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Theme. The convergence of B2B, SOA & BPM technologies has led to the creation of a new class of software that can drastically improve the effectiveness of B2B operations. Organizational and Geo-political Boundaries. The Convergence Of B2B, SOA, And BPM.
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Theme The convergence of B2B, SOA & BPM technologies has led to the creation of a new class of software that can drastically improve the effectiveness of B2B operations
Organizational and Geo-political Boundaries The Convergence Of B2B, SOA, And BPM Source: “B2B Integration Trends: B2B Modernization,” December 10, 2007
Enterprise Headquarters Location Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Enterprise size by revenue Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Respondent roles Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Scope of operations Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Respondent industry/sector Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
How many partners does your business work with? Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
B2B Business Drivers Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
B2B Pain Points Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Time required to onboard new partners Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Time to change an integration interface Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Does your B2B solution use the enterprise integration tool? Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Reasons for not using enterprise integration tool for B2B Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Plans for B2B Modernization Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Proposed timing of B2B improvements? Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
What is your integration tools strategy? Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Case Study: Electronic Invoicing
Percent of invoices handled electronically Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
What percent of your invoices are handled electronically? Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Type of integration tools used Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sterling Commerce
Is there a link between integration success and tools? • Yes • Enterprises using comprehensive integration solutions have higher levels of B2B success than those • Using multiple best of breed integration products • Relying on custom development for integration • Why? • Comprehensive, pre-integrated solutions increase IT’s effectiveness in supporting the business. • Combined B2B, SOA and BPM platforms • Model-driven support for process improvements is included • The vendor assumes maintenance responsibility, leaving more time for IT to support new business requirements
Organizational and Geo-political Boundaries The Convergence Of B2B, SOA, And BPM Source: “B2B Integration Trends: B2B Modernization,” December 10, 2007
Recommendations • Plan for a strategic update of your B2B capability • Incorporate BPM technology for end-to-end value chain improvements • Include SOA for enhanced reuse capability • Plus support for Web services and governance • Provide support for both EDI and XML • Both will co-exist for many years to come • Plan for the future, not the current need