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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
API Access
Has API
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Integrations
TreviPay
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
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
AS2 Specification Compliance
Archiving & Retention
Certificate Management
Configuration Data Searching
Data Format Translator
Flexible Licensing
Full Logging
Labeling
Utility Billing
ACH Payment Processing
Account Management
Billing & Invoicing
Cable
Collections Management
Customer Management
Electricity
Meter Management
Metered Billing
Move In / Move Out
Natural Gas
Non-Metered Billing
Online Payment Processing
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
Rate Management
Service Call Management
Trash
Water
Work Order Management
Product Features
EDI
AS2 Applications
AS2 Specification Compliance
Archiving & Retention
Certificate Management
Configuration Data Searching
Data Format Translator
Flexible Licensing
Full Logging
Labeling
Supply Chain Management
Demand Planning
Electronic Data Interchange
Import / Export Management
Inventory Management
Order Fulfillment
Order Management
Sales & Operations Planning
Shipping Management
Supplier Management
Transportation Management
Warehouse Management
Alternatives
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