Engineering: Information: Web Links

ECSA sees itself in partnership with the State and the engineering profession to promote a high level of education and training of practitioners in the engineering profession so as to facilitate full recognition of professionalism in the engineering profession, both locally and abroad. It enjoys full autonomy although it is accountable to the State, the profession and the public for the fair and transparent administration of its business in the pursuit of its goals.

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.

Computer Society South Africa [CSSA] focuses its activities, events and publications in five primary areas:

* ICT Policy representing industry practitioners at Government level.

* Education and training to elevate the level of ICT capability in South Africa.

* Professional development and advancement. Employers of CSSA members know that the membership vetting process is thorough and responsible.

* Community development, in terms of projects, that enhances the standards and levels of ICT for the greater good of the country.

* Transformation in ICT-E. CSSA supports the ICT Charter Working Group www.ictcharter.org.za and the Department of Trade and Industry's BEE database of empowered companies www.thedti.gov.za

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company.

O'Reilly is an American media company established by Tim O'Reilly that publishes books and web sites and produces conferences on computer technology topics.

GlobalSpec is the leading specialized vertical search, information services and e-publishing company serving the engineering, manufacturing and related scientific and technical market segments.