IBM-STERLING-B2B

IBM B2B suite, former Sterling Commerce.

Definition

Sterling B2B Integrator supports 350+ formats: EDIFACT (all directories), X12 v4010-v8020, TRADACOMS, ODETTE, XML, JSON. BPML workflows. Sterling Connect:Direct (Network Data Mover) for high-volume file transfers. Adopted by 70%+ Fortune 500. Sterling Integrator containerisation since 2021.

Origin

Sterling Commerce founded 1996 ; AT&T acquisition 2000 ; IBM acquisition 2010 for $1.4 billion.

Example in context

Walmart uses IBM Sterling B2B Integrator for its 100000+ supplier partners ; mapping X12 850/810/856 + multi-provider VAN reception.

Related terms

• OpenText BN — VAN competitor.