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MEMBER BENEFITS

Participation in joint research projects with other companies, universities and government laboratories to accelerate technical progress in storage technologies and applications
Leveraging of member investments in long-term research
Participation in setting industry objectives for focused technology investments in storage systems research
Participation in creation of a common industry vision through INSIC’s 10-year roadmaps
Enhanced communication with other companies, universities and government agencies in guiding and sponsoring new programs of critical importance
Participation in topical technology workshops sponsored by INSIC and in the annual meeting of all INSIC members each summer
Facilitated access to and information about related university research and educational programs

Please contact us for Membership Application*

INSIC MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
*An INSIC MEMBER must be one that:**
1. Engages in research, development, manufacture, and/or integration of storage systems and/or components; and 2. Would contribute to INSIC’s goal of enhancing the growth and technical vitality of the information storage industry.
DUES SCHEDULE FOR MEMBERS
ANNUAL GROSS CORPORATE REVENUES	INSIC ANNUAL DUES
less than or equal to U.S. $1B	U.S. $11,000
greater than U.S. $1B (NON-STORAGE COMPANY)	U.S. $22,000
greater than U.S. $1B (¹STORAGE COMPANY)	U.S. $55,000
¹Storage companies are those deriving significant revenue from information storage products, as determined by the INSIC Board of Directors.

*An INSIC LIMITED MEMBER must be one that:**
Is interested in participating with the INSIC member and associate member communities to shape the research agenda for storage technology products, systems and applications. Limited Members have all privileges of INSIC membership except (1) participation in research projects and (2) membership on the INSIC Board of Directors.
DUES SCHEDULE FOR LIMITED MEMBERS U.S. $5,000 ANNUALLY

*An INSIC ASSOCIATE MEMBER must be one that:**
Is a not-for-profit organization which is a significant user and/or integrator of storage systems, performs significant research in and/or development of storage technologies and systems, or performs services which are of general benefit to the information storage industry.
DUES SCHEDULE FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS NO DUES if actively engaged in an INSIC Research Project or Proposal U.S. $500 ANNUALLY otherwise *All applications for affiliation with INSIC as a Member, Limited Member, or Associate Member must be approved by the INSIC Board of Directors based on a determination that this affiliation will provide benefit to the INSIC community in pursuit of INSIC’s mission. Continuing membership is subject to annual approval by the INSIC Board of Directors.