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Software Announcement 203-183 July 22, 2003 IBM WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms including the Extension for SWIFTNet expands to the IBM AIX and Sun Solaris platforms
At a glanceNetwork integration infrastructure for high-volume, accurate payment message processing
Supports your immediate and future network connectivity requirements with:
WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base provides:
The WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet offers:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). OverviewThis announcement delivers the foundation for financial networks messaging infrastructure on AIX® and Sun Solaris platforms:
Expanding to the AIX and Sun Solaris platforms, WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks and the Extension for SWIFTNet help financial institutions remain competitive in the ever-changing world of wholesale payments messaging. WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks, part of the WebSphere Business Integration set of offerings, offers this leading-edge financial message integration platform and delivers a robust, scalable, and flexible solution. Based on industry-leading middleware, WebSphere MQ technology, the open architecture of WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks meets today's network integration requirements and establishes a foundation for future communications extensions. Financial institutions can use WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks to access various networks or network applications such as SWIFT Secure IP Network (SIPN) and FIN. The Extension for SWIFTNet is a logical migration path for moving IBM MERVA X.25-based SWIFT FIN messaging traffic over to the SIPN to help protect your investment in MERVA. The previously announced WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms per processor offering for AIX is withdrawn and replaced by this announcement. IBM plans to deliver additional capabilities in a phased approach consistent with the Statement of General Direction for WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks. Refer to Software Announcement 203-097 , dated April 8, 2003. Planned availability dateElectronic distribution begins on July 25, 2003. For details, refer to Planned availability dates in the Description section. DescriptionFinancial institutions can employ this foundation of services to centralize common tasks such as:
Advantages for sharing these services include:
The WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base is the central messaging infrastructure. It provides the common elements needed by all external network connections along with centralized control and tracking capabilities. The Extension for SWIFTNet offers a solution to financial institutions needing to migrate from the X.25-based SWIFT Transport Network (STN) to SWIFT SIPN. A bridge enables IBM MERVA customers to redirect traffic to SIPN. You can also use configure, administer, operate, and monitor the SWIFT Alliance Gateway (SAG) workstations centrally. Customers must have an appropriate IBM MERVA ESA license to use the WBI-FN Extension for SWIFTNet. The WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base is available as a standard offering and also as a lower priced entry edition. The standard offering allows financial institutions to truly take advantage of the cost reduction benefits offered by connecting the base to up to three extensions. WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base provides access to a specific network or services over networks. Possible examples of such extensions would be WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet, for CHIPS, for Fedwire, for RTGS+, and for EBA Step 2, though only the Extension for SWIFTNet has been released to date, and IBM reserves the right to decide whether to release additional extensions. Alternately for customers primarily interested in connecting to a particular network in the near term, such as SWIFTNet, WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Entry Edition Base offers a more cost-effective option, allowing customers to connect the base to a single extension only. The WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base, the WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Entry Edition Base, and the WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet are priced based upon the customer's message usage volume (message-based value units), the same metric used for the WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks offering on the z/OS platform. For additional information refer to the Ordering information section. Message-based value unit pricing provides more transparency and enables customers to better align timing of IT investment with business operation needs. This product is provided in International English only. Planned availability dates AIX
Solaris
Product positioningWebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms is a financial messaging integration platform for enabling financial message consolidation. For financial market customers, WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms helps provide the process flows and additional external connections needed for straight-through processing requirements around virtual matching utilities like OMGEO. Tivoli® Access Manager for Business Integration delivers application-level, end-to-end message integrity and confidentiality services. This protects financial transactions as they move between application servers running WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks. These services are above and beyond the security built into WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks, which is designed to secure access to the specific networks. Tivoli Monitoring for Business Integration comprises a complete management solution for WebSphere MQ and WebSphere MQ Integrator® Broker to allow systems administrators to configure, monitor, and manage these products across host and distributed platforms. Reference informationFor information on WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for z/OS, refer to Software Announcement 202-267 , dated October 8, 2002. To review the Statement of General Direction for WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks, refer to Software Announcement 203-097 , dated April 8, 2003.
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Offering informationProduct information is available through the Offering Information Web site at: Also, visit the Passport Advantage® Web site at: PublicationsSoftcopy publications: The following publications for WebSphere® Business Integration for Financial Networks are available.
