XB/Suite – Extending iSeries Data and Business Logic to XML, .NET and the Enterprise

It’s a multi-platform world. And, to fully support today's rapidly changing business needs, applications must communicate across multiple platforms. Traditional systems, such as the IBM iSeries, weren't designed with this flexibility in mind. And while today's standards, such as XML, make interoperable cross platform communication possible, integrating iSeries data and application logic with XML and open platforms has historically been extremely difficult to accomplish. Until now. XB/Suite iSeries XML middleware allows an enterprise to quickly create low-cost data exchange applications that can interact with the iSeries – regardless of format. XB/Suite with iSeries XML Integrator works with many widely used data formats, including non-markup languages such as ASCII files, flat files, SCV, .TXT, postscript and EPS, and markup languages such as HTML, XHTML, SOAP, Web services, VoiceXML, and many others.

Features:

• Gives users on any platform access via XML to iSeries application logic and data

• Easily integrate iSeries business logic and data with XML and Web services
• XB/Suite iSeries XML Provides a path with eCube to J2EE and SOAP integration
• XB/Suite iSeries XML Reduces risk by leveraging proven application functionality
• Simplifies customer and partner use of business services with iSeries XML based middleware

What is XB/Suite iSeries XML middleware?

XB/Suite iSeries XML middleware quickly solves the problem of how companies integrate data and business logic stored on the iSeries across the enterprise.

Including the XB/400 iSeries XML engine and XB.net modular solution builder, XB/Suite automates the flow of information between the iSeries and the desktop, Internet and external applications. Support for SOAP, .NET and traditional data formats makes it possible for companies to affordably extend the life and ROI of their technology investments.

XB/Suite provides full access to all available iSeries application functions – enabling companies to reap the benefits of cross- enterprise integration quickly.

XML – the “X” in XB/Suite

XML, an industry-acclaimed, platform-neutral standard, helps companies categorize data in useful, structured ways. Using iSeries XML as its core technology, the XB/Suite iSeries XML Integrator allows an enterprise to quickly create low-cost applications that link iSeries data and business logic with the rest of the world.

XB/Suite enables the creation and delivery of all kinds of XML documents – even pre-defined external or internal formats. With a simple installation and minimal learning curve, XB/Suite iSeries XML middleware eliminates the time and training necessary to master XML and implement interoperability.

In addition to XML, XB/Suite works with many other widely used data formats, including non-markup languages such as ASCII files, flat files, SCV, .TXT, postscript and EPS markup languages such as HTML, XHTML, SOAP, Web services, VoiceXML, and many others.

For more information on the XB/Suite iSeries XML middleware, see XB Suite (iSeries XML Evolution).