What is webMethods?

webMethods is a software suite that allows companies to connect applications through the internet. The company got started in 1996 when it created the idea of using web services to link software in real time. Over the next few years, it saw explosive growth as companies began to realize the potential and value of linking software together. Since its purchase by Software AG in 2007, webMethods has also focused on business integration, process improvement, and IT modernization. Today, companies use webMethods for machine learning, the internet of things (IoT), robotic process automation, and dynamic apps. webMethods is often referred to as "middleware" due to its placement between other software.