Optum’s ConnectStream: First the Pieces Now the Glue
Steve McVey - October 30, 2000

Event Summary

Supply chain execution software vendor Optum, Inc. recently announced the release of ConnectStream, which is essentially an enterprise application integration (EAI) platform for connecting its TradeStream collaborative planning software to third-party enterprise packages. ConnectStream, developed in conjunction with webMethods, Inc., a leading vendor of B2B integration products, makes possible the transfer of data between enterprises that is then aggregated by TradeStream. The ultimate objectives of Optum's collaborative applications are to cut inventory levels and improve fulfillment for customer orders...