Axway vs. IBM
Axway enterprise integration software rivals, and often surpasses, IBM product capabilities. But in the contest for excellence, companies seeking a competitive edge are the real winners.
A head-to-head comparison
Many IBM and Axway solutions compete for customers on every level while others overlap marginally. Select a business need below to see each company's product portfolios.
Axway
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Industry-standard solution for secure, reliable, and efficient file data integration.
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Full turnkey MFT capability outsourced to Axway managed cloud software, operations, and experts.
IBM
- IBM Sterling Connect: Direct
- IBM Sterling File Gateway
- IBM Sterling Secure File Transfer
- IBM Secure Proxy
Axway
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Partner network management and support for EDI and API standards securely in the cloud or on-premises.
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Streamline and secure your B2Bi through containerization while preserving active/active and multi-clustering.
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Delegate all or some of your B2B operations to Axway experts.
IBM
- IBM Sterling B2B Integration Suite
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
- IBM Sterling B2B Integration SaaS
- IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager
Axway
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Global approach to managing e-invoicing, eliminating the headaches of managing buyer or supplier-based processes and dealing with multiple vendor portals.
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Manage the transition from paper to digital invoicing safely and effortlessly.
IBM
- IBM Sterling E-Invoicing
- IBM PEPPOL Services
Axway
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Single point of management for handling of EDI and internet-based protocols with the capability of a modern, API-driven Value-Added Network (VAN).
IBM
- IBM Sterling VAN
What makes Axway different?
B2B and MFT are our core focus
As an independent, pure-play B2Bi and MFT vendor, Axway's continued investment in EDI to APIs, file transfer, protocols, standards, security, certifications, and integration technologies has been a priority for nearly 20 years.
Vendor-agnostic, tailored configuration
Axway's flexible deployment options provide full reversibility and choice of multiple providers hosting B2B and MFT cloud solutions. Outsource all, or part, of your operations to Axway experts with our cloud and managed services.
Cloud-native excellence
Axway prioritizes operational consistency across all products and deployment models as well as multi-cluster and containerized offerings, ensuring high availability, security, resilience, real-time scalability and zero downtime.
Value beyond the technology
Axway’s collaborative, transparent model extends to our product roadmap. We don’t rely on outsourced support partners – our in-house experts and certified engineers are deeply invested in your operational and business success.
About Axway
As a leader in core enterprise integration solutions for 25 years, Axway helps companies shape and implement sound strategies for success in a shifting digital business landscape.
B2B Integration
- Supports major EDI and API standards while increasing software flexibility, security, operational resiliency, and cloud scalability
- The platform includes B2Bi, Axway Business Network (VAN), WebEDI, eInvoicing, and more
Managed File Transfer
- Axway MFT is the industry standard for secure enterprise-grade file transfer with SLAs up to 99.99% and full support
- MFT solutions are available on-site or in any cloud – from 100% Axway managed to hybrid or customer managed
Secure Cloud Services for B2B and MFT
- Delegate some or all B2B/EDI operations to Axway with reversibility if needs change
- Companies unable to operate their own infrastructure gain the full scope of MFT operations
- Both offers accommodate containerization
About IBM
Founded in 1911, IBM has evolved over the past century from a business machinery company into a global leader in cutting-edge technology services and consulting.
Global presence
- IBM operates several product segments: cloud and AI or IT infrastructure and managed services, IBM Z mainframes, and quantum computing
- Axway is a long-time IBM Silver Partner, providing solutions in z/OS mainframe environments
Business automation
- IBM Sterling, part of IBM’s Business Automation portfolio, provides supply chain and B2Bi solutions that include file transfer solutions, B2B integration capabilities, as well as e-invoicing, VAN, and cloud services
Credibility and support
- IBM's resources are spread across a broad product portfolio, not solely on MFT and B2B products
- IBM customers view IBM support tentatively and end of support for some software makes maintaining legacy infrastructure challenging