--- title: Labviva Featured on the Forrester Blog description: Learn more about the platform economy and using APIs to embed applications. image: https://news.labviva.com/hubfs/labviva%20on%20screen%20with%20large%20logo.png --- [![labviva_logo_sml_b](https://news.labviva.com/hubfs/labviva_logo_sml_b.png)](https://www.labviva.com/) - [Purchasers](https://www.labviva.com/purchasers) - [Suppliers](https://www.labviva.com/suppliers) - [Platforms](https://www.labviva.com/platforms) - [About](https://www.labviva.com/about-labviva) - [Contact](https://www.labviva.com/contact-us) [SIGN IN](https://www.labviva.com/customer/account/login/) [GET A DEMO](https://get.labviva.com/demo) Platform Economy # Labviva Featured on the Forrester Blog The Platform Economy Labviva was excited to be metioned on the Forrester Blog: Platform Economy Myth #1: Every Platform ... [Labviva](https://news.labviva.com/blog/author/labviva) May 29, 2019 --- ## The Platform Economy Labviva was excited to be metioned on the Forrester Blog: [Platform Economy Myth #1: Every Platform Business Is A Marketplace. ](https://go.forrester.com/blogs/platform-economy-myth-1-every-platform-business-is-a-marketplace/) The analyst Ted Schadler asks could you embed your application in your customers' applications if you put an API on it? This is what Labviva does, in terms of integrating with exising procurement systems.  Read on for more information:  [Part I](https://go.forrester.com/blogs/platform-economy-myth-1-every-platform-business-is-a-marketplace/) [Part II](https://go.forrester.com/blogs/platform-economy-myth-2-there-are-only-2-or-3-platform-business-models/)  [Platform Economy](https://news.labviva.com/blog/tag/platform-economy) [Forrester](https://news.labviva.com/blog/tag/forrester) [API](https://news.labviva.com/blog/tag/api) ## Similar posts Platform Economy ### [Old Businesses Must Learn New Platform Tricks to Survive](https://news.labviva.com/blog/old-businesses-must-learn-new-platform-tricks-to-survive) Despite the disruption, joining platform ecosystems is imperative for incumbent businesses Labviva Nov 11, 2019 Aaron Miramontes ### [Tech Company News Interview with Aaron Miramontes](https://news.labviva.com/blog/tech-company-news-interview-with-aaron-miramontes) Interview with Aaron Miramontes for Tech Company News. Labviva Jul 19, 2021 Platform Economy ### [Labviva CEO Siamak Baharloo to Speak at R&D Sourcing & Procurement in Pharma Summit](https://news.labviva.com/blog/labviva-ceo-siamak-baharloo-to-speak-at-rd-sourcing-procurement-in-pharma-summit) Enterprise Gateway Marketplaces Transform Legacy Procurement Software Labviva May 4, 2021 ### Want to stay on top of what's happening at Labviva? Sign up to receive updates the lastest in AI, life sciences, and procurement. ![labviva_logo_sml_b](https://news.labviva.com/hubfs/labviva_logo_sml_b.png) Labviva 164 Canal St, Boston, MA 02142 Tel: 800-832-1280 ### Company - [About Labviva](https://www.labviva.com/about-labviva) - [Leadership Team](https://www.labviva.com/about-labviva) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.labviva.com/privacy-policy) ### Support - [Contact Us](https://www.labviva.com/contact-us) - [Integrations](https://www.labviva.com/platforms) - [Customer Log In](https://www.labviva.com/customer/account/login/) ### Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/labviva) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/labvivanews) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Labviva1) © 2021 Labviva All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://www.labviva.com/privacy-policy)