Form
Name Number
Format: PDF
General Information GH12-6753
Base Concepts and Components SH12-6754
Base Planning, Installation, and SH12-6768
Customization for AIX(R)
Base Planning, Installation, and SH12-6774
Customization for Solaris
Base System Administration SH12-6756
Base Application Programming SH12-6757
Base Messages and Codes SH12-6758
Extension for SWIFTNet Concepts and SH12-6759
Components
Extension for SWIFTNet Planning, SH12-6769
Installation, and
Customization for AIX
Extension for SWIFTNet Planning, SH12-6775
Installation, and
Customization for Solaris
Extension for SWIFTNet SH12-6761
System Administration
Extension for SWIFTNet SH12-6762
Application Programming
Extension for SWIFTNet SH12-6763
Messages and Codes
These publications are available at: Technical informationHardware requirementsAny hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, the corresponding software, and associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider. Server products: For AIX
For Solaris
For Microsoft™ Windows® 2000
SWIFT Alliance Gateway (SAG)
For MERVA ESA
For hardware requirements for MERVA ESA, refer to Programming Announcement ZP99-0272, dated
May 4, 1999, if WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for
SWIFTNet supports SWIFTNet FIN.
Software requirementsWebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base and Entry Edition Base For AIX
For Sun Solaris
Windows Workstation for WMQI Configuration Manager and WMQI Control Center
WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet For AIX
For Sun Solaris
SAG Note: SAG is a product of SWIFT SCRL. A SAG is required.
For documentation: Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0, or later, or an equivalent tool for displaying PDF documents Performance considerations: This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies one requirement from one or more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups include Australasian SHARE/GUIDE (ASG), COMMON, COMMON Europe, GUIDE International, G.U.I.D.E. Europe, Japan GUIDE/SHARE (JGS), Guide Latin American (LAG), SHARE EUROPE, and SHARE Incorporated. Requirement satisfied:
Planning informationPackaging: Media Pack contents: WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base and WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Entry Edition Base for AIX each consist of seven CDs:
WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base and WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Entry Edition Base for Solaris each consist of seven CDs:
WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet AIX consists of two CDs:
WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet Solaris consists of two CDs:
This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and
License Information (LI), if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the time of
installation of the program. The license and LI will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT
for future reference.
Security, auditability, and controlWebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks uses the security and auditability features of the system operating system. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering informationThis product is available only via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product Group: WebSphere Business Integration Product Identifier Description (PID): WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms (5724-D96) Product Category: WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks The charge unit for WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms is message-based value units. The WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base, the WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Entry Edition Base, and the WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet are priced based on the customer's message usage volume (message-based value units), the same metric used for the WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks offering on the z/OS® platform. A message is defined as a transaction external to WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks. Such transactions are typically measured when leaving WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks and entering the network or network access controller (such as the SAG), and when leaving the network or network access controller (such as the SAG) and entering WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks. Importantly, a transaction may constitute a single message even though the transaction includes multiple messages. For example, a single SWIFTNet FIN message may consist of:
On the other hand, a business service may consist of multiple transactions that constitute multiple messages. For example, when a SWIFTNet FIN payment order gets confirmed by the receiving bank, this constitutes two transactions and two messages. Messages sent and received over SWIFTNet on an attached MERVA USE and Branch with SWIFT Link are to be added to the number calculated for the central MERVA ESA installation; additional features or authorizations, as appropriate, must be obtained to extend use levels. Additional examples and other information regarding how to calculate message/value units for other extensions; WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks will be provided if and when these extensions are available. The volume of messages relevant for pricing purposes is the total number of messages a licensed user sends and receives using WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks in the month (the peak month), of the preceding 12 months, during which the licensed user sent and received the highest number of messages (the peak volume). These messages will then be converted to value units for pricing purposes. Customer must pay for additional licenses and maintenance if their message volumes exceed the peak volumes used in determining their current pricing. Value Unit Exhibit VUE002
