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, translated, and sent to backend systems.
General Manager Neverhack Spain at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 10
Jul 21, 2025
There are several use cases because IBM B2B Integrator is an integrator that allows our customers to process files. I have use cases depending on the industry. For example, in logistics and retail, it's been used above all for EDI file transfer to connect our customers with their third party in order to interchange purchase orders, file advisements, and so on. In IBM B2B Integrator, it's normalized to standard EDI messages. In banks, IBM B2B Integrator has had a new mapper added in the platform for the last six or seven years, which is IBM Transformation Extender. For example, in the financial environment, it supports SWIFT messages. It's used with the B2B communication layer. It's possible to interchange files with several different communication protocols, with security, and so on. With the translator, it's possible to adapt the format incoming from the third party, the external third party, to SWIFT messages. Financial customers typically work with mainframes, and in mainframes, they use flat files. The new standards that are on XML must be normalized to this flat file, and we accomplish this with IBM B2B Integrator.
Senior Manager / Senior Data Solutions Architect at McDonald's
Real User
Top 10
Aug 15, 2024
It's about moving data from one point to another, whether internally or externally. We use it primarily to transfer files and objects for B2B integrations with products supporting EDI. IBM developed it years ago but hasn't kept pace with modern cloud support compared to newer products on the market.
IBM B2B Integrator is primarily used when I want to send a file from one partner to another and I need to make changes like renaming the file, do some processing or automation, or other modifications. We use B2B Integrator to create maps or business processes that can rename files, pull files from one remote server, or send files to another remote server. If a partner sends a file in one format (like XML) but needs it in another format (like CSV), we can use mapping to change the file format. 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. Rules can be used to control where files are placed, like in specific mailboxes or folders. B2B Integrator integrates with Sterling File Gateway, so the two applications can work together.
I have used the tool in different projects for our clients. It is a middleware tool that works between two members. It is used for integration purposes.
The solution covers a multitude of functions including file interchange between applications. That includes all the EDI flows. It can also be used in finance providing support for all the finance standards. Above all, this is a product for the interchange of files between internal applications and external. We are gold partners with IBM and I'm the head of the division.
Integration Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Jan 5, 2022
We use B2B Integrator to collect files locally and send them to external business partners, like the national banks. For example, the company regularly sends financial reports to the national central bank. In short, it's for data exchange between companies. I previously worked for an automotive company, and we used B2B Integrator to exchange data with the parts supplier.
Senior Software Solution Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Feb 22, 2021
We're in the UAE. Out of the top 10 banks, there are around six or seven banks that are actually using the product as an SOA layer. As integration with that, they have a different core banking system. They have different layers. They have a B2B also and they have a partner ecosystem. Clients are using the solution for the legacy applications, they are using it for microservices that are designed for the various different use cases. There's card management based on that, for example. Every customer has a different requirement and different use cases. Currently, I'm working with one customer in government where they're trying to build that complete enterprise integration layer, which will have an ESB that is going to connect to that and all their internal applications. They have multiple CRM ERB finance modules. Afterward, they are exporting the API to external companies, including government entities through the APIs we are exposing, in order to exchange the data. There are multiple stakeholders, typically.
SAP Integrations (Cloud & On-Prem) & API Technical Solutions Consultant at B2BInfosys.com
Consultant
Aug 19, 2020
I am a consultant and B2B Integrator is one of the products that I implement for my clients. This tool helps with understanding the products by improving communications.
We use the Windows version of this solution. It integrates with a proprietary, SQL-based ERP. It provides standard EDI using VAN, AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTP. The full cycle from order to payment is covered. Also, it performs XML realtime transactions where customers can check stock, order status, and place realtime orders.
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.
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, translated, and sent to backend systems.
There are several use cases because IBM B2B Integrator is an integrator that allows our customers to process files. I have use cases depending on the industry. For example, in logistics and retail, it's been used above all for EDI file transfer to connect our customers with their third party in order to interchange purchase orders, file advisements, and so on. In IBM B2B Integrator, it's normalized to standard EDI messages. In banks, IBM B2B Integrator has had a new mapper added in the platform for the last six or seven years, which is IBM Transformation Extender. For example, in the financial environment, it supports SWIFT messages. It's used with the B2B communication layer. It's possible to interchange files with several different communication protocols, with security, and so on. With the translator, it's possible to adapt the format incoming from the third party, the external third party, to SWIFT messages. Financial customers typically work with mainframes, and in mainframes, they use flat files. The new standards that are on XML must be normalized to this flat file, and we accomplish this with IBM B2B Integrator.
It's about moving data from one point to another, whether internally or externally. We use it primarily to transfer files and objects for B2B integrations with products supporting EDI. IBM developed it years ago but hasn't kept pace with modern cloud support compared to newer products on the market.
IBM B2B Integrator is primarily used when I want to send a file from one partner to another and I need to make changes like renaming the file, do some processing or automation, or other modifications. We use B2B Integrator to create maps or business processes that can rename files, pull files from one remote server, or send files to another remote server. If a partner sends a file in one format (like XML) but needs it in another format (like CSV), we can use mapping to change the file format. 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. Rules can be used to control where files are placed, like in specific mailboxes or folders. B2B Integrator integrates with Sterling File Gateway, so the two applications can work together.
I have used the tool in different projects for our clients. It is a middleware tool that works between two members. It is used for integration purposes.
IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution.
The solution is useful for transferring files from one format to another format. Also, the solution is useful in translation.
The solution covers a multitude of functions including file interchange between applications. That includes all the EDI flows. It can also be used in finance providing support for all the finance standards. Above all, this is a product for the interchange of files between internal applications and external. We are gold partners with IBM and I'm the head of the division.
Our company uses the solution for 50% of our sales orders and our integrations with 100 trading partners. Company wide, we have 100 users.
I implement the solution and then use it for application support. Our primary use case is for B2B integration for our customers. I'm a B2B architect.
We use B2B Integrator to collect files locally and send them to external business partners, like the national banks. For example, the company regularly sends financial reports to the national central bank. In short, it's for data exchange between companies. I previously worked for an automotive company, and we used B2B Integrator to exchange data with the parts supplier.
We use the product for EDI transactions. Another use for us is for managed file transfer.
We're in the UAE. Out of the top 10 banks, there are around six or seven banks that are actually using the product as an SOA layer. As integration with that, they have a different core banking system. They have different layers. They have a B2B also and they have a partner ecosystem. Clients are using the solution for the legacy applications, they are using it for microservices that are designed for the various different use cases. There's card management based on that, for example. Every customer has a different requirement and different use cases. Currently, I'm working with one customer in government where they're trying to build that complete enterprise integration layer, which will have an ESB that is going to connect to that and all their internal applications. They have multiple CRM ERB finance modules. Afterward, they are exporting the API to external companies, including government entities through the APIs we are exposing, in order to exchange the data. There are multiple stakeholders, typically.
I am a consultant and B2B Integrator is one of the products that I implement for my clients. This tool helps with understanding the products by improving communications.
We use the Windows version of this solution. It integrates with a proprietary, SQL-based ERP. It provides standard EDI using VAN, AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTP. The full cycle from order to payment is covered. Also, it performs XML realtime transactions where customers can check stock, order status, and place realtime orders.
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