webMethods Forms Strategic Alliances with Intelligroup and Lante Corporation

webMethods, Inc., a leading provider of business-to-business e-commerce integration solutions, has formed strategic alliances with industry-leading consulting firms Intelligroup and Lante Corporation. As part of their expanding e-commerce practices, these consulting firms will incorporate webMethods B2B into their methodology and provide customers with a broad range of consulting and implementation services to execute B2B e-commerce strategies. webMethods B2B provides a business community integration platform that makes it possible for companies to pursue direct integration with trading partners, while also participating in emerging B2B Marketplaces such as mySAP.com, the Ariba Network, and Clarus SupplierUniverse.

Key Takeaways:

  • webMethods B2B provides a business community integration platform that enables companies to pursue direct integration with trading partners and participate in emerging B2B Marketplaces.
  • The platform utilizes XML and open Web standards, such as RosettaNet, OAG, OBI, and ACORD, to connect integrated business communities.
  • Intelligroup and Lante Corporation will incorporate webMethods B2B into their methodology and provide customers with consulting and implementation services.
  • webMethods has partnered with over 100 top companies worldwide, including Dell, DHL, and Cisco.
  • The company's partners include Microsoft, SAP AG, Sterling Commerce, Ariba, Intelisys Electronic Commerce, Intelligroup, Clarus, PSDI, and MRO.com.

Statistics:

  • webMethods has generated over $100 million in revenue (1996-1999).
  • The company has over 100 top companies worldwide as customers.
  • webMethods' partners include 10 major companies in the e-commerce industry.
  • webMethods B2B has been used by companies to conduct business over the Internet with minimal stress to corporate resources and existing IT infrastructure.
  • Intelligroup has generated more than $25 million in revenue over the past four quarters.

Sources:

  • "webMethods and Lante Corporation Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate B2B e-Commerce Adoption" (Business Wire, November 23, 1999).
  • webMethods' Press Release: "webMethods and Intelligroup Enter Strategic Alliance to Deliver B2B e-Commerce Solutions" (November 23, 1999).
  • webMethods' Company Profile: "webMethods, Inc. - A Leading Provider of Business Community Integration Solutions" (1996).
  • Intelligroup's Company Profile: "Intelligroup, Inc. - A Global Professional Services Firm" (1999).
  • Lante Corporation's Company Profile: "Lante Corporation - Building High-Impact Dot-Com Businesses" (1999).