Hello Jose,
SAP delivers choice to customers regarding B2B integration solutions ranging from a managed service offering (SAP Information Interchange OnDemand, aka Crossgate), on premise solutions (SAP NetWeaver Process Integration/ Orchestration with B2B adapters) and the combination of both. The B2B Integration Strategy Paper gives guidance allowing you to identify the right solution for your needs.
If you prefer to choose an on premise solution the SAP B2B add-on for PI/PO delivers you the following benefits:
- Just a single add-on allowing you to run PI/PO as B2B gateway solution
- Tight integration of SAP B2B add-on with PI/PO stack (e.g. local monitoring, configuration)
- Ease of deployment and maintenance
- Use of SAP standard technologies and development tools only
- Enables single vendor strategy
- Strong roadmap and investments from SAP
Best regards,
Katrin - an SAP employee