B2B Integration

To allow business-to-business transactions to take place over the Internet, Siebel Financial Services EAI provides HTTP adapter and the Business Integration Manager, which are used to model and execute business processes. In case the organization supports IFX XML or ACORD XML standards for B2B integration, Siebel provides connectors that work with the HTTP adapter. Furthermore, organizations might choose to implement the Siebel Industry XML Connector Factory APIs for building customized XML connectors. The following table details the requirements and the solution for a successful B2B integration.

Business Requirement Technological Requirement Siebel EAI Solution

To create a business-to-business integration to send an order directly to a partner over the Internet for fulfillment

XML messaging over HTTP

  • Siebel Workflow Process Manager

  • EAI HTTP Transport adapter

  • Siebel Connectors for different industry XML standards

  • Siebel Industry XML Connector Factory APIs

  • Business Integration Manager (BIM)