The Wall Street Technology Association, founded in 1967, is a not-for-profit educational organization that focuses on technologies, operational approaches, and business issues for the global financial community. The WSTA Vendor Affiliate Program offers organized opportunities for vendors to keep financial industry professionals aware of current and emerging technologies. In addition, the WSTA offers social events, networking opportunities, and its quarterly educational Ticker Magazine. Its web site is a great resource for industry information and WSTA news. For more information on the WSTA, call 732-530-8808 or visit www.wsta.org.

Mission Statement

The WSTA provides a forum for IT and networking professionals in the financial industry to stay current on technology, operational approaches, and business issues that affect their firms. Founded in 1967, the not-for-profit Association facilitates interaction between financial technology professionals and a broad spectrum of vendors and consultants. This helps to ensure a high service level and development of new technology, pricing and service arrangements tailored to the financial industry.

Joining the WSTA

Now Accepting Membership Applications for 2010

WSTA Membership (open to Financial Firms)
Members of the WSTA consist of technology professionals in the financial industry (banks, brokerages, insurance companies). To be eligible for membership, the firm must be a member of one or more exchanges.

The WSTA offers several membership options including a Corporate membership (no limit to the number of members who may be listed) and an Associate membership for two people (perfect for smaller firms or as an introductory membership for a larger firm). There is also an individual, student and transition membership. Benefits of membership include free or discounted admission to the WSTA educational seminar series, subscriptions to the WSTA digital Ticker and Limelight e-newsletter and discounts on vendor products and services. To learn how your firm can join the WSTA please click here.

WSTA Vendor Affiliate Program (open to vendors and industry consultants)
Platinum, Gold and Silver levels are available, each with its unique benefits. Based on a calendar year from Jan-Dec.

When your firm joins the WSTA Affiliate program, you receive a year of ongoing exposure and opportunities to build realtionships with WSTA members (over 1,700) and other technology professionals (approximately 13,000).

To learn more about the Vendor Affiliate Program please click here.

WSTA Events

WSTA Seminars
Typically half-day events with continental breakfast, keynote presentation by an industry analyst, followed by vendor presentations. Speakers also have tabletop space in the demo area.

2010 Seminars

• Jan. 27, 2010 - How to Securely Leverage Cloud Computing
• March 11, 2010 - Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency
• May 12, 2010 - Data Foundations and Business Intelligence
• September 29, 2010 - Leveraging Hot Technologies
• November 17, 2010 - Communications, Redefined

For the complete seminar schedule, please click here. Speaking and sponsorship opportunities at our seminars are available.

WSTA Social Events
The WSTA hosts networking and social events to provide opportunities to meet new prospects and existing customers in a relaxed atmosphere. Summer Magic and Holiday Gala are the WSTA's two annual signature events. Smaller networking events are offered throughout the year. Sponsorships to promote your firm are also available. For more information about attending a WSTA Social Event, please click here.

Brand Exposure

Digital Ticker Magazine (sent quarterly)
The WSTA Digital Ticker , sent to over 14,000 technology professionals, contains educational articles written by industry consultants, WSTA Affiliates and members. Articles provide insight into existing and emerging technologies, products and services, as well as information technology and networking strategies to help firms achieve their objectives. The What's New" Showcase section features a showcase of companies, products & services for the financial market. http://www.wsta.org/publications

Resource Guide
The Resource Guide lists companies who offer a broad range of products and services for the financial industry by category. For more information please click here.

Limelight e-newsletter (sent monthly)
The WSTA Limelight e-newsletter, sent to over 14,000 technology professionals, contains information about upcoming WSTA events, highlighted ads and member news.

Technology Showcase (sent monthly)
The WSTA Technology Showcase features up to four vendors and is emailed to over 14,000 recipients.

Website
The WSTA Website offers many ways to promote products and services including three banner positions, podcasts/webcasts, white papers and featured editorial. The What's New Showcase and Resource Guide listings provide additional online exposure. For more information visit, http://www.wsta.org/publications/advertising_and_sponsorships/wsta_web_site_and_e_mail_advertising

WSTA Web Resources

The WSTA web site provides easy access to a wide-range of educational and industry related information anywhere, anytime.

WSTA Career Center
Post resumes, search jobs and more. Employers and Recruiters may post new jobs and search for candidates. http://www.wsta.efinancialcareers.com/

Connect with colleagues, ask business questions, etc.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=52373&trk=anet_ug_grppro

WSTA CyberLibrary
The WSTA CyberLibrary provides in-depth IT analyst reports and vendor white papers for technology professionals in the financial industry. For more information please visit http://cyberlibrary.wsta.org/

Industry Resources
This section provides information on current industry events, white papers and research articles, training information and other informative sites. Visit it here.

Digital Ticker
This section includes recently published articles from the WSTA digital Ticker magazine. Visit it here.

"What's New" Showcase
Published in each issue of the digital Ticker magazine, this section features a showcase of companies, products & services for the financial market. Visit the online edition here. If you are interested in promoting your firm in the "What's New" Showcase, please click here.

Online Member Center: The online Member Center provides members with access to the online membership directory, College Recruitment program, email discussion groups, industry articles not previously published in the Ticker, and continuing education programs.