# Bernard Willems, Strategic Partnership Manager — Apideck > Bernard Willems is Strategic Partnerships Manager at Apideck, focused on expanding the ecosystem and closing strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Workday, Intuit QuickBooks, and Sage. He brings nearly nine years of experience in connectivity strategy and partner development from Booking. 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He brings nearly nine years of experience in connectivity strategy and partner development from Booking. ## Posts by Bernard Willems - [ Apideck joins FDX, the body behind the FDX API Apideck has joined FDX, the standards body behind the FDX API. What it means for accounting and ERP integrations that move bank data. Bernard Willems Aug 17, 2026·3 min read ](/blog/apideck-joins-fdx-financial-data-exchange) - [ New connector documentation: the answers you need before you build Apideck's new connector documentation puts partnership rules, auth, sandboxes and rate limits up front. Live for QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite. Bernard Willems Aug 16, 2026·5 min read ](/blog/new-connector-documentation) - [ QuickBooks Desktop, SAP S/4HANA, and 25 more new connectors in 2026 Explore Apideck’s 2026 connector updates, including 25+ new integrations across accounting, ERP, HRIS, CRM, and ATS. See what shipped for QuickBooks Desktop, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Stripe, Odoo, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and more. Bernard Willems Jun 30, 2026·6 min read ](/blog/quickbooks-desktop-sap-s4hana-and-25-more-new-connectors-in-2026) - [ Apideck and Dolfin AI: the connectivity layer for embedded finance agents Apideck is partnering with Dolfin AI to power embedded finance agents for banks and SaaS platforms. The AP and AR use cases, and who they fit. Bernard Willems Jun 16, 2026·6 min read ](/blog/apideck-dolfin-ai-embedded-finance-agents) - [ Accounting Accounting for Developers: The 2026 Guide Accounting for developers: the concepts that matter for API integrations. Double-entry bookkeeping, chart of accounts, invoices, journal entries, reconciliation, tax handling, and multi-currency explained with code examples for QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, and Sage. Bernard Willems Apr 3, 2026·22 min read ](/blog/accounting-for-developers) - [ CRMGuides & Tutorials CRM Partnership Guide Learn which CRM integrations require partnerships vs. ready-to-use connectors (Salesforce, Hubspot, Zoho). Complete guide to Apideck's 20+ CRM API partnership requirements, fees, and setup steps. Bernard Willems Mar 24, 2026·5 min read ](/blog/crm-partnership-guide) - [ EcommerceGuides & Tutorials Ecommerce Partnership Guide Learn which ecommerce integrations require partnerships (Amazon, Walmart) vs. ready-to-use connectors. Complete guide to Apideck's ecommerce API partnership requirements, fees, and setup steps. Bernard Willems Mar 24, 2026·5 min read ](/blog/ecommerce-partnership-guide) - [ What platforms gain from working with a unified API provider What a unified API provider does for your platform: stickier integrations, native UX, faster ecosystem partners, and zero engineering cost to you. Bernard Willems Mar 19, 2026·10 min read ](/blog/what-platforms-gain-from-working-with-a-unified-api-provider) - [ HRISGuides & Tutorials HRIS Partnership Guide Learn which HRIS integrations require partnerships vs. ready-to-use connectors. Complete guide to Apideck's 60+ HRIS API partnership requirements, fees, and setup details. Bernard Willems Mar 13, 2026·6 min read ](/blog/hris-partnership-guide) - [ Integration partnerships are a distribution channel most B2B teams underuse Integration partnerships do more than connect your product. See how marketplace listings, co-marketing, and platform credibility become distribution. Bernard Willems Mar 12, 2026·9 min read ](/blog/integration-partnerships-arent-a-hurdle) - [ AccountingGuides & Tutorials Accounting & ERP Partnership Guide Learn which accounting integrations require partnerships (Xero, Sage, MRI) vs. ready-to-use connectors. Complete guide to Apideck's 40+ accounting API partnership requirements, fees, and setup steps. Bernard Willems Jan 13, 2026·6 min read ](/blog/accounting-and-erp-partnership-guide) - [ AccountingIndustry insights The Apideck Field Guide to the Sage Portfolio (A Global Glossary) A complete glossary of every Sage product across regions, from Sage Intacct to Sage 50 France. Identify what your customer actually uses, its API status, and integration viability at a glance. Bernard Willems Dec 30, 2025·10 min read ](/blog/sage-integration-field-guide) - [ The Sage API Playbook: Why 'Sage Cloud' Is Not One API What looks like one Sage integration quickly turns into six. This article breaks down why building a Sage integration is a trap: how each Sage product is a completely different platform, what that means for your engineering roadmap, and why teams underestimate the cost until it is too late. Bernard Willems Dec 18, 2025·6 min read ](/blog/the-sage-api-playbook-why-sage-cloud-is-not-one-api) - [ AccountingIndustry insights Your Integration Roadmap to the Sage Ecosystem When a customer says "we use Sage," they could mean any of dozens of distinct products from 20-year-old regional desktop software to modern cloud platforms like Sage Intacct or Sage Active. Your integration strategy requires pinpointing the exact product, since the ecosystem is fragmented by region, market segment, and technology stack. Bernard Willems Dec 8, 2025·4 min read ](/blog/your-integration-map-to-sage-ecosystem) - [ AccountingIndustry insights Untangling The Sage Ecosystem Sage isn't one product; it’s a federation of disconnected legacy and cloud portfolios built through decades of acquisitions. We decode the "Sage Paradox" to help you distinguish the brand from the technology. Bernard Willems Dec 4, 2025·5 min read ](/blog/untangling-the-sage-ecosystem) - [ Apideck Is Now an Official Workday Partner Apideck is now an official Workday Silver Partner. This partnership gives us direct access to Workday’s platform technologies, enabling more secure, scalable, and reliable integrations. Learn how Apideck’s unified APIs simplify Workday connectivity and help SaaS companies accelerate time-to-market and win more enterprise deals. Bernard Willems Sep 16, 2025·4 min read ](/blog/apideck-is-now-an-official-workday-partner) - [ Apideck Joins Sage Marketplace, Expanding Integration Opportunities for B2B SaaS Companies Apideck’s listing on the Sage Marketplace enables seamless integrations, empowering businesses to streamline operations and drive growth. 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