This time around, the Internet revolution isn't focused on selling books, bidding for collectibles or even organizing the Web for mass consumption.
Analysts see a huge boom in the making.
Some flashy startups have attracted most of the press in this space, but many established vendors of software other than transactional applications that have been lumped under the umbrella of knowledge management are experiencing growth through the B2B trend. New companies also are emerging with innovative products and technologies. The reason for this shift is simple. Under the covers of most successful B2B initiatives are tools and technologies that so-called KM products and approaches helped to pioneer. This year's B2B marketplace is redefining these legacy categories, some of which are only a year or two old.