IBM B2B/EDI users have uncertainty in front of them. Axway has their backs.
Some say IBM can no longer meet their B2B/EDI demands. It's not agile. Support is lagging. Doubts prevail. So they're choosing Axway B2B for long term reliability and business results.
Axway B2B handles 1 billion messages a year and $140 billion in revenue for one company. Here’s what else Axway enables:
3 of 4
major credit card companies
40%
of U.S. GDP
Top 10
automotive manufacturers
Comparing Axway B2B and IBM Sterling
How do Axway B2B Integration and IBM Sterling measure up in supporting the needs of large national or multinational enterprises?
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| Reliable 24/7 support and servicing |
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| Future-ready strategy and vision |
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| User self-service and automation |
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| Transparent, predictable pricing |
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¹Axway perspective based on subjective evaluation | ||
Axway B2B Integration
IBM Sterling¹
Ready for any use case complexity
Deploy your way
Reliable 24/7 support and servicing
Future-ready strategy and vision
User self-service and automation
Added-value ecosystem beyond EDI
Transparent, predictable pricing
¹Axway perspective based on subjective evaluation
“Thanks to automation, we're saving thousands of hours a year that now can be spent on value-added services for our trading partners."
Scott Marshall
Why to switch from IBM to Axway B2B
Many companies are confidently modernizing with Axway B2B, a future-ready solution offering greater flexibility, better support, simplified operations, and scalable partner integration.
B2B will always be our core focus
As a pure-play B2B vendor, our EDI-to-API integration, protocols, standards, security, and certifications are trusted by hundreds of large global companies and deployed on-premises and in the cloud (AWS, Azure, and others) as customer-managed, Axway-managed, or hybrid.
Our innovation moves with your business
We continuously update B2Bi based on customer feedback, security, and trends like multi-clustering and containerization. We apply API and AI-led automation to give you maximum efficiency and business agility.
We simplify B2B integration – not complicate it
Our unified B2B platform blends API, EDI, AI, and iPaaS-driven integration. No more siloed tools – just faster partner connections and support for networks like e-invoicing, VANs, and more.
You're never on your own
Our dedicated services and in-house support includes 24/7 expert assistance and proactive maintenance. From smooth migration to rapid issue resolution, we keep your systems and operations protected and performing with uninterrupted continuity.
Leader Fall 2025
Best Support Enterprise Fall 2025
Leader Enterprise Fall 2025
Regional Leader APAC Fall 2025
Axway B2B Integration
Respond faster to B2B integration business demands with a modern solution that provides access to a great variety of EDI protocols, APIs, modern VAN, WebEDI Supplier Portal, and other means of communication.
How Axway B2B capabilities outperform IBM Sterling
From modern user experiences to seamless integration, Axway B2B/EDI is the reliable, future-ready solution companies choose when moving beyond IBM uncertainty.
Axway B2Bi
Partner network management and support for EDI and API standards securely in the cloud or on-premises.
Axway B2Bi Enterprise Edition
Streamline and secure your B2B through containerization while preserving active/active and multi-clustering.
Axway B2B Cloud Services
Delegate all or some of your B2B operations to Axway experts.
Axway VAN
Single point of management for handling of EDI and internet-based protocols with the capability of a modern, API-driven value-added network (VAN).
Axway eInvoicing
Global approach to managing e-invoicing, eliminating the headaches of managing buyer or supplier-based processes and dealing with multiple vendor portals.
Axway Peppol Access Point
Manage the transition from paper to digital invoicing safely and effortlessly.
Questions to ask about IBM
If you’re wondering whether to stay with IBM or not, here are some questions you deserve answers to:
Is B2B/EDI really a priority for IBM?
EDI is the lifeblood of your business. It has existed for years; but with more connections, more standards, more transactions, and higher SLA expectations, it is far from static. Are you confident your vendor will continue to focus on B2B/EDI? Will they keep investing in R&D, adopting new technologies, and evolving support? IBM’s strategy raises questions. There’s no need to take risks. Simply put you can’t play games with your critical B2B operations. Choose a future-ready solution built to handle complex, emerging B2B needs.
How are you currently handling high-volume EDI transactions and partner onboarding?
Are you ready for growth in transaction volume – especially as your business expands or you connect with high-transaction partners? Is your current system reliable enough to support that growth without performance issues or downtime?
Are you planning to modernize legacy systems and move to iPaaS, but still need to support traditional B2B protocols?
Do you need to maintain all complexity of EDI or AS2 while moving toward API-based and iPaaS systems? How well does your current platform bridge traditional and new technologies?
Can you count on timely, reliable support when it matters most?
With third-party support and slower response times, getting the help you need isn’t always guaranteed – unlike Axway’s direct 24/7 in-house support model.
EDI is core, but is IBM ready for what’s next?
API-EDI convergence, e-invoicing, modern VAN integration, and fast-changing compliance requirements are reshaping the market.
Are you using a VAN or direct connections to manage EDI traffic?
Do you manage multiple VANs or direct partner links? Axway provides both direct EDI and a modern API-driven VAN to simplify partner communication and reduce complexity and cost.
Let’s Talk
Migrations can be difficult, especially when your business depends on the exchange of data to keep running. Don’t worry, we have a wealth of in-house expertise and proven processes that have enabled us to help companies like yours move to Axway countless times before.
Let’s Talk
Migrations can be difficult, especially when your business depends on the exchange of data to keep running. Don’t worry, we have a wealth of in-house expertise and proven processes that have enabled us to help companies like yours move to Axway countless times before.