Feature webMethods EAI Solution Lexikos Modeler Toolkit
purpose integrate disparate systems by supplying:
  1. data mapping and translate aids
  2. toolkit for adaptors/data mappers 
  3. business process flow controls
  4. pre-built adaptors for ERP, etc
 integrate disparate systems by supplying:
  1. data mapping and translate aids
  2. toolkit for adaptors/data mappers
  3. scripting and command language
  4. hosting for XTM-based agents
nature centerpiece suite for mid-to-large enterprise  shell for modeling, querying, calling web apps 
focal point business process scripting and management modeling & querying resources via XTM files 
price upper six figures, plus vendor services a few man months of Java development effort
worst feature potential vendor lock-in and future costs few built-in adapters (it cannot alone do EAI)
distribution install of proprietary enterprise system downloading of an open-source WAR file 
training expensive multiday courses, professional doc word of mouth; learn by doing; small examples
new adapters written in Java, C, C++, or MONK written in WORDS, JSPs or CGI scripts (Perl)
metadata UML, WIDL, proprietary files under GUI Inglish + XTM + XSD, OWL, RDF from W3C
target apps other systems located inside the firewall  web apps, especially if built on XML metadata
best uses linking up large-scale, purchased systems  managing info found on web or built locally