Become a Brightly Build partner
Leverage the open architecture of Brightly's asset management portfolio to develop integrations, extensions and complementary applications that enhance customer value.
Why build with Brightly?
Brightly Build partners are innovators and technology leaders who leverage the open architecture of our asset management platform to deliver enhanced productivity and expanded capabilities to customers. Through our open APIs, development tools and integration frameworks, you can create differentiated solutions that complement our portfolio while accessing the broadest selection of asset management applications and technologies in the industry.
What do build partners do?
Leaders in their respective domains, Brightly Build partners leverage our open asset management platform to create, develop, deploy, host and support differentiated intellectual property integrated with or complementary to Brightly solutions. Build partners develop application extensions, integrations, custom modules and specialized tools that extend the value of asset management for specific industries, use cases or customer requirements.
Drive success with Brightly's open architecture
Connect your technology with Brightly's asset management platform to deliver enhanced capabilities and create powerful combined solutions that drive greater customer value.
Application Interoperability
Your applications integrate seamlessly with Brightly's asset management ecosystem through APIs and data exchange, creating powerful combined solutions that deliver more value together than separately.
Technology integration
Connect your specialized technology: whether mobile data capture, regulatory compliance, data enrichment or industry-specific tools with Brightly's platform to solve complex customer challenges.
Data Exchange & Connectivity
Enable bi-directional data flow between your solution and Brightly's asset management platform, ensuring customers benefit from real-time synchronization and unified workflows.
The foundation of the Brightly Partner Program
Leverage Brightly's industry-leading asset management technology and trusted brand across facilities, infrastructure and public sector markets.
Differentiate your practice, drive new revenue streams and increase profitability with comprehensive training and support.
Experience a strong economic model with flexible partnership frameworks designed to support resellers and service partners alike.
Is the Build engagement model right for you?
This model encompasses technology companies whose solutions complement Brightly's asset management platform through integration and data exchange. Build partners bring specialized intellectual property that works with Brightly to create partnerships delivering greater value than either solution alone.
What makes a good candidate?
As a Build partner, you help our mutual customers:
- Solve specialized challenges by connecting your unique capabilities
- Integrate enterprise systems including ERP, MES, financial platforms and operational systems with Brightly through APIs or custom connectors
- Extend functionality with mobile tools, IoT sensors, analytics platforms or industry-specific applications that complement asset management
- Automate data flow between your technology and Brightly's platform, eliminating manual processes and ensuring real-time synchronization
- Address industry requirements with specialized compliance, regulatory or operational capabilities specific to education, healthcare, government or infrastructure sectors
What makes a good Build partner candidate?
- Complementary technology that enhances asset management capabilities
- Integration capabilities via API, data exchange or proven integration services expertise
- Shared target customers where the combined solution solves real problems
- Collaborative approach to joint implementations, customer success and ongoing partnership
- Clear value proposition where the integrated solution delivers more than either product independently
Build partner types:
- Technology/SaaS companies with complementary solutions
- Integration service providers connecting Brightly to enterprise systems
- Mobile/IoT platforms extending asset management to field operations
- Industry-specific applications addressing vertical market needs
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of technology partners does Brightly work with?
Brightly partners with technology companies whose solutions complement our asset management platform.
How do technology partnerships work with Brightly?
Technology partnerships are collaborative relationships where both companies integrate their solutions via APIs and data exchange to create combined value for customers. These partnerships enable integrated solutions that deliver more capability than either product alone. We work together on joint customer implementations, co-marketing, and ongoing technical collaboration to ensure seamless integration and customer success.
What integration methods does Brightly support?
Brightly supports multiple integration approaches including: REST APIs for real-time data exchange, scheduled data synchronization and batch processing, webhook notifications for event-driven workflows, file-based data import/export, and custom integration services for complex enterprise environments. Our technical team works with partners to determine the best integration approach based on use case, data volumes, and customer requirements.
Do I need to be a software company to become a technology partner?
Most technology partners are software/SaaS companies with complementary solutions, but we also partner with integration service providers who specialize in connecting Brightly to enterprise systems like ERP, MES, financial platforms, and other operational systems. The key is having technology or integration expertise that enhances asset management capabilities for our mutual customers.
What support does Brightly provide for technology integrations?
Brightly provides API documentation and technical specifications, dedicated technical contacts for integration questions, joint customer implementation support, testing and validation assistance, and ongoing collaboration as both platforms evolve. For strategic partnerships, we may also provide early access to new capabilities, joint solution development, and co-marketing support.
What makes a successful technology partnership with Brightly?
Successful partnerships have: complementary technology that enhances asset management (not competitive), proven integration capabilities via API or data exchange, shared customers or target markets, commitment to joint customer success, and willingness to collaborate on implementation and support. The best partnerships create clear value for customers by solving problems neither solution addresses alone.
Can technology partners also resell Brightly solutions?
Yes! Many technology partners participate in multiple engagement models. You can maintain your technology partnership (integrated solutions) while also becoming a reseller (Sell partner) or implementation services provider (Service partner). This multi-model approach often creates the strongest value proposition and deepest customer relationships.
How long does it take to establish a technology partnership?
Timeline varies based on integration complexity and partnership scope.
What industries benefit most from Brightly technology partnerships?
Technology partnerships serve all Brightly customer segments including education (K-12 and higher ed), healthcare facilities, state and local government, infrastructure and public works, and commercial facilities. Some partnerships are industry-specific (like infrastructure regulatory compliance), while others like data enrichment and ERP integration apply across multiple sectors.
Ready to Build with Brightly?
Join Brightly's Build partner ecosystem and create innovative solutions that extend asset management capabilities. Complete the form below and our partner team will connect with you to discuss technical requirements and partnership opportunities.