IBM WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 offers advanced EDI and industry standards-based integration

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated February 13, 2007 IBM WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 offers advanced EDI and industry standards-based integration Description...2 Product positioning... 4 Offering Information...5 Publications... 5 Technical information...6 Software Services...7 Ordering information...7 Terms and conditions IBM Electronic Services...12 Prices...12 Order now...13 At a glance WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 includes the following benefits: Delivers the latest and most capable stand-alone EDI translator in the WebSphere portfolio designed to meet high volume and performance requirements within multiple industries Includes substantial new functionality for transaction/document store, reporting and error handling, role and group-based management, and audit trails Adds support for services-oriented architecture (SOA) implementations, new EDI standards, and for handling large files and international (Unicode) characters For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 Overview WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 delivers the latest and most capable stand-alone EDI translator in the WebSphere portfolio designed to meet high-volume and performance requirements within multiple industries. It includes substantial new functionality for the document store, reporting and error handling, role and group-based management, and audit trails. V3.3 adds support for SOA implementations, new EDI standards, and for handling large files and international (Unicode) characters. What's new in V3.3 Migration to browser-based reporting Improved error and notification handling Improved group- and role-based management Extension of management reporting to Data Transformation maps Improved audit trail functionality Enhancements to WebSphere Data Interchange Client Enhanced data storage and handling Enhancements to Document Store for storing flat-file and XML data Support for submitting transaction replay and resend from WebSphere Data Interchange Client IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Ad hoc submission of transformation commands Support for multiple and expanded record IDs Streaming function to support processing of large messages Support for database globalization Support for new ANSI X12 and UN/EDIFACT envelope data elements Support for new ANSI X12 functional acknowledgements (X12 999) Java API for invoking WebSphere Data Interchange as a Web service, for use in SOAs Java API for parsing XML-format event log data enabling the creation of CBE/CEI- compliant messages, for use in SOAs Support for directory-based triggering of WebSphere Data Interchange Server Support for IBM Support and Educational Assistants Key prerequisites Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections. Planned availability dates February 14, 2007 (electronic software delivery) March 14, 2007 (media and documentation) Description WebSphere Data Interchange facilitates the creation, deployment, execution, and management of data transformation, and related standards-based processing, between standards-based EDI and XML formats and internal application data formats. It supports requirements for EDI Trading Partner data exchanges such as auditing and data content validation as well as other required functions (for example, trading partner profiles, enveloping, syntax validation, and functional acknowledgment), which enable EDI-based integration between trading partners. WebSphere Data Interchange data mapping and transformation convert between standards-based EDI and internal application data formats. Standards supported include, but are not limited to, ANSI X12, UN/EDIFACT, and UCS. WebSphere Data Interchange supports the subsets of the published ANSI X12 and UN/EDIFACT standards as interpreted by industries such as retail, transportation, electronics, financial services automotive, petroleum, health care, insurance, and manufacturing. WebSphere Data Interchange can operate as a stand-alone EDI system or it can be integrated with other enterprise applications, either through its WebSphere MQ-based interface, or through its own APIs, including a new Java API which allows WebSphere Data Interchange to be invoked as a Web Service consistent with SOAs. In the context of a typical enterprise architecture, WebSphere Data Interchange fulfills the role of an EDI broker that performs standards-based EDI validation, transformation, and exchange functions and propagates the resulting transformed data either internally or externally. It may also be integrated with WebSphere Partner Gateway to leverage business-to-business (B2B) gateway functions. Internal propagation of transformed data may be conducted through a business process manager such as WebSphere Process Server, or through a message broker such as WebSphere Message Broker, or through direct connectivity with back-end business applications, or through any combination of such capabilities depending upon on the needs of the enterprise. Further, WebSphere Data Interchange can participate with the core elements of an SOA-based, B2B solution, including WebSphere Partner Gateway (for secure connectivity and trading partner management), WebSphere Message Broker (for mediation and routing of EDI-related messages as they pass between the gateway, WebSphere Data Interchange and internal business applications), and WebSphere Process Server (for managing business processes). External bidirectional exchange of transformed data may be ion conducted through an EDI value IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 