IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS V2.0 and IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 enhances financial transaction processes
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-053May 1, 2012
(Corrected on June 7, 2013)
Updated made in the Planning information and Withdrawal of previous Passport Advantage part numbers sections.
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At a glance |
IBM® Financial Transaction Manager:
- Is a service-oriented architecture (SOA) industry software package for the implementation of a financial transaction integration layer
- Is used to manage, orchestrate, and monitor financial transactions
- Provides the functionality to create and collect the state of financial transactions
- Is used to provide integration capability
- Uses common data and message models based on an industry standard ISO 20022
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Overview |
IBM Financial Transaction Manager is designed to support you in the development or transformation of your financial transaction management project. It is available on z/OS® and Multiplatforms. Refer to the Hardware requirements section for details of the platforms supported.
Key benefits:
- Integration of financial transactions services (for example, payments or securities) from existing disparate systems
- Use of a model-driven approach to build new processes and expose services
- Reuse of processes and services
- Ability to execute, monitor, audit, and track payments or securities processes
- Improved business agility with faster time to market for new services
- Allows for transformation of your payments processing environment in line with your business needs and available budgets
- Uses prebuilt message translations for speed of integration with industry standards
- Uses prebuilt dashboards for business activity monitoring
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Key prerequisites |
Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections.
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Planned availability date |
May 25, 2012
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Description |
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS V2.0 and IBM Financial IBM Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 contain industry software accelerators (specifications, standards, and physical code) that have been developed as an integration layer on top of IBM middleware software for payments processing.
IBM Financial Transaction Manager integrates, orchestrates, and monitors financial transactions. This product provides the functionality to create and collect the state of financial transactions while providing integration capability including common data and message models based on an industry standard (ISO 20022).
IBM Financial Transaction Manager includes the following core components:
- A conceptual data model that supports the persistence of financial transactions (for example, payments or securities) objects (files, batches, transactions, acknowledgements), partner profile data, service, and channel definitions. It holds a rich repository of payment data stored in the ISO20022 based internal standard format (ISF), which provides rich views of the payments processing from the Financial Transaction Manager user interface and for interrogation using Transaction Processing Facility's MIS or other reporting products. This data model is delivered as a set of entity relationship diagrams, Data Dictionary documents, and data definition language (DDL) for IBM DB2® on AIX® and IBM DB2 on z/OS .
- A standardized message model based on ISO 20022. This enables the reduction of the number of point-to-point interactions and enables a more agile approach to introducing new services, and promotes reuse of processes. It is delivered as XML schemas for use with WebSphere® Message Broker.
- An engine to manage transaction processing lifecycle in the form of a state machine for process flow execution. It is event driven architecture and is driven by data derived from IBM Rational® Software Architect. It is delivered as WebSphere Message Broker projects and also uses an Eclipse plug-in for Rational Software Architect to extract data to drive the state machine.
- A prebuilt set of dashboards to provide a business activity monitor view of the processing that uses the events generated by IBM Financial Transaction Manager.
- A prebuilt set of message translations in and out of the ISF to accelerate integration with SWIFT messages.
- A configuration and administrative user interface to provide a view of the data model. It also supports appropriately authorized operations personnel interacting with the processing steps of a transaction (for example, resubmit a transaction). It is delivered as WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Archive (EAR) files.
- Documentation for the development methodology, user interface, installation and setup, message model, data model, and sample application.
- A sample application to demonstrate capability of the environment. It contains a sample process to demonstrate the processing of individual payments (SWIFT MT 103) and batch payments (pain.001 and pain.002) in the IBM Financial Transaction Manager environment. It shows how to go from functional requirements to high level design to implementation of these processes in IBM Financial Transaction Manager. It is delivered as WebSphere Message Broker projects.
