Software, information associations to merge The Software & Information Industry Association and ABM, a group representing business information and media companies, announced Wednesday they plan to combine into a single organization, but first they're asking ABM's members to back the merger. According to the associations, "the plan is for ABM to merge with SIIA's Content Division. ABM's services will continue while it seeks opportunities to drive more industry and member value through tighter integration with SIIA. Importantly, the two organizations will join forces in government affairs, creating a powerful global force in important legal and public policy debates… Read More