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webMethods, J.D. Edwards and HP Collaborate to Create Business Process Monitoring SolutionSystems Management Added to J.D. Edwards XPI (eXtended Process Integration) and XBP (eXtended Business Processes) Offerings to Keep Critical Business Processes Running SmoothlyFAIRFAX, Va., and DENVER, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM - News) and J.D. Edwards (Nasdaq: JDEC - News) today announced an initiative between webMethods and HP that adds significant value to J.D. Edwards' XPI(TM) offering. As a part of the initiative, webMethods will team with HP to provide systems management technology for J.D. Edwards' applications, making it easier to monitor and manage the business processes enabled by J.D. Edwards' XPI technology. J.D. Edwards currently embeds webMethods' integration software into their collaborative enterprise applications, including J.D. Edwards 5, creating an integration backbone for J.D. Edwards' technology. This integration framework, referred to as J.D. Edwards XPI, dramatically decreases the cost of integrating applications through a centralized model of integration, rather than "point-to-point" integration. J.D. Edwards uses its XPI solution to create business processes that in turn create XBPs, which are discrete, industry-specific applications that sit on top of its integrated ERP, SCM and CRM systems and trigger responses to events. For instance, when a customer submits an order online, CRM software alone does not make it possible to respond with an exact delivery date and location; XBPs trigger the appropriate responses from the supply chain. Ensuring Business Processes Run Smoothly By leveraging an infrastructure management solution from HP with J.D. Edwards XBPs, customers can gain insight into how hardware or software outages may impact the business process, and ultimately the business. For example, if a process fails to work, e.g. the processing of a purchase order is delayed or cancelled, a company can determine if it is due to a system being down or if it was caused by a breakdown in the actual business process itself. It will also allow enterprises to know which business processes will be affected if any given system or application fails. "When a company's key business processes break down, its bottom line is impacted," said Andrew Moore, director, Collaborative Solutions, J.D. Edwards. "webMethods and HP's integration and systems management technology complements our own efforts in building meaningful business processes. We've stepped beyond simply connecting applications to activating responses appropriate for an enterprise's workflows. Our solution enables not just visibility, but immediate response." "This collaboration leverages the combined strengths of three companies with a strong legacy of technology leadership," said Debbie Rosen, senior vice president, Industries and Alliances, webMethods. "We're combining J.D. Edwards' CRM domain expertise and strength in industry-specific business processes and tools, webMethods' strength in application integration and HP's leading OpenView service management technology. The joint solution eases the complexity and cost of integrating important packaged and legacy systems. We're helping customers leverage their investments in technology and retain the maximum flexibility in implementing the business processes that meet their business needs." webMethods and HP collaborated to write the Open Management Interface (OMI) specification, building the link between the technology and business components that drive an organization, exposing them in a common interface for monitoring and analysis. This link, through the HP OpenView Smart Plug-in for webMethods, provides the unique ability to tie known problems with a physical IT architecture directly to critical business processes, allowing companies to assess the business impact of such problems. This combination of technologies can be leveraged to better manage the flow of information within and between major business applications. "Safeguarding a company's bottom line involves multiple departments in different disciplines. By combining integration and systems management technology, IT departments have much improved insight into the health and well-being of a business," said Jim Grant, vice president and general manager, HP OpenView Business Unit. "This insight aligns IT departments more closely with the overall business drivers of an organization, helping ensure that the entire company is working toward the same goals." 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 850 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 and TCS. More information about the company can be found at http://www.webMethods.com. About J.D. Edwards J.D. Edwards makes customers stronger, enabling them to solve their most important business challenges. The company offers collaborative enterprise software as well as consulting, education and support services. J.D. Edwards' offerings are differentiated by a deeply ingrained attitude of listening to customers, innovating on their behalf and delivering solutions as part of a results-oriented relationship. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Denver, J.D. Edwards focuses on long-term business partnerships and helping its 6,500 customers in more than 110 countries collaborate electronically to manage their business processes, supply chains and supplier and customer relationships. For more information: http://www.jdedwards.com or 1-800-727-5333. webMethods is a registered trademark of webMethods, Inc. in the USA and certain other countries. All other company and product names are the property of their respective owners. This press release contains various remarks about the future expectations, plans and prospects of webMethods that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The actual results of webMethods may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those discussed under the heading "Factors That May Affect Future Operating Results" in the Business section of webMethods' Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2002 and in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of webMethods' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, both of which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. webMethods disclaims any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements made herein due to the occurrence of events after the issXBP'sce of this press release. Editorial Contact: Virginia Dimpfl HP 408/447-1695 virginia_dimpfl@hp.com top of page |
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