GXS Strengthens Customer Master Data Management Initiatives

GXS, a provider of business-to-business e-commerce solutions, announces the commercial availability of GXS Product Information Manager (PIM) 8.0. The new versions of GXS PIM is intended to meet demands to support product-related master data and internal data collaboration. Specifically, the new enhancements include business process management functionality to support greater visibility and control over workflow processes; management of master data associated with products or product categories; and improved flexibility for data sharing across internal channels and for collaboration with trading partners. As part of an overall master data management strategy, companies can use PIM 8.0's capabilities to create a central repository for all product data and can consolidate, manage and publish product data across all internal systems and out to trading partners.