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Metatomix, IBM Expand Partnership

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 4:50:59 PM                                  Digg This Article   Add to Delicious

Data contextualization specialist Metatomix, Inc. has announced an expanded partnership under which IBM will market Metatomix's semantic platform technology. Also, as part of the agreement, Metatomix, as an IBM Advanced Industry-Optimized (AIO)-level business partner, will have access to dedicated resources and support from IBM.

The company is also now an official member of IBM's ISV business partner program, PartnerWorld, gaining lead generation marketing resources; the opportunity to connect with IBM sales teams for new business opportunities; the use of IBM Innovation Centers for technology enablement, product training, and education; and access to other PartnerWorld members for networking and collaboration.

"The partnership we are announcing today reflects the complementary nature of the IBM-Metatomix relationship," said Jeff Dickerson, CEO of Metatomix, in a statement. "IBM obviously has vast experience in working closely with an enormous range of companies. Metatomix has deep expertise in leveraging semantic technology to integrate customer data in focused, specific industries."

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