Xeequa Joins WebEx Connect Developer Network to Build Partner and Alliance Management Applications for WebEx Connect Platform
PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 16 - Web 2.0 Expo - Xeequa Corp, the first Web 2.0 application company that combined social networking, CRM and alliance management into a new "Business Application Network" and WebEx (NASDAQ:WEBX), the leading provider of on-demand applications for collaborative business, today announced that Xeequa joined the WebEx Connect Developer Network to make its Partner Manager and Alliance Gateway products available via WebEx Connect.
WebEx Connect, the first collaborative on-demand platform, will enable developers and customers to integrate multiple applications to create powerful collaborative business "mashup" solutions from best-of-breed web-based, on-premises and desktop applications.
Xeequa Alliance Management solution helps companies in all industries to easily network, share and collaborate with their respective partners such as resellers, distributors, VARs, brokers and dealers over the Internet. To cross company boundaries, the product integrates with a variety of CRM systems.
"We are excited to cooperate with WebEx, a company that is also a thought leader in the on-demand collaboration space. By leveraging the WebEx Connect platform and providing further integration between Xeequa and WebEx - our customers will have an unparalleled experience of instant communication with their respective partners," said Axel Schultze, CEO, Xeequa Corp.
Xeequa Alliance Manager is one of the many applications users will be able to access through the WebEx Connect Marketplace of applications. WebEx Connect will enable users to integrate data from multiple applications into collaborative workspaces, custom designed for their particular workflows and business processes. Unlike traditional transactional applications, WebEx Connect is designed to improve productivity by enhancing collaboration and interaction between individuals. By leveraging open Web 2.0 protocols and collaborative WebEx applications programming interfaces (APIs), WebEx Connect will make it easy to adapt on-demand, desktop, and enterprise applications to create composite, "mashup" applications.
"We look forward to working with Xeequa to help WebEx Connect users facilitate partner collaboration," said Shankar Iyer, vice president, WebEx Connect ecosystem.
The WebEx Connect Developer Network provides the tools, training, resources and community that developers need to build and market applications for WebEx Connect. Developers can access WebEx Connect documentation, APIs, a "sandbox" development platform and join the partner program to access a beta WebEx Connect client. WebEx Connect partner marketing services can help developers generate go-to-market strategies and leads for the applications on the WebEx Connect Marketplace. To learn more about the WebEx Connect Developer Network program, go to, community.webex.com/connect .
About Xeequa
Xeequa Corp. is the first provider of cross-company business applications. The uniquely designed SaaS application allows sales and marketing people in all industries to network, share and collaborate across company boundaries. Business people from independent companies may share business opportunities, sales leads, or program information and jointly contribute to a better and faster result. A public directory enables businesses to immediately find new alliances and collaborate right away. The simple sign-up process helps users to be immediately productive. The product integrates with a variety of CRM systems. Xeequa is based in Palo Alto, California. For more information please call (650) 331-7226 or visit http://www.xeequa.com/.
About WebEx
With 2.2 million registered users, WebEx is the global leader in on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. These applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient web-touch interactions. As an on-demand provider, WebEx is able to facilitate both internal and external collaboration. WebEx delivers its range of applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a global network specifically designed for the secure delivery of on-demand applications. WebEx applications support multipoint videoconferencing, web conferencing and application remote control. WebEx is based in Santa Clara, California and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit www.webex.com/ for more information.
Source: WebEx Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Colin Smith of WebEx Communications, Inc., +1-408-566-5694, colin.smith@webex.com; or Marita Roebkes of Xeequa Corp., +1-650-384-0057, marita.roebkes@xeequa.com
Web site: www.webex.com/
http://www.xeequa.com/
