IBM to integrate Broadvision's e-business applications on its RS/6000 servers

SINGAPORE - IBM and BroadVision, Inc. today announced an agreement that will enable IBM to integrate BroadVision's full suite of One-To-One applications on its RS/6000 servers with copper technology.

In addition, IBM Global Services will create a practice of service professionals around the world to help customers implement BroadVision applications.

Products to be ported to IBM's AIX operating system include BroadVision's One-To-One Enterprise eCRM platform and One-To-One suite of e-business applications.

The companies will jointly integrate the BroadVision application suite with IBM's DB2 data management software.

BroadVision and IBM will work to integrate the solutions with IBM WebSphere for Enterprise Java Beans integration with back end systems.

BroadVision has also signed IBM Global Services as its systems integration partner to extend the reach of this solution set worldwide.

This relationship allows IBM customers to use BroadVision's e-business applications for their B2B and B2C needs.

Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will provide technical assistance, development resources, hardware and software to BroadVision to assist in porting.

In addition, IBM and BroadVision will allocate funds for establishing a worldwide practice for the training of IBM Global Services personnel and IBM Business Partners.