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Association for Services Management International (AFSMI) is engaged in helping service professionals and service organizations to deliver more value for their customers. AFSMI delivers research, education, assessment and certification programs as well as conferences and events all focused on the services industry. Founded in 1975, it has thousands of members worldwide. From professional service to customer support to field service, AFSMI defines the standards, plots the trends and brings together the best and brightest individuals and companies in the technology-related services industry. 'S-business' (the services business) is the term coined by AFSMI to describe the technology services industry. S-business includes all of the activities, organizations and individuals involved in providing customer services and support for technology-based products and solutions. Operating as a neutral third party, AFSMI document best practices define standards and develop shared research that lowers operating costs for its members.

Vertilocity is a technology company founded in 2007 that provides support for users, cloud, and data. The private company is based in Bridgeville, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers proactive support and actively monitor endpoints to ensure maximum performance. Additionally, they provide strategic planning with a virtual CIO to design a roadmap for technology and business applications. Vertilocity aims to increase profitability through the integration of people, processes, and technology.