The mission at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (formerly known as British Computer Society), is to enable the information society. They promote wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice. BCS brings together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. Their vision is to be a world-class organization for IT. Their 70,000 strong membership includes practitioners, businesses, academics and students in the UK and internationally. BCS delivers a range of professional development tools for practitioners and employees. A leading IT qualification body, they offer a range of widely recognized qualifications.
The Green Grid + BCS Alliance
The Green Grid and BCS are collaborating to provide a framework to improve the effectiveness of the individual programs and enable the development of joint programs that will improve awareness, standards and efficiency in the data center industry.