added network (VAN) or through EDI/Internet transport mechanisms (such as EDIINT, AS1/AS2/AS3), or directly with trading partners, or via any combination of these, depending on the nature of the relationship between the enterprise and its trading partners. WebSphere Data Interchange is sufficiently flexible in its architecture that it can integrate and interoperate with a wide range of such solutions. This is of particular advantage where an enterprise may already have an established EDI VAN provider. Enhancements to WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 for Multiplatforms include: Document Store tables to support flat-file, XML and international (Unicode) data, in addition to storing EDI data, which is currently supported. Data transformation processing to store and retrieve data using the updated tables for flat-file, XML and international (Unicode) data. Addition of a PERFORM command that can check the Document Store for any overdue functional acknowledgements, and generate errors for any that are overdue. These errors may be used to trigger new alerting and event handing capabilities. WebSphere Data Interchange (WDI) Client users Can reprocess transactions and interchanges from the Document Store, similar to the capabilities currently in the z/os Facility. Migration of reporting function to a browser-based interface, and removal of dependency upon external viewer software. The reporting function includes the capability to generate pre-defined reports associated with the use of all WebSphere Data Interchange objects. Improved error handling and related -based notification of translation errors. The replacement of the Common Error Services with a new Common Event Handler to allow "pluggable" actions when any "event" (including any message) occurs. Support for error and informational messages in a program-readable format (XML and/or fixed-record), to allow automated processing. Support for message files to be routed to designated files or WebSphere MQ queues for handling by a user-defined or a WebSphere Data Interchange-provided program. These may be routed based on criteria specified by the user, such as a given error severity level or the presence of specific errors. Inclusion of a Java API to read and parse the message files, and allow users to process them easily including the creation of CBE/CEI messages for use in SOAs. Support for improved filtering of error messages to reduce the PRTFILE size. Support for adding the physical filenames to messages in the PRTFILE. Support for alerts via SMTP when errors or other conditions occur. These alerts can also be sent to pagers, cell phones, and any other devices that support SMTP-based text messages. A handler is provided to process the program-readable message log, and generate alerts. Configuration parameters will be provided to allow users to customize the content and format of alerts. Support for pluggable component to support integration with other systems. Inclusion of sample source code for the handler program to allow customers to customize functionality. Extension of management reporting function to Data Transformation maps, which currently exists only for send/receive maps in WebSphere Data Interchange 3.2. Such function captures operational metrics such as, but not limited to, number, size, document type and status of transactions exchanged with trading partners, and to be able to identify which trading partner are using which maps. Such functionality is used for reporting and trouble-shooting. Improved role and group-based access and management for the WebSphere Data Interchange Client. Allows assignment of users to roles and groups, to allow permissions to be granted to such roles and groups, and to restrict access based upon such roles and groups. Improved audit trail functionality to maintain a complete chronological log of all changes made to WebSphere Data Interchange objects, such as the date, time, and user ID associated with create, update, and delete changes. Support for submitting transaction replay and resend commands, and the ability to view results, from a list within the WebSphere Data Interchange Client and from the Document Store. Support for ad-hoc submission of transformation commands, and the ability to view results, IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 from within the WebSphere Data Interchange Client. Allows greater flexibility in testing and production management and the ability to view related audit logs. Support for IBM Support Assistant (ISA), which includes a new Tool workbench which provides users with the problem determination tools that IBM Support uses to resolve issues. Ongoing, different product teams will make more and more tools available for ISA's tools framework in order to enable users to perform problem determination on users' desktops. Service feature provided by ISA with an automated system and symptom-based collector. The system collector gathers general information from user operating system, registry, and so on. The symptom-based collection provides the unique ability to collect specific information relating to a particular problem that users are having. It can also provide users with the ability to automatically enable tracing that will be helpful to IBM support as part of the data gathering process. Problem submission tool as another aspect of the Service feature. This allows users to enter entitlement information once and have it saved for future sessions. Users will then be able to easily create a problem report and attach the collector file at the same time. Added support for IBM Education Assistant (IEA) which provides online training and documentation for WebSphere products. Through this support, users will be able to benefit from additional Web-based educational and training materials. Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act WebSphere Data Interchange is capable as of March 14, 2007, when used in accordance with associated IBM documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), containing details on the products accessibility compliance, can be requested at IPLA and subscription and support considerations IPLA licenses can be transferred from one machine to another within, but not limited to an enterprise. You may aggregate the capacity for all the processors the product is operated on to achieve a more economic price. This will result in a single Proof of Entitlement (PoE). It is your responsibility to manage the distribution of Value Units within the limits of the entitlement of the product license. Subscription and Support must cover the same capacity as the product license entitlement. Subscription and Support will be available in the country in which the agreement is made. Product positioning WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 serves as a stand-alone EDI translator, supporting EDI and other industry standards. It supports standards-based data validation, transformation and related processing to enable seamless, automated, reliable, secure integration among trading partners in various industries. It may also be used for application to application data transformation supporting structured flat-file and application data formats. It translates EDI standards-based data, such as invoices, purchase orders, and billing forms for exchange with trading partners. It also supports industry implementations of the ANSI X12, UN/EDIFACT, VICS, UCS, and RAIL and other standards. Translation can take place between any combination of EDI, XML, or structured application data formats. WebSphere Data Interchange provides advanced data validation and standards compliance functions that allow the EDI functional acknowledgements, defined by EDI standards, to be generated in response to EDI messages, and to provide notifications on standards compliance. WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms can also be configured to both construct and deconstruct envelopes of EDI format data that contain batches of related EDI items such as invoices or purchase orders. Transaction Store Service and Event Logging allows for delayed enveloping of translated EDI data, delayed information of enveloped EDI data, and the tracking of messages through the system. WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms includes a dedicated GUI mapping tool, the WebSphere Data Interchange Client, that is optimized to build EDI, XML, and application data format transformations. The WebSphere Data Interchange Client allows direct import of EDI standards definitions, record-oriented application data structures, and industry-standard or IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 user-defined XML schemas and Document Type Definitions for mapping and translation. The WebSphere Data Interchange Client provides configuration and administration functions that allow the definition of the construction and "deconstruction" of envelopes. WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms supports integration with WebSphere MQ, enabling interoperation with a wide range of enterprise applications, B2B gateways such as WebSphere Partner Gateway, business process engines such as WebSphere Process Server, information brokers (such as WebSphere Message Broker), and ERP systems (such as SAP R/3). WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms supports connectivity with trading partners via both EDI VANs and EDI/Internet mechanisms. Its easy-to-use, configurable interface enables connection to leading VANs and Internet gateways. It also integrates with the IBM WebSphere Partner Gateway product, which is the IBM strategic B2B gateway and includes support for EDIINT AS1, AS2 and AS3 transport protocols. In the context of a typical enterprise architecture, WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms supports centralized EDI management which performs EDI validation, transformation, and exchange functions and propagates the resulting transformed data either internally or externally. Internal propagation of transformed data may be via a message broker, a process broker, direct to the business applications, or by any combination of these, depending on the needs of an enterprise. External propagation of transformed data may be via an EDI VAN or via EDI/Internet mechanisms (such as EDIINT AS1/AS2/AS3), or directly with trading partners or by any combination of such integration options, depending on the nature of the integration with trading partners. For a description of the WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms, visit Trademarks WebSphere, Trading Partner, and z/os are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Offering Information Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site Also, visit the Passport Advantage Web site Publications No publications are shipped with this product. Softcopy (PDF) publications are available on the WebSphere Data Interchange Web site The publications are available in U.S. English only: WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 User's Guide WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 Messages and Codes WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 Utility Commands and File Formats Reference WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 Programmer's Reference WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 Mapping Guide IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 WebSphere Data Interchange Administration and