| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Conversion Assistance |
• Migrates your EDI traffic from your current VAN to IBM® Sterling B2B Collaboration Network • Applies processes and tools to ensure the conversion is smooth, secure, and nondisruptive • Removes the complexity by: - Notifying business partners of a VAN change - Coordinating the change with other VANs - Providing dedicated support and mailbox monitoring for five days after the change |
| Document Verification |
• Tests incoming documents to ensure they comply with your mapping specifications • Notifies partners of the errors, suggests corrective measures, and requests resubmission of the document |
| Survey |
• Posts surveys on a secure Web site, and manages up to three communication efforts (e-mail, fax, and phone) • Contacts each community member and encourages them to participate • Provides a complete report of survey results • Determines the parameters of your next B2B initiative and increase your success ratio |
| Recruitment |
• Contacts your trading partners and explains what they need to do to participate in your e-commerce program • Adds new business partners to your community • Increases return on investment by extending the types of documents you exchange with existing partners |

