VBIS membership gives software providers and organisations a structured way to support interoperability, improve asset information consistency, and show how VBIS is being used in practice.
Membership model
The VBIS membership model reflects two different ways organisations use the standard. VBIS Enabled Partners are software providers that have built VBIS into the applications they sell. VBIS Partners are organisations using VBIS to structure, govern and use asset information across projects, portfolios or services.
Both pathways are intended to support practical use, clearer implementation, and visible recognition.
Two membership pathways sit under one model. VBIS Enabled Partners are software providers that have adopted VBIS in their product. VBIS Partners are organisations using VBIS in projects, portfolios, operations or service delivery.
Choose your pathway
For software providers that have embedded VBIS into their platform, product or data model.
This stream is suited to vendors that want recognised alignment with VBIS, a clearer implementation path, and a way to show compatibility to clients.
Go to software partner tiersFor asset owners, operators, consultants, contractors and service organisations using VBIS in delivery or operations.
This stream is suited to organisations that want guidance, capability support, and a more consistent approach to asset information.
Go to organisation partner tiersVBIS Enabled Partners
Becoming a VBIS Enabled Partner places the software within a recognised VBIS ecosystem. It gives product teams, implementation teams and sales teams a clearer basis for discussing how the application handles asset classification and structured information.
For software vendors, the value sits in support, market recognition, and a closer path to consistent implementation.
Software provider benefits
This gives a clear signal that the software has adopted VBIS in a recognised way. It helps buyers assess compatibility and gives internal sales teams a defined position to present.
A listing on the VBIS website gives prospects a reference point and shows that the vendor is part of the VBIS ecosystem.
Joint case studies, articles or campaign activity can support vendor visibility with an audience already looking at structured asset information.
Advance visibility of new tag updates, schemas or related material gives product teams more time to plan and prepare.
Guidance on schema alignment can reduce internal effort and make implementation more consistent across the product.
Direct access to guidance can help product and implementation teams resolve VBIS-related questions faster.
Training gives product, deployment and support teams a shared understanding of how VBIS should be applied.
Feedback channels give vendors a structured way to raise implementation issues and known client requirements.
For some partners, this gives a path into work linked to semantic models and related standards activity.
At the highest tier, referrals can connect compatible software providers with organisations looking for tools that work with VBIS.
Software partner tiers
All tiers recognise participation. Higher tiers include more direct support, earlier access, and greater profile options.
Software partner comparison
| Benefit | Affiliate Partner | Strategic Partner | Premier Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative annual fee | ~$2,500 p.a. | ~$5,000 p.a. | ~$10,000 p.a. |
| VBIS Enabled Partner status | Included | Included | Included |
| Partner listing and profile | Basic listing | Prominent listing | Premium visibility |
| Early access and preview releases | Not included | Included | Priority access |
| Asset classification mapping support | Templates and light guidance | Guided workshop | Comprehensive support |
| Technical support | Self-service and email | Standard support | Priority expert support |
| Training and resources | Online resources | Live training access | Custom workshop |
| Roadmap input | Not included | Feedback sessions | Annual strategy review |
| Digital twin and semantic collaboration | Not included | Guidance | Collaboration options |
| Co-marketing and PR | Listing only | Shared case study or article | Featured case study or PR activity |
| Preferential referrals | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Accreditation and service discounts | Optional and discounted services | Discounted services | Included options and highest discount level |
VBIS Partners
Becoming a VBIS Partner gives organisations a more structured path for using VBIS across projects, portfolios and service delivery. Membership gives access to support, advice and service options tied to real implementation work.
This stream is suited to asset owners, operators, consultants, contractors and service organisations that want a more consistent way to handle asset information.
Organisation benefits
VBIS gives organisations a common structure for classifying assets. This can reduce ambiguity when data moves between projects, contractors, portfolios and software platforms.
Consistent classification makes information easier to find, compare and use in maintenance, lifecycle planning, compliance and reporting.
Mapping support helps teams move from legacy naming conventions, spreadsheets or registers into a more structured model with less rework.
This helps organisations apply VBIS in a format that suits client expectations, contract requirements or downstream systems.
Access to advice can help teams define scope, sequence implementation work, and set up governance that fits the organisation.
Training gives teams a shared basis for using VBIS in a more consistent way across delivery and operational roles.
Accreditation provides an added level of assurance that asset information has been checked against the standard.
Feedback channels give organisations a route to raise practical issues seen in the field.
Case studies and visible partner positioning can help organisations show how VBIS has been applied in real work.
Reduced rates can help organisations planning more extensive mapping, advisory, QA or accreditation work.
Organisation partner tiers
The three tiers are intended to suit different stages of use, from early adoption through to wider implementation.
Organisation partner comparison
| Benefit | Affiliate Partner | Strategic Partner | Premier Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative annual fee | ~$2,500 p.a. | ~$5,000 p.a. | ~$10,000 p.a. |
| VBIS Partner status | Included | Included | Included |
| Initial asset classification mapping | Self-guided templates | Guided workshop | Comprehensive support |
| Customised VBIS output to suit client or system | Not included | Included | Included |
| Technical support | Self-service and email | Standard support | Dedicated support |
| Annual advisory hours | Not included | Approx. 8 hours per year | Approx. 24 hours per year |
| Training and knowledge resources | Online resources | Live sessions | Custom workshop |
| Involvement in standards development | Not included | Feedback sessions | Priority involvement |
| Co-marketing and PR exposure | Listing only | Shared case study or article | Featured case study or profile |
| Preferential referrals | Not included | Not included | Included where relevant |
| VBIS Accreditation | Optional | Discounted | Included project and further discount |
| Discount on additional VBIS services | 5% off | 10% off | 20% off |
Frequently asked questions
No. VBIS remains an open standard. Membership is optional and sits around support, recognition, training, implementation help and service value.
VBIS Enabled Partners are software providers that have embedded VBIS into their applications. VBIS Partners are organisations using VBIS within projects, portfolios, operations or service delivery.
Membership gives access to guidance, recognised status, training, service benefits and a clearer path for implementation.
No. Accreditation is an optional service that provides an added level of assurance for asset information checked against the standard.
Yes. The tier structure is intended to allow organisations to start at the level that fits current use and move as their needs change.
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