policy, just to name a few. One often overlooked benefit of CompTIA membership is our affinity program, where members gain access to a whole host of IT industry discounts, a variety of services and programs that will help them improve their profitability and operations.
 
Among the most costly aspects of running a business is offering employee health insurance benefits. As a CompTIA member you have access to a program that can save you up to 30% of your healthcare costs on average. Participation in the program includes customized programs that can be designed to meet your specific business needs. Discounts are available for members, regardless of whether you need an individual or a group policy.  For more information, contact Association Health Professionals at (888) 450-3040 and be sure to mention you’re a member of CompTIA.

Another significant cost for IT companies is business insurance. Your CompTIA membership entitles you to discounts from companies such as E&O insurance. For more details on these benefits, contact CSI Insurance at 415-257-2106.

In addition to the many insurance options savings, there are a number of other discounts available as well. You can use your CompTIA membership to save money on a multitude of business services, including:

• Auto insurance. Receive an 8% price cut in most states on GEICO auto insurance. If you have an existing policy with contact the company and ask   if you are eligible.


• Data recovery services. Both i365 and Data Recovery Services offer discounts to CompTIA members, including; a 20% discount on data recovery, free diagnostics for a single drive, and free shipping for completed recovery. i365, a Seagate Company, offers free in-lab evaluations, free in-bound shipping with UPS, data guarantee and a 10% discount on all recoveries – large or small.


• Laptop tracking. Laptops are a precious commodity, the lifeline for many employees and are often an easy target for thieves. My Laptop GPS provides CompTIA members with free and discounted options to make sure your data isn't compromised.


• Background checks. ScreenNow waives the setup fee for all CompTIA members and provides a discount of 10% off all orders.


• Credit card processing fees. First National offers CompTIA members a payment processing solution that provides competitive rates and unparalleled customer service.


• Debt collection services. Sequoia Financial Services provides industry leading collection services, assuring the highest recovery rate to subrogation, medical, retail, commercial, municipal and leading.

A quick review of our catalog of affinity programs will surely result in beneficial savings for you! When you consider all that your CompTIA membership offers, you’ll feel significantly more appreciated than do the members of Homer’s association! With CompTIA, you’re much more than a number ranked by the order you joined…