An Application Partner, often shortened to just "AP", is either a company who creates business software using the Progress 4GL or Progress OpenEdge tools or a company that provides service or support for users of Progress-based applications.

Application Partner companies who join the AP Business Council will find many business-related benefits. A complete description of the benefits can be found in this Membership Benefits document.

If you have further questions about what membership in the APBC is like or delivers, please send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

If your company that develops and sells Progress-based software applications or if your company supports and services Progress-based software applications, your company qualifies for membership in APBC.

Each qualified company may select a single representative to apply for membership. That person must represent the business side of the company, rather than the technical side as APBC is focsued on business issues.

To join, fill out a membership application and then submit payment on the Join page. The membership committee will receive your application and contact you. 

The Application Partner Business council is a trade association specifically for businesses who create software applications using the Progress and OpenEdge and businesses providing services and products to customers with Progress and OpenEdge products.