Security Guide The publication WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 License Information is shipped as hard copy with WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3. Technical information Hardware requirements Any server capable of running the AIX or Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system Any Intel workstation capable of running Windows 2000, Windows XP or AIX, V5.2 CD-ROM drive for installing the distributed material Required network hardware and communication connection Additional requirements for Windows 2000 or XP Intel Pentium III processor at 933 MHz, or faster 1024 MB memory Storage device with a minimum of 8 GB available space Software requirements for the client include any workstation with an Intel Pentium processor and a storage device with a minimum of 8 GB available space. Software requirements AIX, V5.2, Windows 2000 or Windows XP DB2 Workgroup Edition, V8.2 with Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) provided with product for use with WebSphere Data Interchange only Software requirements for the client 32-bit Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system with a minimum of 512 MB RAM DB2 Connect Personal Edition, V8.2 Provided with product for use with WebSphere Data Interchange only Client/server architecture that has Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) to the server Complementary products IBM WebSphere MQ, V6.0 provided with product for use with WebSphere Data Interchange only IBM WebSphere Message Broker, V6.0 GXS Expedite Base and AIX for RS/6000 ; V4.5 or GXS Expedite Base for Windows, V4.6.2; or GXS Expedite for Windows, V6.2 Compatibility: The WebSphere Data Interchange V3.2 products are upwardly compatible with WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3. Limitations: The WebSphere Data Interchange Client can be used with both WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 and WebSphere Data Interchange for z/os V3.3. For additional information, refer to Usage restrictions in the Terms and conditions section of this announcement, or to the license information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Planning information Customer responsibilities: WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 contains the applicable IBM License agreement and License Information (LI) and will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. The license and LI will be stored in a directory called LICENSE.TXT for future reference. Software Maintenance is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express. Installation and technical support is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances your productivity, with voice and electronic access into IBM support organizations. Packaging: The media pack contains the following: Quick Start CD WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.3 Server CD WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms Client v3.3 DB2 UDB Workgroup Server Edition V8.2 DB2 Connect Personal Edition V8.2 WebSphere MQ V6.0 Security, auditability, and control The IBM products listed in this announcement use the security and auditability features of the host software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Software Services IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also, we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need. To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit To locate an IBM Business Partner, visit Ordering information This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product information Product Licensed function title Product group category IBM WebSphere Data Interchange IBM WebSphere Application Integration Middleware Other IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 Program name PID Charge unit number description IBM WebSphere Data Interchange 5724-C50 Value Unit IBM WebSphere Data Interchange 5724-C50 SubCapacity Value Unit IBM WebSphere Data Interchange 5724-C50 Processor Day Charge metrics definitions Value Unit A Value Unit is a pricing charge metric for program license entitlements which is based upon the quantity of a specific designated measurement used for a given program. Each program has a designated measurement. The most commonly used designated measurement is a processor core. However, for select Programs, there are other designated measurements such as users, client devices, and messages. The number of Value Unit entitlements required for a program depends on how the program is deployed in your environment and must be obtained from a Value Unit table. You must obtain a Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for the calculated number of Value Unit entitlements for your implementation. The Value Unit entitlements are specific to a program and may not be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with Value Unit entitlements of another program. Processor (Value Unit) A processor core is a functional unit within a computing device that interprets and executes instructions. A processor core consists of at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology, each core is considered a processor. Not all processor cores require the same number of Value Unit entitlements. To calculate the number of Value Unit entitlements required, refer to the value unit table on the following Web site mers With full capacity licensing, a Proof of Entitlement (PoE) must be acquired for the appropriate number of value units based on all activated processor cores available for use on the server. Sub-capacity processor (Value Unit) For programs eligible for sub-capacity licensing, a Proof of Entitlement (PoE) must be acquired for the appropriate number of value units based on all