The two companies will develop an intelligent adapter that will be used in conjunction with the webMethods integration platform, enabling remote workers to access to real-time enterprise applications such as CRM, SCM, and ERP. Using virtually any mobile device, from Palm OS and PocketPC handhelds to WAP phones and BlackBerry pagers, employees will be able to conduct transactions anywhere, anytime.

ViaFone of Brisbane, Calif., will develop the intelligent adapter to connect to the webMethods integration platform by way of the ViaFone OneBridge, a mobility platform that allows businesses to extend corporate data to mobile professionals. Enterprises will now be able to expand, coordinate, and control workflow across field sales and service processes. In addition, since both the ViaFone OneBridge and the webMethods integrated platform are based on open standards, enterprises can preserve their existing IT investments while supporting future technologies.

"Enterprise with large, global field service and sales forces are focused on building mobile applications based on critical information and processes, often integrated by webMethods," said ViaFone’s CEO Bernard Desarnauts. "This combination provides customers with the ability to connect their mobile workforce with real-time information, thus improving business process efficiencies, reducing costs, and increasing customer satisfaction."

ViaFone and webMethods will coordinate sales and marketing endeavors.