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    IBM logo

    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

    Integration / Connectivity Platforms
    Armonk, NY280000+
    Descartes logo

    Descartes Integration

    Integration / Connectivity Platforms
    Waterloo, Canada1001-5000
    Orderful logo

    Orderful EDI Platform

    Integration / Connectivity Platforms
    San Francisco, California51-200
    Overview
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

    Enterprise B2B/EDI integration platform for complex partner ecosystems.

    Descartes Integration

    Global Logistics Network connectivity with EDI and API from Descartes platform.

    Orderful EDI Platform

    Modern cloud-based EDI platform with AI-powered automation and single API integration.

    Quick Facts
    Founded
    1911
    1981
    2016
    Location
    Armonk, NY
    Waterloo, Canada
    San Francisco, California
    Employees
    280000+
    1001-5000
    51-200
    Features
    10 max
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
    10 features
    • Multi-protocol B2B gateway (AS2, SFTP, HTTP, RosettaNet)
    • High-volume processing (10M+ transactions/day)
    • EDI and XML data transformation
    • Graphical Process Modeler for workflow design
    • Partner self-service onboarding
    • Real-time transaction monitoring
    • +4 more features
    Descartes Integration
    6 features
    • Global Logistics Network - Thousands of pre-connected carriers and partners
    • Combined EDI/API - Flexible integration supporting both protocols
    • Customs Integration - Automated customs documentation and compliance
    • Routing and Rating - Carrier selection optimization tools
    • Compliance Management - Regulatory compliance validation and updates
    • Platform Integration - Seamless connection to full Descartes suite
    Orderful EDI Platform
    10 features
    • Single API Integration
    • AI-Powered Error Resolution
    • Mosaic AI Mapping
    • 10,000+ Trading Partners
    • Real-time Validation
    • Web EDI Fulfillment
    • +4 more features
    Capabilities
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
    1 capabilities
    EDI Providers
    Descartes Integration
    1 capabilities
    Logistics-Specific Integration Platform
    Orderful EDI Platform
    1 capabilities
    EDI Providers
    Target Audience
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
    Buyer Types
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    3PL
    Retailer / eCommerce
    Company Sizes
    Mid-Market
    Enterprise
    Descartes Integration
    Buyer Types
    3PL
    Broker
    Carrier
    Freight Forwarder
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Company Sizes
    SMB
    Mid-Market
    Enterprise
    Orderful EDI Platform
    Buyer Types
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    3PL
    Retailer / eCommerce
    Freight Forwarder
    Company Sizes
    SMB
    Mid-Market
    Enterprise
    Integrations
    9 max
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
    8 integrations
    SAP
    Oracle
    Salesforce
    Microsoft Dynamics
    Azure Blob Storage
    Kafka
    SharePoint
    WebSphere Transformation Extender
    Descartes Integration
    9 integrations
    SAP ERP
    Oracle ERP
    Infor
    Microsoft Dynamics 365
    NetSuite
    Salesforce
    GS1/ODETTE Standards
    EDI/API Connectivity
    +1 more
    Orderful EDI Platform
    7 integrations
    NetSuite
    Datex Footprint WMS
    Workato
    ERP Systems
    VANs
    AS2
    SFTP

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