Membership & Access
Clarity, Competence, Confidence
An independent IPS network with separate paths for collaboration and learning.
Tech Data World offers distinct access tiers to support different needs. Our Integrated Product Support (IPS) network provides commercial collaboration opportunities, educational resources, and integration partnerships. Training IP access is separate from partner collaboration—this clarity ensures you choose the right path for your organisation's goals.
TDW Community Access
Free
Orientation and insight into IPS, support data, and the TDW ecosystem.
What's included:
- ✓Public articles and insights
- ✓Event announcements and updates
- ✓Selected high-level briefings (non-instructional)
- ✓General visibility of TDW ecosystem offerings
What's not included:
- ✗Premium tutorials, courses, or toolkits
- ✗Partner introductions or lead visibility
- ✗Member pricing or priority booking
TDW Partner Membership
Commercial
For organisations who collaborate with TDW and engage the network commercially.
What's included:
- ✓Sales lead visibility and facilitated introductions (where appropriate)
- ✓Co-webinars / joint activity opportunities
- ✓Conference discounts and partner benefits
- ✓Access to market intelligence/briefings (as defined in partner package)
- ✓Ecosystem visibility (listings/banners if applicable)
What's not included:
- ✗Premium learning content, tutorials, or toolkits
- ✗Access to TDW Learning Subscription materials
- ✗Any implied endorsement (keep language independent)
TDW Learning Subscription
Educational
For individuals or organisations who want access to TDW educational IP.
What's included:
- ✓Premium tutorials and structured lessons
- ✓Toolkits, frameworks, and templates produced by TDW
- ✓New content releases during the subscription term
- ✓Optional pathways into deeper S1000D/IPS capability
What's not included:
- ✗Sales leads or partner introductions
- ✗Commercial promotion or listings
IPS Software Vendor Integration Partner
Coming Soon
Integrating the IPS Toolkit with your IPS software tools.
What's included:
- ✓Access to the IPS Toolkit Integration Guidance
- All details coming soon
What's not included:
- ✗All details coming soon
How to Choose
"We want market engagement and collaboration"
→ Partner Membership is designed for organisations seeking commercial collaboration, sales lead visibility, and ecosystem engagement. This tier supports market opportunities and joint activities with TDW.
"We want training access and capability building"
→ Learning Subscription provides access to TDW's educational IP, premium tutorials, and training materials. This tier is for individuals or organisations focused on building IPS and S1000D capability.
"We are just exploring"
→ Community Access offers free orientation and insight into IPS, support data, and the TDW ecosystem. Perfect for those who want to understand what TDW offers before committing to a paid tier.
"We develop IPS software and want to integrate with the IPS Toolkit"
→ IPS Software Vendor Integration Partner is designed for software vendors integrating the IPS Toolkit with their IPS tools. Access to integration guidance — all details coming soon. Contact us for more details.
Partner Membership supports collaboration and visibility. Learning Subscription provides access to training IP.
Frequently Asked Questions
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