It's a technology that allows an open standard concept for companies to do e-commerce business over the Internet without changing their current system infrastructure
Here's an example of what DELL is doing...
DELL CHOOSES WEBMETHODS SOLUTION
FOR B2B DIRECT INITIATIVE
webMethods B2B Securely Connects Customers to
Contracted Information Via Dell's Integrated Initiative
FAIRFAX, Va.––October 25, 1999—webMethods, Inc., a leading provider of open solutions for business community integration, today announced that Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems vendor, will use webMethods B2B™ to provide the backbone e-procurement transaction integration system for Dell's B2B Direct initiative. Dell recently announced B2B Direct as its new e-commerce strategy for streamlining the Internet procurement process for its corporate, governmental and institutional customers.
Dell customers can increase productivity and reduce procurement costs by linking their existing IT infrastructures over the Internet to B2B Direct. Through webMethods B2B, Dell customers can integrate procurement operations directly with Dell through enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Web purchasing portals—without manual processing or custom re-engineering of legacy, proprietary of ERP systems.
"No one understands the potential and value of B2B e-commerce better than Dell––one of the earliest leaders of the e-commerce revolution," said Phillip Merrick, president and CEO of webMethods. "We are pleased that Dell has selected webMethods to provide a key component of B2B Direct their business-to-business e-commerce initiative. webMethods B2B enables Dell to deliver its B2B Direct solution to its customers, saving them time and money, as well as generating tremendous new opportunities for interaction and cross-selling via the Internet."
Under the terms of the agreement, Dell customers in the first half of next year can order B2B Direct servers optimized for and integrated with webMethods B2B through DellPlus, Dell's custom factory configuration and installation service.
"Dell is working to support open Internet standards and to extensively leverage supplier-hosted solutions," said Chris Halligan, director of Dell's Relationship Online organization. "With its extensive support of XML and other open Internet standards, webMethods matches Dell's goal to provide customers with an open, flexible and scalable Internet e-commerce integration solution."
"By connecting to B2B Direct, Dell customers can significantly reduce operation costs, shorten transaction and fulfillment cycles and increase productivity," Halligan said.
webMethods provides a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to effectively realize their business community integration (BCI) strategies. Through broad support of open standards and protocols, such as XML, RosettaNet, FpML, cXML, OBI, OAG, ACORD, Microsoft BizTalk and legacy EDI, webMethods B2B connects integrated business communities and enables companies to conduct business over the Internet with minimal stress to corporate resources and existing infrastructure.
About webMethods, Inc.
webMethods is a leading provider of open solutions for business community integration. As one of the first products to deliver XML-based e-commerce solutions, the webMethods B2B™ product suite leverages a variety of open Internet standards to automatically link business processes with those of key partners––without the time or expense of altering existing legacy, proprietary or ERP applications.
Founded in 1996, webMethods is based in Fairfax, Va., with offices nationwide. Investors include Goldman Sachs, the Mayfield Fund and FBR Technology Venture Partners. More than 100 top companies worldwide––ranging from DHL to Cisco to Dun & Bradstreet––rely on webMethods B2B. The company is a strategic partner of Microsoft, SAP AG, Sterling Commerce, Ariba, Intelisys Electronic Commerce, Clarus, PSDI and MRO.com. webMethods continues to receive recognition as a leader in business-to-business e-commerce solutions. Recent accolades include Red Herring's Top 50 Private Companies for two consecutive years (1999 and 1998) and the 1999 Upside Hot 100.
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