Xplor members are the users, suppliers, consultants, and service providers to the electronic document systems industry. Representing thousands of professionals with varied job titles in over 35 countries worldwide, they are all engaged in the design, production, and distribution of variable data documents, ranging from high volumes of statements, bills insurance policies and personalized direct mail to very customized marketing materials targeted to a specific customer. They are involved in using and developing the technology that supports the document lifecycle: create, capture, store, manage, retrieve, publish, and distribute.

Xplor member organizations represent major industries such as insurance, banking and finance, government,education, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and software development, among others.

Xplor International provides you with information and resources you need to keep ahead of the technology in the continuously evolving document systems industry.

Xplor Global Electronic Document Systems Conference and Exhibit
Join industry leaders, technology experts, fellow professionals, suppliers, and your customers, for four days of intensive learning, networking and brainstorming. Held annually each fall in the United States, the Global Conference and Exhibit gathers newcomers and seasoned veterans of the industry - over 5,000 attendees from over 30 countries - all in one place. Find out how current best practices and technology innovations can solve your toughest document challenges.
 

You'll learn to leverage the value of documents in your organization by choosing from over 100 educational sessions and workshops, presented by industry experts and focused on all aspects of the document in technology areas, such as Colour; Document and Content Managment; Document Creation; Document Lifecycle; Finishing, Mail and Fulfillment; Printing and Publishing Architectures; and Security Printing.

For our members from the vendor and service provider communities, this is the best opportunity in the industry to meet with current and prospective customers and discover better ways to market your products and services.

Region and Chapter Education and Networking Events
In Canada there are over 400 members. These members enjoy excellent educational and networking opportunities at meetings in their local area and language, organised by the local region and chapter boards. Region and chapter meetings are a great way to create an invaluable network of local contacts, and continue your education in a convenient setting. To find out more about what's happening in your chapter, visit the chapter page or click here.

Products and Services. As a member of Xplor International, you have access to a wide range of valuable products and services that answer a variety of industry-related needs. Some publications are only available electronically, others are produced in hard copy. These products and services include:
 

Inside the Industry:
Check out the members only section of this web site for presentations from our meetings, white papers and articles, searchable by topic.

The Hub:
Visit www.xplor.org and log on to The Hub, the members-only website that contains useful industry and association information. Many of our other regions and chapters have web sites that provide information about the industry and events in their area.
 

Bulletin Board Service (BBS)
One of the most convenient ways to exchange ideas, share opinions, post your resume and ask and answer questions is through the members-only BBS.
 

Products & Services Reference Guide
The online Products & Services Reference Guide contains a comprehensive, fully searcheable collection of vendor information related to the products and services offered in the electronic document industry. Each company listing contains a company description as well as contact information. Links are provided to actual product specifications (printers, pre/post processing equipment, software) and service specifications (consultants, service bureaus) for the individual companies.

Special Interest Resource Pages (SIRPs)
Take advantage of members-only online resources such as SIRPs - permanent repositories of information collected and posted by the SIRP moderator on a particular subject. SIRPs provide a comprehensive listing of links to a variety of sites, online documentation, downloadable, software, white papers, and other information on a specific topic or product of interest to Xplor members.

Members-only discount for AVIS car rentals
All Xplor Members receive 10% off the lowest fare world-wide, for business and personal travel. Information on receiving this discount can be found inside the members-only Hub.

Xplor Email Address
This will enable members to have an Xplor email address,
e.g. - John.Smith@myxplor.org. This is a benefit for those that wish to communicate from an employer-neutral address, and/or provides a professional association address for those that may not have a corporate email. It is an email forward only - many members will want to forward it to their home addresses for example. Information on setting up an Xplor email can be found inside the members-only Hub

Xploration,The Journal of Electronic Document Systems:
Gain an understanding of compelling industry issues affecting your business by reading Xploration, a peer-reviewed professional journal that provides an independent perspective on the technological, organizational, and professional issues affecting the document industry. Published semi-annually, recent articles have tackled subjects such as industry standards, electronic document law and best practices, and the convergence of variable data and traditional printing. This publication is mailed at no cost to members.

The Xplorer newsletter:
Keep up to date on important industry announcements, news from region and chapter events held around the world and association programs with The Xplorer newsletter. Conveniently delivered monthly to your email address, The Xplorer is an exclusive member benefit included with annual membership dues.

Xplor Membership
Several membership options are available for you and your organization:

New Membership Options:
INDIVIDUAL: Individual Membership gives a person in the industry full member benefits including Global Conference and Exhibit and local meeting participation privileges.

$290.00 Plus 5% GST ($14.50) = $304.50

CORPORATE: Corporate Membership gives up to five people
from the same organization full membership benefits.
To check if your company has a membership, email
info@xplor canada.org

$1,100.00 Plus 5% GST ($55.00) = $ 1,155.00

CORPORATE PLUS:Corporate Plus Membership gives up to 25 people from the same organization full membership benefits.

$5,600. 00 Plus 5% GST ($280.00) = $ 5,880.00

SUBSCRIPTION: Subscription Membership provides limited membership to people who are unemployed, retired individuals, or college or university students whose career interests are in the document systems industry.

$150.00 Plus 5% GST ($7.50) = $ 157.50

For more details please contact the Xplor Information Hotline at 1-888-258-0335 or email at info@xplorcanada.org


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