14 DAY TRIAL // Sibos 2006 is the stage in which Microsoft revealed that it delivers support for the entire complement of SWIFT messaging services. In this context, the Redmond Company announced that Microsoft BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT has been added with adapters for SWIFTNet FileAct and InterAct. With this move, Microsoft has ensured the connectivity between BizTalk Server 2006 and the SWIFT Secure IP Network through the SWIFTNet link APIs. The enhanced Microsoft BizTalk now enable file and message transfer via a secure and private network.
"SWIFT's relationship with Microsoft is an important strategic alliance," said Johan Kestens, head of marketing at SWIFT. "The solutions Microsoft and its partners are developing for SWIFTNet demonstrate real benefits for our customers as they simplify support for SWIFT messaging services."
"When using SWIFTNet messaging services such as FileAct and InterAct, customers have indicated a clear need for technology that improves connectivity to SWIFT to help enable substantial cost savings," said Robert Wahbe, corporate vice president, Connected Systems Division at Microsoft. "Microsoft has extended BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT with FileAct and InterAct adapters as it provides customers with a platform through which to connect SWIFT and existing line-of-business applications, and achieve these goals."
The financial industry is the main beneficiary of the BizTalk adapters. Financial information will be able to circulate in real-time across SWIFTNet an integrated messaging platform facilitating bilateral communications between organizations.