IBM Financial Transaction Manager is designed to offer the following benefits:
- Includes real-time dashboards with necessary payment insights and proactive actions
- Accelerates on-boarding new corporate customers
- Provides the platform to processing large volumes of global disbursements
- Offers flexibility and control over volume of payment requests
- Expands support for new payment schemes and types
- Effectively manages cost associated with the modernization and adoption of updated payment schemes and types as they are introduced, such as SEPA Direct Debit, SEPA Credit Transfer, Same-day ACH.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS V2.0 and IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 are capable as of May 25, 2012, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested on the following website
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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Product positioning |
IBM Financial Transaction Manager provides a set of pre-integrated products, built on our highly scalable platform, to gain visibility and control of all payment transactions, manage liquidity, balance financial risk, and facilitate effective financial planning and performance management. Financial Transaction Manager provides the integration layer to manage and monitor messaging traffic, reduce integration complexity and increase performance, scale, and reliability in the financial transactions flow processes (for example, payments or securities).
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Program number |
Program Program number VRM name 5655-Y11 V2.0 IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS 5725-F79 V2.0 IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms
Product identification number
Subscription and Program PID number Support PID number 5655-Y11 5655-Y12
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Education support |
IBM training provides education to support many IBM offerings. Descriptions of courses for IT professionals and managers are on the IBM training website
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Offering Information |
Product information is available via the Offering Information website
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Publications |
A License Information booklet (GH12-6978) is shipped with this program.
The Program Directory (GI19-5005) is available as softcopy and can be downloaded from the Publications Center.
All documentation to develop solutions based on Financial Transaction Manager is available on the product media.
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Technical information |
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS V2.0
Financial Transaction Manager runtime and database
Any server capable of running one of the following releases:
- IBM System z/OS V1.12, or later
Dashboard server and database
Any server capable of running one of the following operating systems:
- IBM AIX V6.1
- IBM AIX V7.1
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IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0
Any server capable of running one of the following operating systems:
- IBM AIX V6.1
- IBM AIX V7.1
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Software requirements
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS V2.0
- WebSphere Message Broker for z/OS V7.0
- WebSphere MQ for z/OS V7.0.1
- IBM DB2 10 for z/OS 10.1
- WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V7.0
- Business Monitor V7.5 (for the Dashboard server)
- Rational Software Architect V8.0 (for Developer)
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IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0
- WebSphere Message Broker V7.0
- WebSphere MQ V7.0.1
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.7
- WebSphere Application Server - Base V7.0
- Business Monitor V7.5 (for the Dashboard server)
- Rational Software Architect V8.0 (for Developer)
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Planning information
Packaging
IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for z/OS
- A 3590 tape containing Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for z/OS
- License Information (GH12-6978)
- IPLA Booklet (Z125-3301)
IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for Multiplatforms
- IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for Multiplatforms - CD CSC10NA or image CI60SNA
- Quick Start Guide - Publication CF3DPNA or image CI60TNA
Security, auditability, and control
IBM Financial Transaction Manager 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. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Ordering information |
This product is only available via Passport Advantage® . It is not available as shrinkwrap.
Product group: IBM Industry Solutions Product Identifier Description (PID) IBM Financial Transaction Manager for z/OS V2.0 5655-Y11 IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 5725-F79 Product category: Business components
Charge metric
Program name PID number Charge metric IBM Financial Transaction 5655-Y11 Value Unit Manager for z/OS V2.0 IBM Financial Transaction 5725-F79 Resource Value Unit Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0
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Value Unit and Resource Value Unit exhibit VUE002
Usage level Minimum Maximum Value Units/x uses 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
An example of converting 1.5 million messages (which corresponds to 1.5 GB accumulated file size) to Value Units is shown below:
Messages Value Units/ Usage by tier 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
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Passport Advantage
Listing of part numbers for IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0
Part Program name/Description number Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 BA13UNA Per resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 months D0NUDLL Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 months E0DHRLL SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 months D0NUELL
Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details
Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
Media pack description Part number Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms Base V2.0 BA13UNA English, AIX Media Pack
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 5725-F79 Basic license one-time charge upgrade path Feature Feature description number Program Package BA13UNA
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0 5725-F79 Basic license one-time charge upgrade path Feature Feature description number Program Package BA13UNA
Basic license
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option. Also, specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.
