Reactivity, Inc. announced the launch of the Reactivity Acceleration Partners (RAPid) program, a network of firms formed to facilitate the deployment of secure XML Web services, identity management and SOAs.

Open to firms who have demonstrated considerable experience, aptitude and commitment to superior client service in Web services and identity management, the RAPid program provides access to Reactivity solutions and technology for qualified partners so that their clients can rapidly and confidently realize the benefits of adopting SOAs.

Charter members of the program include: Allstream, DefenseAG, Merlin Technical Solutions, Online Business Systems, Sena Systems, ThoughtWorks and Wipro Technologies. Partners will receive access to Reactivity products and solutions for evaluation and testing, technical product training and support, sales training, and joint marketing and sales programs.

System integrator partners will work directly with Reactivity's direct sales force, and participate in incentive programs and discounts, while resellers will work with Reactivity solutions experts to help deliver Reactivity's products as part or all of a strategic customer Web services or identity management deployment.