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WebSphere Transformation Extender vs BizTalk

I am not sure if the war over ‘which product is better’ will ever be over, but the price battle sure has been won:

WebSphere TX

BizTalk
IBM Passport Advantage Express Microsoft BizTalk Server Pricing and Licensing Overview

 

Microsoft sure has made it easier to understand what you are getting, having worked for Mercator in my past, I sure am stumped as to what a client would need to buy.

(Thanks Barry for pointing this out)

posted @ Monday, July 27, 2009 7:53 PM

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# re: WebSphere Transformation Extender vs BizTalk

Left by Barry at 7/28/2009 1:56 PM
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Don't get me wrong. I posted the price list because someone asked for it, but my opinion is that IBM is the way to go and is my personal preference.

When you look at these price lists it seems like a cut and dry decision to go with Microsoft (or Oracle for that matter). However, when it comes down to the actual price a large company would pay to get the job done with either product they're very comparable.

Recently I heard of a company that went with IBM even though Oracle and Microsoft were cheaper. Surprisingly the final cost to the client (after a lot of negotiation) was only a "little" cheaper... within a hundred thousand for a million dollar deal.

I think going with Microsoft makes a lot more sense for small to mid-size companies, but when it comes to larger companies (in my opinion) it makes a lot more sense to go with IBM.

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