Go BackATG positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for e-Commerce Magic Quadrant
ATG the premier provider of e-commerce software and platform neutral optimization services announced that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc in the leaders quadrant in the Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce. Published by Gartner research vice president Gene Alverez on July 18, 2008, the report included ATG as one of the technology providers in the Leaders quadrant that has "demonstrated longevity in the e-commerce market, as well as a commitment to new product innovations for Internet sales. In addition, leaders represent technology providers with the strongest capability to meet Internet selling requirements."1
To be included in this report, technology vendors must meet certain criteria regarding their e-commerce product capabilities, short term viability and market traction and momentum. In an explanation of standards used to determine which companies are placed in the leaders quadrant, the report cites the following:
"This quadrant contains technology providers that demonstrate the greatest degree of support for B2B and B2C Internet sales. These providers lead the market in e-commerce by consistently demonstrating customer satisfaction, strong support and professional services, leading to the implementation of a successful e-commerce site..Technology providers in this quadrant have demonstrated consistent, extensive and durable execution in delivering e-commerce Web sites at the enterprise level. In addition, the maturity of this market demands that leaders maintain a strong vision regarding the key points that have emerged during the past year - such as, but not limited to, Web 2.0 (user experience and community capabilities), multiple deployment options and multisite management; the capability to support B2B, B2B2C and B2C selling models; integration with multiple points of interaction, such as mobile, call centers and stores, and supporting overall sales, service and marketing in an e-commerce context."1
"We believe inclusion in the leaders quadrant is not only an exciting honor, but it is also a proven testament to ATG's standing in the e-commerce industry," said Bob Burke, president and CEO, ATG. "Demand for experienced e-commerce solutions throughout the industry is higher than ever, proving that customers are investing in their online capabilities."
About the Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2008 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About ATG
A trusted, global specialist in e-commerce, ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG) has spent the last decade focused on helping the world's premier brands maximize the success of their online businesses. The ATG Commerce application suite is the top-rated platform for powering highly personalized, efficient and effective e-commerce sites. The company offers a line of platform-neutral, SaaS-based ATG e-Commerce Optimization Services, which can be easily added to any Web site to increase conversions and order size. For more information, please visit http://www.atg.com.
Date - 20/08/2008
