The IUA - The Information User Association is an international, not for profit educational and service organization comprised of individuals who use and/or support Computer Associates International (CA) products. The IUA has been providing quality service to its members since 1974 and was incorporated in 1981. An organization for users by users, the IUA's mission is to promote mutual cooperation among CA software users and encourage the free exchange of ideas.

 Why should you join?

The most valuable component to your software environment... is KNOWLEDGE!!!  Get the most out of your systems by applying for membership in the Information User Association (IUA)!  For 30 years, the IUA has been committed to providing its members with a forum to exchange information, ideas, experience and knowledge with other users, resulting in the effective use of their company's CA Software.  Froam DBA to manager to developer to end user, your company can't affort to miss this exciting opportunity. 

Maximize Your Resources

IUA offers direct access to the largest source of CA-IDMS,  and CA-CAS users around the world giving you the opportunity to network with peers in your CA software community.

Be Part Of a Powerful, Collective Voice

Through strategic IUA meetings such as Workshops,and Road shows, Technical Advisory Committee and Application Advisory Committee, you can voice your enhancement requests directly to CA developers and executives. As a result of these important groups, CA has made many improvements to its existing products and services.

In addition to developing new approaches and solutions on your own, tap into the experience of hundreds of your peers who have experienced the same new software challenges. The IUA Workshop is an interactive user-to-user event specifically designed for CA software user.
Presentations and panel discussions are led by people who have implemented these technologies, giving you inside information on CA and related product investments.
The IUA also takes a large role in planning the CA-World Conference, assisting in the development of quality Information Management Conference (IMC) programs.

IUA membership includes:

• IUA Connections newsletter, filled with articles by industry peers and IUA program updates. 
• Full IUA voting privileges on key software and organizational issues 
• Access to the Contributed Software Library (CSL), which includes user-created software documentation, utilities, tips and techniques 
• Opportunities to build business skills and network with CA representatives by volunteering for IUA advisory and administrative committees 
• Access to the archives of Connections and the IDMS-L
• Discounts to IUA and CA-IDMS events
• Access to members only section of the IUA Web page
• Access to presentations from past IUA Workshops

This is our opportunity to show you just how crucial IUA is to you and your company's success. As you and your staff navigate through the changing and challenging CA software environment, you can count on IUA to give a sound, progressive perspective.

Information User Association
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
phone: 312/321-6827
fax: 312/527-6783