Avada Software Infrared360 vs IBM B2B Integrator comparison

The compared Avada Software and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. Avada Software is ranked #70 in APM , and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #3 in BBM , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 8.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Avada Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Avada Software Infrared360

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100% willing to recommend

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87% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Avada Software Infrared360

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (70th), Business Activity Monitoring (6th), Message Oriented Middleware (MOM) (12th), Server Monitoring (35th)

IBM B2B Integrator

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business-to-Business Middleware (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Application Integration solutions, they serve different purposes. Avada Software Infrared360 is designed for Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, up 0.1% compared to last year.
IBM B2B Integrator, on the other hand, focuses on Business-to-Business Middleware, holds 8.1% mindshare, up 6.6% since last year.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Avada Software Infrared360	0.5%
Dynatrace	5.3%
Datadog	4.6%
Other	89.6%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Business-to-Business Middleware Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM B2B Integrator	8.1%
SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite	10.4%
IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services	9.7%
Other	71.8%

Business-to-Business Middleware

Featured Reviews

Walter Kuhn

ICT Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Role-based access to queues, giving us more insights into problems

* We now have the possibility of getting a central perspective on all tenants. * We have defined access roles for developers. Therefore, they can 'read in' their queues on the development and testing stages. With special roles, they may also write. This improves our development and testing cycle. * For operative systems, we have restricted the access. Still, selected people can react if something is happening in the various BOQs.

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reviewer2742345

General Manager Neverhack Spain at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees

Experience with robust integrator reveals strong performance and potential for interface updates

Based on my experience and my clients' feedback, there are a few points IBM can improve for IBM B2B Integrator. One of these is the graphical user interface. For several years, IBM has been promising to renew this interface, which has an ancient, old aesthetic, though it contains many functionalities. Creating a new interface would incur a very high internal cost with no new profitability for IBM. This is one of the points where customers say it feels like working in the 1990s with this interface. Another significant issue is that the platform is not multi-tenant. It's not possible to have different tenants in the cloud. This creates problems when trying to create SaaS offers based on IBM B2B Integrator, as there is the possibility that some workflow for a customer can be visible to another one. Since it's not multi-tenant, it's running on the same tenant of the platform. This is the main issue that the platform has.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I highly recommend Infrared360 for an all-in-one IBM MQ tool."

"It has role-based access to queues, giving us more insights into problems."

"IR360 does not require a large team to manage our entire middleware estate and allows the leveraging of a logical model of reuse."

"One way it's helped the business is how you're able to empower MQ users, without your administrators, to be able to do different types of processes in the environment."

"We have easily created use case testing harnesses for specific flows that incorporate various message types."

"It allows non-technical users to inspect their individual components within the total infrastructure without disturbing other components and without bothering the technical teams."

"The product has a small footprint on our system, they're very knowledgeable of MQ, which we use, and the features that they provide for monitoring our MQ system are just really, really good."

"The administration piece makes it very easy to do MQ administration. It gives us a lot more flexibility and capabilities."

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"I find the codeless communications, SFTP or FTP, valuable."

"There are also different tabs where we can check the status of file transfers and business processes, and we can monitor adapters and services in the link."

"IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution."

"It gives us high visibility and the ability to transform data, move it between different platforms, transform it from one format to another, and do encryption and decryption, and it is very flexible."

"Very flexible product; it allows implementing different flows on the same infrastructure."

"B2B Integrator is multi-platform, so it can be integrated with Windows, Unix, or whatever, and it can work with almost all programming languages. It can also transfer a lot of data in a short time. For instance, a system I recently implemented exchanges about 20 million files a day."

"In this particular space, Sterling B2B Integrator has been the number one solution in the marketplace."

"Out-of-box process orchestration yields quick implementations."

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Cons

"We definitely need a better overview in terms of a dashboard giving us insights."

"We are still working with the FTE/MFT subscription monitoring and reporting functionality. That is an area in which we would like to see further development taking place."

"Some of the graphics in the interface could be improved. It's pretty basic. Some interfaces are not up to what you're used to seeing on other, more Windows-like tools."

"The UI can be cumbersome - but we are still using the Viper interface and we have not had the time to check out the Alloy interface which is supposed to be much improved."

"The user interface could be sexier and more ergonomic. The competing products have similar problems."

"One area where they could improve is with their documentation. Some sections are not up to date with new release information and providing additional samples in some areas would be very helpful."

"We desire a dashboard that could accumulate BOQ lengths per tenant on one screen for all tenants."

"From the automation perspective, IBM B2B Integrator has its own powerful workflow, but compared to other applications such as MuleSoft or Boomi, they have many cloud connectors and multiple connectors for integrating with Salesforce or other CRM or ERP applications, whereas here you may have to develop them, which is not native."

"We did experience stability issues. That part I'm not too happy about."

"Better integration with other IBM products is definitely the main piece with room for improvement."

"The dashboard is not integrated and should be bundled by the product vendor."

"The product does not have default options for PDF generation."

"Ciphers: Security around ciphers and handling the changes within that industry could use improvement."

"With Sterling Integrator, as it comes out of the box, there's not a lot of things that have been developed; a lot of it you have to develop yourself with BPML and developing APIs and things like that for web solutions and the front end."

