We're looking for qualified partners to create, market, and support localized template collections for their own language and industry markets — powered by the Data Fortress platform.
A clear division: we build the platform — you build the local market.
Data Fortress is an adaptive information management system with 67+ industry template collections, built by a software architect with 40+ years of experience. The platform is proven and the template engineering workflow is mature. What we haven't done yet is expand into non-English markets — and that's where the right partner comes in.
The partner model is designed to be clean, scalable, and low-friction for both sides.
Berthume Software maintains one primary installer for the core application. Partners direct their customers to install the current version — no custom builds, no version sprawl.
Localized template collection packages are created, packaged, and distributed by the partner. Collections can evolve independently without waiting on software release cycles.
The partner is the front-line contact for their market — handling sales, onboarding, collection support, customization, and ongoing professional services.
Clear boundaries keep the partnership simple and sustainable.
| Area | Berthume Software | Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Core software | Development, maintenance, updates, and versioning | Directs customers to current version |
| Template collections | Provides source collections and workflow guidance | Translates, adapts, creates, and packages localized collections |
| Market expertise | Platform-level knowledge | Language, industry, and regional expertise |
| Sales & marketing | English-language direct sales via datafortress.app | Local market sales, marketing, and client acquisition |
| Customer support | Software defects and core feature questions | Collection content, terminology, onboarding, and customization |
| Brand standards | Defines guidelines and quality standards | Complies with standards; may submit collections for review |
Data Fortress is designed to work alongside your customers' existing software — not replace it.
One of the most powerful aspects of the partner opportunity is that Data Fortress doesn't compete with your customers' existing vertical market applications. It complements them — capturing the operational information that doesn't fit in their primary system. We're actively building integration capabilities that make this even more compelling for partners and their customers.
Command-line parameters will allow any application — regardless of programming language — to launch Data Fortress and instantly display all related records for a given entity. A customer record in a vertical market ERP, for example, can link directly to supplemental data, files, and notes managed in Data Fortress.
Built-in tools for exporting and importing information records — allowing customers to move data between systems, share records with colleagues, or migrate to other platforms. Exported data will include the parent template definitions for full context.
Every alphanumeric field will support user-defined lookup tables — giving customers dropdown-style selection for consistent data entry. Template collections will ship with pre-built lookup tables for common fields, reducing setup time significantly.
Support for popular SQL databases is planned, allowing customers to use external reporting tools, dashboards, and business intelligence platforms to access and analyze their Data Fortress data.
Coming in a future update: the ability to import multiple collections into a single Data Fortress database. Users will be able to switch between collections instantly, each with its own menu configuration — making it practical to purchase and use several industry collections side by side in one instance.
For partners, this roadmap means your customers aren't choosing between Data Fortress and their current tools — they're using Data Fortress to fill the gaps. That's a much easier sales conversation than asking someone to switch systems.
The best partners aren't just resellers — they're consultative firms that build real solutions.
The model works for any language and any industry vertical. If you bring the market knowledge and client relationships, Data Fortress provides the platform.
Data Fortress can also serve as a rapid prototyping tool — your customers can use it to define and validate their information management needs, then hand that working model off to professional developers if a fully custom system is eventually warranted. In the meantime, they have something they can use today.
What prospective partners typically want to know.
No. You don't touch the core software — Berthume Software handles all development and maintenance. Your focus is on creating localized template collections, understanding your market, and providing implementation and support services to your customers.
A localized collection is a template package — including data templates, menu structures, documentation, and supporting materials — translated and adapted for a specific language and market. It goes beyond simple translation to include industry-appropriate terminology, local regulatory considerations, and market-specific workflows.
Software licensing remains centralized through Berthume Software. The specific structure — whether partners refer license sales, resell at a discount, or another arrangement — is part of what we're defining with early partners. The goal is to keep it clean and straightforward for everyone.
Exclusivity by language, country, or industry segment is one of the topics we're working through. Early conversations with interested partners will help shape these decisions. We're open to structures that make sense for both sides.
Yes — and that's a core part of the value proposition. Data Fortress is designed to complement existing vertical market applications, not replace them. We're actively building command-line integration, export/import tools, and SQL database support to make this even smoother. See the Platform Integration Roadmap above for details.
Start with a conversation. Tell us about your firm, your market, and what interests you about Data Fortress. If there's a fit, we'll likely start with a pilot — picking one collection, localizing it together, and evaluating the results before formalizing anything.
This is a conversation, not an application. Tell us about your firm, your market, and what caught your eye — and we'll explore the opportunity together.
Direct access to the person who designed, built, and ships the product. No forms, no gatekeepers.
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