Rewired Blog
This blog explores how associations navigate technology change—from assessments and selection to implementation and AI—based on what we see working in practice.
Why DIY AMS Selection So Often Fails (and What to Do Instead)
The decision to replace an Association Management System is rarely made lightly. Most boards and executive teams only reach this point after years of mounting frustration with workarounds, data silos, and manual processes. By the time a search begins, there is a significant amount of pressure to get the choice…
The AMS Market Gap You Didn’t Know About
A decade ago, the conversation looked very different. Enterprise AMS platforms were still considered the safest choice for managing members, events, and data. Customization was expected. Complexity was tolerated. Cost was justified as the price of stability. That context matters as we think about the future, because if that’s still…
The AI Paradox: Why Waiting for AI Clarity Guarantees You’ll Miss It.
In 1995, Newsweek published an article with a bold claim: “Hype alert: Why cyberspace isn’t, and never will be, nirvana.” At the time, this headline reflected a broader uncertainty about where digital technology and the Internet specifically was headed. Tech columnist Clifford Stoll wrote in that article: “Visionaries see a…
Why Modern Solutions Are Superior. Not Just Cheaper.
Remember when making a long-distance phone call meant watching the clock nervously as charges added up at $0.50 per minute? Meanwhile, your colleague was having the same conversation on Skype—for free, with better call quality, and recording the entire meeting for future reference. That jarring contrast between expensive legacy technology…
Why Your AMC Must Consolidate to a Modern AMS Now
If your Association Management Company is operating multiple Association Management Systems across your client portfolio, you’re likely hemorrhaging money, wasting precious staff hours, and severely limiting the quality of services you can deliver. But here’s the silver lining: a dramatic market transformation has created an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize your…
How the Smartest Tech Decisions Are Being Made Today: AI’s Role in Association Consulting
A 2025 Report from Associations Rewired Executive Summary In a landmark Harvard Business School study, Boston Consulting Group consultants using AI completed their work 25% faster with 40% higher quality results. This transformation comes at a critical time: 70% of technology implementations face significant challenges or outright failure, with 49%…
Associations + AI: Why the AMS Market Is Evolving and What That Means for You
Many associations are operating with legacy systems that still function but no longer fit. And it’s not just about functionality. The Association Management System (AMS) market itself is changing — fast. New vendors, new expectations, and especially the integration of AI are reshaping the way these systems are built, selected,…
Collaborative, Not Chaotic: How to Engage Your Staff in Tech Selection Without Derailing the Process
If you’ve ever tried to choose new technology for your association—especially something as significant as an AMS—you know how quickly things can go sideways. What starts as a well-intentioned plan to “include the right voices” often snowballs into a whirlwind of competing opinions, conflicting priorities, and long meetings that lead…
How Associations Rewired is rethinking tech selection by combining AI-driven analysis with expert human insight.
For many associations, the “tech problem” conversation starts when frustration hits a boiling point. Maybe it’s the reporting limitations of your AMS. Maybe it’s the clunky event setup of your LMS. Maybe it’s the quiet consensus that “we’ve outgrown this online community.” Once we land there, it’s easy to jump…
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