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Microsoft | GXS
The Microsoft-GXS global alliance brings together market leaders in B2B software, integration services, and supply chain information to deliver innovative solutions that significantly improve business-to-business (B2B) processes between customers and their trading partners. The combination of deployed software from Microsoft and hosted services on the GXS Trading Grid® ensure that companies can build flexible integration solutions that optimize business performance, irrespective of their size, geographic location or technology competence.
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Software+Service Solutions
The alliance creates “Software+Service (S+S)” solutions for B2B innovation including:
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GXS Trading Grid®: is the recommended B2B Network for Microsoft BizTalk Server: Microsoft has endorsed GXS Trading Grid® as the preferred B2B network platform for its solutions and customers.
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Microsoft-enabled Trading Grid®: To enable Microsoft customers to seamlessly connect their Microsoft platforms to the Trading Grid®, GXS will include Microsoft technology in the Trading Grid®.
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GXS Trading Grid® for BizTalk Server: To support the launch of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2, GXS has developed an adapter that seamlessly connects BizTalk Server to the GXS Trading Grid®. Customers will have a simplified way to integrate with trading partners and exchange information in real-time.
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GXS Managed Services for BizTalk Server: GXS works with Microsoft to provide B2B outsourcing services for customers running Microsoft BizTalk Server. GXS Managed Services, the leading global B2B outsourcing platform, connects in real time to BizTalk Serer and manages B2B programs on behalf of BizTalk customers. |
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Office as a Business-to-Business Application: Our alliance will revolutionize how information workers participate in business integration. GXS is prototyping a solution that connects the Trading Grid® to Microsoft Office 2007. For the first time, small businesses can engate in supply chain integration and gain significant value from automating key business processes with their customers. |
Highlighted White Papers and Customer Stories
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GXS Trading Grid® for BizTalk Server
Recognizing the need for a new management and connectivity environment, MW Brands deployed a unified platform based on Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV, Microsoft® BizTalk® Server, Covast’s B2B Suite, and the GXS Trading Grid®.
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GXS Trading Grid® Ultra
The Next-Generation Platform Architecture Providing Reliability,
Availability, and Resiliency
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Canadian General Tower: Midmarket Manufacturer Improves Information Exchange, Visibility and Reliability with Real-Time EDI
The GXS Trading Grid® facilitates the transfer of data to and from CGT, using Microsoft® BizTalk® Server 2006 to integrate messages and transform data, and integrating to ERP data that resides in Microsoft Dynamics™ AX.
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MW Brands: European Seafood Brand Replaces ERP and B2B Infrastructure with Integrated Value Chain
Recognizing the need for a new management and connectivity environment, MW Brands deployed a unified platform based on Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV, Microsoft® BizTalk® Server, Covast’s B2B Suite, and the GXS Trading Grid®.
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Microsoft & GXS Fast Track to Supply Chain Innovation
Thanks to the Microsoft/GXS alliance, midsize companies can use Microsoft BizTalk Server to connect to the GXS Trading Grid®, bringing up new trading partners and automating business processes with ease.
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Microsoft & GXS Alliance. The Missing Link in the Retail Supply Chain
The new alliance between Microsoft and GXS, Inc. provides an online trading hub along with related software to level the playing field for thousands of midsize retailers worldwide.
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Microsoft & GXS Alliance. Speeding the Connection Between Manufacturers and Suppliers
Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 to connect to the GXS Trading Grid® in real time, midsize manufacturers can finally collaborate on equal footing with their largest and most directly connected competitors.
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Microsoft and GXS: A New Approach to B2B Connectivity
The approach to connecting supply chain, systems, data and locations described in this white paper uses an out-of-the-box solution based on Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 and the GXS Trading Grid®.
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The deal is a huge win for GXS… brings the Trading Grid® to the mid-market where Microsoft is pervasive. |
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AMR |
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Will reduce friction in large-scale e-commerce initiatives by lowering barriers to participation. |
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Gartner |
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Market Impact: High … we are taking a positive stance on GXS’ alliance with Microsoft. |
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Current Analysis |
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Companies not at this level of B2B connectivity should consider GXS-Microsoft. |
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Aberdeen Group |
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