Blinco Systems Inc., maker of 3rdwave, a global commerce management software application, recently joined the GXS GridConnect Partner Program.

“We selected GXS because they provide a ready-made, global network of companies, logistics providers and transactions flows. This gives our customers a seamless way to gain end-to-end visibility across very complex and tricky supply chains while increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and dramatically improving product providence,” said David Blinick, president of Blinco Systems, in a release.

GXS GridConnect enables independent software vendors, software-as-a-service vendors and cloud services providers, to embed the GXS Trading Grid into their applications, using the integration cloud platform to accelerate customer enablement, on-boarding and time-to-revenue.

Organizations, with the help of 3rdwave are able to source globally and manage non-asset-based manufacturing operations, thereby bridging the gap between internally-focused enterprise resource planning systems and supply chain applications.

Officials said that 3rdwave is now seamlessly integrated into GXS Trading Grid's ecosystem of ocean carriers and data translation capabilities, helping Blinco Systems attract and retain customers.

“By embedding GXS Trading Grid into a SaaS (News - Alert) or software application, GridConnect partners instantly gain access to a broad portfolio of cloud-based integration options. This strengthens their ability to setup and serve their customers, helps differentiate their product offerings and speeds their time-to-value,” said Andrea Brody, vice president of Business Development at GXS.

“We are thrilled to have Blinco Systems as a GridConnect partner. From the very beginning, they saw the value in integrating their application with the largest e-commerce ecosystem in the world, bringing new sources of value to customers.”

In related news, GXS announced a new program for independent software vendors, software-as-a-service providers and corporate commercial solutions to embed GXS Trading Grid, the company's integration cloud platform, into their cloud services and software applications.