PARTNERSHIP WITH IBM COMMON EUROPE is a nonprofit umbrella organisation of, currently, 14 national IBM user associations. It is financially independent. COMMON EUROPE members have invested in IBM technologies, services and methodologies and therefore, have a personal stake in getting the most out of their IBM-based solutions. IBM has a strong interest in helping their customers to achieve these objectives. COMMON EUROPE members and IBM work together in a close and friendly partnership to optimise the use of IBM-based solutions. The benefit for you and your business is the ability to come to better decisions, to be better prepared for the challenges of your profession and to have a unique insight into the technology solutions of tomorrow.