Nominee Profile: I-many

The Company:
I-many, founded in 1989 as Systems Consulting Company, Inc., has evolved into a leader in providing software and Web-based solutions to manage business-to-business contractual purchasing relationships. The company builds solutions that enable buyers, sellers, distributors, brokers and purchasing organizations to improve the structure and profitability of business-to-business relationships - in corporations and in e-business. With more than a decade of experience in Contract Management, the firm helps customers worldwide to see relationships more constructively and compete more effectively, resulting in increased market share, revenues and profitability.  Learn more at www.imany.com.

On Why They Have Entered The American Business Awards:
"In April 2002 the company retooled its business plan to grow from its position as a provider of point solutions for life sciences companies to a leading enterprise-class solution for all vertical markets," says Lane Butler, VP of marketing. "We feel the achievement of our objectives – 9 months ahead of schedule and $4 million under budget – makes our entire company worthy of recognition with a Stevie Award."