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We performed a comparison between IBM B2B Integrator and Oracle BI Applications based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The technical support on offer through the portal is very helpful and responsive.""The most valuable features are the flexibility and the range of EDI standards that IBM Sterling can handle.""The solution is useful for transferring files from one format to another format. Also, the solution is useful in translation.""It can scale horizontally as well as vertically as a cluster.""IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution.""This solution allows for easy integration with heterogeneous applications.""B2B provides a secure communication channel.""Everything from the order to fulfillment to the payment process, except for physical packing and shipping, is fully automated for some customer orders."

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"Calculations are a little bit faster. It can do the on-the-run calculations much better than other reporting platforms. You don't need any other specific tool. You can use Microsoft Office to start doing things with these reports.""It's web-based so that I can have multiple users accessing the same data. It provides ease of use and its formatting means we can use the data, export it to Excel, and we manipulate the data afterward if we need to.""The most valuable features are the reporting and the graphics.""It has a very robust dashboard and ad-hoc reporting."

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Cons
"The tool requires you to write a lot of code in Java and XSLT, which makes development tough.""The initial setup is complex.""They do not have a solid partner ecosystem, and they do not have a clear roadmap for down the line; they're missing that clear roadmap.""There are also some features in the solution that are not user-friendly, like code lists with no search options. So, we must navigate hundreds of pages to check for one entry.""The user interface is outdated. B2B Integrator was developed in the United States in the nineties, and the graphical user interface hasn't improved since. It's tough because you have to program the software in XML. Nowadays, other methods are easier to work with.""Map translator needs more enhancements.""There is no related transaction stored in the database because it's an OLTP application.""The dashboard is not integrated and should be bundled by the product vendor."

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"The initial setup was difficult because not all the information was included in the implementation model.""The initial setup was complex and it took a lot of time to set up the infrastructure.""It is very cumbersome and slow for making any changes. It doesn't have that many visuals to show different graphs and charts. It should have more visuals. It also doesn't support HTML5, which is useful for interactive sessions and reporting with dashboard etc. We are phasing it out because we need a newer platform that provides us more flexibility and more designs. Our use case is just to get the utility type of monthly reports, and we need visuals, customizations, columns, and certain sections on the report to show performance and other things. They are not updating their BI Publisher product, which was known as XML Publisher before Oracle bought it. It could be because they don't have that many clients using it. We are using it because we have this solution for years."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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 solution is priced at $20,000 to $30,000 per year with no extra costs."
  • "The pricing is based on how many cores are used and the type of cores."
  • "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 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."
  • "The product costs more than 40K."
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  • "As with any case study that we’ve ever done, it’s not so much a problem with the application or security or anything of that nature. It’s basically the cost infrastructure. Compared to other solutions, it’s one of the more costly solutions out there. It’s the biggest concern nowadays that upper management has."
  • "It is expensive. It is more than 100K for support. You pay for support on top of the standard licensing, which is on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution.
    Top Answer:API integration could be improved. The legacy system could be on the cloud.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features are the reporting and the graphics.
    Top Answer:One area for improvement would be integration. We've had problems with bottlenecks when creating the data warehouse because we didn't have all the information available. Integration also isn't as easy… more »
    Top Answer:For anyone thinking of implementing Oracle BI, be aware that you have to work with users in terms of the data, so they have to be able to work on the dashboards and with their own information. I'd… more »
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    Also Known As
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling Gentran Integration Suite
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    Overview

    IBM B2B Integrator helps you securely integrate complex B2B processes with your partner communities. It provides a single, flexible B2B gateway that enables your organization to meet a wide range of B2B integration needs. The solution can improve business processes beyond enterprise boundaries and increase visibility into and across supply and demand chains.

    Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) Applications are complete, prebuilt BI solutions that deliver intuitive, role-based intelligence throughout an organization. These solutions enable organizations to gain more insight and greater value from a range of data sources, including Oracle Fusion Cloud and On-Premise Applications, E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Siebel, and third party systems. Oracle BI Applications are built on the Oracle BI Foundation, a comprehensive and market leading BI platform. This enables organizations to realize the value of a packaged BI application, such as rapid deployment, lower TCO, and built-in best practices, all on one common BI Foundation. 

    Sample Customers
    Bonnie Plants, Toshiba Europe, Florida Hospital
    Cox Enterprises, Lochbridge
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Transportation Company13%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Government14%
    Real Estate/Law Firm10%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise75%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    IBM B2B Integrator is ranked 4th in Business-to-Business Middleware with 42 reviews while Oracle BI Applications is ranked 14th in Business-to-Business Middleware with 6 reviews. IBM B2B Integrator is rated 8.0, while Oracle BI Applications is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of IBM B2B Integrator writes "A widely-used, on-premises solution with tons of peer support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle BI Applications writes "Fast calculations, stable, and good support, but needs more visuals, support for HTML5, and BI Publisher updates". IBM B2B Integrator is most compared with Mule ESB, SAP Process Orchestration, IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services, SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite and SPS Commerce Fulfillment (EDI), whereas Oracle BI Applications is most compared with .

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