The IEEE Internet of Things Initiative (IoT) announced it has launched its new IEEE IoT eNewsletter, a bi-monthly online publication highlighting important global IoT-related technology developments, innovations, and trends from the world's top-subject matter experts, researchers, and industry practitioners.

The e-Membership program started as a pilot in 2011. The intent of the pilot was to test the impact of substantially reduced dues on membership recruitment and retention in countries where the per capita gross domestic product is US$15,000 or less. Data has shown that there was no significant increase on recruitment or retention during this period. Thus, a dues increase is necessary to make the program economically sustainable. The MGA Board approved an increase in dues for the e-Membership option this past June.

IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events introduces RegOnline, a new affordable event registration software option.

IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) is constantly striving to make the organizing experience easier and more enjoyable.

TryEngineering.org, IEEE’s online engineering education resource for pre-university educators, parents, and students, is now available in a new mobile-friendly format. Visitors can now access the TryEngineering content they love, anywhere, any time, on virtually any device including desktops, tablets, and smart phones. Visitors to TryEngineering can explore engineering disciplines, learn how to prepare for a career in engineering, and read profiles of engineers and engineering students.

IEEE members and volunteers attending conferences can enhance their travel by taking advantage of the many IEEE Travel Discounts. Extend your stay with a discounted vacation package, take advantage of a car rental discount, learn a new language, or protect your companion with travel insurance. Locations served by these programs are determined by the providers. See the individual travel programs for details

IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members.

News from the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter: In January 2015, the IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering the following webinar providing conference organizers deeper understanding of the conference audit function. Learn the key elements in preparing for and conducting your post conference financial audit. Gain further insight on what IEEE requires, what best practices are being used, and techniques to save time.

IEEE Day 2014 was held on Tuesday, 7 October, the fifth time in history when engineers worldwide celebrated the anniversary of the first time IEEE members gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. While the world benefits from what's new, IEEE is focused on what’s next. Thus, this year's theme was "Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow." This year once again looked to IEEE members to partner with the IEEE Day Team in the role of ambassador. The response was overwhelming with over 100 active ambassadors compared to 35 in 2013.