Introducing a new software platform that offers improved Chapter management functionality and much more

On 31 January, 2019, we will be launching our new association management software (AMS) that will offer many new capabilities to Internet Society members and Chapters.

During the roll-out of the new platform, the current AMS will be offline for several days (details below).

Internet Society members will be familiar with our current AMS if you have ever clicked on the “Member Login” link in the upper right corner of this web page. You also used the AMS if you logged into our Connect member forums or took an online course using our Inforum system. Chapter leaders have become very familiar with our AMS over the years, as it is the way they have interacted with their members and performed administrative functions for the Chapter.

Due to some functional limitations with the current AMS, we are replacing the system with a new AMS that will provide:

• A more modern system with enhanced functionality and user interface
• Core chapter management functionality to meet long-standing requirements/requests of our chapters
• Improved global/regional performance, particularly in low-bandwidth environments, through the use of a content delivery network (CDN)
• Events management capabilities
• Complete server and software management by the vendor – consistent and timely updates/upgrades Continue reading