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Description
CES BLUE is a cloud-hosted back-office platform designed for retail energy companies that need integrated transaction processing, customer data management, billing, accounts receivable, and analytics. Its EDI management capabilities automate customer enrollment, usage processing, billing transactions, and other electronic exchanges with utilities and market participants. Built-in error detection and work queues help operations teams identify transaction problems and manage corrections more efficiently. The billing engine provides menu-driven configuration so retailers can support different energy products, customer arrangements, and complex billing requirements. It also integrates with wholesale market databases and ISO settlement reporting systems to connect billing activity with broader energy market operations. Reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and advanced data analytics give users visibility into operational and financial performance. CES BLUE uses a web-hosted architecture with APIs and database integrations that allow the platform to connect with existing upstream and downstream applications. An AI chatbot trained on system documentation provides users with on-demand assistance and can support platform self-training. CES BLUE is intended for retail energy providers seeking a scalable SaaS environment for consolidating back-office processes while improving automation, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
Description
A reliable cloud-based business network, designed for multiple enterprises, facilitates the optimization, automation, and complete digitization of B2B transactions, enhancing traditional EDI with API functionalities. IBM Sterling® B2B Integration SaaS, which was previously referred to as IBM Sterling Supply Chain Business Network, belongs to the IBM Sterling Data Exchange suite of solutions. This platform, hosted in the cloud, empowers companies to effectively connect and share data with customers, suppliers, distributors, and other trading entities utilizing electronic data interchange (EDI) formats or application programming interfaces (APIs). It ensures that businesses maintain real-time visibility into essential documents, including purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notifications. Furthermore, the system's automated document processing, combined with its analytics and reporting capabilities, enables organizations to make informed, data-driven choices, ultimately enhancing their overall operational efficiency. In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, such tools are vital for maintaining a competitive advantage.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
TreviPay
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Pricing Details
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Free Trial
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Free Version
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Pricing Details
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Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
No
Mac
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Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Customized Energy Solutions
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
www.ces-ltd.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/products/b2b-integration-saas
Product Features
EDI
AS2 Applications
No
AS2 Specification Compliance
No
Archiving & Retention
No
Certificate Management
No
Configuration Data Searching
No
Data Format Translator
No
Flexible Licensing
No
Full Logging
No
Labeling
No
Utility Billing
ACH Payment Processing
No
Account Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Cable
No
Collections Management
No
Customer Management
No
Electricity
No
Meter Management
No
Metered Billing
No
Move In / Move Out
No
Natural Gas
No
Non-Metered Billing
No
Online Payment Processing
No
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
No
Rate Management
No
Service Call Management
No
Trash
No
Water
No
Work Order Management
No
Product Features
EDI
AS2 Applications
No
AS2 Specification Compliance
No
Archiving & Retention
No
Certificate Management
No
Configuration Data Searching
No
Data Format Translator
No
Flexible Licensing
No
Full Logging
No
Labeling
No
Supply Chain Management
Demand Planning
No
Electronic Data Interchange
No
Import / Export Management
No
Inventory Management
No
Order Fulfillment
No
Order Management
No
Sales & Operations Planning
No
Shipping Management
No
Supplier Management
No
Transportation Management
No
Warehouse Management
No