"API-Fication required, and there should be more clarity on their cloud migration strategy."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Avada Software's licensing metric is very good because the license fees are based on the number of connections (which have not increased for us very much over the years) rather than the CPU processing power (which increases significantly whenever our hardware is upgraded) or the number of users (which has increased for us a lot since our original purchase)."

"Because the licensing is at the QMGR level, you need to have at least a small cushion of licenses for occasional enterprise needs."

"Start small, then increase licensing later as per your demand."

"Our internal budget calculation model incorporates the pricing per endpoint for any new projects. However, as our footprint for distributed queue managers shrinks as part of our shared middleware hub deployment, the initial licensing and support costs have been reduced over the last five years."

"We pay an annual fee based on the number of VPUs. It's fairly reasonable. We're in the middle of analyzing other products, and they're all pretty much in the same range."

"The product costs more than 40K."

"The solution is priced at $20,000 to $30,000 per year with no extra costs."

"Licensing depends upon the package you opt for within the solution. The solution is a bit costly compared to the other integration tools in the market."

"The pricing is based on how many cores are used and the type of cores."

"The price of IBM B2B Integrator is too high. However, IBM may be willing to give a discount if there are negotiations. If they see that there is a good opportunity for them they can provide a discount."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

24%

Construction Company

13%

Printing Company

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Marketing Services Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	5

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	32

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM B2B Integrator?

Regarding pricing, IBM B2B Integrator rates in the middle range. This integrator has embedded all the functionality needed to handle files and messages. It tends to be very expensive because the IB...

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What needs improvement with IBM B2B Integrator?

From the automation perspective, IBM B2B Integrator has its own powerful workflow, but compared to other applications such as MuleSoft or Boomi, they have many cloud connectors and multiple connect...

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IBM B2B Integrator is majorly used in banks for managed file transfer, integrating with their external and internal applications for large files, especially huge files which need to be transferred,...

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Also Known As

Infrared360

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling Gentran Integration Suite

Overview

Avada Software Infrared360 is a comprehensive monitoring solution designed for businesses to effectively manage their enterprise middleware environments, providing robust support for operational processes.

Avada Software Infrared360 acts as a powerful middleware management tool, offering real-time monitoring and detailed insights into system operations. Designed for seamless integration, it ensures users can troubleshoot and optimize their infrastructure efficiently. With its flexible architecture, users gain centralized control over their middleware systems, making it an invaluable asset for maintaining operational continuity.

What features make Avada Software Infrared360 valuable?

Real-Time Monitoring: Enables live tracking of middleware environments to quickly identify issues.
Centralized Management: Offers a unified platform to oversee all deployments, reducing complexity.
Customizable Dashboards: Allows personalization for enhanced visibility tailored to user needs.
Historical Analytics: Provides data analysis over time to improve system performance and planning.

Which benefits or ROI can users expect from Avada Software Infrared360?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlines operations through centralized and real-time management.
Enhanced Performance: Optimizes system functionality and reduces downtime with immediate issue resolution.
Cost Reduction: Decreases expenses related to managing middleware systems by improving resource allocation.
Scalability: Supports growth by accommodating expanding middleware requirements without significant re-investment.

Avada Software Infrared360 is particularly effective in industries where large-scale middleware management is crucial, such as finance and telecommunications. These sectors benefit from its robust monitoring capabilities and real-time insights, enabling them to maintain high levels of service and operational efficiency.

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IBM B2B Integrator offers seamless integration for diverse protocols, secure data exchange, and adaptability with IBM tools, enabling streamlined enterprise operations.

IBM B2B Integrator is a comprehensive platform designed for secure and efficient integration of business data. It supports a range of EDI standards and ensures data transformation and transmission is seamless across multiple protocols. The tool is known for a user-friendly interface alongside scalability and flexibility to handle high-volume transactions, making it suitable for complex business processes. Its customization options and extensive security measures meet diverse business requirements. Integration capabilities with other IBM tools can enhance operations, though improvements are needed in API integration and navigation.

What are the key features of IBM B2B Integrator?

Protocol Integration: Supports diverse protocols ensuring wide compatibility.
Security: Offers robust security features to protect data.
EDI Standards: Compatible with multiple EDI standards for universal application.
Scalability: Capable of handling high-volume transactions efficiently.
User Experience: Includes a user-friendly GUI for easy operation.

What benefits should users consider when assessing IBM B2B Integrator?

Enhanced Data Processing: Seamless transformation and transmission.
Operational Efficiency: Automation capabilities streamline processes.
Integration Potential: Capable of integrating with various IBM tools.
Customization: Tailors to specific business needs for flexibility.
Data Security: Extensive layers protect sensitive business information.

IBM B2B Integrator is widely implemented in sectors like banking, finance, healthcare, logistics, and retail for integration, file transfers, and format conversions. Its role in automating processes like partner onboarding and supporting ERP integrations is crucial. Financial institutions particularly leverage it for large file transfers, ensuring data integrity. Its application extends to EDI transactions and managed file transfers, significantly aiding data exchanges and external data exports.

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Sample Customers

USBank, Southwest Airlines, Visiting Nurse Services of New York, Aon Hewitt, Parker Hannifin, Cantonal Bank of Zurich (ZKB), Hagemeyer NA, and many others

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