Software AG recently announced the launch of its new webMethods Intelligent Business Operations Platform (IBO) as well as the acquisition of JackBe Corporation, a provider of real-time visual analytics and intelligence software.
Providing rapid deployment and a multitude of different data sources, JackBe will serve as the foundation for Software AG’s new webMethods Intelligent Business Operations Platform. The platform will provide customers with an integrated, real-time awareness of dynamic operations and processes via easy-to-use visualizations.
“The amount of produced data is growing exponentially”, said Dr. Wolfram Jost, chief technology officer at Software AG. “Consequently, the analysis and visualization of huge data volumes in real time will become more and more the basis for fast and intelligent business decisions. With the capabilities of JackBe, we will develop further innovative solutions for our customers in order to support their evolution towards the digital enterprise.”
Software AG has acquired JackBe’s corporate office in Chevy Chase, Md., its research and development facility based in Silicon Valley as well as its Latin American office in Mexico City. JackBe, founded in 2003, has a broad customer base in federal government, financial services and the manufacturing sector including customers such as General Electric, Procter & Gamble, Qualcomm, Wells Fargo and Intel.
“We are extremely excited to join the Software AG group. With the innovation, engineering and integration prowess of a global player such as Software AG, we believe our customers will benefit greatly from accelerating enhancements to our solutions, but also gain access to a broader product and service offering,” said John Crupi, chief technology officer of JackBe.
