| NEWSTRACK | September 2006 |
IBM to acquire FileNet
IBM and FileNet have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire FileNet. This is a development where customers can benefit from a single vendor capable of delivering the breadth of information management requirements along with the specifics of how content applies directly to essential business processes. Upon acquisition close, FileNet’s products will be supported, sold and enhanced as part of the IBM Information Management software unit. The FileNet team will become part of a unified organisation reporting into IBM Information Management.
IBM and FileNet have a shared goal to both preserve and enhance customer investments in FileNet's products. Furthermore, existing relationships with FileNet’s field organisation, technical support team, and reseller partners will not be disrupted.
By joining forces, IBM and FileNet can accelerate the innovation, integration, and expansion of their combined solutions to address a broader set of business requirements than ever before.
The integration of FileNet's content-centric business process management capabilities with IBM's industry-leading business integration provides the broadest continuum of capabilities for process automation solutions where content management is required. Working as a single organisation after closing, they expect to greatly expand and accelerate delivery of these solutions.
IBM customers will benefit from the vast customer service and support resources available through the world’s largest and most successful software organisation. Existing relationships with FileNet sales, support, and business partner personnel will be further enriched by IBM’s global account relationships, technical support infrastructure and other value-added services for customers.
Between now and the acquisition close, FileNet and IBM will continue to conduct normal business operations. They will also be co-ordinating plans across the two organisations to ensure a smooth transition experience for all FileNet customers and business partners after close.
FileNet. www.filenet.com
IBM. www.ibm.com
