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The VDMA Collaboration Platform enables digital collaborative work through various forms of virtual exchange. The platform is not only used for planning and conducting online meetings, but also for the joint preparation of documents, the exchange of technical contributions, the stimulation of discussions, the planning of tasks and also other activities of virtual association work.

On this info page you will find useful instructions and introductory videos for your start with the VDMA Collaboration Platform.

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1. What is the Collaboration Platform?
The VDMA collaboration platform enables digital association work through various forms of virtual exchange. The platform is not only used for planning and conducting online meetings, but also for the joint preparation of documents, the exchange of technical contributions, the stimulation of discussions, the planning of tasks as well as other activities of virtual association work.
2. What are the parts of the Collaboration Platform?

The Collaboration Platform is accessible via MS Teams and via our website www.vdma.org. In MS Teams, the platform is set up as a Teams group. In the Teams group, you can collaborate with other participants on documents, participate in meetings, or share specific posts, among other things. Through the website, you have access to all documents up to date and get an overview of upcoming events and the list of participants in your collaboration groups.

3. How do I get access to the Collaboration Platform?

The prerequisite for access to the collaboration platform is registration for a myVDMA login at vdma.org. When registering, please only use your business email address; private email addresses are not permitted. As soon as you have been successfully registered and have received your myVDMA access, as a member of a collaboration group you automatically have access to the associated teams group and your personal myVDMA area on our website. You can find more information about myVDMA registration under Frequently asked questions about registration.

4. Can I use the collaboration platform if I'm not a VDMA member?
Yes, regardless of whether you are a VDMA member or not, you can register for a myVDMA login and use the platform if you have been invited to participate in a collaboration group.
5. Where can I find my collaboration group?

a. On the website you can find your collaboration group through your personal area:

 


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

b. In MS Teams you can find Your collaboration group in the VDMA tenant (i.e., in the VDMA environment) of your Teams app. You may have to switch from your company's teams tenant to the VDMA e.V. tenant. A video that shows you how to change tenants can be found on this info page.

 


 

6. Do I need to have the Teams app installed on my laptop to use the platform?
No, if you don't have a Teams desktop app, you can access the Teams group from the Teams web app in your browser.
7. What if I don't have a Microsoft account?
If you do not use business Microsoft accounts in your company, you can get guest access from us. In this case, please get in touch with your VDMA contact person. We will then provide you with the relevant access data.
8. What are the compliance rules on the platform?

As a leading trade association, we are committed to undistorted competition and have taken extensive measures to comply with antitrust law, both digital and analogue. A compliance system runs in the background of the collaboration platform to offer our members a secure framework for their exchange. More information about the compliance rules on the platform can be found here. The Community Manager and the legal department will be happy to answer any compliance questions you may have .

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Explanatory videos for getting started with the VDMA collaboration platform

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