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Join the Blade Systems Alliance

Blade Systems Alliance (BladeS) is an independent, not-for-profit organization of server blade manufacturers, software suppliers, system integrators, analysts, consultants, end users, and other interested parties to serve as a clearinghouse for information about blade systems, provide a focus for extending and improving standards, and promote their use in enterprise applications.

This is an opportunity for you to make your mark. Download the application form (pdf, 87k) today and become a Member.

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Blade Systems Alliance (BladeS) ~ Membership Categories

Executive Members - Annual dues: $5,000

  • Have a director on the Board of Directors
  • Eligible for election to officer posts
  • Eligible to propose and chair Technical Committees
  • Have voting rights on matters put to a general vote
  • Eligible to propose issues for discussion at Board of Director meetings
  • Eligible to use the (BladeS) name and membership logo to show association
  • Eligible to participate in interoperability, technical, and marketing committees
  • Eligible to post product and company information on the (BladeS) web site
  • Eligible to attend all general meetings
  • Receive copies of all documents
  • Receive subscription to association publications
  • Eligible to post one complimentary webcast per year, up to 4 for a fee
  • Eligible to post 4 company sponsored white papers per year
  • 25% discount on all Alliance Advertising (including webcasts)

Associate Members - Annual dues: $2,500

  • Have voting rights on matters put to a general vote
  • Eligible to propose issues for discussion at Board of Director meetings
  • Eligible to use the (BladeS) name and membership logo to show association
  • Eligible to participate in interoperability, technical, and marketing committees
  • Eligible to post product and company information on the (BladeS) web site
  • Eligible to attend all general meetings
  • Receive copies of all documents
  • Receive subscription to association publications
  • Eligible to post one complimentary webcast per year - up to 2 for a fee
  • Eligible to post one company sponsored white papers per year
  • 10% discount on all Alliance Advertising (including webcasts)