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IT Network

This industry-specific network will help you connect with other IT professionals at power transmission/motion control distribution and manufacturing firms.  Even better, with the information included in the database, you’ll be able to refine your networking capabilities by connecting with people who are working on the same platform as you and may have experienced issues similar to those you have encountered. 

There are two components to the IT Network.

  • A LinkedIn subgroup  
    LinkedIn is an online network of more than 30 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.  Your network consists of your connections, your connections' connections and the people they know, linking you to thousands of qualified professionals.  The PTDA LinkedIn IT Network Subgroup allows you to connect with other IT professionals at PT/MC companies.  Visit www.LinkedIn.com to create your profile.  If you’ve already got a LinkedIn profile, use this URL to connect directly with PTDA Group:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1788147.  You’ll need to join the PTDA Group in order to join the IT Network Subgroup.

  • A database of contacts and IT information at PTDA member companies. Image  
    The Excel-formatted database is populated with IT-related information from PTDA member companies.  This will allow you to find a specific person at a distributor or manufacturer company who is working on the same platform as your company.  Accessible only to employees at PTDA member companies.  Information in the database includes:
    • Member Type (Distributor or Manufacturer)
    • Main IT contact name, phone, cell phone and e-mail address
    • Company Web site address
    • ERP software and version in use
    • PPIF user indicator
    • PDA-server user information
    • EDI user indicator
    • VAN user information
    • XML capability indicator

To update your company's record in the IT Network database, contact PTDA at ptda@ptda.org or +1.312.516.2100. 

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