11. IIA invests in membership services

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Fergal O'Byrne, Chief Executive, Irish Internet Association

The buoyancy in the Irish internet sector is reflected in IIA membership figures, which have just broken through the 600 mark. This reflects an increase of 20% on the same period last year.

Both existing and new members recognise the benefits of membership. The goals of the association are to Connect, Inform and Promote.

We have invested considerably this year in upgrading communications channels with our members. The IIA has a new email platform, an active blog, an upgraded website and we even Twitter if that is your thing!

State of the Net is an important part of the wide range of content produced for IIA members. This year, for the first time, members can renew their subscriptions online. We’re a not-for-profit organisation and we’ve decided not to increase membership fees for the upcoming membership renewal phase – the fourth successive year that there has been no increase.

The IIA has plans to build on the achievements of this year in 2009 and to continue to add value to our members.

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