activated processor cores available for use in each partition (utilizing eligible partitioning technologies) where the program runs. Refer to the "International Passport Advantage Agreement Attachment for sub-capacity terms" or the program's license information to determine applicable sub-capacity terms. Passport Advantage program licenses WebSphere Data Interchange Part description Part number IBM WebSphere Data Interchange WebSphere Data Interchange Value Unit Annual SW Maint Rnwl WebSphere Data Interchange Value Unit Lic+SW Maint 12 Mo WebSphere Data Interchange Value Unit SW Maint Reinstate 12 Mo Passport Advantage supply Program name/description E02ACLL D56MHLL D56MILL Part number WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3.0 WebSphere Data Interchange Windows 2000,AIX 5L(TM), V5 V3.3.0 Non-Cryptographi BA0MLEN Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack. WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3.0 Entitled maintenance Part offerings description Media packs description number WebSphere Data InterChange WebSphere Data Interchange BA0MLEN Per SubCapacity Value Unit Windows 2000,AIX 5L, V5 V3.3.0 Non-Cryptographi WebSphere Data Interchange WebSphere Data Interchange BA0MLEN Value Unit Windows 2000,AIX 5L, V5 V3.3.0 Non-Cryptographi Sub-capacity IBM WebSphere Data Interchange Part number Part description E02A2LL D56LILL D56LJLL Sub-capacity for selected middleware products WebSphere Data Interchange Subcap Value Unit Annual SW Maint Rnwl WebSphere Data Interchange Subcap Value Unit Lic+SW Maint 12 Mo WebSphere Data Interchange Subcap Value Unit SW Maint Reinstate 12 Mo Sub-capacity licensing on a per processor or per Value Unit basis is available for selected middleware products. To offer sub-capacity licensing, IBM software products implement IBM Tivoli License Compliance Manager within their offerings so that you can monitor and report quarterly to IBM on the use of the programs on a continuous basis. More information can be found on the Passport Advantage Web site Eligibility requirements for sub-capacity licensing To be eligible for sub-capacity licensing terms on this product, you must agree to install and configure IBM Tivoli License Manager for IBM Software, in accordance with the IBM Tivoli License Manager publications, and to enable the collection of program use data on all eligible machines subject to sub-capacity terms. For those machines running programs with sub-capacity licensing terms, you must use IBM Tivoli License Manager for IBM Software to monitor program use and submit to IBM an IBM Use Report each calendar quarter. Multiple copies of IBM Tivoli License Manager for IBM Software or IBM Tivoli License Manager are not required. You can use more copies if you need them to support your operational environment, but only one copy is required to monitor all your sub-capacity licensed products. Additionally, if this is the first product you have licensed under sub-capacity terms, you must agree to the terms of an attachment to your Passport Advantage or Passport Advantage Express contract and submit a new Passport Advantage enrollment form. First-time sub-capacity clients also have an opportunity to ensure a Primary Business Contact is established for their contracts. For more information on required and entitled license capacity, license requirements and reporting, refer to , dated April 19, If you order (this product) under sub-capacity terms, IBM Tivoli License Manager for IBM Software will be made available to you if you do not already have one. You must install and configure this tool for your sub-capacity products. Alternately, you can use Tivoli License Manager. Once the license manager software is installed, you will be required to register online (IBM may need to contact you in order to finalize the registration process). You must monitor program use on a continuous basis with an IBM Tivoli License Manager for IBM Software and submit IBM Use Reports to IBM on a calendar quarterly basis. IBM Tivoli License Manager for IBM Software is documented in the following customer IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 publications, which are available from IBM Publications Center at Publication Form Planning, Installation, and Configuration Administration Problem Determination Data Dictionary Release Notes SC SC SC SC SC For IBM Tivoli License Manager configuration guidance and instructions for specific products (including this product) acquired with sub-capacity terms, refer to The Web site will give you information about how to set up the product for detection by IBM Tivoli License Manager, any required maintenance, and any required steps that are unique to this product. On/Off Capacity on Demand IBM WebSphere Data Interchange Part description Part number WebSphere Data Interchange Processor Day, OOCoD Temporary Use Charge ASQU9LL Terms and conditions The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance. Agreement: IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information (LI) document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the Program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. License Information form number(s) Program Program name number Form number WebSphere Data Interchange 5724-C50 L-LCLK-6WPP3S The Program's LI will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site Limited warranty: Yes Warranty: IBM warrants that when the Program is used in the specified operating environment it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the Program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Program or that IBM will correct all Program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

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