iGo Corporation Streamlines Business Customers' Buying Process with Ariba B2B Commerce Platform

Strategic Insights -

iGo Corporation, a leader in business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce solutions for the mobile and wireless industry, has successfully integrated over 6,000 of its mobile accessories onto the Ariba B2B Commerce Platform. This strategic move enables iGo's business customers, including Intel, to access a vast array of mobile products and services through a streamlined online procurement process. Ariba's open B2B Commerce Services have empowered iGo to expand its reach and strengthen its partnership with Ariba, further solidifying its position as a premier provider of mobile accessories.

Key Takeaways:

  • iGo has integrated over 6,000 mobile accessories onto the Ariba B2B Commerce Platform, enhancing its business customers' online procurement experience.
  • The Ariba B2B Procurement solution has been implemented by Intel, enabling its Assembly Test Manufacturing organization to easily access and purchase mobile accessories from iGo.
  • iGo's commitment to understanding Intel's needs has fostered a strong partnership between the two companies, with iGo serving as a valued advisor to Intel's supplier strategy.
  • Ariba's B2B Commerce Platform has enabled iGo to add rocket fuel to its B2B e-commerce initiatives, expanding its reach and strengthening its position in the market.
  • iGo's industry-leading alliances and business partners include companies such as Ariba Inc., AT&T Wireless, IBM, MapQuest.com, NEC Computers, Inc., and PurchasePro.
  • iGo's comprehensive cross-reference database and mobile e-commerce solutions enable the efficient purchase and receipt of mobile products and services by over half of the FORTUNE 500 companies.

Statistics:

  • Over 6,000 iGo mobile accessories are now live on the Ariba B2B Commerce Platform.
  • Intel's Assembly Test Manufacturing organization operates across 17 different time zones.
  • Ariba has over 20 FORTUNE 100 company clients.
  • iGo's products and services are available via the Internet (www.igo.com) and iGo's mobile sales specialists (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 800-228-8374.

Sources:

  • iGo Corporation press release, "Participation In Leading Ariba B2B Commerce Platform Streamlines the Buying Process For iGo's Business Customers Including Intel" (April 11 /PRNewswire/).
  • iGo Corporation website, www.igo.com.
  • Ariba, Inc. website, www.ariba.com.
  • iGo Corporation's prospectus dated October 14, 1999, under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.