MindTree, Ariba tie up for B2B e-com solutions

BANGALORE: Bangalore-based MindTree Consulting, an e-business consulting company and US-based Ariba Inc., B2B e-commerce platform provider, have signed an agreement to provide e-commerce solutions jointly. According to the agreement, both the companies will collaborate to provide business-to-business commerce software, network services and system integration services.

MindTree will become a certified Ariba Systems Integrator of the Ariba B2B commerce platform. Speaking on the same, Krishnakumar Natarajan, Vice-Chairman and President of MindTree Consulting said, "As a certified Ariba Systems Integrator partner, MindTree Consulting helps clients derive significant business benefit from Ariba solutions. For example, by providing employees with easy-to-use, browser-based access to the goods and services required for their work, businesses could aggregate all corporate purchases and direct them to preferred suppliers at pre-negotiated volume prices. This approach eliminates expensive off contract buying and the higher volumes generated with existing suppliers can lead to more favorable contract pricing."

Commenting on this tie-up, Mukesh Aghi, Managing Director, Ariba Asia Pacific, said, "Ariba is pleased to have MindTree Consulting as an system integration partner for implementing our solutions. With this partnership, we are sure that both organizations could mutually expand market opportunities and coverage. We look forward to expand this relationship as we jointly scale our efforts to tap the potential of the B2B marketplace." Ariba B2B commerce platform includes; Ariba Buyer, Ariba Marketplace and Ariba Dynamic Trade.