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<p class="prod-highlight">Why use the services of an AICS member?</p>
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<li class="lispec"><span class="prod-highlight">The Association of Independent
Computer Specialists</span><br>
A trade association for firms supplying specialist computer-related services.
Our membership includes sole traders, partnerships and companies. <br>
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<li class="lispec"><span class="prod-highlight">Vetting service</span><br>
All Full members are vetted before they are allowed into the association.
We require two references to try to ensure that members are technically
competent and commercially stable. We can, and do, ask members to leave
if they fail to maintain the required standards. <br>
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<li class="lispec"><span class="prod-highlight">Code of practice</span><br>
All members must abide by our <a href="code.html">code of practice</a>.
This ensures that their relationship with you, their client, is put on a
proper formal basis. <br>
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<li class="lispec"><span class="prod-highlight">Mediation service</span><br>
Should things go wrong (a very rare occurrence) there is provision for mediation.
Our members are in business for the long term and will not misrepresent
their experience or capabilities. Apart from the fact that it would be against
the code of practice, they want you as a long term customer.<br>
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<li class="lispec"><span class="prod-highlight">Wide range of specialities</span><br>
Our members have a wide range of specialities and we can usually put you
in touch with a member who has the skills you require. In some cases we
can put together a consortium for a particular job.
<p>Members' services range from fixed term contracts for software development
to the supply of bespoke software and hardware systems. We have consultants
who can offer impartial and independent advice, or act as expert witnesses
in computer-related disputes. A number of members offer training in a
range of subjects.</p>
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<li class="lispec"><span class="prod-highlight">We can find the service you
need...</span><br>
Our free enquiry service can almost certainly help you find the consultant
or specialist service you need — in which case you can expect a professional
job. If we cannot help we will tell you so. </li>
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