Software automates and synchronizes business activities.

Press Release Summary:



WebSphere® InterChange Server v4.3 addresses requirements for automating and synchronizing business activities across multiple applications. It lets users create and deploy internal and external business processes, integrate applications on diverse platforms, and transform information formats between applications. WebSphere Business Integration Toolset v4.3 provides design tools, system management, and monitoring capabilities for WebSphere ICS.



Original Press Release:



IBM WebSphere InterChange Server V4.3 and WebSphere Business Integration Toolset V4.3 - Adapt and Deploy Flexible Business Processes for Increased ROI



Overview

WebSphere® InterChange Server (ICS) V4.3 is a key component of the WebSphere Business Integration Server product suite for medium and large enterprises. It addresses the need for efficiency and flexibility in automating and synchronizing business activities executed across multiple applications as business processes.

WebSphere Business Integration Toolset V4.3 is also included in this release providing design tools, system management, and monitoring capabilities for WebSphere ICS.

WebSphere ICS lets you:

· Create and deploy new internal and external business processes

· Synchronize business events in multiple systems

· Integrate applications on diverse platforms

· Transform information formats en-route between applications

· Deliver integrated solutions as business services

New function and support in V4.3:

· Linux(TM) for Intel(TM) 32-bit architecture platforms

· Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) 2003 and Sun Solaris 9

· Java(TM) 1.4.2 and Eclipse 2.1

· Role-based access, audit logging, and privacy

· Optimizations for large business objects and JMS usage

· Dynamic deployment and service calls

· Deployment time configuration

· Database connection resilience

· Failed flow API for use by collaborations

· New XML parser

· DB2® and technical adapter entitlements

· Tooling enhancements

Key prerequisites

A supported Web server to deploy the Web-based system monitoring capability of WebSphere ICS.

Planned availability dates

· September 30, 2004 (electronic software delivery including documentation)

· November 5, 2004 (media)

At a glance

WebSphere InterChange Server (ICS) V4.3, a key component of WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.3:

· Maintains the integrity of business information stored in multiple business applications

· Provides a consolidated view of business transactions executing across heterogeneous and discrete applications and databases

· Supports business event execution against a common business object model for business processes that efficiently accommodate change

· Provides access to a portfolio of business application connectivity solutions and process templates to accelerate solution deployments

· Delivers core integration capability for departmental and enterprise business integration needs

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