The Technology Channels Association has merged with US-based trade body CompTIA.
The TCA will now have the benefit of a signficant support from CompTIA, including funding for its activities in the UK channel.
CEO Adam Harris and president Keith Warburton will continue to head up the TCA.
More details of the deal will emerge at the TCA member conference, held tomorrow (Wednesday October 20th) at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow.