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reviewer2300019 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consulting Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Top 5
A stable and scalable solution that can be used for B2B use cases
Pros and Cons
  • "webMethods Trading Networks is a stable solution."
  • "The solution should include REST API calls."

What is our primary use case?

We use webMethods Trading Networks mostly for B2B use cases.

What is most valuable?

webMethods Trading Networks is a stable solution.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be improved in the VTA part.

The solution should include REST API calls.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using webMethods Trading Networks for more than 20 years.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

webMethods Trading Networks is a scalable solution. We mostly recommend the solution to big companies.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup is straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

Since webMethods Trading Networks is much like proprietary software, users should try it on the trial version first and do some POC.

Overall, I rate webMethods Trading Networks a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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it_user647466 - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
Handles many e-business standards. Sets up Trading Partner Agreements.

What is most valuable?

  • Capability to handle almost all e-business standards: RosettaNet, EDI, ebXML Messaging Service, SWIFT, FIX, and CIDX
  • Web-based user interface: Makes administration and monitoring much easier
  • Segregation of user tasks: Controlled user permissions and gives better control over the TN environment
  • Clear view of transactions: Makes analysis and monitoring easier
  • Capability to set up Trading Partner Agreements (TPAs): Makes business secure and more efficient

How has it helped my organization?

  • We could set up all trading partners in one place with different data transfer protocols
  • Makes the middleware environment more efficient
  • Helps the admin team: Has a clear view on transactions and their processing status without digging into actual implementations

What needs improvement?

Configuration and interaction of trading partners in the TN with an ActiveTransfer product.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for nine years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

New deployer could handle almost all deployment related task for TN components.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We had some minor issues with the EDIINT module which were resolved in the newer version.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We did not encounter any issues with scalability.

How are customer service and technical support?

I would rate the technical support at quite a high level.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use any other solution previously.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is an add-on product to the webMethods product suite. The capability it offers is at a very good price.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate any other options as we already had the webMethods product suite. It was more logical to go for the SAG product.

What other advice do I have?

It gives value for your money. It is easy to implement and maintain.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We are resale partners.
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reviewer2300019 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consulting Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Top 5
A scalable solution that is easy to implement and provides good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool supports gRPC."
  • "The learning curve is a little steep at first."

What is most valuable?

The tool supports gRPC. It is the best product in the market.

What needs improvement?

The tool has its own proprietary language. It does not use Java or C#. The learning curve is a little steep at first. Once we get familiar with it, we might like to use it. The product must provide AI features to auto-generate logic based on our request.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for more than 20 years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is good.

How was the initial setup?

The product is easy to implement. We help our customers to implement the solution.

What other advice do I have?

People who want to use the product must request a trial. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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reviewer1207530 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Helpful support, minimal coding required, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "webMethods Integration Server is an easy-to-use solution and does not require a lot of coding."

    What is most valuable?

    webMethods Integration Server is an easy-to-use solution and does not require a lot of coding.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using webMethods Integration Server for approximately three and a half years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability of the webMethods Integration Server is good.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate the scalability of webMethods Integration Server a nine out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support is very good. We were using the peer services and they were helpful at supporting every aspect of webMethods Integration Server and with ARIS.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Most of my clients would like the price of the solution to be reduced.

    What other advice do I have?

    We would advise others to at least give webMethods Integration Server a try. Based on the solution's usability and ease of use it is very good. You don't have to do a lot of coding, it is close to an out-of-the-box functioning solution. It makes life easier.

    I rate webMethods Integration Server a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Software Developer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Most of the work in our organization can be more easily done using the tool
    Pros and Cons
    • "​Broker and UM are the best features."
    • "Most of the work in our organization can be more easily done using the tool."
    • "​Large file handling is pretty hard comparatively to other middleware tools."

    What is our primary use case?

    We develop EAI applications using webMethods using broker, TN, and IS. 

    We use a Publish/Subscribe mechanism in every interface which we develop, because we have found this approach to be the best for every scenario.

    How has it helped my organization?

    It helps a lot. Most of the work can be more easily done by using webMethods compared to other tools.

    What is most valuable?

    Broker and UM are the best.

    What needs improvement?

    Large file handling is pretty hard comparatively to other middleware tools. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    Three to five years.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    In our organization, we use many middleware tools. Out of all them, I found webMethods is the most efficient.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Technica3449 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Technical Architect
    Real User
    Integration Server and Trading Networks Server create a very good platform
    Pros and Cons
    • "They are the building blocks of EAI in SAG products, and they offer a very good platform."
    • "This product is for larger companies. Compared to TIBCO I think webMethods is better in terms of ease of use and support."

    What is most valuable?

    The Integration Server and Trading Networks Server. They are the building blocks of EAI in SAG products, and they offer a very good platform.

    How has it helped my organization?

    It has helped us streamline data from hundreds of non-SAP systems into the SAP system.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    Ten-plus years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Yes, there is still plenty of room for improvement in MWS, SAG Designer.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Not much.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    On a scale of one to 10, around seven.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    No we didn't use any other suite of EAI products.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I don't have insight on the pricing.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I have no information on that.

    What other advice do I have?

    Upgrade to recent versions has improved things considerably compared to older versions.

    This product is for larger companies. Compared to TIBCO I think webMethods is better in terms of ease of use and support.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    it_user872700 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Lead Solutions Architect at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Flow language is a better and more flexible debugging tool
    Pros and Cons
    • "The main assets are its flow language, debugging, and Broker. Flow language is far better and more flexible for debugging."

      What is our primary use case?

      Used for intra-company application-to-application integration and for intercompany B2B integration (order to cash, procure payment, HR, and banking functions).

      How has it helped my organization?

      WM is an enterprise bus which is used for all integrations, bringing all message transfers into one application, and making monitoring and integration of applications easy.

      What is most valuable?

      The main assets are its 

      • flow language
      • debugging
      • Broker. 

      Flow language is far better and more flexible for debugging.

      What needs improvement?

      • Broker
      • Trading partners
      • Portal

      For how long have I used the solution?

      More than five years.
      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      PeerSpot user
      Responsible BPM Competence Centre with 1,001-5,000 employees
      Real User
      webMethods is the best integration tool in the current market but the Task Engine and Optimize have room for improvement

      What is most valuable?

      Integration Layer

      How has it helped my organization?

      Transform emails flow, control flow and measure in a insurance company

      What needs improvement?

      Task Engine and Optimize (BAM)

      For how long have I used the solution?

      5 years (current)

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      No, stability is pseudo-perfect

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      Yes, scalability is not the best capability of this product

      How are customer service and technical support?

      Customer Service: Basically ok.Technical Support: Great

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      No, I didn't. All solutions have their problems.

      How was the initial setup?

      Complex, learning curve is very high.

      What about the implementation team?

      Vendor team

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      Yes. Tibco iProcess+BusinessWorks

      What other advice do I have?

      Take care when working on Tasks and BAM
      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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