B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

Middleware can be the unsung hero of your enterprise technology landscape. When it works, it connects network-based requests generated by a client to the backend data the client requests. Middleware can act as the glue between separate and complex software programs.

Thanksgiving is the beginning of the trifecta of holidays for our family - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. While it is always nice to get out of the regular routine and spend time with family and friends, there are always stresses. For me, it is the unpredictability of the day. I am an organizer, so I like to know what the game plan is. Who is bringing what? What time are guests arriving? What time will we eat? What time do we need to put the turkey in the oven? .. and the list goes on and on.

The enterprise service bus is a relatively new addition to the B2B integration space; it has been around since the beginning of the 21st century. However, since its arrival on the scene, it has become a part of the landscape. However, not everyone is familiar with what an enterprise service bus is, how it developed, or its use in B2B integration.

Application program interfaces (APIs), the set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications, are not a new technology. However, they are being used in new ways. In fact, they play a crucial role in today’s enterprise.

IBM recently released a new version of IBM B2B Integrator and IBM File Gateway. With the announcement of the new release, they also released the end of support dates for older versions of the products.