(IPO February 2000) webMethods, Inc. is the leading provider of open solutions for business-to-business integration. The webMethods B2Bª solution is powered by XML and provides companies with integrated, direct links to buyers and suppliers, connecting them to major business-to-business marketplaces and enabling realtime, interactive communication, regardless of existing technology infrastructure. The company had its initial public offering in February 2000 (NASDAQ:WEBM).