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RosettaNet Press Release RosettaNet Program Initiatives Will Advance Software-to-Software Interoperability Capabilities to Reduce Deployment Time and Increase Adoption by High-Tech Industry For Release February 25, 2003
Fairfax, VA
webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM), the leading independent provider of integration software, today announced that it is among the first RosettaNet solution providers and partners to successfully complete the RosettaNet Interoperability and RosettaNet Compliance Badge Programs. The impetus for these programs was to advance software-to-software interoperability capabilities and to speed the deployment time by companies initiating RosettaNet solutions.
Creating interoperability among RosettaNet solution providers brings a universally compatible way for connecting RosettaNet trading partners to reduce both the cost of implementation and time for deployment. Interoperable solution provider offerings will allow companies to more accurately predict project timelines and cost, which can reduce implementation time from months to days once trading partners have their RosettaNet gateway installed. Similarly, RosettaNet Ready™ Software Compliance Badges give customers an additional layer of confidence that the solution providers are fully compliant according to published RosettaNet Implementation Framework (RNIF) 2.0 and or specific Partner Interface Processes® (PIPs®). The RosettaNet Ready Software Compliance Badge indicates that an independent compliance service provider has tested the software solution and the product has passed the tests successfully. To date, webMethods is one of the only RosettaNet solution providers to successfully complete both the Software Interoperability Trials and Compliance Badge testing requirements, giving its customers the benefits of both programs. “Through the participation and leadership of partners like webMethods, RosettaNet is able to advance new programs like RosettaNet Ready and Interoperability, which will drive greater adoption by companies engaged in supply chain operations,” said Jennifer Hamilton, RosettaNet CEO. “These two new consortium initiatives are aimed at helping companies greatly expand their current RosettaNet capabilities while at the same time lower costs around establishing new connections with trading partners.” “webMethods has historically taken a strong
leadership position in RosettaNet standards because supply chain integration remains one of the key
initiatives for companies seeking to improve their overall operational efficiency,” said Darren
Oberst, vice president and general manager, Industries and Systems Integrators, webMethods, Inc. “
webMethods supports RosettaNet’s Interoperability and RosettaNet Ready compliance programs because
we believe that the benefits to our customers are significant and can be realized immediately.”
About RosettaNet RosettaNet is an independent, non-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open internet-based business standards that align processes within the global high technology and telecommunications trading networks. More than 450 companies, representing over US$ 1 trillion in annual information technology, electronic components and semiconductor manufacturing revenues, currently participate in RosettaNet’s standards development, strategy and implementation activities. Information on RosettaNet’s worldwide activities in Americas, Europe and Asia, including a complete list of Partner companies is available at www.rosettanet.org. RosettaNet is an independent subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC). About webMethods, Inc. As the leading independent provider of
integration software, webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM - news) delivers the industry’s most
comprehensive platform for enterprise-wide integration, including complete support for Enterprise
Web Services. The webMethods Integration Platform allows customers to achieve quantifiable R.O.I.
by linking business processes, enterprise and legacy applications, databases, Web services and
workflows both within and across enterprises. Through this seamless flow of information, companies
can reduce costs, create new revenue opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers,
substantially increase supply chain efficiencies and streamline internal business processes.
Founded in 1996, webMethods is headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. webMethods has more than 900 customers worldwide including Global 2000 leaders such as Bank of America, Citibank, Dell, Eastman Chemical, The Ford Motor Company, Grainger, and Motorola. webMethods' strategic partners include Accenture, AMS, BearingPoint, BMC Software, BroadVision, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, CSC, Deloitte Consulting, EDS, HP, i2 Technologies, J.D. Edwards, SAP AG, Siebel Systems and TCS. More information about the company can be found at http://www.webMethods.com.
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