Usage VU/Message Minimum Maximum Tier 1 250 1 1 Tier 2 0.0195 2 10,000 Tier 3 0.0053 10,001 100,000 Tier 4 0.0016 100,001 1,000,000 Tier 5 0.0010 1,000,001 n Example 1 — Customer's monthly messages of 1,500,000, converts to 2,862 value units as calculated below:
Messages
Usage by tier VUs/Message Value units
Tier 1 1 250 250
Tier 2 9,999 0.0195 195
Tier 3 90,000 0.0053 477
Tier 4 900,000 0.0016 1,440
Tier 5 500,000 0.0010 500
Total 1,500,000 2,862
Customer orders 2862 Value units of WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base and 2862 Value units of WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet. Example 2 — Customer's monthly messages of 250,000, converts to 1,162 value units as calculated below:
Messages
Usage by tier VUs/Message Value units
Tier 1 1 250 250
Tier 2 9,999 0.0195 195
Tier 3 90,000 0.0053 477
Tier 4 150,000 0.0016 240
Total 250,000 1,162
Customer orders 1,162 Value units of WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Base and 1,162 Value units of WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet. Passport Advantage
Part
Description Number
WebSphere Business Integration for
Financial Networks Base -- Per Value Unit
License & SW Maintenance 1 Anniv. Date D52UMLL
SW Maintenance Renewal to 1 Anniv. E00ZILL
SW Maintenance after License to D52UNLL
1 Anniv. Date
WebSphere Business Integration for
Financial Networks Entry Edition Base --
Per Value Unit
License & SW Maintenance 1 Anniv. Date D52UPLL
SW Maintenance Renewal to 1 Anniv. E00ZJLL
SW Maintenance after License to D52UQLL
1 Anniv. Date
Part
Description Number
WebSphere Business Integration for
Financial Networks Extension for SWIFTNet --
Per Value Unit
License & SW Maintenance 1 Anniv. Date D52URLL
SW Maintenance Renewal to 1 Anniv. E00ZKLL
SW Maintenance after License to D52USLL
1 Anniv. Date
Passport Advantage customer: Media Pack entitlement details Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed below are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack. Entitled maintenance offerings
Sub ID Description Sub ID Code WebSphere Business Integration for WMQIBFNBSB01 Financial Networks Base Processor Media packs
Part
Description Number
WebSphere Business Integration for BA0BCIE
Financial Networks Base V1.1
AIX Media Pack English
WebSphere Business Integration for BA0BDIE
Financial Networks Base V1.1
Solaris Media Pack English
WebSphere Business Integration for BA0BEIE
Financial Networks Entry Edition
Base V1.1 AIX Media Pack English
WebSphere Business Integration for BA0BFIE
Financial Networks Entry Edition
Base V1.1 Solaris Media Pack English
WebSphere Business Integration for AF04FIE
Financial Networks Extension for
SWIFTNet V1.1 AIX Media Pack English
WebSphere Business Integration for AF04GIE
Financial Networks Extension for
SWIFTNet V1.1 Solaris
Media Pack English
Withdrawal of previous Passport Advantage part numbers: The following Passport Advantage part numbers are replaced or made obsolete by this announcement. The effective withdrawal date is October 22, 2003. Orders for these part numbers will not be accepted after the stated effective date of withdrawal, nor will normal marketing activities or educational support be available unless previous agreement exists between the customer and IBM.
Part
Description Number
WebSphere Business Integration for
Financial Networks for Multiplatforms
Base -- Per Processor
License & SW Maintenance 1 Anniv. Date D52A1LL
SW Maintenance Renewal to 1 Anniv. E00Q4LL
SW Maintenance after License to D52A2LL
1 Anniv. Date
Part
Description Number
Media pack
WebSphere Business Integration for BA0ALIE
Financial Networks Base V1.1.0
AIX Media Pack English
Terms and conditionsThis product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include software maintenance. License information form number: The license information form numbers are:
Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Copy and use on home/portable computer: No Passport Advantage applies: Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at: Usage restriction: Yes. For details on license information and usage restrictions, refer to: Pricing for WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks is based on the volume of messages used by a licensed user converted to value units. Software maintenance applies: Yes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the products announced in this letter are provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organizations. IBM includes Software Maintenance with each program acquired during the coverage period. The coverage period means the period commencing on the date you acquire the program up to the first or second anniversary date, depending on whether you acquired coverage for one or two anniversaries. The coverage period for Software Maintenance acquired in the two months preceding an anniversary date will be extended to the next applicable anniversary date. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your IS technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. This assistance is not available to your end users. IBM provides Severity-1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at: Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement. For more information, about the Passport Advantage Agreement, refer to the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Software Announcement 201-202 , dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at: IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: No Other support: Passport Advantage AIX/UNIX® upgrade protection applies: No Entitled upgrade for current AIX/UNIX upgrade protection licensees: No PricesThis product is offered only via Passport Advantage. Passport Advantage For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your authorized IBM Lotus® Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage Web site: Global financingIBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at: Order nowTo order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative. To identify your local IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
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