Advanced Solutions International

Name

Advanced Solutions International

Legal name

Advanced Solutions International, Inc.

Website

https://advsol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Association Management Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Maintenance & Support (AMS) (BPAEAFAC), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI)

Keywords

• Association management software
• Member engagement platform
• Nonprofit software
• Learning management system
• Engagement management system

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Software (SaaS): ASI generates revenue primarily through annual subscription-based SaaS contracts for its suite of constituent engagement solutions including iMIS, TopClass LMS, OpenWater, and Clowder. The company transitioned to SaaS model starting in 2014.
2. Professional Services & Training: Revenue from training services including the iMIS Learning Subscription (ILS), an annual subscription providing unlimited iMIS training classes, online class materials, and recordings. Also includes implementation and consulting services through partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) develops and sells a suite of software products for trade and professional associations, unions, and non-profit organizations. Its flagship product, the iMIS Engagement Management System (EMS), is a single platform for member management, events, fundraising, learning, payments, and community engagement, complemented by purpose-built products such as OpenWater (applications/reviews), TopClass LMS (learning), Clowder, SpaceMaster, Association Online, Datascout, and FUSE Next.

Product overview

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) offers a platform-plus-modules architecture for associations, unions, and non-profits centered on the iMIS Engagement Management System (EMS) - described as the world's only EMS purpose-built for member-centric organizations. The portfolio includes OpenWater (application and review management), TopClass LMS (learning management), Clowder (mobile engagement apps), SpaceMaster (advertising management), and Association Online (Australian market). The iMIS Power Suite extends data management and integration capabilities following CSI's acquisition. AI-powered add-ons include Datascout (member intelligence) and FUSE Next (content discovery). The core iMIS platform provides a single source of truth fusing database management and web publishing, while modules extend functionality for specific use cases. All products are designed to work together and integrate via iMIS's API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iMIS: World's only Engagement Management System (EMS), purpose-built for associations, unions, clubs, and non-profits. Fuses database management and web publishing into a single cloud-based system.
• TopClass LMS
• OpenWater
• Clowder
• SpaceMaster
• Association Online

Products and services

• iMIS Engagement Management System (EMS) Flagship enterprise platform purpose-built for associations and non-profits that unifies member management, events, fundraising, payments, learning, and community engagement on a single cloud-based system. Targeted at trade associations, professional societies, unions, and nonprofit organizations.
• OpenWater Application, award, grant, and abstract management software used by associations and non-profits to run submission and review programs.
• TopClass LMS Learning management system for associations and certification bodies to deliver, track, and manage professional education, certification, and continuing education programs.
• Clowder Membership management application designed for associations needing mobile member engagement and self-service capabilities.
• SpaceMaster Space and resource scheduling software for managing facility bookings, rooms, and event spaces at association offices and venues.
• Association Online Online community and website solution for associations to host member directories, content, and engagement portals.
• Datascout Business intelligence and reporting tool for associations to consolidate data and produce dashboards and analytics.
• FUSE Next Web content management / digital experience platform that integrates with iMIS to deliver public-facing websites for associations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cut 20 hours of manual accounting work per month
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and regional.

• FUSE NextstrategicTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025FUSE Next is an AI-powered unified content discovery platform that integrates with iMIS to help associations unify and elevate content discovery across their digital properties. The partnership brings advanced AI capabilities including intelligent search and chatbots.
• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025ASI is an ASAE Strategic Partner, supporting the premier gathering of association professionals at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition and accessing research, networking, and visibility benefits.
• CSI (Community & Systems Innovation)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 17 June 2025ASI acquired CSI's Product Suite and team, enhancing iMIS with advanced data management, engagement, and integration tools - now called iMIS Power Suite.
• DatascoutstrategicTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2025Datascout is an AI product developed exclusively for iMIS that adds AI-driven tools to help streamline membership, events, and revenue operations. Joint venture between Objeto Inc and Bursting Silver.
• FeathrcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2024Feathr is a multi-channel marketing automation platform that integrates with iMIS to help associations build and execute dynamic digital marketing campaigns across email, social media, and digital advertising.
• Deep Bay ConsultingregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 December 2023Deep Bay Consulting is an Authorized iMIS Consultant (AiC) based in Bowser, British Columbia. The firm helps small-to-medium businesses, associations, and not-for-profits modernize their CRM systems.
• ClowdercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 7 December 2023ASI acquired Clowder, a leading association and membership mobile app platform. Clowder is a long-time Authorized iMIS Product Partner (AiPP) that fully integrates with iMIS and is offered as iMIS Mobile Powered by Clowder.
• OpenWatercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 13 January 2022ASI acquired Arlington, VA-based OpenWater, a provider of application review software and virtual event management solutions. OpenWater's platform is used by over 500 associations and integrates with all versions of iMIS.
• WBT SystemscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 18 August 2021WBT Systems was acquired by ASI in August 2021. The acquisition integrated TopClass LMS into ASI's portfolio. No changes in management or operations were planned.
• ACTU Union Innovation HubstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 September 2020The Union Innovation Hub is a standalone entity supported by the ACTU that serves as an Authorized iMIS Solution Provider (AiSP) for unions in Australia, helping unions representing 1.6 million members modernize their member engagement.
• Bursting SilvercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBursting Silver is the largest iMIS implementer in the world and co-founder of Datascout AI joint venture. Recognized as ASI's Client Sales Leader of the Year multiple times.
• CauseiscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCauseis is a digital transformation partner for associations and four-time Global iMIS Partner of the Year. Expanding from Asia-Pacific to U.S. market with its Launchpad implementation model.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Brands: Community Brands is a PE-backed software holding company owning multiple competing AMS platforms (NetForum, Aptify, Abila, CrowdWisdom, etc.) for associations and non-profits, making it the most direct peer to ASI's iMIS in the same vertical with overlapping customer profiles.
• Personify: Personify owns and operates Wild Apricot and MemberClicks, two leading cloud association management platforms targeting small-to-mid-sized associations, directly competing with iMIS for the same member-based organization customers across similar use cases.
• Glue Up: Glue Up is an all-in-one engagement and membership management cloud platform serving associations, chambers of commerce, and non-profits globally, offering modern cloud-native competition to iMIS across member management, events, and CRM functionality.
• MemberSuite: MemberSuite provides a cloud-based association management platform for trade associations, professional societies, and non-profits, competing head-to-head with iMIS in mid-to-large associations requiring integrated member, event, and finance functionality.
• Novi AMS: Novi AMS is a QuickBooks-integrated association management software purpose-built for small-to-mid-sized trade and professional associations, offering an alternative to iMIS for budget-constrained association customers.
• MemberPlanet: MemberPlanet provides membership management and engagement software for associations, clubs, and member-based organizations, positioned as a more affordable alternative to iMIS for smaller associations with simpler needs.

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPSP): Salesforce.org's Nonprofit Cloud (formerly NPSP) is a broad horizontal CRM incumbent customized for non-profits, representing the dominant alternative for large non-profits that prefer general-purpose platforms over vertical-specific AMS like iMIS.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a broad enterprise CRM/ERP platform that, while serving all verticals, sometimes replaces or competes with iMIS at large associations and non-profits that prefer general-purpose Microsoft stack solutions leveraging their existing Microsoft relationship.

Emerging players

• Higher Logic: Higher Logic provides community engagement and marketing automation software that integrates with iMIS through partner channels but also competes for member engagement and community use cases within the same association customer base.
• Bloomerang: Bloomerang is a donor management and fundraising CRM focused specifically on non-profits, competing with ASI's iMIS non-profit capabilities for donor engagement and constituent management within the charitable organization segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A4 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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