WebSphere is a software platform that enables all departments to extend business processes to the web, to grow as a business and to differentiate from competitors by allowing a high degree of customization in developing electronic business fronts. The focus is on speed to market, solving E-business skills problems and being able to change quickly in response to the market.
Foundation consists of web application servers and transaction servers.
Foundation Services consists of development, website and IT services. Application Services consists of collaboration, e-commerce and B2B functions. A fourth component, Partner Applications, involves partnerships with companies in the E-business arena. MQSeries, supporting 35 platforms, supports commercial transactions. Foundation Services consists of Development Services, Website Services, and IT Services.