Aligning Java-based Application Strategies
P.J. Jakovljevic - October 8, 2005

IBM and Lawson Alliance

Reviving legacy systems, and combating software bloat are two reasons why Intentia and Lawson have embarked on a Java-based application strategy and they announced their plans during Intentia's Conference and User Exchange (CUE). At the same time, IBM and Lawson announced that Lawson will optimize and standardize its comprehensive business applications portfolio on IBM's open standards-based software and hardware, and the companies will jointly market pre-integrated solutions to customers. As a Lawson services partner, IBM will provide support and vertical industry expertise through IBM Global Services (IGS) and Business Consulting Services (BCS). IBM and Lawson will also dedicate more consultants in Lawson's IBM Competency Center to support testing and development...