Program name: IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for z/OS Program PID: 5655-Y11 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708V IBM Financial Transaction Basic OTC, per Manager for z/OS V2.0 Value Unit Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S0170MF English 3590 Subscription and Support PID: 5655-Y12 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708T IBM Financial Transaction Basic ASC, per Value Unit Manager for z/OS V2.0 SW S&S No charge, decline SW S&S Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S0170MG English Hardcopy pub Subscription and Support PID: 5655-Y12 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708T IBM Financial Transaction Basic MSC, per Value Unit Manager for z/OS V2.0 SW S&S, where applicable No charge, decline SW S&S Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S0170MG English Hardcopy pub
Withdrawal of previous Passport Advantage part numbers
The following IPLA software media pack part numbers are being replaced or are obsolete as a result of this announcement. The effective withdrawal date is September 25, 2012.
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 .
IBM WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks (5724-D96 or 5655-FIN) feature named Financial Transaction Manager (feature number 6006) is replaced by the IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 (5725-F79 or 5655-Y11). Owners of record are entitled to an upgrade to the newer product up to their current licensed entitlement if Subscription and Support coverage is active.
Withdrawn from marketing information Part Program name/Description number IBM WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks for Multiplatforms 5724-D96 V3.1.0 VU Lic & SW Maint 12 MO D0HYKLL VU Annual SW Maint RNWL E0BFHLL VU SW Maint Reinstate 12 MO D0HYLLL New release information Part Program name/Description number IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 License + SW Subscription & Support 12 mo D0NUDLL Annual SW Subscription & Support Renew 12 mo E0DHRLL SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 mo D0NUELL
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Limited warranty applies
Yes
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Other terms
Volume orders (IVO)
Yes. Contact your IBM representative.
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies
Yes, and through the Passport Advantage website at
Usage restriction
Yes. For additional information, refer to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express. Product upgrades and Technical Support are provided by the Software Subscription and Support offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and Technical Support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide.
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Passport Advantage
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable.
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Licensing
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) agreement applies for subscription and support and does not require customer signatures.
These programs are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA) and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance, which provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours), as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect.
IBM System z® Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel is an option if you desire added services.
License Information form number
GH12-6978.
The program's License Information will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. For further information, consult the IBM Software Support Handbook found at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program technical support
Technical support of a program product will be available for a minimum of five years from the general availability date, as long as your Subscription and Support is in effect.
This technical support allows you to obtain assistance (via telephone or electronic means) from IBM for product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program product. Subscription and Support also provides you with access to updates, releases, and versions of the program. You will be notified, via announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM , including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be available for a fee.
Money-back guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.
Other terms
Volume orders (IVO)
No
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies
No
Usage restriction
Yes. For additional information, refer to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) applies
No
For operating system software, the revised IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel offering will provide support for those operating systems and associated products that are not available with the Software Subscription and Support offering.
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IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
Yes
Other support
Passport Advantage
System i Software Maintenance applies
Yes
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
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Program name PID number Charge metric IBM Financial Transaction 5655-Y11 Value Unit Manager for z/OS V2.0 IBM Financial Transaction 5725-F79 Resource Value Unit Manager for Multiplatforms V2.0
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Program name: IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for z/OS Program PID: 5655-Y11 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708V IBM Financial Transaction Basic OTC, per Value units Manager for z/OS V2.0 Subscription and Support PID: 5655-Y12 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708T IBM Financial Transaction Basic ASC, Value Units, SW S&S Manager V2.0 for z/OS No charge, decline SW S&S
Program name: IBM Financial Transaction Manager V2.0 for z/OS Program PID: 5655-Y11 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708V IBM Financial Transaction Basic OTC, per Resource Manager for z/OS V2.0 Value Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S0170MF English 3590 Subscription and Support PID: 5655-Y12 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708T IBM Financial Transaction Basic ASC, per Resource Value Manager for z/OS V2.0 SW S&S No charge, decline SW S&S Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S0170MG English Hardcopy pub Subscription and Support PID: 5655-Y12 Entitlement License option/ identifier Description Pricing metric S01708T IBM Financial Transaction Basic MSC, per Resource Value Manager for z/OS V2.0 SW S&S, where applicable No charge, decline SW S&S Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S0170MG English Hardcopy pub
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