At its PartnerWorld 2007 Conference, IBM announced initiatives to help its Business Partners <A HREF="http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/21461.wss">engage in deeper collaboration</A> and broader ecosystem teaming through the formation of value nets that lead to increased business opportunities across the world. Using the new IBM PartnerWorld Value Net Connections program, IBM Business Partners now have quick access to a framework of tools and resources designed to allow them to identify complementary partners and go to market with industry-tailored solutions, particularly for the mid-market. IBM is also announcing two cutting-edge initiatives to help organizations and IT professionals participate, communicate and connect through online collaborative networks: IBM Lotus Connections for Partners and IBM developerWorks community spaces.