Find out how companies big and small are integrating applications and business processes to better interact with customers, suppliers and partners—and fueling what can be significant cost savings.
Lead Story:
In a Babel of Apps, Finding a Lingua Franca
Integration software can transform a business. Take Kichler Lighting, a maker of custom light fixtures. Most sales and interactions with suppliers and customers had been handled on paper, in person or over the phone. Once it launched a portal, the results were illuminating. Learn how this company and others benefited from integration.
Company Profiles:
BEA Systems customers like its breadth, but one felt he was oversold.
IBM is a favorite among customers looking to work with one vendor.
Tibco Software's customer base moves beyond its financial services roots.
Voice of Experience:
Business Integration's Road Warrior
Con-way's Praveen Sharabu integrated four accounts-receivable systems for the logistics company.
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